Is It Maltese or Hairpin Lace?

Is It Maltese or Hairpin Lace? Hairpin Lace Crochet Is it Maltese or Hairpin Lace, well the answer will depend on what country you are from. There are many laces and the name may also depend on what year you were born. There are many stitches used when creating Hairpin Lace pieces each creates a variety of designs. Like all other types of crochet, hairpin lace starts with the chain stitch. The yarn is then wrapped around the prongs of what looks like a folk, the traditional hook is used to crochet the middle of the loops and for connecting the strips of lace. Forks used for Hairpin Lace forks come in different sizes, choose the size best suited for the yarn or thread used. Remember the width of the folk determines the width of the strip. Hairpin Lace uses includes doilies, wearable, edgings for home decor and lingerie. Did you know that Chas Riley invented the adjustable Hairpin Lace fork, which comes in handy, rather than purchasing a different size folk for each project? Believe it or not, we are experiencing a revival of needlework arts such as Hairpin Lace, combined with crochet, is in vogue once again. You in store for some fascinating patterns which can be made from cotton, silk or wool yarn or thread. For example by using fine or heavier cotton thread to make Maltese lace for centerpieces, handkerchief edgings, and scarfs. The finer silk may be used to make veils while the thicker silks make great handbags and wool make beautiful shawls, scarfs 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” Try These Other Free Vintage Hairpin Lace Patterns from Around the Web: Vintage Edges Knitted Crocheted The Look of Today with Hairpin Crochet Pattern Free Crochet Stole Pattern Easy Hairpin Lace Stole Waltz Shawl Pattern The Art of Crocheting Here’s more Free Vintage Crochet Patterns for your enjoyment. You should check out my Pinterest Boards free patterns for your hearts desire. when you visit my boards you’ll find new and vintage patterns from every category, dolls, home decor, wearables from every era past and present. More Free Vintage Crochet Patterns Free Vintage Crochet Patterns 1940’s Hats Bags Muffs Mittens Hoods Vintage Crochet Patterns Luncheon Doilies Place Mats Lily Mills Book 1200 Free Vintage Hairpin Maltese Lace Crochet Patterns Free Vintage Crochet Patterns Gifts Irish Crochet Lessons Buettner Vintage Crochet Yoke Patterns Beautiful Free Vintage Crochet Motif Patterns… This content is for Free Vintage Pattern of the Month Club members only.Register Already a member? Log in here...