Beginner's Guide to Crochet - UK (2019-10)

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DOUBLE TREBLE POINTS (1)

Work this edging back and forth in short

rows to make a strip that can be worked to

any length to fit the napkin.

Row 1 (RS) Using Soft Lime, ch5, 3dtr in first

ch, turn.

Row 2 (WS) Ch4, skip first dtr and ss in next

dtr, ch4, ss in top of beg ch-5, turn.

Repeat these two rows until the edging fits

the napkin, making sure that you have the

same number of repeats on each side.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Wet block, following our guide on page 131, to

help the edging lie flat. Leave to dry. Sew to

the napkin.

DOUBLE TREBLE PICOT (2)

Using Silver, work a foundation chain longer

than you need. As a guide, work a chain at

least the length of the napkin edges plus the

length of one of the sides.

As you work Row 1 of the edging, pin it

against the napkin edge, making sure you fit

the same number of pattern repeats to each

side. When you’re sure the edging is the right

length, undo the slipknot and any surplus

foundation chain. Secure the yarn.

In this pattern, work the ch-3 picot technique

as follows: ch3, ss in the first of those 3 ch.

Row 1 (WS) Dc in the 2nd ch from the hook

and in each ch until the length fits the napkin,

turn. You will need an even number of dc sts.

Row 2 (RS) Ch5 (counts as dtr, ch1), dtr in st

at the base of the 5-ch, ch-3 picot, skip 1 st,

*(dtr, ch1, dtr) in next st, ch-3 picot, skip 1 st;

repeat from * to end.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

YOU WILL NEED

YARN

Q Yarn and Colors Must-Have 4ply

(100% cotton, 50g/125m)

2 balls of each: Lettuce (081),

Silver (094)

HOOK

Q A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook

NOTIONS

QScissors

QTapestry needle

QTa p e me a s u r e

QNapkins

QSewing needle and matching

sewing thread

SIZING & TENSION

Length is adjustable to fit your

napkin. Width measurements:

Double Treble Picot: 3cm (1¼in)

Double Treble Shell: 2cm (¾in)

Double Treble Points: 2.5cm (1in)

ABBREVIATIONS

For a full list see page 18

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DOUBLE TREBLE
EDGINGS
Dress your dining table in chic, handmade style
with these napkin borders. By Cara Medus
Wet block as above, laying it out in a square
just as it will be on the napkin, so you can
shape the corners. Sew in place around the
napkin, using the finishing tail to join the end
to the 4th ch of the beg ch-5. Weave in ends.
DOUBLE TREBLE SHELL (3)
Using Soft Lime, work a foundation chain in
the same way as above.
Row 1 (RS) Dtr in 6th ch from the hook
(missed ch count as dtr, ch1). (Dtr in the
same st as the last dtr, ch1) 4 times, skip 5 ch,
dc in next ch, ch1, skip 5 ch, (Dtr, ch1) in next
st 5 times, skip 5 ch, dc in next ch, ch1, skip 5
ch; repeat from until the edging fits around
the napkin.
Fasten off leaving a long tail, block (see page
131). Sew the edging in place on the napkin,
using the finishing tail to join the end to the
4th ch of the beg ch-5. Weave in ends.