Crochet border and edging patterns for blankets, towels and linens

Crochet border and edging patterns finish the edge of a blanket, towel, pillowcase or handkerchief. This roundup gathers 618 vintage edging designs from a 1951 American Thread Company book, rewritten in modern US terms, plus the simple borders every crocheter uses on blankets, from single crochet to shell and crab stitch edges.

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What are the most common crochet edges for blankets?

The most common blanket edges are a round of single crochet, a shell border, a picot edge and a crab stitch (reverse single crochet) edge. All of them start from an even foundation round of single crochet with three stitches in each corner, which hides uneven row ends and gives the decorative round a consistent count to work into.

For afghans made from motifs or granny squares, a border of two or three rounds of double crochet pulls the squares into a straight rectangle before any decorative edge is added.

Which vintage crochet edgings are in this collection?

These edgings come from Edgings: crocheted, tatted, hair pin lace (Star Book No. 81). Most are worked lengthwise in fine crochet thread and sewn on, or worked directly into the hem of a handkerchief, towel or pillowcase. The table lists what each one is for and its skill level.

Vintage crochet edging patterns by use and skill level
EdgingUsed onThread (modern)Skill level
Flower EdgingHandkerchiefFine tatting crochet cotton (size not printed; about size 70–80)Intermediate
Crocheted EdgingHandkerchiefFine tatting crochet cotton (size not printed; about size 70–80)Advanced
Gray Place Mats with Rose Border and NapkinsLinensSize 30 crochet cottonIntermediate
Green Place Mats and NapkinsLinensSize 30 crochet cottonAdvanced
Red & White Periwinkle EdgingHandkerchiefFine tatting crochet cotton (size not printed; about size 70–80)Intermediate
Lavender and Pink Edging with Knot Stitch BorderHandkerchiefFine tatting crochet cotton (size not printed; about size 70–80)Advanced
Green Handkerchief with White Rice Stitch EdgingHandkerchiefFine tatting crochet cotton (size not printed; about size 70–80)Advanced
Narrow Pink EdgingLinensFine tatting crochet cotton (size not printed; about size 70–80)Easy
Pineapple Pillow Case EdgingPillowcaseSize 30 crochet cottonIntermediate
Green Turkish Towel EdgingTowelMercerised crochet cotton (original Puritan / De Luxe; size not printed — similar to modern size 10)Intermediate
Guest Towel EdgingTowelSize 30 crochet cottonEasy
Motif Pillow Case EdgingPillowcaseSize 30 crochet cottonIntermediate
Gray Towel EdgingTowelSize 5 pearl cotton (one of the printed options) or crochet cotton similar to size 10Intermediate
Shaded Pink EdgingTowelSize 30 crochet cottonEasy
Crocheted Motif and EdgingHandkerchiefFine tatting crochet cotton (size not printed; about size 70–80)Intermediate
Handkerchief with White Rice Stitch EdgingHandkerchiefFine tatting crochet cotton (size not printed; about size 70–80)Intermediate
Yellow EdgingHandkerchiefFine tatting crochet cotton (size not printed; about size 70–80)Advanced
Tinted Pink and Blue Corner and EdgingLinensFine tatting crochet cotton (size not printed; about size 70–80)Intermediate
Lace for Pocket-HandkerchiefHandkerchiefCotton crochet thread about size 70–80 (period: Raworth's No. 70)Advanced
Lace for CapLinensCotton crochet thread about size 80–100 (period: Raworth's Nos. 90 and 100)Advanced
Border for a Lace Scarf or VeilLinensCotton crochet thread about size 70–80, or fine silk thread of similar thicknessAdvanced
Crochet EdgingLinensSize 10 (curtains) or size 30 (dresses) crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Deep Lace in Crochet, for Anti-Macassars, etc.LinensSize 10 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Small Gimps in CrochetLinensSize 3–5 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
Crochet EdgingLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Crochet EdgingLinensSize 40 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Crochet InsertionLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Deep Lace in CrochetLinensSize 40 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Crochet Insertion, Worked the Short WayLinensSize 60 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Crochet Edging, Worked the Short WayLinensSize 30 or size 40 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Spanish Crochet EdgingLinensSize 10–20 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Crochet Insertion, Worked the Short WayLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Crochet Edging, Worked the Short WayLinensSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Deep Border for Bassinet QuiltLinensCotton crochet thread about size 5–10 (period: Brooks' Knitting Cord No. 6)Intermediate
Honiton SprigLinensCotton crochet thread about size 60–80 (period: Brooks' No. 60)Advanced
Face ClothLinensPerle cotton size 5Beginner
TowelTowelAbout size 10 crochet cotton (Cordonnet size not printed)Easy
Filet Crochet Insertions B, C, and DLinensAbout size 10 crochet cotton (not printed)Easy
Filet Crochet Insertion “Snowflake”LinensAbout size 10 crochet cotton (not printed)Easy
Luncheon NapkinLinensSize 50 crochet cottonIntermediate
Crocheted Edge (one row)LinensNot printed — about size 10 crochet cotton suits most linensEasy
Crocheted Edge (one row)LinensNot printed — about size 10 crochet cotton suits most linensEasy
Crocheted Edge (one row)LinensNot printed — about size 10 crochet cotton suits most linensEasy
Plate 38. EdgingTowelSize 20 or 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Edging (with Plate 39. Insertion)TowelSize 20 or 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Plate 40. EdgingTowelSize 20 or 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Edging (with Plate 41. Insertion)TowelSize 20 or 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Edging (with Plate 42)TowelSize 20 or 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Gown Yoke on CoverLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate; original Coats Mercerized Crochet No. 70)Intermediate
Filet Medallion YokeLinensSize 40 crochet cotton (approximate; original Coats Mercerized Crochet No. 40)Intermediate
Butterfly Edge YokeLinensSize 60 crochet cotton (approximate; original Coats Mercerized Crochet No. 60)Intermediate
Irish Crochet YokeLinensSize 50 crochet cotton (approximate; original Coats Mercerized Crochet No. 50)Advanced
Violet YokeLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate; original Coats Mercerized Crochet No. 70)Intermediate
Pointed YokeLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate; original Coats Mercerized Crochet No. 70)Advanced
Collar or Yoke in Tabs (Rose Yoke or Collar in Tabs)LinensSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate; original Coats Mercerized Crochet No. 100)Intermediate
Edged YokeLinensSize 60 crochet cotton (approximate; original Coats Mercerized Crochet No. 60)Intermediate
Crocheted Lace No. 1LinensSize 50 crochet cottonEasy
Crocheted Edging and Insertion No. 2LinensSize 30 crochet cotton, or a fine silk crochet threadEasy
Crocheted Edging and Insertion No. 4LinensSize 50 crochet cotton (size 30 or 40 for a coarser lace)Intermediate
Night Dress Yoke No. 5LinensSize 40 crochet cottonAdvanced
Crochet Edging No. 6LinensSize 20 crochet cotton (size 30 for finer work)Intermediate
Crochet Edging No. 7LinensSize 30 crochet cottonIntermediate
Filet Yoke with SleevesLinensSize 60 crochet cottonAdvanced
Night Dress Yoke in Crochet No. 5LinensSize 40 crochet cottonAdvanced
Yoke with Novelty BraidLinensSize 50 crochet cottonAdvanced
Lace for Pillow CasesLinensSize 30 crochet cottonIntermediate
Edge for Sash CurtainLinensSize 20 crochet cottonIntermediate
Ladies' Night-Gown With Crocheted Cluny Lace Yoke—Size 16LinensSize 12 pearl cottonAdvanced
Lace No. 1 (Lace Edges for Sheet and Pillow Cases)LinensSize 12 pearl cottonIntermediate
Lace No. 2 (Lace Edges for Sheet and Pillow Cases)LinensSize 12 pearl cottonAdvanced
Lace No. 3 (Lace Edges for Sheet and Pillow Cases)LinensA fine pearl or crochet cotton (see the Check note on the printed size)Intermediate
Filet Insertion for CurtainLinensNot printed — choose a crochet cotton to suit the curtainIntermediate
Border for Bath Towel No. 9TowelSize 12 pearl cottonIntermediate
Border for Bath Towel No. 10TowelSize 5 pearl cottonIntermediate
Bath Towel Border No. 11TowelSize 12 pearl cottonIntermediate
Border for Guest Towel No. 7TowelSize 15 crochet cottonEasy
Towel Border No. 8TowelSize 8 pearl cottonIntermediate
Figure 2. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadEasy
Figure 3. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadEasy
Figure 4. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 5. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadEasy
Figure 6. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 7. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 8. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 9. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 10. InsertionLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 11. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 12. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadEasy
Figure 13. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadEasy
Figure 14. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 15. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 16. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 17. Foundation of Figs. 18, 19, 20LinensSize 100 crochet threadEasy
Figure 18LinensSize 100 crochet threadEasy
Figure 19LinensSize 100 crochet threadBeginner
Figure 20LinensSize 100 crochet threadEasy
Figure 21. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 22. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 32. WheelLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 33. Roll StitchLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 34. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 35. InsertionLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 36. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 37. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 38. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 39. EdgingLinensSize 40 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 40. InsertionLinensSize 40 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 41. InsertionLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 42. EdgingLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 45. InsertionLinensSize 100 crochet threadEasy
Figure 47. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 48. EdgingLinensSize 20 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 49. InsertionLinensSize 40 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 50. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 51. EdgingLinensSize 150 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 52. InsertionLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 53. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 54A. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 54BLinensSize 100 crochet threadEasy
Figure 55. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 56. InsertionLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 57. EdgingLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 58. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 59. InsertionLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 84. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 85. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 86. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 91. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 92. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 93. EdgingLinensSize 80 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 94. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 96. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 103. EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 29. Edge for Fig. 28LinensSize 30 crochet threadEasy
Figure 31. Edge for Fig. 30LinensSize 30 crochet threadEasy
Figure 33. Edge for Fig. 32LinensSize 30 crochet threadEasy
Cover DesignLinensSize 70 or size 100 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 2. Border for Tea Cloth, Scroll DesignLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 4. Insertion to Match BorderLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 10. EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 11. EdgingLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 12. Acorn EdgingLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 13. Acorn InsertionLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 14. EdgingLinensSize 150 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 15. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 16. Wide EdgingLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 17. Ivy Leaf EdgingLinensSize 20 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 18. Narrow EdgingsLinensSize 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 19. Wide EdgingLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 20. EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 21. EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 22. Torchon EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 22½. Torchon InsertionLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Narrow Lace (not illustrated)LinensSize 70 crochet threadEasy
Picot Lace (not illustrated)LinensSize 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 23. Double Fan LaceLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 24. Church LaceLinensSize 60 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 25. InsertionLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 26. Leaf and Shell LaceLinensSize 150 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 27. Diamond LaceLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 28. Snowflake LaceLinensSize 150 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 29. Rose Medallion LaceLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 30. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 31. Rose and Leaf EdgeLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 32. EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 33. Curtain TrimmingLinensSize 50 crochet threadEasy
Figure 1. ScarfLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 34. Edge and InsertionLinensSize 100 crochet threadEasy
Figure 35. Block InsertionLinensSize 30 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 36. EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 37. Border for Tea Cloth, “Bleeding Heart” DesignLinensSize 150 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 41. InsertionLinensSize 150 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 40. Edging in Reticella CrochetLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Narrow Ring Lace (Not illustrated)LinensSize 30 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 42. Narrow InsertionLinensSize 150 crochet threadEasy
Figure 43. Narrow EdgeLinensSize 150 crochet threadEasy
Figure 44. InsertionLinensSize 150 crochet threadEasy
Figure 45. EdgingLinensSize 150 crochet threadEasy
Figure 46. EdgingLinensSize 150 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 47. EdgingLinensSize 150 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 48. Armenian Edge for HandkerchiefsHandkerchiefSize 150 crochet threadEasy
Figure 49. Reticella InsertionLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 50. Reticella InsertionLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 51. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 52. EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 53. EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 54. InsertionLinensSize 70 crochet threadEasy
Figure 55. InsertionLinensSize 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 56. EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadEasy
Figure 57. Appliqué or InsertionLinensSize 40 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 58. InsertionLinensSize 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 59. InsertionLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 60. InsertionLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 61. InsertionLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 62. InsertionLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 63. InsertionLinensSize 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 65. EdgingLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 66. Reticella InsertionLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 67. InsertionLinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 68. Edging for HandkerchiefHandkerchiefSize 150 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 69. Edging for HandkerchiefHandkerchiefSize 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 70. Edging with Coronation BraidLinensSize 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 71. InsertionLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 72. EdgingLinensSize 100 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 73. Edging for HandkerchiefHandkerchiefSize 150 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 74. EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 75. EdgingLinensSize 30 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 76 A. Cluny InsertionLinensSize 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 76B. Cluny EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 77. Insertion of Cluny CrochetLinensSize 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 78. Edging of Cluny CrochetLinensSize 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 79. EdgingLinensSize 30 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 80. Insertion and EdgingLinensSize 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 81. EdgingLinensSize 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 82. EdgingLinensSize 30 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 83. Narrow EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadEasy
Figure 84. InsertionLinensSize 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 85. EdgingLinensSize 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 86. Narrow EdgingLinensSize 150 crochet threadEasy
Figure 87. Filet InsertionLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 88. Ring EdgingLinensSize 30 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 89. Edging for HandkerchiefHandkerchiefSize 150 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 90. Insertion and EdgingLinensSize 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 91, A and B. Rickrack EdgingsLinensSize 50 crochet threadEasy
Figure 92. EdgingLinensSize 70 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 94. Edge for Round Lunch ClothLinensSize 20 crochet threadAdvanced
No. 207. Filet Pillow Case LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
No. 208. Pillow Case LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
No. 209. Dress LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 203. Corset Cover YokeLinensSize 30 crochet cottonAdvanced
No. 202. Daisy YokeLinensSize 30 crochet cottonAdvanced
No. 205. Square YokeLinensSize 30 crochet cottonAdvanced
No. 204. Medallion Yoke for GownLinensSize 30 crochet cottonAdvanced
No. 241. Bath TowelTowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
No. 259. SheetLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
No. 260. SheetLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
No. 238. Block LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
No. 234. Diamond Point LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 218. Waist LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 216. Wearever EdgeLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
No. 212. Bias Shell InsertionLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
No. 219. Grape Lace.LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
No. 244. Cross-StitchLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
No. 215. EdgingLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
No. 243. Crochet TattingLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
No. 217. Greek BorderLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
No. 220. Honeycomb LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 228. Shell EdgingLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 249. Siamese YokeLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 247. Diamond Dresser ScarfLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 255. YokeLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 246. Dresser Scarf LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 248. Buffet LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 206. Round YokeLinensSize 30 crochet cottonIntermediate
Edgings Nos. 1 to 9LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
No. 264. Gown Yoke, With SleevesLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 231. InsertionLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 230. Trinity LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 236. Double Square LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 261. Square YokeLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 253. Towel LaceTowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
No. 229. Diamond Shell LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
250. Siamese Fan LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 242. Diamond Star InsertionLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
No. 254. Siamese Shell LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 258. Fan LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 251. Picot LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
No. 252. Diamond LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
No. 263. Corner Filet LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 265. CornerLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
No. 211. Siamese LaceLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
No. 213. BeadingLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
No. 214. Irish BeadingLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
No. 245. Ric Rac and CrochetLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
Web LaceLinensSize 30–50 crochet cotton (suggested; none printed)Intermediate
InsertionLinensSize 30–50 crochet cotton (suggested; none printed)Advanced
Shadow LaceLinensSize 30–50 crochet cotton (suggested; none printed)Advanced
Edging for Sleeves No. C113LinensSize 80 crochet cottonEasy
Newport Edge for Towel No. 5446TowelSize 5 pearl cottonIntermediate
Block Pattern for Towel No. 5451TowelSize 5 pearl cottonIntermediate
Lace for Towel No. 5453TowelSize 20 or 30 crochet cotton (nearest to the printed No. 25; approximate)Intermediate
Picot Lace for Towel No. 5456TowelSize 20 or 30 crochet cotton (nearest to the printed No. 25; approximate)Advanced
Fan Lace for Towel No. 5452TowelSize 20 or 30 crochet cotton (nearest to the printed No. 25; approximate)Intermediate
Filet Point for Towel No. 5454TowelSize 20 crochet cotton (nearest to the printed No. 15; approximate)Easy
Edge for Guest Towel No. 5455TowelSize 20 or 30 crochet cotton (nearest to the printed No. 25; approximate)Intermediate
Diamond Edge for Towel No. 5457TowelSize 20 crochet cotton (nearest to the printed No. 15; approximate)Advanced
Wide Cluny Insertion No. C121LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
Narrow Cluny Insertion No. C122LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
Cluny Lace No. C123LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
Round Scalloped Edge No. C138LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
Daisy Lace No. C137LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
Insertion to Match Round Scalloped Edge, No. C139LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
Daisy Insertion No. C140LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
Pointed Edging No. C142LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
Insertion to Match Pointed Edging, No. C141LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Easy
Edge for Combing Jacket No. 3262LinensSize 5 pearl cottonBeginner
Mile-a-Minute Picot Lace No. C152LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Beginner
No. 1LinensSize 30, 40 or 50 crochet cottonIntermediate
No. 2LinensSize 30, 40 or 50 crochet cottonEasy
No. 3LinensSize 30, 40 or 50 crochet cottonIntermediate
No. 4LinensSize 30, 40 or 50 crochet cottonIntermediate
No. 5LinensSize 30, 40 or 50 crochet cottonIntermediate
No. 6LinensSize 30, 40 or 50 crochet cottonIntermediate
No. 9LinensSize 30, 40 or 50 crochet cottonIntermediate
No. 10LinensSize 30, 40 or 50 crochet cottonIntermediate
No. 11LinensSize 30, 40 or 50 crochet cottonEasy
No. 12LinensSize 30, 40 or 50 crochet cottonIntermediate
Figure 3LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadEasy
Figure 5LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadEasy
Figure 6LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 7LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 8LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadEasy
Figure 9LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 10LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadEasy
Figure 12LinensSize 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 13LinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 14LinensSize 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 19LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figure 26LinensSize 60 to 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 27LinensSize 60 to 70 crochet threadIntermediate
Figures 38 to 41LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Rosettes. Figures 43 to 46LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadEasy
Insertion. Figure 47LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadEasy
Lace. Figure 48LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadEasy
Lace. Figure 49LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Square Medallion. Figure 51LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadAdvanced
Figures 52 and 53 (the little raised rose)LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadEasy
Figure 54LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Figure 55LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadEasy
Small Edging. Figure 56LinensSize 30 to 50 crochet threadIntermediate
Maple Leaf Yoke — EdgeLinensSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Yoke in Basket Design — BeadingLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Yoke in Basket Design — EdgeLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Rose Yoke on Cover — Beading Around TopLinensSize 50 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Rose Yoke on Cover — EdgeLinensSize 50 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Rose Yoke on Cover — Shoulder StrapLinensSize 50 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Daisy Yoke — Beading and EdgeLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Lily Yoke — Edge Around Lower Edge, and NeckLinensSize 60 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Rose Scallop Gown Yoke — Beading and Edge Around Neck and Shoulder StrapsLinensSize 60 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Coat Collar in Japanese Design — EdgeLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Linen and Bow-Knot Collar — Edge on Linen and CrochetLinensSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Red Cross Corner — edgingLinensSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
Butterfly Corner — edgingLinensSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Rose Corner — EdgeLinensSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Conventional Corner — handkerchief edgingHandkerchiefSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Conventional Scallop Yoke — BeadingLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Clover-Leaf Pin Cushion and Edge for Same — EdgeLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Camisole Yoke in Carnations — Beading and Scallop Around NeckLinensSize 60 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
No. 46HandkerchiefSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
No. 47HandkerchiefSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
No. 48HandkerchiefSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
No. 49HandkerchiefSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
No. 50HandkerchiefSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
No. 51HandkerchiefSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
No. 52HandkerchiefSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
No. 53HandkerchiefSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
No. 54HandkerchiefSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
No. 55HandkerchiefSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Doily No. 57LinensSize 60 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Doily No. 58LinensSize 60 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Doily No. 59LinensSize 60 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Yoke — Edge Around NeckLinensSize 50 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
Kitchen Towel or Cup Towel — Edge Across BottomTowelSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
Scarf End and Edge (Bowl Fruit) — EdgeLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Pillow Case or Shade (Scallops) — Edge All AroundLinensSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Pillow Slip Edge (Basket) — Edge on BottomLinensSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
Large Doily and Centerpiece (Fruit) — Edge all AroundLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Chair Tidy — Edge all AroundLinensSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 114LinensSee patternEasy
No. 115LinensSize 80 or 100 for fine goods, size 40 or 50 for heavy linen (approximate)Easy
No. 116LinensSize 80 or 100 for fine goods, size 40 or 50 for heavy linen (approximate)Intermediate
No. 117LinensSee patternBeginner
No. 118LinensSee patternIntermediate
No. 119LinensSee patternIntermediate
No. 120LinensSee patternAdvanced
Plate SevenLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Intermediate
Plate ElevenLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate; not printed)Advanced
The Ring EdgeLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Handkerchief FringeHandkerchiefSee patternEasy
Irish Crochet EdgeLinensSize 100 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
The Butterfly EdgeLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
The Button EdgeLinensSee patternBeginner
Interlaced EdgeLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Diagonal Block LaceLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Zigzag EdgeLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Diagonal Pointed LaceLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Sea Shell LaceLinensSize 60 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Cluny LaceLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Cluny InsertionLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Picot EdgeLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Block Edge for ApronsLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Chain Leaf LaceLinensSize 50 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Net EdgeLinensSize 40 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
Shell ScallopLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Mile-a-Minute EdgingLinensSize 50 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
Mile-a-Minute ScallopLinensSize 60 or 70 crochet cotton (approximate) — the book prints bothBeginner
Mile-a-Minute InsertionLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
Mile-a-Minute ShellLinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
Tiny-Tot EdgeLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
The Novelty Shell LaceLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Double Point LaceLinensSize 80 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Shell-and-Block LaceLinensSize 50 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Forget-Me-Not EdgeLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Scroll EdgingLinensSee patternAdvanced
Pointed EdgingLinensSee patternAdvanced
Shamrock EdgingLinensSee patternIntermediate
Shell EdgingLinensSee patternIntermediate
Ring EdgingLinensSee patternAdvanced
Knot-Stitch InsertionLinensSee patternAdvanced
Narrow EdgingLinensSee patternEasy
Japanese Fan EdgingLinensSee patternIntermediate
Narrow EdgingLinensSee patternEasy
Torchon EdgingLinensSee patternIntermediate
Lace Made With Feather-Edge BraidLinensSee patternEasy
Scollop EdgingLinensSee patternAdvanced
Narrow EdgingLinensSee patternEasy
Rick-Rack Braid EdgingLinensSee patternBeginner
Cane-work EdgingLinensSee patternEasy
Worsted EdgingLinensSee patternBeginner
Crocheted Ring EdgingLinensSee patternAdvanced
Diamond InsertionLinensSee patternIntermediate
Pointed EdgingLinensSee patternIntermediate
Maltese-Cross InsertionLinensSee patternIntermediate
Wide Serpentine-Braid EdgingLinensSee patternEasy
Ribbed EdgingLinensSee patternAdvanced
Narrow EdgingLinensSee patternBeginner
Narrow EdgingLinensSee patternBeginner
Pointed EdgingLinensSee patternIntermediate
Wheel EdgingLinensSee patternAdvanced
Insertion Made With Pointed BraidLinensSee patternBeginner
Crocheted Edge, Fig. XVLinensSize 40 crochet thread (approximate)Easy
Crocheted Edge, Fig. XVILinensSee patternIntermediate
Crocheted Edge, Fig. XVIILinensSee patternEasy
Crocheted Edge, Fig. XVIIILinensSee patternEasy
Crocheted Edge, Fig. XIXLinensSee patternAdvanced
Crocheted Edge, Fig. XXLinensSize 50 crochet thread (approximate)Intermediate
Oyster-shell EdgingLinensNot printed for this design; about size 20 to 40 crochet cotton is a reasonable modern choiceEasy
Rosette EdgingLinensSize 40 crochet cotton (the book's own printed size)Intermediate
Crochet Maltese EdgingLinensSize 40 crochet cotton (the book's own printed size)Advanced
Narrow Scalloped Edge. No. 181LinensAbout size 30 to 40 crochet cotton (the book prints No. 36, a size between the two modern steps)Intermediate
Coronet Baby EdgingLinensNot printed for this design; about size 20 to 40 crochet cotton is a reasonable modern choiceIntermediate
Mimosa EdgingLinensNot printed for this design; about size 20 to 40 crochet cotton is a reasonable modern choiceIntermediate
A Lacy EdgeLinensAbout size 30 to 40 crochet cotton (the book prints No. 36, a size between the two modern steps)Advanced
Deep Scallop Edging for TableclothsLinensAbout size 10 to 20 crochet cotton (the book prints D.M.C. No. 12)Advanced
Lace for UnderclothingLinensAbout size 10 to 20 crochet cotton (the book prints D.M.C. No. 12)Advanced
A Novel Edging. No. 204LinensAbout size 30 to 40 crochet cotton (the book prints No. 36, a size between the two modern steps)Advanced
A Narrow Scalloped EdgeLinensNot printed for this design; about size 20 to 40 crochet cotton is a reasonable modern choiceIntermediate
A Narrow Waved InsertionLinensAbout size 70 crochet thread (the book's own printed size)Intermediate
A Narrow Block InsertionLinensAbout size 30 to 40 crochet cotton (the book prints No. 36, a size between the two modern steps)Beginner
Leaf and Bar InsertionLinensNot printed for this design; about size 20 to 40 crochet cotton is a reasonable modern choiceIntermediate
Cog-Wheel InsertionLinensNot printed for this design; about size 20 to 40 crochet cotton is a reasonable modern choiceIntermediate
A Bedspread from Grandmother's Hope Chest — BorderLinensSee patternAdvanced
No. 402LinensSize 50 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
No. 403LinensSize 50 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 404LinensSize 50 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
No. 405LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
No. 406LinensSize 70 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
No. 407LinensSize 50 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 408LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 410LinensSize 40 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 415LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 462 — Plate DoylieLinensSize 40 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 414LinensSize 40 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
No. 419LinensSize 40 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
No. 420LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
No. 421LinensSize 40 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 422LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
No. 426LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Diamond Shell InsertionLinensAbout size 30 to 40 crochet cotton (the book prints No. 36, a size between the two modern steps)Intermediate
The Shell EdgingLinensAbout size 30 to 40 crochet cotton (the book prints No. 36, a size between the two modern steps)Advanced
A Strong Irish EdgingLinensNot printed for this design; about size 20 to 40 crochet cotton is a reasonable modern choiceIntermediate
The Inlet of RoundsLinensAbout size 20 crochet cotton (the book prints Ardern's No. 22)Advanced
The Twisted Filet InsertionLinensAbout size 10 to 20 crochet cotton for the insertion (the book prints “Star Sylko” No. 12), with a heavier thread for the edge (the book prints No. 8)Easy
The InsertionLinensAbout size 30 to 40 crochet cotton (the book prints No. 36, a size between the two modern steps)Easy
The Square InletLinensAbout size 30 to 40 crochet cotton (the book prints No. 36, a size between the two modern steps)Intermediate
The Lace EdgingLinensAbout size 30 to 40 crochet cotton (the book prints No. 36, a size between the two modern steps)Intermediate
The Wide Insertion for the Centre of the CurtainLinensAbout size 20 crochet cotton (the book prints Ardern's No. 22)Advanced
The Narrow InsertionLinensAbout size 20 crochet cotton (the book prints Ardern's No. 22)Intermediate
Chain with Balls in Winding StitchesLinensSize 3 pearl cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Small Braid with Winding StitchLinensSize 3 pearl cotton (approximate)Easy
Small Border Around Triangle PillowLinensSize 3 pearl cotton (approximate)Easy
Towel and Face Cloth Crochet TrimmedTowelSee patternEasy
The small edge on bottom of the sash curtainLinensSize 5 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Venetian Crochet InsertionLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
The Laundry BagLinensSize 5 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
A most attractive insertion and edge to match — the insertionLinensSee patternIntermediate
For the EdgeLinensSee patternIntermediate
For the little edge shown in the first illustration on page 73 (No. 1)LinensSee patternEasy
the little pointed edge pictured in the second illustration on page 73 (No. 2)LinensSee patternBeginner
The third design illustrated above (No. 3)LinensSee patternEasy
A Simple Fringe Made of Hairpin LaceLinensSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Towel End No. 18TowelSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Edge for Towel No. 18TowelSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Pillow Case Insertion No. 19LinensSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Towel End with Scallop No. 53TowelSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Pine Needle Luncheon SetLinensSize 5 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Edges for Bath Towels, No. 2TowelSize 5 perle cotton (as printed)Intermediate
Edges for Bath Towels, No. 3TowelSize 5 perle cotton (as printed)Easy
Edges for Bath Towels, No. 4TowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Edges for Bath Towels, No. 5TowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
Edges for Bath Towels, No. 6TowelSize 5 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Lace Edges and Medalion, No. 1LinensNot printed — chosen to suit the piece being trimmedEasy
Lace Edges and Medalion, No. 2LinensNot printed — chosen to suit the piece being trimmedEasy
Lace Edges and Medalion, No. 3LinensNot printed — chosen to suit the piece being trimmedEasy
Lace Edges and Medalion, No. 4LinensNot printed — chosen to suit the piece being trimmedBeginner
Lace Edges and Medalion, No. 5LinensNot printed — chosen to suit the piece being trimmedIntermediate
Lace Edges and Medalion, No. 7LinensNot printed — chosen to suit the piece being trimmedEasy
Fig. 2LinensSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Fig. 5, For Table RunnerLinensSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Fig. 8LinensSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Fig. 9LinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Fig. 10LinensSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Fig. 13, Hardanger CrochetLinensSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Fig. 15, Piano Scarf EdgeLinensSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Fig. 18LinensSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
Fig. 20, Piano Scarf EdgeLinensSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Advanced
Fig. 21LinensSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Fig. 23LinensSize 20 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
Narrow Stella LaceLinensSee patternBeginner
Narrow Carleton LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Narrow Trenton LaceLinensSee patternBeginner
Narrow Cambray LaceLinensSee patternBeginner
Narrow Selby LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Narrow Afton LaceLinensSee patternBeginner
Narrow Alameda EdgingLinensSee patternBeginner
Narrow Falkirk Shell LaceLinensSee patternBeginner
Narrow Islay LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Narrow Goodwood LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Clover Leaf EdgeLinensSee patternIntermediate
Narrow Wisawasa LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Narrow Danby LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Narrow Vesta LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Half-Open FanLinensSee patternBeginner
Narrow Raglan PointLinensSee patternAdvanced
Narrow Prospect LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Narrow Garland LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Narrow Welcome LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Narrow Eaton LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Half-Wheel LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Narrow Fintona LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Acadia Point LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Spartan LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Pansy LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Three Chain LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Vandyke EdgeLinensSee patternIntermediate
Sumas Point LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Clover Leaf EdgeLinensSee patternIntermediate
Halston LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Stoco LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Rebecca's Fan LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Crazy Pattern LaceLinensSee patternBeginner
Darrell LaceLinensSize 50 or size 60 crochet cotton, as the design itself printsBeginner
Solina Point LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Preston Wheel LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Oyster Shell LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Open Diamond LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Double T LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Shelburne LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Genoa Scallop LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Eady LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Palm LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Baccaro LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Prim Wheel LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Mikado LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Wide Economy LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Mikado Fan LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Wide Canton LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Florence LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Pineapple LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Ely LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Deep Saw Tooth LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Florenta Fan LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Block LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Irena LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Heavy Wedge LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Baldwin LaceLinensSee patternBeginner
Narrow Chelsea EdgeLinensSee patternBeginner
Narrow Bamberg EdgeLinensSee patternBeginner
Bee Hive LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Alexandria LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Albert Shell PointLinensSee patternAdvanced
Chambord LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Douglas LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Amberley Point LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Guipure LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Pineapple LaceLinensSee patternAdvanced
Fan & Vandyke EdgeLinensSee patternAdvanced
Scallop Edge LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Crocheted LaceLinensSee patternEasy
Fan LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Clover Leaf EdgeLinensSee patternIntermediate
Scallop Edge LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
Half Wheel LaceLinensSee patternIntermediate
No. 6, Lace EdgingLinensSee patternBeginner
No. 7 EdgingLinensSee patternEasy
No. 8, Crochet Edge with Novelty BraidLinensSee patternEasy
No. 11, Lace EdgingLinensSee patternBeginner
No. 13 Lace EdgingLinensSee patternIntermediate
No. 23. Crochet Border for ShawlLinensSee patternBeginner
No. 12, Crochet TrimmingLinensSee patternAdvanced
No. 15. Crochet TrimmingLinensSee patternIntermediate
Crochet Trimming. No. 16LinensSee patternIntermediate
No. 19. TrimmingLinensSee patternIntermediate
Crochet Trimming. No. 21LinensSee patternIntermediate
No. 22. Crochet TrimmingLinensSee patternAdvanced
Crochet Trimming No. 24LinensSee patternAdvanced
No. 5, Crocheted EdgingsLinensSee patternAdvanced
Lace for Window CurtainsLinensSee patternAdvanced
No. 3155 — TowelTowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 3158 — TowelTowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 3163 — TowelTowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 3164 — TowelTowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
No. 3169 — Towel EdgingTowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Easy
No. 3170 — Towel EdgingTowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 3172 — Towel EdgingTowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner
No. 3173 — TowelTowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 3174 — TowelTowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Intermediate
No. 3177 — TowelTowelSize 30 crochet cotton (approximate)Beginner

How do you attach a crochet edging to fabric?

There are two ways. A sewn-on edging is crocheted as a separate strip to the length of the hem, blocked, then whipstitched to the folded edge with matching sewing thread. A worked-on edging starts with a round of single crochet worked directly through the fabric: pre-punch evenly spaced holes with a sharp steel hook or a fine awl about 1/8 inch (3 mm) in from the edge, or use fabric with a pre-hemstitched edge.

What thread and hook do vintage edgings use?

Vintage edgings are mostly worked in size 20 to size 70 crochet thread with a fine steel hook, far finer than yarn projects. Modern size 10 or size 20 cotton thread is the easiest to find; using it instead of a finer original thread makes the edging wider and deeper, so check the width against your hem before you commit.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the easiest crochet edging?

A round of single crochet followed by a round of crab stitch, or a simple picot edge of single crochet and chain-3 loops.

How do I stop a blanket border from rippling?

Work fewer stitches along the edge or change to a hook one size smaller. Rippling means there are too many stitches for the edge length.

Can I add a crochet edging to a store-bought towel?

Yes. Sew a separately crocheted edging to the hem, or work single crochet through the woven band at the end of the towel using a sharp steel hook.