Is It Maltese or Hairpin Lace?

Hairpin Lace Crochet

Is it Maltese or Hairpin Lace? Well, the answer depends on which country you are from. There are many laces, and the name may also depend on what year you were born.

Many stitches are used to create Hairpin Lace pieces; each creates a variety of designs. Like all other types of crochet, hairpin lace starts with the chain stitch. Then wrap the yarn around the prongs of what looks like a fork; use the traditional hook to crochet the middle of the loops and connect the lace strips.

Forks used for Hairpin Lace come in different sizes; choose the size best suited to the yarn or thread you use.

Remember, the fork width determines the strip width. Hairpin Lace uses includes doilies, wearable, edgings for home decor and lingerie.

Do You Know Who Invented the Fork?

Did you know Chas Riley invented the adjustable Hairpin Lace fork, which comes in handy instead of buying a different-size fork for each project?

Believe it or not, we are seeing a revival of needlework arts such as Hairpin Lace, combined with crochet, which is in vogue again. You are in for some fascinating patterns you can make with cotton, silk, or wool yarn or thread.

For example, use fine or heavier cotton thread to make Maltese lace for centerpieces, handkerchief edgings, and scarves.

Use finer silk to make veils, thicker silks to make great handbags, and wool to make beautiful shawls, scarves, and baby caps, to name a few.

Enjoy this turn-of-the-century pattern book titled “The New Maltese Crochet”.

Forward/Remarks

Abbreviations of Terms

Figures 1, 2 and 3

Explanation of the Lover’s Knot and Joining Braid

Cord & Tassel

Hairpin Lace Medallions

Hairpin Lace Handkerchief & Edgings for Linens

Maltese Lace Shopping Bag Yoke and Insertions

Vanity Bag & Infant Bonnet Instructions

Children’s Slipper & Men’s Lace Ties

Maltese Medallion Center Piece

Medallion Collars

Hairpin Lace Vests & Yokes

Lace Flounce & Cape

China Silk & Sash Curtains

Door Window Panel & Maltese Lace Collar Band

Centerpiece Doily

Ladies Belt & Opera Cap

Women’s Muffler & Tea or Luncheon Cloth Edgings

Deep Lace & Coat Set

Medallion Doiley & Fascinator Hairpin Lace Pattern

Maltese Lace Pattern Square and Round

Scallop Edge & Piano Scarf 

Would you like more Hairpin Lace/Maltese Lace Patterns?

Check out “Vintage Free Hairpin Lace Crochet Patterns Ideas Crochet Pattern Book Volume 408”

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