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