When joining strips they sometimes have a tendency to ride uphill or to
one side. We therefore suggest the following method of joining.
Alternating from strip to strip, with starting end always on the right,
insert hook in 2 right loops of 1st strip and pull through 1st 2 left
loops of 2nd strip, then 2 loops on 1st strip, etc. until all loops are
joined. Fasten off.
Insert crochet hook in 2 left loops of 3rd strip, pull 2 right loops of
2nd strip through, etc.
Insert hook in 2 right loops of 3rd strip, pull through 2 left loops of
4th strip, then 2 loops of 3rd strip, etc.
Insert hook in 2 left loops of 5th strip, pull through 2 right loops of
4th strip, then 2 loops of 5th strip. Finish all last loops by pulling
remaining length at center of strip through last loop, bring end back to
center and work back through several sts at center. Conceal all ends.
COUNTING LOOPS: There must always be same number of loops on EACH side
of loom. When a large number of loops are required use a SUSAN BATES®
marker to mark the 50th or the 100th loop on each side, then count from
marker. This will be a time saver.
FULL LOOM: Remove cross bar, slip all but 3 or 4 loops off loom. Replace
bar and roll loops up; secure with SUSAN BATES® 4½ inch stitch holder to
back of work to prevent stretching of loops while continuing strip.
GAUGE: Measure the stitches at center of loom; if you get more stitches
than called for, change to a larger crochet hook; if you get less
stitches than called for, change to a smaller hook.
_A SELECTED SHORT SUBJECT_
Materials required:
SUSAN BATES®
or
MARCIA LYNN®
3-inch Hairpin Lace loom.
Crochet Hook D or 3
4 oz. Knitting Worsted, 4-ply
Felt for Collar Backing 18 inches square
Make one strip each 80-85-90-100 loops. Cut felt to shape of collar,
approximately 4 inches wide. For a larger collar, cut felt wider and add
strips, being sure each strip is at least 5 loops (each side) longer.
Starting at neck edge, with overcast stitch at center of strip sew 80
loop strip ¼ inch from neck edge. Space the next four strips so that the
last one (100 loops) comes about ¼ inch from the outside edge.
CUFFS: Make two more strips of hairpin lace to fit sleeves. Sew ½ inch
from edge.