Make a chain slightly longer than desired length. S c in 2nd ch from hook, s c in each of next 9 ch. * Ch 8, turn. Sl st in 6th s c from hook; turn.

Starting at short end, ch 20.

Starting at narrow end, ch 12. 1st row: D c in 7th ch from hook, ch 5, d c in same ch, skip 3 ch, d c in next ch. Ch 3, turn.

Starting at short end, ch 6; s c in 1st ch made. *** Ch 5, turn. S c in loop, ch 4 (to count as d c and ch-1), turn, d c in loop, * ch 1, d c in loop.

First Rosette … Ch 6, join with sl st. 1st rnd: 12 s c in ring. Join. 2nd rnd: Ch 5, * d c in next s c, ch 2.

1st row: Attach thread ¾ inch to the left of one corner and s c closely along rolled edge of handkerchief. Join with sl st to 1st s c made.

1st row: Attach thread ¼ inch to the left of one corner and s c closely along rolled edge of handkerchief. Join with sl st to 1st s c made.

1st row: Attach thread at corner and s c closely along rolled edge of handkerchief. Join with sl st to 1st s c made.

1st row: Attach thread 2 inches to the left of one corner and s c closely along rolled edge of handkerchief. Join with sl st to 1st s c made.

1st row: Attach thread 2¼ inches to the left of one corner and s c closely along rolled edge of handkerchief. Join with sl st to 1st s c made.