Part 2

2nd Row—sl st in corner loop, ** ch 3, 2 d c in same space keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time (a 2 d c cluster st), ch 3, sl st in top of cluster st for picot, ch 3, sl st in same space with cluster st, * ch 3, sl st in next mesh, repeat from * once, repeat from ** all around, join, cut thread.

Gray and Yellow Hairpin Lace Edging #818

_Illustrated on center pages_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “STAR” TATTING CROCHET, Article 25 1 ball Gray 2 balls Yellow or any color desired 1 Handkerchief 11 inches x 11 inches Hairpin Staple ¾ inch wide Steel crochet hook No. 13

See directions for hairpin lace given on page 2.

With Gray and leaving a small end work a length of hairpin lace to fit around handkerchief (560 loops on each side of staple), cut thread leaving an end, tie ends together being careful not to twist lace. Attach Yellow in 1st loop of hairpin lace and keeping the twist in each loop, ch 2, s d c in same space (s d c: thread over hook, insert in st, pull through, thread over and pull through all loops at one time), * ch 3, small puff st in next loop (small puff st: thread over hook, insert in loop, thread over and pull loop up about ⅛ inch, thread over hook, insert in same space, thread over and pull loop up the same length, thread over and pull through all 5 loops at one time), repeat from * 5 times, ** ch 3, small puff st through next 7 loops inserting hook through all 7 loops at one time, * ch 3, small puff st in next loop, repeat from * 6 times, repeat from ** across lace ending row with ch 3, small puff st through next 7 loops, ch 3, join in 1st puff st.

Sl st to center of 2nd loop, ch 7, d c in next loop, ch 4, ** tr c in next loop keeping the last loop of tr c on hook, skip 6 loops, tr c in next loop keeping the last loop of tr c on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time (corner), ch 4, d c in next loop, ch 4, d c in next loop, * ch 4, thread over hook twice, insert in next loop, pull loop through and work off 2 loops twice, thread over hook twice, skip 2 loops, insert hook in next loop, pull loop through, thread over and work off all loops 2 at a time, ch 4, d c in next loop, ch 4, d c in next loop, ch 4, d c in next loop, ch 4, d c in next loop, repeat from * 7 times, ch 4, tr c in next loop keeping last loop of tr c on hook, thread over hook twice, skip 2 loops, insert hook in next loop, pull loop through, thread over and work off all loops 2 at a time, ch 4, d c in next loop, ch 4, d c in next loop, ch 4, repeat from ** all around ending row to correspond and joining last ch 4 in 3rd st of ch 7, cut thread.

With Yellow crochet a row of s c around handkerchief working 3 s c in each corner. Sew hairpin lace around handkerchief sewing corners of lace to match corners of handkerchief.

OUTSIDE EDGE: Keeping the twist in the loops, attach Yellow through the 7 loops to right of 7 corner loops and work a small puff st through same 7 loops, ch 3, small puff st in next loop, ch 5 and work 1 small puff st in each of the next 6 loops with ch 5 between each puff st, * ch 3, small puff st through next 7 loops, ch 3, small puff st in each of the next 7 loops with ch 3 between each puff st, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner, ending row with ch 1, s d c in same st as beginning.

Next Row—Ch 3, d c in next loop, * ch 6, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 3, small puff st in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 6, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 3, ** 1 d c in each of the next 2 loops keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time, * ch 5, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 2, small puff st in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 5, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 2, repeat from ** 8 times, 1 d c in each of the next 2 loops keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time, repeat from 1st * all around ending row to correspond, join, cut thread.

Red & White Periwinkle Edging #819

_Illustrated on center pages_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “STAR” TATTING CROCHET, Article 25 1 ball each White and Bright Red 1 Handkerchief Steel crochet hook No. 13

With Red ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 1 and work 10 s c in ring, join, drop Red.

Attach White in 1st s c, * ch 4, 3 d tr c (3 times over hook) in same space, 3 d tr c in next s c, ch 4, sl st in same space, sl st in next s c, repeat from * 4 times, cut White thread.

Next Row—Pick up Red, ch 4, 1 s c in each of the 6 d tr c of 1st petal, ch 4, sl st in 1st row between petals, * ch 4, 1 s c in each of the 6 d tr c of next petal, ch 4, sl st in 1st row between petals, repeat from * 3 times, cut thread. Work a 2nd flower joining center of one petal to center of any petal of 1st flower in last row. Work a 3rd flower joining to 2nd flower in same manner leaving 1 petal free at lower edge and 2 petals at outside edge. Work a 4th flower same as 1st flower.

Sew the 3 flowers in corner as illustrated leaving 2 entire petals of side flowers extend over the hem of handkerchief.

Sew 4th flower between the 2 upper flowers as illustrated. Attach White in hem next to flower to left of corner flower and working around handkerchief, * ch 5, skip ¼ inch space, s c in next space, repeat from * to corner having an uneven number of loops on side, ch 7, s c in same space (corner), * ch 5, skip ¼ inch space, s c in next space, repeat from * all around having an uneven number of loops on each side not counting corner loop and working all corners same as 1st corner, working to flower on last side, cut thread.

2nd Row—Attach White in 1st loop on opposite side, * ch 6, cluster st in next loop (cluster st: 4 d c in same space keeping last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time), ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * across side to corner loop, ch 6, 2 cluster sts with ch 6 between in corner loop, ch 6, s c in next loop, * ch 6, cluster st in next loop, ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around to flower at opposite side working all corners same as 1st corner, cut thread.

3rd Row—Attach Red in same space where 1st row was started, ch 6, s c in top of 1st cluster st, ch 3, s c in same space, ch 6, sl st in next s c, * ch 6, s c in top of next cluster st, ch 3, s c in same space, ch 6, sl st in next s c, repeat from * to the s c before corner, ch 6, s c in top of 1st cluster st at corner, ch 3, s c in same space, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, s c in top of next cluster st at corner, ch 3, s c in same space, * ch 6, sl st in next s c, ch 6, s c in top of next cluster st, ch 3, s c in same space, repeat from * around next 3 sides working all corners same as 1st corner and working to flower on last side, cut thread.

Lavender and Pink Edging with Knot Stitch Border #8110

_Illustrated on center pages_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “STAR” TATTING CROCHET, Article 25 2 balls Lavender 1 ball Shaded Pinks 1 Handkerchief Steel crochet hook No. 13

Attach Lavender in corner and work a double knot st (double knot st: * draw up a ³/₁₆ inch loop on hook, thread over hook and pull through loop forming a ch st, s c over single loop of st, repeat from * once), s c in same space, * work a double knot st, skip 3 hemstitched spaces or about ⁵/₁₆ inch space, s c in next space, repeat from * all around having an uneven number of double knot sts on each side without counting corner double knot st working all corners same as 1st corner and ending row with double knot st, s c in same space as beginning.

2nd Row—Double knot st, s c in loop to right of s c of corner double knot st, double knot st, s c in loop to left of s c of same corner double knot st (an increase), * double knot st, s c in center s c of next double knot st, repeat from * all around increasing 1 double knot st at each corner. Without joining rows work 1 more row of double knot sts increasing 1 double knot st in each corner ending row with double knot st, s c in center s c of double knot st to right of corner double knot st, cut thread.

4th Row—Attach Shaded Pinks in same space, * ch 5, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, repeat from * once, ch 2, sl st in loop to right of s c of corner double knot st, ch 5, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 5, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 2 (double picot loop), sl st in loop to left of s c of same double knot st, * work a double picot loop, sl st in center s c of next double knot st, repeat from * all around to last free knot st working all corners same as 1st corner, work a double picot loop, sl st in center of 1st double picot loop made.

5th Row—Double picot loop, sl st between picots of corner loop, double picot loop, sl st in same space, * double picot loop, sl st between picots of next double picot loop, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner and joining last double picot loop in center of loop to right of corner, cut thread.

6th Row—Attach Lavender in same space, work a double knot st, s c between the 2 picots of corner loop, double knot st, s c in same space, * double knot st, s c between picots of next loop, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner. Without joining rows work 3 more rows of double knot sts increasing 1 double knot st at each corner ending last row with s c in center of double knot st to right of corner double knot st, cut thread.

Next Row—Attach Shaded Pinks in same space, ch 3, tr c in center s c of corner double knot st, ch 3, sl st in top of tr c for picot, * ch 2, tr c in same space, ch 3, sl st in top of last tr c for picot, repeat from * 3 times, * ch 3, s c in center s c of next double knot st, ch 3, tr c in center s c of next double knot st, ch 3, sl st in top of tr c for picot, ch 2, tr c in same space, picot, ch 2, tr c in same space, picot, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner, cut thread.

Green Handkerchief with White Rice Stitch Edging #8111

_Illustrated on center pages_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “STAR” TATTING CROCHET, Article 25 4 balls White or color desired 1 Handkerchief Steel crochet hook No. 13

Attach thread in 1st hemstitched space to right of corner, ch 8, 2 d c in 4th st from hook leaving last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time, ** 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in corner space, ch 4, 2 d c in 4th st from hook leaving last loop of each d c on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time (a rice st), tr c in next hemstitched space, * work a rice st, skip 3 hemstitched spaces (about ⁵/₁₆ inch), 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next space, work a rice st, skip 3 hemstitched spaces, tr c in next space, repeat from * across side of handkerchief ending with 1 tr c in hemstitched space to right of next corner, work a rice st, repeat from ** all around ending row with rice st, join in 4th st of ch 8.

2nd Row—Ch 7, tr c in same space, rice st, 4 tr c with ch 3 between each tr c in corner loop, * rice st, 2 tr c with ch 3 between in next tr c, rice st, tr c in next loop, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner ending row with rice st, join in 4th st of ch.

3rd Row—Sl st into loop, ch 8, rice st in 4th st from hook, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next loop, ch 3, 1 tr c, ch 5, 1 tr c in next loop, ch 3, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next loop, * rice st, tr c in next loop, rice st, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c (shell) in next tr c, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner and ending row with rice st, join in 4th st of ch.

4th Row—Ch 7, tr c in same space, rice st, shell in next loop, ch 3, shell in next loop, ch 3, 1 tr c, ch 5, 1 tr c in next loop, ch 3, shell in next loop, ch 3, shell in next loop, * rice st, shell in next tr c, rice st, 1 tr c in next shell, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner and joining last rice st in 4th st of ch.

5th Row—Ch 8, rice st in 4th st from hook, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip 1 loop, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip 1 loop, 1 tr c, ch 5, 1 tr c in next loop, * ch 3, skip 1 loop, shell in next shell, repeat from * once, * rice st, tr c in next shell, rice st, shell in next tr c, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner and joining last rice st in 4th st of ch.

6th Row—Ch 7, tr c in same space, rice st, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip 1 loop, shell in next shell, ch 3, skip 1 loop, shell in next loop, ch 5, shell in same space, * ch 3, skip 1 loop, shell in next shell, repeat from * once, rice st, shell in next tr c, rice st, 1 tr c in next shell, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner, ending row to correspond, joining last rice st in 4th st of ch.

7th Row—Ch 8, rice st in 4th st from hook, shell in next shell, * ch 3, skip 1 loop, shell in next shell, repeat from * once, ch 3, 1 tr c, ch 5, 1 tr c in next loop, ch 3, shell in next shell, * ch 3, skip 1 loop, shell in next shell, repeat from * once, * rice st, tr c in next shell, rice st, shell in next tr c, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner and joining last rice st in 4th st of ch.

8th Row—Ch 7, tr c in same space, rice st, shell in next shell, * ch 3, skip 1 loop, shell in next shell, repeat from * once, ch 3, skip 1 loop, 1 tr c, ch 5, 1 tr c in next loop, * ch 3, skip 1 loop, shell in next shell, repeat from * twice, * rice st, shell in next tr c, rice st, 1 tr c in next shell, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner joining last rice st in 4th st of ch.

9th Row—Ch 8, rice st in 4th st from hook, shell in next shell, * ch 3, skip 1 loop, shell in next shell, repeat from * once, ch 3, skip 1 loop, shell in next loop, ch 5, shell in same space, * ch 3, skip 1 loop, shell in next shell, repeat from * twice, * rice st, tr c in next shell, rice st, shell in next tr c, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner and joining last rice st in 4th st of ch.

10th Row—Ch 4, cluster st in next shell (cluster st: 3 tr c in same space keeping last loop of each tr c on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time), ch 3, sl st in top of cluster st for picot, ch 3, cluster st in same shell, picot, ch 4, skip 1 loop, s c in next shell, ch 4, skip 1 loop, cluster st in next shell, picot, ch 3, cluster st in same shell, picot, ch 4, skip 1 loop, s c in next shell, ch 4, cluster st in corner loop, picot, ch 3, cluster st in same space, picot, ch 4, s c in next shell, ch 4, skip 1 loop, cluster st in next shell, picot, ch 3, cluster st in same shell, picot, ch 4, skip 1 loop, s c in next shell, ch 4, skip 1 loop, cluster st in next shell, picot, ch 3, cluster st in same shell, picot, ch 4, s c in next tr c, * ch 4, cluster st in next shell, picot, ch 3, cluster st in same shell, picot, ch 4, s c in next tr c, repeat from * all around working all corners same as 1st corner ending row to correspond, join, cut thread.

Narrow Pink Edging #8112

_Illustrated on center pages_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “STAR” TATTING CROCHET, Article 25 1 ball Med. Pink 1 Handkerchief Steel crochet hook No. 13

Attach thread about ¼ inch from any corner, * ch 5, skip about ¼ inch space, s c in next space, repeat from * to about ¼ inch from next corner having an odd number of sts, ch 7, cluster st in corner space (cluster st: * 2 d c in same space keeping last loop of each st on hook, thread over and work off all loops at one time), ch 5, cluster st in same space, ch 7, skip about ¼ inch space, s c in next space, repeat from 1st * all around ending row with ch 3, d c in same space as beginning (this brings thread in position for next row).

2nd Row—Ch 5, d c in d c, * ch 3, 2 cluster sts with ch 3 between in center st of next loop, ch 3, 2 d c with ch 3 between in center st of next loop, repeat from * across row to loop before corner, ch 3, then in corner loop work 2 cluster sts with ch 3 between, ch 3, 2 d c with ch 3 between, ch 3, 2 cluster sts with ch 3 between, ch 3, 2 d c with ch 3 between in center st of next loop, repeat from 1st * all around, ch 3, join in 3rd st of ch.

3rd Row—Sl st in loop, * ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, skip one ch 3 loop, s c in next loop, repeat from * to 2nd loop before corner group, * ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, skip 1 loop, cluster st in next loop, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, cluster st in same space, repeat from * twice, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, repeat from 1st * all around, cut thread.

Pineapple Pillow Case Edging #8118

_Illustrated on page 13_

This edging may be made with any of the AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY products listed below:

Material Quantity Size of Needle

“GEM” CROCHET COTTON Article 3 balls White or any color steel 12 35, size 30 desired or “STAR” CROCHET COTTON Article 3 balls White or any color steel 12 20, size 30 desired or “STAR” CROCHET COTTON Article 8 balls White or any color steel 12 30, size 30 desired 1 pair Pillow Cases

Ch 37, 2 d c in 4th st from hook, ch 2, 3 d c in next st of ch, * ch 3, skip 3 sts of ch, 3 d c in next st, ch 2, 3 d c in next st (shell), repeat from * once, ch 1, skip 1 st of ch, d c in next st, * ch 3, skip 1 st of ch, s c in next st, ch 3, skip 1 st of ch, d c in next st, repeat from * 3 times, ch 2, d c in end st, ch 5, turn.

2nd Row—D c in next d c, * ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 3 times, ch 1, d c in same space, ch 1, shell in shell, ch 3, 11 tr c in next shell, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 4, turn.

3rd Row—Shell in shell, ch 3, s c between 1st 2 tr c, * ch 4, s c between next 2 tr c, repeat from * 8 times, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 1, d c in next single d c, ch 1, d c in next d c, * ch 3, s c in next mesh, ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 3 times, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 5, turn.

4th Row—D c in next d c, * ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 4 times, shell in shell, ch 3, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 4, s c in next loop, repeat from * 7 times, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 4, turn.

5th Row—Shell in shell, ch 3, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 4, s c in next loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 1, d c in next single d c, * ch 3, s c in next mesh, ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 5, turn.

6th Row—D c in next d c, * ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 1, d c in same space, ch 1, shell in shell, ch 3, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 4, s c in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 4, turn.

7th Row—Shell in shell, ch 3, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 4, s c in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 1, d c in next d c, ch 1, d c in next d c, * ch 3, 1 s c in next mesh, ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 4 times, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 5, turn.

8th Row—D c in next d c, * ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 5 times, shell in shell, ch 3, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 4, s c in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 4, turn.

9th Row—Shell in shell, ch 3, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 4, 1 s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 1, d c in next d c, * ch 3, s c in next mesh, ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 5 times, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 5, turn.

10th Row—D c in next d c, * ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 5 times, ch 1, d c in same space, ch 1, shell in shell, ch 3, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, * ch 4, s c in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 4, turn.

11th Row—Shell in shell, ch 3, s c in 1st loop of pineapple, ch 4, s c in next loop, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 1, d c in next single d c, ch 1, d c in next d c, * ch 3, s c in next mesh, ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 5 times, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 5, turn.

12th Row—D c in next d c, * ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 6 times, shell in shell, ch 3, s c in remaining loop of pineapple, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 4, turn.

13th Row—Shell in shell, ch 1, shell in next shell, ch 1, d c in next single d c, * ch 3, s c in next mesh, ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 6 times, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 5, turn.

14th Row—D c in next d c, * ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 6 times, ch 1, d c in same space, ch 1, shell in shell, ch 2, s c in center of next shell, ch 2, turn.

15th Row—Shell in shell, ch 3, skip 1 single d c, shell in next d c, ch 3, skip 1 d c, shell in next d c, ch 1, d c in next d c, * ch 3, s c in next mesh, ch 3, d c in next d c, repeat from * 3 times, ch 2, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 5, turn.

Repeat from 2nd row for length desired. Work a row of s c across top of edging. Sew to edge of pillow case. Work other pillow case in same manner.

Green Turkish Towel Edging #8117

_Illustrated on page 12_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “PURITAN” CROCHET COTTON, Article 40 or “DE LUXE” CROCHET COTTON, Article 346 1 ball Shaded Nile Greens or color desired 1 Turkish Towel Steel crochet hook No. 7

Ch 12, 2 d c in 7th st from hook, ch 1, 2 d c in next st of ch, ch 1, skip 2 sts of ch, 2 d c in next st, ch 1, 2 d c in next st, ch 3, turn.

2nd Row—2 d c, ch 1, 2 d c (shell) in next ch 1 loop, ch 1, skip next ch 1 loop, 2 d c, ch 1, 2 d c in next ch 1 loop, ch 1, d c in end loop, ch 4, turn.

3rd Row—Shell in center of 1st shell, ch 1, shell in center of next shell, ch 6, sl st in the ch 3 of previous row, ch 2, turn.

4th Row—8 s d c over loop just made (s d c: thread over hook, insert in space, pull loop through, thread over and pull through all loops at one time), ch 1, shell in center of 1st shell, ch 1, shell in center of next shell, ch 1, d c in 3rd st of end ch, ch 4, turn.

5th Row—Shell in center of 1st shell, ch 1, shell in center of next shell, ch 6, sl st in the ch 1 of previous row next to the 1st scallop, ch 2, turn.

6th Row—4 s d c over loop just made, ch 6, drop loop from hook, insert hook in center st of previous scallop, pick up loop and pull through, ch 2, 4 s d c over loop just made, ch 3, sl st in top of last s d c for picot, 4 s d c over same loop, 4 s d c over remainder of previous loop, ch 1, shell in center of next shell, ch 1, shell in center of next shell, ch 1, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 4, turn.

7th Row—Shell in center of 1st shell, ch 1, shell in center of next shell, ch 6, sl st in the ch 1 of previous row, ch 3, turn.

8th Row—8 d c over loop just made, ch 1, shell in center of shell, ch 1, shell in center of next shell, ch 1, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 4, turn.

9th Row—Shell in center of 1st shell, ch 1, shell in center of next shell, ch 1, skip the 2 d c of same shell, 1 d c in each of the next 8 d c with ch 1 between each d c, ch 1, sl st in 4th s d c where previous scallop is joined, turn.

10th Row—Ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, s c between 1st 2 d c, * ch 4, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 1, s c between next 2 d c, repeat from * 6 times, ch 3, shell in center of next shell, ch 1, shell in center of next shell, ch 1, d c in 3rd st of ch, ch 4, turn.

Repeat from 3rd row for length desired.

Sew to end of towel.

Guest Towel Edging #8116

_Illustrated on page 13_

This edging may be made with any of the AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY products listed below: