General Information
Reading edition
ABBREVIATIONS
ch chain inc increase
sc single crochet dec decrease
half dc half double crochet r ring
dc double crochet lr large ring
tr treble sm r small ring
d tr double treble ds double stitch
tr tr triple treble p picot
sl st slip stitch lp long picot
pc st popcorn stitch sm p small picot
bl block sep separated
sp space cl close
st(s) stitch(es) rw reverse work
rnd round sp space
incl inclusive ch chain
* (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.
