Useful Edging Pattern #750
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.
EDGING. Repeat directions of Insertion No. 749.
Join thread in mesh at end of work, ch 5, skip 2 meshes, 6 tr c in center st of next mesh, ch 5, skip 2 meshes, s c in next mesh and continue across row.
2nd Row. * Ch 5, 1 tr c with 1 ch between over each tr c of previous row, ch 5, s c in s c and repeat from * across row.
3rd Row. Fasten thread in 5th st of ch before shell, * ch 4, s c in space between tr c, ch 4, s c in next space between tr c and repeat 4 more times, ch 4, s c in 5th st of ch before next shell and repeat from * across row.