Crocheted Handkerchief Border (Pink Trim) by Ingrid van Willenswaard

Crocheted Handkerchief Border (Pink Trim)

Crochet
June 2013
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
3.0 mm
11 - 16 yards (10 - 15 m)
English

Instructions to crochet borders for vintage handkerchiefs with two methods of attachment.
Foundation stitches should be a multiple of 6.

Materials:

  • Vintage handkerchief
  • 10-15m 4ply crochet cotton, such as DMC Petra Crochet cotton 3
  • 3mm (UK 10, US D/3) crochet hook
  • Matching sewing thread and needle
  • Tapestry needle
  • Embroidery thread and needle (optional)