Printer-friendly version

Always — the eternal feminine! Many are the uses of this airy lace! For collars, cuffs, and handkerchiefs, it contributes a delicate air, in its sturdier versions it creates handsome edgings for household linens.

Use

J. & P. Coats Tatting Cotton.
Clark's O.N.T. or J. & P. Coats Mercerized Crochet, sizes 10 to 60.
Clark’s O.N.T. “Brilliant”.
Clark's O.N.T. or J. & P. Coats Pearl Cotton, size 5.
J. & P. Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen.

Two-color edging — suggest Autumn Glow and Yellow.

With Yellow make hairpin lace for desired length. Break off. 1st row: Attach Autumn Glow to 1st 3 loops (taking cars to keep the twist); * ch 2, d c in next loop (keeping twist as before), ch 2, d c in same loop, ch 2, d c in same loop, ch 2, insert hook in next 3 loops and, working on all 3 loops at the same time, s c in this 3-strand loop (keeping twist throughout). Repeat from * across, ending row with s c in 3-strand loop. Ch 3, turn. 2nd row: * 3 d c in ch-2 sp between 2 d c, ch 2, 3 d c in next ch-2 sp between 2 d c. Repeat from * across. Break off. Attach Autumn Glow at opposite side and, keeping the twist of loops throughout, s c closely in each loop across.