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

chchainincincrease
scsingle crochetdecdecrease
half dchalf double crochetrring
dcdouble crochetlrlarge ring
trtreblesm rsmall ring
d trdouble trebledsdouble stitch
tr trtriple trebleppicot
sl stslip stitchlplong picot
pc stpopcorn stitchsm psmall picot
blblocksepseparated
spspaceclclose
st(s)stitch(es)rwreverse work
rndroundspspace
inclinclusivechchain

* (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.