Tatted Edgings
Sheer and Lovely
CT-234
Edging
MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70, 1 ball.
Tie ball and shuttle threads together. R of (1 ds, p) 10 times, 1 ds, part cl. * Sp of ¼ inch. Rw, ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds. Rw, r of 1 ds, join to last p of preceding r, 1 ds, join to next p of same r, (1 ds, p) 8 times, 1 ds, part cl. Repeat from * for length desired. Tie and cut.
CT-236
Edging
MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70.
Tie ball and shuttle threads together. 1st row: * Lr of (2 ds, p) 13 times, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 4 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 8 ds, p, 8 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Repeat from * until piece measures slightly longer than length desired. Tie and cut. 2nd row: R of 3 ds, p, * 3 ds, join to 6th p of lr of 1st row, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 2 ds, 5 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds. Rw, sm r of (2 ds, p) 5 times, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 3 ds, join to p of adjacent 3-p r, 3 ds, join to 8th p of same lr, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 3 ds, join to p of preceding r, (3 ds, p) twice, 3 ds, cl. R of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to p of next r of 1st row, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. R of (3 ds, p) 3 times, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, r of 3 ds, join to last p of preceding r. Repeat from * across. Tie and cut.
CT-237
Edging
MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70.
Tie ball and shuttle threads together. 1st row: R of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, cl. * Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 3 ds, join to last p of previous r, (1 ds, join to next p of same r) twice; 2 ds, p, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, cl. Repeat from * for length desired. Tie and cut. 2nd row: Fasten ball and shuttle threads to center p of first ch of 1st row. Ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, join to center p of next ch. * Ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to center p of next ch, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Rw, r of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, cl. (Ch as before and join to center p of next ch) twice. Repeat from * across. Tie and cut.
CT-233
Edging
MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70.
Tie ball and shuttle threads together. 1st row: R of (2 ds, p) 3 times, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to last p of r, * (ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to next p of same r) twice. This constitutes a cluster. Rw, ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds. R of (2 ds, p) 3 times, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 5 ds, join to p of last ch of previous cluster, 5 ds, join to p of r. Repeat from * for length desired. Tie and cut. 2nd row: Fasten ball and shuttle threads to p of first ch (between clusters) of 1st row. * Ch of 5 ds, p, 5 ds, join to p of next ch (between clusters). Repeat from * across. Tie and cut.
CT-239
Edging
MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70, Yellow and Dark Lavender.
Use Dark Lavender on shuttle and Yellow on ball. Tie ball and shuttle threads together. 1st row: R of 4 ds, p, 2 ds, 2 p’s sep by 1 ds, 2 ds, p, 4 ds, cl. * Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 4 ds, join to last p of preceding r, 2 ds, 2 p’s sep by 1 ds, 2 ds, p, 4 ds, cl. Repeat from * for length desired. Tie and cut. 2nd row: R of 3 ds, 2 p’s sep by 2 ds, 1 ds, join to center p of first ch of 1st row, 1 ds, 2 p’s sep by 2 ds, 3 ds, cl (joining r made). Rw, ch of 3 ds. Rw, r of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. * Rw, ch of 3 ds. Rw, make joining r as before and join to center p of next ch. Rw, ch of 3 ds. Rw, lr of 3 ds, join to last p of adjacent r, 3 ds, 5 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds. Rw, make joining r. Rw, ch of 3 ds. Rw, r of 3 ds, join to last p of lr, 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 1 ds, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Repeat from * across. Tie and cut.
CT-238
Edging
MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70.
Tie ball and shuttle threads together. FIRST MOTIF.... Lr of (4 ds, p) 3 times, 4 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 4 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, sm r of 3 ds, join to last p of lr, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, lr of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to center p of previous lr, 4 ds, p, 4 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Rw, sm r of 3 ds, join to free p of first lr, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch as before. Join to base of first r. Tie and cut.
SECOND MOTIF.... Work as for First Motif until 3 p’s of first ch are made, 3 ds, join to corresponding p of adjacent ch of First Motif, 3 ds. Rw, sm r of 3 ds, join to last p of lr, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, join to corresponding p of adjacent ch of First Motif. Complete as for First Motif (no more joinings). Make necessary number of motifs, joining them as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.
HEADING.... Fasten ball and shuttle threads to 3rd p of last ch of First Motif. * Ch of 5 ds, 2 p’s sep by 5 ds, 5 ds, skip 2 p’s, join to next p. Repeat from * across. Tie and cut.
FRINGE.... Cut 2 strands of thread, each 3 inches long. Double these strands, thus forming a loop. Pull loop through a free picot on scalloped edge, then draw loose ends through loop. Pull up tightly. Make a fringe in each free picot across. Trim ends evenly.
CT-253 Mat and Napkin
Breakfast Time
MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats Tatting-Crochet, Size 70, 8 balls of Shaded Pink.... Steel Crochet Hook No. 14.... ¾ yard of pink organdy.
GAUGE: 5 sps make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch.
EDGING.... Starting at A on chart, ch 23. 1st row: Tr in 11th ch from hook (sp made), (ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr in next ch) 3 times. Ch 7, turn. 2nd row: Skip first tr, tr in next tr (sp made over sp), (ch 3, tr in next tr) twice; ch 3, skip 3 ch of turning chain, tr in next ch. Ch 10, turn. 3rd row: Tr in first tr (1 sp increased at beginning of row), make 4 more sps. Ch 7, turn. 4th and 5th rows: Make 4 sps. Ch 7, turn. 6th row: Make 4 sps, ch 7, tr in same tr as last tr. Ch 7, turn. Skip 3 ch, tr in next ch. Ch 7, turn. Skip 3 ch, tr in next ch. Turn (3 sps increased at end of row.) 7th row: Sl st in next 4 ch, ch 7, sp over next 7 sps. Ch 7, turn. 8th row: Sp over each sp, inc 1 sp, turn. 9th row: Sl st in each ch across sp, sl st in next tr (1 sp decreased at beginning of row), ch 7, sp over each sp across. Ch 7, turn. 10th row: Sp over each sp across. Turn. 11th row: Sl st across next 3 sps, ch 7, sp over next 4 sps. Ch 7, turn. Follow chart from A to B until 6 large scallops are completed. Now follow chart from B to C to form corner. Break off. Attach thread at D and follow chart to E, work in pattern until 8 large scallops are completed. Now complete corner and next 2 sides to correspond. Sew first and last rows together. Attach thread to inner edge and sc closely around. Join and break off. Sc closely around outer edge. Pin edging in place over organdy. Sew neatly in place. Cut out organdy in back of edging and make a narrow hem all around.
CENTER INSERTION.... Starting at A on chart, ch 111. 1st row: Tr in 11th ch from hook, make 25 more sps across. Ch 7, turn. 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows: Make sp over each sp across. Ch 7, turn. 5th row: Make 16 sps, 3 tr in next sp, tr in next tr (bl made over sp), make 2 sps, 2 bls, 5 sps. Ch 7, turn. 6th row: Make 4 sps, 1 bl, ch 3, skip 3 tr, tr in next tr (sp made over bl), tr in next 4 tr (bl made over bl), make 3 sps, 1 bl, 15 sps. Ch 7, turn. Starting with 7th row follow chart to top. Break off. Attach thread to any sp and sc closely around. Join and break off. Place insertion in center of Mat and sew neatly in place. Cut out organdy in back of insertion, allowing ¼ inch for hem. Turn edges under and sew neatly in place.
NAPKIN.... Cut a piece of organdy 8½ inches square. Make a narrow hem all around outer edges.
EDGING.... 1st rnd: Attach thread to any corner and sc closely around, making 5 sc in each corner. Join. 2nd rnd: Sl st to center sc of corner, ch 9, tr in same sc, * ch 3, skip 2 sc, tr in next sc. Repeat from * around, making tr, ch 5 and tr in center sc of each corner. Join to 4th ch of ch-9. 3rd rnd: Sc in same place as sl st, 9 sc in corner sp, * sp in next tr, 3 sc in next sp. Repeat from * around, making 9 sc in each corner sp. Join and break off.
CENTER INSERTION
EDGING
CT-232 Chair Set
Bright Cluster
MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30: Small Ball: J. & P. Coats—5 balls of White or Ecru, or Clark’s O.N.T.—7 balls of White or Ecru.... Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.
Chair Back measures 10 × 14 inches.
Arm Piece measures 6 × 8 inches.
GAUGE: Each motif measures 2 inches square.
CHAIR BACK—First Motif.... Starting at center, ch 16. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st rnd: Ch 4, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr make 2 tr in ring, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made); (ch 5, make 3-tr cluster in ring) 11 times; ch 2, dc in tip of first cluster made. 2nd rnd: Sc in loop formed by dc, ch 4, sc in next loop, * ch 15, sc in next loop, (ch 4, sc in next loop) twice. Repeat from * around. Sl st in first sc made. 3rd rnd: * In next ch-15 loop make (cluster, ch 5) 7 times and cluster; skip 1 sc, sl st in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.
SECOND MOTIF.... Work as for First Motif until 2 rnds are completed. 3rd rnd: * In next ch-15 loop make (cluster, ch 5) 4 times and cluster; (ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop on First Motif, ch 2, make cluster in same loop on Second Motif) twice; ch 5, cluster in same loop on Second Motif, skip next sc, sl st in next sc, in next ch-15 loop make cluster, ch 5 and cluster; (ch 2, sl st in corresponding loop on First Motif, ch 2, make cluster in same loop on Second Motif) twice. Complete rnd as for First Motif (no more joinings).
Make 5 rows of 7 motifs, joining adjacent sides as Second Motif was joined to First Motif.
ARM PIECE (Make 2).... Work as for Chair Back, making 3 rows of 4 motifs.
CT-246
Office Bound
MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30: Small Ball: J. & P. Coats—5 balls of White, or Clark’s O.N.T.—6 balls of White.... Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.
GAUGE: 5 sps make 1 inch; 5 rows make 1 inch.
COLLAR—Side (Make 2).... Starting at point, ch 8. 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook. Ch 5, turn. 2nd row: Dc in first dc, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. 3rd row: Skip first dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of turning chain, ch 2, dc in same ch. Ch 5, turn. 4th row: Skip first dc, * dc in next dc, ch 2. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in 3rd ch of turning chain. Ch 5, turn. 5th row: Skip first dc, * dc in next dc, ch 2. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in 3rd ch of turning chain, ch 2, dc in same ch. Ch 5, turn. Repeat 4th and 5th rows alternately until 43 rows are completed. Break off.
MOTIF (Make 24).... Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring. 1st row: Sc in ring, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, sc in ring. Ch 15, turn. Skip 9 sc, sl st in next sc, turn. 20 sc in loop (spoke made), 2 sc in ring. * Ch 15, turn. Skip 11 sc on previous spoke, sl st in next sc, turn. 5 sc in loop. Ch 12, turn. Skip 2 sc on previous spoke, sl st in next sc, turn. In loop just formed make 7 sc, ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook (picot made), 7 sc in same loop, 15 sc in incompleted loop, 2 sc in ring. Repeat from * 6 more times. Join and break off.
Join the top of straight edges of Collar with a chain 7 inches long (for back of neck). Dc along straight edges of Collar and the connecting chain. Break off.
Place 7 motifs as shown in illustration along shaped side and top of each side of Collar and tack neatly in place.
CUFF (Make 2).... Starting at bottom, make a chain 12 inches long (15 ch sts to 1 inch). 1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook (sp made), * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across until 42 sps are completed. Cut off remaining chain. Ch 5, turn. 2nd, 3rd and 4th rows: Skip first dc, * dc in next dc (sp made over sp), ch 2. Repeat from * across, skip 2 ch of turning chain, dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn. Break off at end of 4th row. 5th row: Skip 8 sps, attach thread to next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, make 25 more sps. Turn. 6th row: Sl st across first sp to next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, make 23 more sps. Turn. Work as for last row, having 2 sps less on each row until 2 sps remain. Break off.
Place 5 motifs as shown in illustration along shaped edge of each cuff and tack neatly in place. Work a row of dc along straight edge of each cuff. Starch lightly and press.
CT-250
Pleasure Bent
MATERIALS: J. & P. Coats or Clark’s O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized Crochet, Size 30: Small Ball: J. & P. Coats—3 balls of White or Ecru, or 4 balls of any color, or Clark’s O.N.T.—5 balls of White or Ecru, or 6 balls of any color.
COLLAR.... Use shuttle and ball threads.
FILL-IN MOTIF (Make 2).... R of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 8 ds, p, 4 ds, p, 4 ds. * Rw, r of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Repeat from * 2 more times. Mark the last p made as p of turning chain to which outer edge of collar is joined later. Continue to work outside edge of Fill-in Motif as follows: Rw, r of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to center p of previous r, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. ** Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to center p of opposite r, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Repeat from ** once more.
Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to center p of first r made, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. This completes one half of Fill-in Motif. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw. For second half make r of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to same p as previous r, 3 ds, p, 3 ds, cl. Continue around, making second half to correspond with side just completed. After last r make ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to opposite p of first chain, 8 ds, join to base of first r. Tie and cut. Mark corresponding p of 2nd turning chain in same manner as on other side.
OUTER EDGE OF COLLAR.... R of 2 ds, 5 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. * Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, skip 1 p of previous r, join to next p, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Repeat from * once more. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. R of 2 ds, 5 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of opposite r, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of last r, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of previous r, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of first r, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, cl (end motif, or point of Collar completed).
Ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Work next motif as follows: R of 2 ds, 5 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, join to last p of adjacent chain of end motif, 3 ds, p, 3 ds. ** Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of previous r, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Repeat from ** 4 more times.
Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of previous r, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of first r of same motif, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, cl (7-r motif completed). Ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, make a single r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to center p of last chain of previous motif, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, make adjoining chain of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join a marked p of turning chain of one Fill-in Motif, 4 ds, p, 4 ds.
Start next 7-r motif as follows: R of 2 ds. 5 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, p, 3 ds, skip one p of single r, join to next p, 3 ds, p, 3 ds. Continue as for last motif until 7th r is completed. *** Make a joining ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to center p of next ch of outside edge of Fill-in Motif, 4 ds, p, 4 ds. Rw, make single r, joining to previous motif as before. Rw, make a joining ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to center p of next ch of Fill-in Motif, 4 ds, p, 4 ds. Make a 7-r motif, joining first ch to last single r as before. Repeat from *** once more. Ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to same p of Fill-in Motif where last joining ch was joined, 4 ds, p, 4 ds. Rw. Work and join as before the following: a single r, rw, a joining ch, a 7-r motif, a joining ch, rw, a single r, rw, a joining ch, and a 7-r motif. Continue as follows: Ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to other marked p of Fill-in Motif, 4 ds, p, 4 ds. **** Rw, make a single r, rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Make a 7-r motif, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Repeat from **** 10 more times. Rw, make a single r. Ch of 4 ds, p, 4 ds, join to marked p of 2nd Fill-in Motif, 4 ds, p, 4 ds. Continue to work as for other end of collar until the 6th r of the end motif is completed. Do not cut threads, but work inside edge of collar as follows: Rw, ch of 3 ds, p, 3 ds. Rw, make a 3-r group as follows: R of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to center p of adjacent ch, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of previous r, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to corresponding p of previous r, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to center p of next ch, 2 ds, p, 2 ds, cl (3-r group completed). Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, skip one p of turning chain of Fill-in Motif, join to next p of same turning chain, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds. 2 ds, cl.
Finish this 3-r group, joining last r to center p of next ch of Fill-in Motif. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, r of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to center p of next ch, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Finish this 3-r group, joining last r to center p of next ch of Fill-in Motif. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, make another 3-r group, joining last r to first free p of turning chain of Fill-in Motif. Rw, ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, make a 3-r group, joining first r to center p of next 3-p ch, and joining last r to center p of following 3-p ch.
Make another ch and 3-r group same as last ch and group. Rw, ch of 3 ds, 3 p’s sep by 3 ds, 3 ds (a short chain). Continue across, alternating 3-r groups and short chains (joining as before) until there are 8 short chains. Finish remaining inside edge of collar to correspond. Join last ch to base of first r of outer edge of collar. Tie and cut.
CUFF (Make 2).... Make a Fill-in Motif. Then work as for outer edge of collar until seven 7-r motifs are completed. Work another single r. Do not reverse work, but make ch of 4 ds, 3 p’s sep by 4 ds, 4 ds. Rw, start a 3-r motif as follows: R of 2 ds, p, 2 ds, join to center p of adjacent ch, 2 ds, 3 p’s sep by 2 ds, 2 ds, cl. Finish 3-r motif and complete cuff as for ends of collar.
General Information
ABBREVIATIONS
| ch | chain | inc | increase |
| sc | single crochet | dec | decrease |
| half dc | half double crochet | r | ring |
| dc | double crochet | lr | large ring |
| tr | treble | sm r | small ring |
| d tr | double treble | ds | double stitch |
| tr tr | triple treble | p | picot |
| sl st | slip stitch | lp | long picot |
| pc st | popcorn stitch | sm p | small picot |
| bl | block | sep | separated |
| sp | space | cl | close |
| st(s) | stitch(es) | rw | reverse work |
| rnd | round | sp | space |
| incl | inclusive | ch | chain |
* (asterisk).... Repeat the instructions following the asterisk as many more times as specified, in addition to the original.
Repeat instructions in parentheses as many times as specified. For example: “(Ch 5, sc in next sc) 5 times” means to make all that is in parentheses 5 times in all.
How to Launder Laces.... Make a lather of soapy suds and hot water, taking care to have all soap particles well dissolved. Squeeze lace gently through suds until thoroughly cleansed. Rinse in lukewarm water several times to remove soap. Rinse once in cold water, then dry thoroughly.
How to Starch Laces.... Make a light solution of elastic starch. Pin article on a flat surface. Then dip a sponge into starch and pat lace until dampened. Then place a dry cloth over lace and, with a moderately heated iron, press until dry.
