Vintage Directions for a Horseshoe Trim Crocheted on Rick Rack
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The beginning paragraph and pattern instructions, exactly as they
were printed in Needlecraft magazine in the year 1916:
The horseshoe-pattern is an old and favorite one for rickrack trimming. It may be made as wide as desired, and serves prettily as an "allover" design for yokes, cushion-covers, etc.; may also be used as an insertion, the lace to match having a crocheted chain along one edge to sew on by. |
1. Fasten thread with a double in point of braid,
chain 3, * a treble in next point, chain 1, repeat from *
until you have taken up 15 points of braid, turn.
2. Chain 3 for first treble, a treble under each 1 chain of last row,
making 15 trebles with no chain between, turn.
3. Same as 2d row, joining to top of 3 chain at
beginning of 2d row to form a circle, chain 8, fasten in 2 points
next above circle, taking them together with 1 double, chain 4, connect
next 2 points in same manner, chain 14, a double in point opposite the
2d treble of 1st row. The completes the "horseshoe". Repeat from
beginning until you have the desired length.
End of the 1916 directions.
Click on the link below for a variation of this horseshoe pattern with updated directions and in-progress photos:
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Page 1 - Updated Variation of Horseshoe Pattern
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