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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.

Make hairpin lace for desired length. Break off. 1st row: Attach thread to 1st 5 loops on one side (taking care to keep the twist) and, working on all 5 loops at the same time, * ch 3, 3 d c in same loop, ch 2, 3 d c in same loop, ch 3, s c in same loop, s c in next loop. Repeat from * across, ending row with s c in same last loop. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: * 3 d c in next ch-2 sp between d c-groups, ch 3, 3 d c in same sp, ch 3, s c in next ch-3 loop, s c in next ch-3 loop, ch 3. Repeat from * across. Break off. Attach thread to 1st 5 loops on opposite side (keeping twist of loops throughout as before) and make 6 d c in this 5-strand loop, * ch 3, 6 d c in next 5-strand loop. Repeat from * across. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: * Skip 2 d c, d c in next d c, ch 2, skip 2 d c, d c in 1st st of next ch-3, ch 2, skip 2 ch, d c in next d c. Repeat from * across. Break off.