Vintage Knot Stitch Lace Insertion Edging
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Abbreviations:
ch. = chain
d. c. = double crochet
kn. st., kn. sts. = knot stitch, knot stitches
Note: We don't use a period after each part of an abbreviation
these days but pattern books often did in 1920. I left the directions as
they were, 1920 style. Referring to the photos will help in making the
edging and there are links below to my step-by-step knot stitch how-to's.
Starting Chain Chain length desired.
Row 1 1 d. c. with 1 ch. between, in every second st. of chain.
Row 2 * 5 d. c's. with 1 ch. between, in top of five legs below.
1 kn. st., catch in top of sixth leg, 1 kn. st. * Repeat.
Row 3 4 d. c's. with 1 ch. between * 1 kn. st., catch in top of
fifth leg, 2 kn. sts, catch in top of first leg over, 1 kn. st.,
3 d. c's. * Repeat.
Row 4 4 d. c's., * 2 kn. sts., catch in knot below, 2 kn. sts.,
3 d. c's. * Repeat.
Row 5 4 d. c's., * 1 ch., catch in knot between kn. sts. below,
2 kn. sts., catch in knot between kn. sts. below, 3 d. c's. with
ch. between, in top of leg below. * Repeat.
Row 6 * 5 d. c's. with 1 ch. between, 1 ch., catch in knot
between kn. sts. 1 ch. * Repeat.
Row 7 Same as first.
Questions about how to do the knot stitch? See my step-by-step photo Knot Stitch How-to at http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa122698.htm
Also, scroll to the bottom of the Checkerboard Square page, for another step-by-step photo how-to for doing the knot stitch portion of my Knot Stitch Checkerboard Square Pattern. Seeing that how-to will help you in making the edging above. http://crochet.about.com/library/weekly/aa030699.htm
The edging pattern was originally printed in the book Ripple Sweaters, Yokes & Edgings by Adeline Cordet in the year 1920 (now in the public domain).
How long does copyright last? See US Government Copyright Office web site at http://www.loc.gov/copyright. Under "Publications" heading, click on "Information Circulars": Circular 15 (Renewal of Copyrights), Circular 15a (Duration of Copyrights) and Circular 15t (Extension of Copyright Terms) will be helpful.
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Other free patterns on this site, which use the knot stitch:
Another Vintage Knot Stitch Edging
Love Knot Yoke with Irish Style Roses
Towel Topper in Bell Shape
Free Filet Crochet Charts at This Site
Free Vintage Patterns at This Site
