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Edging Lace

Narrow lace worked directly onto or sewn along an edge — the smallest, most useful lace of all.

Difficulty
Beginner
Category
Lace
Common fibres
Crochet Thread, Mercerized Cotton, Linen Thread

Definition

Edging lace is a repeating narrow band of picots, shells, arcs or points applied to the finished edge of fabric, linen or a crocheted piece.

Overview

It is the entry point to lace: one repeat is short enough to learn in minutes, and the payoff on a plain pillowcase or handkerchief is immediate.

Worked onto linen it needs an even row of anchor holes, which is why hemstitched or pre-punched linen is the traditional base.

Characteristics

  • Short repeating pattern
  • Applied directly or sewn on
  • Scales from 5 mm to several centimetres

Typical uses

  • Pillowcases and linen
  • Handkerchiefs
  • Garment hems
  • Blanket borders
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Follow the thread

Decorative stitch

PicotA tiny chain loop closed back on itself — the standard decorative dot of lace and edgings.

Combination stitch

Shell StitchA fan of stitches from one point, giving scalloped edges and soft, feminine fabric.

Lace format

Doily LaceFlat circular lace worked in rounds from the centre out, finished with a decorative outer edge.

Finishing technique

Surface CrochetSlip stitches worked on top of finished fabric to draw lines, outlines and lettering, much like embroidery with a hook.

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