A lovely flower or lace edging from antique patterns can add the finishing touch to your beautiful homemade gifts such as a lovely finish to curtains, towels, pillows, baby blankets, bonnets, and layette.
Even store bought clothing is sweeter with your handmade touch.... a little border of lace at the neck and sleeves.
Materials Any thread size of your choice or yarn weight of your choice can be used to work up any of this vintage crochet edging and insertions. Use crochet hook recommended on yarn labels.
Some of the most commonly used sizes are: Size 10 cotton thread with a size 8 steel hook = 1.4 mm Sport weight yarn with a size F hook = 3.75 mm Worsted weight yarn with a size G or H hook - 4 or 5 mm
Patterns instructions and Crochet Hooks are updated to US standard terms.