Hairpin Lace Edging Pattern #1852
Hairpin lace edging with loop joinings and a scallop border in Star or Gem mercerized crochet cotton. Originally published in Star #18, Star Book of 100 Edgings, and Star #24, The Star Beginners Handbook of Crocheting, Knitting, Tatting.
Pattern instructions
Notes
The distinctive charm of hairpin lace is revived in these graceful new patterns - so easy to make.
Edging
Work a length of Hairpin lace.
Join thread in 3 loops of lace and work 1 sc, * ch 3, sc over next 3 loops, repeat from * across length and repeat on other side of lace.
Scallop
Sl st into loop, ch 3, * thread over, insert in loop and work off 2 loops, repeat from * and work off all loops 2 at a time ** ch 6, * thread over, insert in next loop and work off 2 loops, repeat from * twice and work off remaining loops 2 at a time, repeat from ** across length.