From crochet.about.com - Celestial Edging
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When made in the rounded version of row 4 (Version 1), the hole shapes of rows 2 - 4 form the appearance of angels. (Red outline indicates angel form on photo.) |
For a pointed edge, make your edging with Version 2 of row 4 (as shown in the photo on the right). Photo by S. Marshall
The photo on the left shows the look of the edging made without the optional row 4. Choose which look you like best for your edging. Photo by Sandi Marshall
Celestial Edging Pattern Instructions
Designed by Sandi Marshall
Materials in Example
Size 10 crochet cotton thread
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Finished size: Width is 1 1/4" at the widest point, when made in size 10 thread.
Starting chain should be a multiple of 4, plus 6. If you aren't familiar with "multiple of" for a starting chain, there's an explanation of it at this link: http://crochet.about.com/od/learnbasics/qt/multiple.htm
Row 1: Dc in 8th ch from hook (counts as first dc and ch 2), * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch **. Repeat the directions between * to ** across, as many times as needed. Ch 1. Turn.
Row 2: (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in ch 2 sp; * ch 1, (skip next dc), sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 1, (skip next dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp **. Repeat the directions between * to ** across, as many times as needed; end with sc at end of row. Ch 3. Turn.
Row 3: (Skip 2 dc), dc in ch 3 sp, ch 6, dc in same ch 3 sp, ch 3, (skip 2 dc), sc in sc, * (skip 2 dc), ch 3, (dc, ch 6, dc) in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, (skip 2 dc), sc in next sc **. Repeat the directions between * to ** across, as many times as needed.
Row 4 (Optional): Version 1 ch 1 to turn, * 3 sc in ch 3 sp, 6 sc in ch 6 sp, 3 sc in ch 3 sp, sl st in next sc **. Repeat the directions between * to ** across, as many times as needed.
Row 4 (Optional) Version 2 ch 1 to turn, * 3 sc in ch 3 sp, (3 sc, ch 3, sl st in base of ch 3 just made [picot made], 3 sc) in ch 6 sp, 3 sc in ch 3 sp, sl st in next sc **. Repeat the directions between * to ** across, as many times as needed.
Celestial Edging Pattern copyright 1998 Sandi Marshall.
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Free for your own personal use only.
Do not redistribute this pattern (with or without charge) in any form.
Made with Version 1 of Row 4.
If angels find a special place in your heart, you'll find links to many angel patterns listed on my Free Angel Patterns Links page at http://crochet.about.com/od/angels/
Photography by Sandi Marshall, copyright (c) 1998 by Sandi Marshall, licensed to About.com, Inc.
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copyright 1998 by Sandi Marshall
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Photo
by Sandi Marshall 1998
Photo shows this edging made without the optional Row 4.