As I cleaned my crafting supplies shelves recently, I found a few handkerchiefs. I bought a whole bunch of them a while back. I added crochet lace to some, and I posted about it before.
And now I'm going to add some lace to the remaining ones and give them away as gifts.
I was going to add an edging from a vintage book that I have, but vintage patterns are not always easy to follow. So I just came up with my own lace edging.
I used very thin thread, DMC size 8, and a very small, 0.75 mm steel hook.
Round 1: sc evenly around; join with sl st.
Round 2: ch 1, sc in same space as joining, ch 3, *skip next
2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3* around; join with sl st.
Round 3; sl st in next ch-3 space, ch 1, sc in same
ch-space, *ch 5, sc in next ch-3 space, 5 dc in next ch-3 space, sc in next
ch-3 space* around; join.
Round 4: sl st in next ch-5 space, ch 1, sc in same ch-5
space, {ch 1, dc in next dc} five times, ch 1, *sc in next ch-5 space, {ch 1,
dc in next dc} five times, ch 1* around; join.
Round 5: sl st in next ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in same ch-1
space, *ch 3, sc in next ch-1 space* around; join.
Fasten off.
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Olga! These are the most dainty and feminine things I have ever seen in my life! I always carry an old fashioned ladies hankie in my purse. I have a collection of them. A secret love of mine.
ReplyDeleteYou and I are birds of a feather, my dear.
Bless you,
Danette
This lace edging on your handkerchiefs are just beautiful. You did a great job with them. Thanks for the pattern. :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing work! Wow!
ReplyDeleteSo delicate and beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteSo delicate and beautiful xx
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful !!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing you design. A while back I came across napkins that I bought to embroider. This edging would work perfectly on them.
ReplyDeleteSo delicate...
ReplyDeleteAnna
They are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Meredith
Beautiful! I still have some my grandmother made and I cherish them.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, this is pretty! You are an angel to share! Will try my best!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, this is pretty! You are an angel to share! Will try my best!
ReplyDeleteI am working a hanky with the edging done in size 80 tatting thread. The only change I’ve had to make so far, I’m on row 3, is to add a chain on either side of the 5 double crochets. It was a bit too tight without it. Wish I could post a photo. It’s going to be sweet.
ReplyDeleteOh, and I’m using a size 14 hook and the cotton is a pastel veriagated that belonged to my sister’s mother-law. As we are in our mid 60’s, the cotton is very old!
ReplyDeleteSounds beautiful! I'd love to see your finished hanky. If you'll have a chance, please email me a picture. Thank you!
DeleteHow many yards of thread makes one hankie?
ReplyDeleteI used one spool of DMC, size 8 thread. It was a long time ago, and now I'm not sure how much it was in yards.
DeleteHello Olga,could you use this to edge a blanket in DK or aran wool and a bigger hook?
ReplyDeleteHello Olga would you be able to use this border on a baby blanket using DK or Aran yarn and a bigger hook?
ReplyDeleteHi Martine, yes, it should work.
DeleteHi there, Olga!!!
ReplyDeleteAm getting on in years now, and haven't crocheted/knit/sewed in quite awhile now. I taught all 3 of our children--2 girls & 1 boy. My girls continue to make beautiful things to give away to others. However, I've have a special gift for a young woman who gets married right after Christmas 2020. For her wedding day, I found a beautiful handkerchief--much like the one you have posted above. I was looking for a simple, yet elegant, trim for the handkerchief and, when I saw it, I KNEW IT WAS THE "ONE!" Sooo thank YOU for posting the pattern AND allowing us to use the pattern gratis!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!! Enjoy the rest of your day!!!
Hi there, Olga!!!
ReplyDeleteAm getting on in years now, and haven't crocheted/knit/sewed in quite awhile now. I taught all 3 of our children--2 girls & 1 boy. My girls continue to make beautiful things to give away to others. However, I've have a special gift for a young woman who gets married right after Christmas 2020. For her wedding day, I found a beautiful handkerchief--much like the one you have posted above. I was looking for a simple, yet elegant, trim for the handkerchief and, when I saw it, I KNEW IT WAS THE "ONE!" Sooo thank YOU for posting the pattern AND allowing us to use the pattern gratis!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!! Enjoy the rest of your day!!!
I would love to use this as a border on a flannel baby blanket, but I'm not smart enough to figure out the repeat. How many stiches are necessary to complete the pattern so that I can make sure I punch enough holes in my flannel to make the pattern end where it started.
ReplyDeleteDoes it matter how many single crochet I evenly space? Does it have to be a multiply of something?
ReplyDeleteDoes it matter how many sc I work around? Does it have to be a multiple of something?
ReplyDeleteI just wrote down the pattern for visual reference, and it looks like it's a multiple of 3.
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