Antique Lace by DMC

Antique Lace

by DMC
Crochet
Thread ?
Lace A: 2" square = 8 meshes and 7 rows - Lace B: 2" square = 9 meshes and 9 rows
0.6 mm
700 yards (640 m)
Lace A: 7 1/4" - Lace B: 5 3/4"
both US and UK
English French

Skill level = Top Expert

Pattern 20 pp 48-50 in Magic Crochet.
Pattern 6, Arpege, in Crochet d’Art.
Pattern 8, Arpeggio, in Crochet Monthly, #248.

Antique church laces.

Lace A includes chain stitches, slip stitches, double triple crochet, 2, 3 and 4 double triple bobble clusters and octuple triple crochet stitches. Repeat the 20 rows of motif as many times as necessary for length of lace desired, then end with rows 10-20 of pattern diagram.

Lace B includes chain stitches, slip stitches, 4 treble crochet bobble clusters, 3 double triple crochet bobble clusters and 2 double triple crochet clusters.

According to the pattern: Designs originated by the DMC Museum at Mulhouse, France for expert crocheters with extensive experience.