Choose your thread for hairpin lace according to the article which it is to trim. Clark's O.N.T. or J. & P. Coats Mercerized Crochet, size 30, white or colors, is adaptable to a variety of uses. Unusual effects are obtained with the lovely shaded and variegated colors. Clark's O.N.T. "Brilliant" is suggested when a high lustre is desired.
For heavier effects, use J. & P. Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen or Clark's O.N.T. Cronita.
8103 • the hairpin garden
With White, make hairpin lace the length desired. 1st row: Attach any desired color to 1st loop. * Insert hook in each of the next 3 loops and make one s c, ch 3. Repeat from * to end, then ch 3, turn. 2nd row: 3 d c under 1st ch-3 loop of previous row, * ch 2, 3 d c under same loop, s c under next loop, 3 d c under next loop. Repeat from * to end of row. Attach same color to 1st loop on other side of hairpin lace and work same as 1st row.