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Narrow Pink Cluster and Picot Edging #8112 (1951): vintage crochet pattern
A quick three-row handkerchief edging of chain loops, double crochet cluster groups at the corners and a picot loop finish. Originally published as "Narrow Pink Edging" in Edgings: crocheted, tatted, hair pin lace (Star Book No. 81) by American Thread Company in 1951, it is now in the public domain.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill level | Easy |
| Yarn weight | Lace (#0) |
| Yardage | 1 ball (as printed; yardage not given) |
| Hook | 0.85 mm |
| Gauge | Not given in the original. Suggestion: ch-5 loops about ¼ in (6 mm) apart along the hem, with an odd number of loops on each side. |
| Finished size | Not given in the original; the first row sets loops about ¼ in (6 mm) apart. |
| Time | about 2 hours |
Materials
- Fine crochet cotton (about size 70–80), medium pink — check the ball band for yardage
- 0.85 mm steel crochet hook
- A handkerchief
- Hook: Start with a 0.85 mm steel hook (the original No. 13) and change size to match the gauge
Abbreviations (US terms)
Notes before you start
- Source: "Narrow Pink Edging" (#8112), Edgings: crocheted, tatted, hair pin lace (Star Book No. 81), American Thread Company, 1951. Public domain in the USA.
- As printed — materials: AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY “STAR” TATTING CROCHET, Article 25; 1 ball Med. Pink; 1 Handkerchief; Steel crochet hook No. 13. Gauge: Not given.
- Modernisation note: Abbreviations respelled to modern US style using the leaflet's own abbreviation table: s c → sc, s d c (short double crochet) → hdc, d c → dc, tr c → tr, d tr c → dtr; “thread over” → “yarn over”. Stitches, order and counts are unchanged.
- Modernisation note: Instructions split into one row, round or step per line; the original prints them as running paragraphs.
- Modernisation note: Hook conversion: the leaflet uses the mid-century US steel hook numbering; the metric size given is the usual modern equivalent (No. 7 ≈ 1.65 mm, No. 11 ≈ 1.1 mm, No. 12 ≈ 1.0 mm, No. 13 ≈ 0.85 mm). Old hooks varied — match the gauge suggestion rather than the number.
- Modernisation note: Thread: the original “Star” Tatting Crochet (Article 25) is a fine mercerised cotton with no size printed; a modern fine crochet cotton (around size 70–80) is the closest match. Check your ball band for yardage.
- Modernisation note: Finishing steps are our addition.
Rows
- Attach thread about ¼ inch from any corner, * ch 5, skip about ¼ inch space, sc in next space, repeat from * to about ¼ inch from next corner having an odd number of sts, ch 7, cluster st in corner space (cluster st: * 2 dc in same space keeping last loop of each st on hook, yarn over and work off all loops at one time), ch 5, cluster st in same space, ch 7, skip about ¼ inch space, sc in next space, repeat from 1st * all around ending row with ch 3, dc in same space as beginning (this brings thread in position for next row).
- 2nd Row—Ch 5, dc in dc, * ch 3, 2 cluster sts with ch 3 between in center st of next loop, ch 3, 2 dc with ch 3 between in center st of next loop, repeat from * across row to loop before corner, ch 3, then in corner loop work 2 cluster sts with ch 3 between, ch 3, 2 dc with ch 3 between, ch 3, 2 cluster sts with ch 3 between, ch 3, 2 dc with ch 3 between in center st of next loop, repeat from 1st * all around, ch 3, join in 3rd st of ch.
- 3rd Row—Sl st in loop, * ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, skip one ch 3 loop, sc in next loop, repeat from * to 2nd loop before corner group, * ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, skip 1 loop, cluster st in next loop, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, cluster st in same space, repeat from * twice, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, repeat from 1st * all around, cut thread.
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Errata
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Narrow Pink Edging pattern from?
It was published as "Narrow Pink Edging" in Edgings: crocheted, tatted, hair pin lace (Star Book No. 81) by American Thread Company in 1951. The publication is in the public domain in the United States; this version is transcribed and modernised by crochetpatterns.io.
What yarn or thread do I need for the Narrow Pink Edging?
Fine tatting crochet cotton (size not printed; about size 70–80). The original uses 1 ball; check your ball band.
What hook should I use?
Start with a 0.85 mm steel hook (the original No. 13) and change size to match the gauge Gauge: Not given in the original. Suggestion: ch-5 loops about ¼ in (6 mm) apart along the hem, with an odd number of loops on each side.
