Chapter I: Part 1

Star Book No. 81 10 CENTS.

_Edgings_

_Crocheted·Tatted·Hair Pin Lace_

AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY
260 W. Broadway, New York 13, N. Y.
Copyright 1951 Printed in U. S. A.

See Pg. 2 for instructions on above Edgings

Tatted Motif and Edging #810

_Illustrated on front cover_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY
“STAR” TATTING CROCHET, Article 25
2 balls Tinted Pink and Yellow or any color desired
1 Shuttle
1 Handkerchief

MOTIF: R, 3 d, 4 p sep by 3 d, 3 d, cl r. R, 3 d, join to last p of last r made, 3 d, 4 p sep by 3 d, 3 d, cl r. R, 3 d, join to last p of last r made, 3 d, 3 p sep by 3 d, 3 d, cl r (clover), turn. Ch, 6 d, small p, 3 d, small p, 6 d, turn. * R, 3 d, p, 3 d, join to center free p of last r made, 3 d, 2 p sep by 3 d, 3 d, cl r. R, 3 d, join to last p of last r made, 3 d, 4 p sep by 3 d, 3 d, cl r. R, 3 d, join to last p of last r made, 3 d, 3 p sep by 3 d, 3 d, cl r, turn. Ch, 6 d, join to last p of previous ch, 3 d, small p, 6 d, turn. Repeat from * twice joining the last r to 1st r made and joining the ch at corresponding picots, tie and cut.

2nd Row—R, 4 d, 4 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, cl r, * turn. Ch, 6 d, turn. R, 4 d, p, 4 d, join to last p of last r made, 4 d, 2 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, cl r. R, 4 d, join to last p of last r made, 4 d, 4 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, cl r. R, 4 d, join to last p of last r made, 4 d, 3 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, cl r, turn. Ch, 6 d, turn. R, 4 d, join to center free p of last r made, 4 d, 3 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, cl r, turn. Ch, 6 d, p, 6 d, join to p of 1st r of clover of 1st row, 6 d, join to 1st p of next r of same clover of 1st row, 6 d, p, 3 d, turn. R, 4 d, p, 4 d, join to center free p of last r made, 4 d, 2 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, cl r. R, 4 d, join to last p of last r made, 3 d, 4 p sep by 3 d, 4 d, cl r. R, 4 d, join to last p of last r made, 4 d, 3 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, cl r, turn. Ch, 3 d, join to last p of last ch, 6 d, skip 1 p of same r of 1st row, join in next p, 6 d, join to next p of next r of same clover, 6 d, p, 6 d, turn. R, 4 d, p, 4 d, join to center free p of last r made, 4 d, 2 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, cl r. Repeat from * twice, turn. Ch, 6 d, turn. R, 4 d, p, 4 d, join to last p of last r made, 4 d, 2 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, cl r. R, 4 d, join to last p of last r made, 4 d, 4 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, cl r. R, 4 d, join to last p of last r made, 4 d, 3 p sep by 4 d 4 d, cl r, turn. Ch, 6 d, turn. R, 4 d, join to center free p of last r made, 4 d, 3 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, cl r, turn. Ch, 6 d, join to opposite p of last ch, 6 d, join to next p of next r of 1st row, 6 d, join to next p of next r of same clover of 1st row, 6 d, p, 3 d, turn. R, 4 d, p, 4 d, join to center free p of last r made, 4 d, 2 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, cl r. R, 4 d, join to last p of last r made, 3 d, 4 p sep by 3 d, 4 d, cl r. R, 4 d, join to last p of last r made, 4 d, p, 4 d, join to center free p of 1st r made, 4 d, p, 4 d, cl r, turn. Ch, 3 d, join to opposite p of last ch, 6 d, skip 1 p, join in next p of same r of same clover, 6 d, join to next p of next r of same clover, 6 d, join to p of opposite ch, 6 d, tie and cut.

Work 3 more motifs in same manner. Sew one motif in each corner of handkerchief leaving the clover extend over edge of handkerchief. Cut away extra material from underneath motif.

EDGE: R, 3 d, 3 p sep by 3 d, 3 d, cl r. R, 3 d, join to last p of last r, 3 d, 4 p sep by 3 d, 3 d, cl r. R, 3 d, join to last p of last r, 3 d, 2 p sep by 3 d, 3 d, cl r, turn. Ch, 3 d, p, 6 d, p, 2 d, p, 6 d, p, 3 d, turn. * R, 3 d, p, 3 d, join to center p of last r, 3 d, p, 3 d, cl r. R, 3 d, join to last p of last r, 3 d, 4 p sep by 3 d, 3 d, cl r. R, 3 d, join to last p of last r, 3 d, 2 p sep by 3 d, 3 d, cl r, turn. Ch, 3 d, join to last p of last ch, 6 d, p, 2 d, p, 6 d, p, 3 d, turn. Repeat from * until strip is long enough to fit across side between corner motifs. Work 3 more strips in same manner and sew on each side of handkerchief between the corner motifs.

Flower Edging #811

_Illustrated on front cover_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY
“STAR” TATTING CROCHET, Article 25
1 ball each Yellow and Nile Green
Assorted Colors
1 Handkerchief
Steel crochet hook No. 13

1st FLOWER: With Yellow ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 1 and work 10 s c in ring, join in 1st s c, cut thread.

2nd Row—Attach Color in any s c, s c in same space, * ch 5, s c in next s c, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 5, join in 1st s c, cut thread.

2nd FLOWER: Work 1st row same as 1st flower.

2nd Row—Attach Color, s c in same space, ch 2, join to center st of any loop of 1st flower (to join: sl loop off hook, insert in st, pull loop through), ch 2, s c in next s c of 2nd flower, ch 2, join to next free loop of 1st flower, ch 2, s c in next s c of 2nd flower, work remainder of flower same as 1st flower. Work as many flowers as needed for each side of handkerchief joining in same manner leaving 3 petals free on upper and lower edge between joinings. Leave 6 petals free on outer edge of each corner flower.

FINISHING: Attach Green in corner space of handkerchief, ch 1 and work 3 s c in same space, ** ch 1, s c in next space, join to center st of center loop at lower edge of 1st free flower after corner flower, * ch 1, s c in next space, repeat from * for about ½ inch, join to center loop of next flower, repeat from 1st * to last flower before corner flower (ending in space before corner space), ch 1, 3 s c in corner space, repeat from ** all around ending row to correspond, join, cut thread.

Narrow Hairpin Lace Edging #812

_Illustrated on front cover_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY
“STAR” TATTING CROCHET, Article 25
1 ball Tinted Lavender and Yellow or any color desired.
1 Handkerchief
Steel crochet hook No. 13
Hairpin Staple ¼ inch wide

HAIRPIN LACE: Make a loop at end of thread, insert hook in loop and wind thread around right prong of hairpin staple, thread over hook and draw through loop keeping loop at center, * drop loop from hook, turn staple ½ turn to the left, pick up the dropped loop at center, thread over hook and pull through loop, insert hook through top part of loop on left hand prong, thread over and pull through (2 loops on hook), thread over and pull through both loops completing the single crochet, repeat from * until lace is long enough to reach around entire handkerchief. When staple is filled, slip loops off staple always keeping 4 or 5 loops on so lace will not get twisted.

Sew around handkerchief as illustrated allowing a little fullness at each corner.

EDGE: Attach thread in any loop of hairpin lace, * ch 3, s d c in 3rd st from hook (s d c: thread over hook, insert in st, pull through, thread over and pull through all loops at one time), sl st in next loop, repeat from * all around, join, cut thread.

Crocheted Edging #813

_Illustrated on page 3_

Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY
“STAR” TATTING CROCHET, Article 25
3 balls White or color desired
1—11 inch Handkerchief
Steel crochet hook No. 13

Attach thread in corner, ch 6, d c in same space, ch 10, 2 d c with ch 3 between in same space, * ch 10, skip about ⅝ inch space, 2 d c with ch 3 between in next space (shell), repeat from * 19 times ending in corner st, ch 10, shell in same space (corner), continue working all around in same manner having 20-ch 10 loops on each side and 1 loop in each corner space, ch 10, join in 3rd st of ch.

2nd Row—Sl st to center of shell, ch 7, tr c in same space, ** ch 3, s c in corner loop, * ch 3, s c in same loop, repeat from * once, ch 3, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next shell, * ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, s c in same loop, ch 3, s c in same loop, ch 3, shell in shell, repeat from * to 2nd shell before corner, ch 3, s c in next loop, * ch 3, s c in same loop, repeat from * once, ch 3, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next shell, repeat from ** all around in same manner ending row to correspond, join in 4th st of ch.

3rd Row—Sl st into loop, ch 7, tr c in same space, ** ch 3, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, skip 1 loop, 1 tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next loop, * ch 3, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, shell in next shell, repeat from * to last shell before corner group, ch 3, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, skip 1 loop, l tr c, ch 3, 1 tr c in next loop, repeat from ** all around in same manner ending row to correspond, join in 4th st of ch.

4th Row—Sl st into loop, ch 4 (counts as 1 tr c), 2 tr c in same loop, ** ch 5, 3 tr c in same loop, * ch 3, skip 1 loop, 3 tr c, ch 5, 3 tr c in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 3, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, * ch 6, s c in next shell, ch 6, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, ch 3, 3 tr c, ch 5, 3 tr c in next shell, ch 3, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, ch 3, 3 tr c, ch 5, 3 tr c in next shell, ch 3, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 6, s c in next shell, ch 6, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, ch 3, 3 tr c in next shell, repeat from ** all around in same manner, join in 4th st of ch.

5th Row—Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr c), 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, * thread over hook twice, insert in next tr c, thread over and work off 2 loops twice, repeat from * 5 times, thread over and work off all loops at one time (6 tr c cluster st), ch 5, 3 tr c, ch 5, 3 tr c in next loop, ch 5, cluster st over the next 6 tr c, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, * ch 3, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 7, s c in next loop, ch 7, cluster st over the next 6 tr c, ch 7, s c in next loop, ch 7, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, repeat from * 5 times, ch 3, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, repeat from beginning all around in same manner, join in 4th st of ch.

6th Row—Ch 4, 1 tr c in each of the next 2 tr c leaving the last loop of each st on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time, * ch 8, s c in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, 1 tr c in each of the next 3 tr c, ch 5, s c in next loop, * ch 8, s c in next loop, repeat from * once, ** ch 8, cluster st over next 6 tr c, * ch 8, s c in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, repeat from ** 5 times, ch 8, cluster st over the next 6 tr c, repeat from 1st * all around ending row with ch 8, 3 tr c cluster st in last 3 tr c group, join to 1st cluster st.

7th Row—Ch 3, sl st in top of cluster st for picot, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3, sl st in s c for picot, * ch 7, s c in next loop, repeat from * once, ch 3 picot, ch 6, 3 tr c cluster st over next 3 tr c group, ch 3 picot, ch 6, s c in next loop, ch 7, sl st in 3rd st from hook for picot, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 6, 3 tr c cluster st over next 3 tr c group, ch 3 picot, ch 6, skip 1 loop, s c in next loop, ch 3 picot, * ch 7, s c in next loop, repeat from * once, ** ch 3 picot, ch 3, sl st in top of next cluster st, ch 3 picot, ch 3, s c in next loop, ch 3 picot, ch 6, s c in next loop, ch 6, tr c in next loop, ch 5, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 1, tr c in same space, * ch 6, s c in next loop, repeat from * once, repeat from ** 5 times, ch 3 picot, ch 3, sl st in top of next cluster st, repeat from beginning all around, cut thread.

Tatted Round Motif and Edging #814

_Illustrated above_

Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “STAR” TATTING CROCHET, Article 25
2 balls White or any color desired
1 Handkerchief
1 Shuttle

CENTER: R, 2 d, 8 p sep by 3 d, 1 d, cl r, tie and cut.

1st Row—Using ball and shuttle R, 3 d, p, 3 d, join to p of center, 3 d, p, 3 d, cl r, turn. * Ch, 4 d, 3 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, turn. R, 3 d, join to last p of last r made, 3 d, join to next p of center, 3 d, p, 3 d, cl r, turn. Repeat from * 6 times, joining last r to 1st r. Ch, 4 d, 3 p sep by 4 d, 4 d, tie and cut.

2nd Row—1ST MOTIF: * R, 6 d, 5 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, join to last p of last r, 2 d, 4 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. Repeat from * once, tie and cut.

2nd MOTIF: R, 6 d, 5 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, join to last p of last r, 2 d, 2 p sep by 2 d, 2 d, join to center p of ch of 1st row, 2 d, p, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, p, 2 d, join to center p of next ch of 1st row, 2 d, join to 2nd free p from joining of last r of 1st motif, 2 d, p, 2 d, p, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, join to last p of last r, 2 d, 4 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r, tie and cut.

_Continuation from page 14_

3rd MOTIF: R, 6 d, 2 p sep by 2 d, 2 d, join to 1st free p of lower r of last motif, 2 d, 2 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, join to last p of last r, 2 d, 4 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, 5 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, join to last p of last r, 2 d, 4 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r, tie and cut.

4th MOTIF: R, 6 d, 5 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, join to last p of last r, 2 d, 2 p sep by 2 d, 2 d, skip 1 ch of 1st row, join in center p of next ch of 1st row, 2 d, p, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, p, 2 d, join to center p of skipped ch of 1st row, 2 d, join to 3rd free p of lower r of previous motif, 2 d, p, 2 d, p, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, join to last p of last r, 2 d, 4 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r, tie and cut. Repeat the 3rd and 4th motifs twice joining last motif to 1st motif to correspond.

Work 3 more corners in same manner. Sew one in each corner of handkerchief as illustrated having the 3 full motifs extend over corner and half of motif extend on each side. Cut out extra material from underneath leaving about ⅛ inch to turn under.

EDGE: * R, 6 d, 5 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, join to last p of last r, 2 d, 4 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. Repeat from * once, tie and cut.

2nd MOTIF: R, 6 d, 3 p sep by 2 d, 2 d, join to 4th free p of lower r of previous motif, 2 d, p, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, join to last p of last r, 2 d, 4 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, 5 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r. R, 6 d, join to last p of last r, 2 d, 4 p sep by 2 d, 6 d, cl r, tie and cut.

Repeat the 2nd motif until strip is long enough to fit between corners. Work 3 more strips in same manner and sew to each side of handkerchief between corners.

Gray Place Mats with Rose Border and Napkins #816

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

Material Quantity Size of
Needle

“GEM” CROCHET COTTON Article 5 balls Shaded Pinks steel 12
35, size 30 4 balls Nile Green
or
“STAR” CROCHET COTTON Article 6 balls Shaded Pinks steel 12
20, size 30 4 balls Nile Green
or
“STAR” CROCHET COTTON Article 15 balls Shaded Pinks steel 12
30, size 30 10 balls Nile Green

Finished mats measure 10 inches × 18¼ inches.
1½ yds. 35 inch Gray linen will make 4 place mats and 4 napkins.
Each flower measures 1¼ inches.
Inside of crocheted section should measure 10 inches × 16½ inches.

PLACE MAT—ROSE: With Shaded Pinks ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 5, d c in ring, * ch 2, d c in ring, repeat from * 5 times, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch.

2nd Row—Ch 1 and over each loop work 1 s c, 4 d c, 1 s c, join.

3rd Row—* Ch 5, sl st in back of work between next 2 petals, repeat from * all around.

4th Row—Ch 1 and over each loop work 1 s c, 7 d c, 1 s c, join.

5th Row—* Ch 6, sl st in back of work between next 2 petals, repeat from * all around, cut thread.

6th Row—Attach Nile Green in loop and work 1 s c, 1 d c, 5 tr c, 1 d c, 1 s c in each loop, join, cut thread.

Work a 2nd flower joining it to 1st flower in last row as follows: attach Green in loop, 1 s c, 1 d c, 3 tr c in same space, join to center st of any Green petal of 1st flower (to join: drop loop off hook, insert in center st of petal, pick up loop and pull through), 2 tr c, 1 d c, 1 s c in same space, 1 s c, 1 d c, 3 tr c in next loop of 2nd flower, join to next petal of 1st flower, 2 tr c, 1 d c, 1 s c in same space of 2nd flower, finish row same as 1st flower. Work 13 more flowers joining in same manner leaving 2 petals free at top and 2 petals free at lower edge between joinings. Last flower made will be corner flower.

Work another flower same as previous flowers but leaving 4 petals free on outside edge of previous flower for corner when joining. Work 8 more flowers joining same as 1st side. Work another flower and join to last flower leaving 4 petals free on outside edge of last flower made for corner. Work 13 flowers joining same as 1st side. Work another flower and join to last flower leaving 4 petals free on outside edge of last flower for corner. Work 7 more flowers joining same as 1st side and joining last flower to 1st flower made leaving 4 petals free on outside edge of 1st flower for corner.

Cut linen ½ inch larger all around than inside edge, turn under a narrow hem and sew. Attach Nile Green at corner of linen, 3 s c in same space, ** 1 d c between the 2 petals of corner flower, 2 s c in same space on linen, working the s c about ¹/₁₆ inch apart work 2 s c on linen, 1 tr c in joining of corner flower and next flower to left of corner, 6 s c on linen, drop loop from hook, insert in center of 1st free petal of 1st flower to left of corner, pick up loop and pull through, 5 s c on linen, join to center of next petal of same flower, * 6 s c on linen, 1 tr c in joining of flowers, 6 s c on linen, join to center of 1st free petal of next flower, 5 s c on linen, join to next free petal of same flower, repeat from * to corner, 6 s c on linen, 1 tr c in joining of last flower and next corner flower, 2 s c on linen, 3 s c in corner of linen, repeat from ** all around, cut thread. Work other 3 mats in same manner.

_Continuation from page 11_

NAPKINS: Cut linen 12 x 12 inches. Turn under a very narrow hem and sew. With Nile Green work a row of s c around entire napkin working 5 s c in each corner, join, cut thread. Attach Shaded Pinks at corner, ch 3, d c in same space, ch 3, sl st in top of last d c for picot, d c in same space, * ch 3, skip 2 s c, s c in next s c, ch 3, skip 2 s c, 2 d c in next s c, ch 3, sl st in top of last d c for picot, d c in same space, repeat from * all around working the 2 d c, picot, 1 d c at each corner and ending row to correspond, join, cut thread. Work a rose same as on mat and applique to corner as illustrated.

Green Place Mats and Napkins #817

Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “GEM” CROCHET COTTON, Article 35, size 30
5 balls Shaded Lt. Yellows or color desired
or
“STAR” CROCHET COTTON, Article 30, size 30
14 balls Shaded Lt. Yellows or color desired
Each mat measures 12 inches x 18 inches finished.
Each napkin measures 12 inches x 12 inches finished.
Steel crochet hook No. 12
1½ yds. 35 inch Dark Green linen will make 4 place mats and 4 napkins.

MOTIF: Ch 5, join to form a ring, ch 5, d c in ring, * ch 2, d c in ring, repeat from * 5 times, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch.

2nd Row—* Ch 1, 1 s c, ch 3, 1 s c over next loop, repeat from * all around, join.

3rd Row—Ch 3, d c in next ch 3 loop, ch 3, 5 d c over the d c just made, * d c in next ch 1 loop over the d c of previous row, d c in next ch 3 loop, ch 3, 5 d c over last d c made, repeat from * 6 times, join.

4th Row—Ch 8, * s c in 1st d c of next scallop, ch 5, skip 4 d c of same scallop, d c over next d c of previous row, ch 5, repeat from * all around ending row with s c in 1st d c of next scallop, ch 5, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread.

Work a 2nd motif joining it to 1st motif in last row as follows: ch 8, s c in 1st d c of next scallop, ch 5, skip 4 d c of same scallop, d c in next d c of previous row, ch 2, join to corresponding loop of 1st motif, ch 2, s c in 1st d c of next scallop of 2nd motif, ch 2, join to next loop of 1st motif, ch 2, skip 4 d c of same scallop of 2nd motif, d c in next d c, finish row same as 1st motif, join, cut thread. Join all motifs in same manner having 6 loops free on each side of motif between joinings to corner. Leave 2 loops free at lower edge of corner motif when joining next side. Join all corner motifs in same manner and join last motif to 1st motif. 36 motifs are required for each mat having 12 motifs on each long side and 6 motifs on each short side between corners.

Inside Edge: Attach thread in 2nd free loop of motif to right of corner, * 3 s c in same loop, ch 2, 3 s c in next loop of same motif, repeat from * twice, ch 4, 1 tr c in next loop of same motif leaving last loop of tr c on hook, 1 tr c in each of the 2 free loops of corner motif leaving last loop of each tr c on hook, 1 tr c in 1st free loop of next motif to left of corner leaving last loop of tr c on hook, thread over and pull through all loops at one time (4 tr c cluster), ** ch 4, 3 s c in next loop, * ch 2, 3 s c in next loop of same motif, repeat from * twice, ch 4, tr c in next loop leaving last loop of tr c on hook, thread over hook twice, insert in 1st free loop of next motif, thread over and work off all loops 2 at a time (2 tr c cluster), repeat from ** all around working all corners same as 1st corner, joining last ch 4 to 1st s c.

Next Row—Sl st to next s c, ch 5, d c in next ch 2 loop, * ch 2, skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 2, dc in next ch 2 loop, repeat from * once, ch 2, skip 1 s c, d c in next s c, cluster st in the 4 tr c cluster at corner (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), ** skip 1 s c of next motif, d c in next s c, * ch 2, d c in next ch 2 loop, ch 2, skip 1 s c, d c in next s c, repeat from * twice, ch 2, d c in next loop, ch 2, d c in the 2 tr c cluster, ch 2, d c in next loop, ch 2, repeat from ** all around working all corners same as 1st corner and ending row to correspond, join, cut thread.

_Continuation from page 11_

Outside Edge: Attach thread in 1st free loop of motif to right of corner motif, ch 3, sl st in next 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 loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 3, sl st in 1st free loop of corner motif, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same motif, * ch 3, 2 d c cluster st in same space, picot, ch 3, sl st in same space, ch 3, sl st in next loop of same motif, repeat from * 7 times, ch 3, sl st in 1st free loop of next motif, ** ch 3, sl st in next loop, * ch 3, 2 d c cluster st in same space, picot, ch 3, sl st in same space, ch 3, sl st in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 3, sl st in 1st free loop of next motif, repeat from ** all around working around all corner motifs same as 1st corner motif.

Cut linen 10 inches x 16 inches or ½ inch larger all around to fit inside of edging. Turn under ½ inch hem all around and hemstitch if preferred. Sew inner edge of edging to outside edge of place mat as illustrated.

Napkins: Ch 785, d c in 8th st from hook (corner), * ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, d c in next st of ch, repeat from * 64 times, ch 5, d c in same space (2nd corner), repeat from 1st * all around working next 2 corners same as last corner and having 65 meshes on each side, not counting corner loops, joining last ch 2 in 3rd st of ch, do not cut thread. Cut linen 12 inches x 12 inches or ½ inch larger all around than inside of meshes just worked. Turn under ½ inch hem all around and sew or hemstitch if preferred. Sew edging around napkin matching corners.

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