Useful Insertion Pattern #749

Useful edgings with endless application. Ranging from airy daintiness for light, delicate work to dignified distinction for more formal pieces, they provide a noteworthy finish to clothes and household linens alike. Materials suggested: American Thread Company "Silkine", "Star" or "Gem" Mercerized Crochet Cotton sizes 20 to 50. "Silkine" or Star Pearl Cotton size 5, "De Luxe" Crochet and Knitting Cotton. For dainty Edging use American Thread Company "Silkine", Mercerized Crochet Cotton sizes 50 to 100 or "Silkine" Tatting Cotton, White or Colors.

Ch 32 and work 1st d c in 8th st from hook 1 d c in each of the next 7 sts, ch 10, skip 5 chs, 1 d c in each of the next 8 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 1 d c in last st, ch 6, turn.
2nd Row. Skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 6 d c, ch 5, skip 3 sts of ch, 1 s c in each of the next 4 sts, ch 5, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 6 d c, ch 3, 1 d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 8, turn.
3rd Row. Skip 2 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 2 d c, ch 5, 1 s c in ch preceding s c, 1 s c in each of the next 5 s c, ch 5, 1 d c in 3rd d c, 1 d c in next d c, ch 5, 1 d c in 4th st of ch, ch 6, turn.
4th Row. 1 d c in 4th st of ch, 1 d c in each of the next 5 sts, ch 4, skip 1 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 4 s c, ch 4, skip 3 sts, 1 d c in each of the next 6 sts, ch 3, d c in 5th st of ch, ch 5, turn.
5th Row. Skip 2 sts, 1 d c in each of the next 8 d c, ch 10, 1 d c in 4th st of 2nd ch, 1 d c in each of the next 7 sts, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 6, turn and repeat from the 2nd row for desired length.