Insert hook in 2 right loops of 3rd strip, pull through 2 left loops of 4th strip, then 2 loops of 3rd strip, etc.
Insert hook in 2 left loops of 5th strip, pull through 2 right loops of 4th strip, then 2 loops of 5th strip. Finish all last loops by pulling remaining length at center of strip through last loop, bring end back to center and work back through several sts at center. Conceal all ends.
COUNTING LOOPS: There must always be same number of loops on EACH side of loom. When a large number of loops are required use a SUSAN BATES® marker to mark the 50th or the 100th loop on each side, then count from marker. This will be a time saver.
FULL LOOM: Remove cross bar, slip all but 3 or 4 loops off loom. Replace bar and roll loops up; secure with SUSAN BATES® 4½ inch stitch holder to back of work to prevent stretching of loops while continuing strip.
GAUGE: Measure the stitches at center of loom; if you get more stitches than called for, change to a larger crochet hook; if you get less stitches than called for, change to a smaller hook.
A SELECTED SHORT SUBJECT
Materials required: SUSAN BATES® or MARCIA LYNN® 3-inch Hairpin Lace loom. Crochet Hook D or 3 4 oz. Knitting Worsted, 4-ply Felt for Collar Backing 18 inches square
Make one strip each 80-85-90-100 loops. Cut felt to shape of collar, approximately 4 inches wide. For a larger collar, cut felt wider and add strips, being sure each strip is at least 5 loops (each side) longer.
Starting at neck edge, with overcast stitch at center of strip sew 80 loop strip ¼ inch from neck edge. Space the next four strips so that the last one (100 loops) comes about ¼ inch from the outside edge.
CUFFS: Make two more strips of hairpin lace to fit sleeves. Sew ½ inch from edge.