September 22, 2012 update: CHANGE IN SCHEDULE. I am going to defer the Lace-edged Hanky project until a later date (probably as part of the 2013 project series). I hope this doesn’t inconvenience anyone. I’ve got a small, seasonal project planned for you instead in October. I’ll be posting about it soon, so stay tuned!
I am posting the shopping list for October’s project earlier than usual to give you more time to get thread and handkerchief center if you need them. The other tools/supplies are similar to this month’s (September) project, so hopefully that will save you some time hunting around.
Also, this will be our most involved project for the year, so getting started as early as possible in the month to allow you ample time to finish.
What you’ll need for October’s Lace-edged Hanky project
- 10½” square hem-stitched handkerchief
- Lace thread: 1 ball DMC Cordonnet crochet thread size 30 or equivalent
- Size 2/0 knitting needles (1.75 mm)
- Waste thread: a few yards of contrast color in a similar weight to the lace thread
- Small tapestry needle with an eye that is just large enough to accommodate your thread
- Steel crochet hook size 6 or 7 US (approx 1.75 mm)
For the completed handkerchief pictured, I used Irish linen from Ulster. I have a some of these Irish linen handkerchief blanks available for sale in case you want to use the same. They are pricey, though. So unless you want the cadillac of authentic Irish linen for a cherished heirloom piece, I won’t blame you for looking around for something less expensive (I saw linen seconds from India or even less expensive cotton alternatives from I am not sure where), or even look for bargains at the second-hand stores where you might be able to re-claim a handkerchief in good enough shape to recycle. Happy shopping!
p.s Remember that as a member of Bits of Lace 2012, you will be able to download the pattern for Lace-Edged Hanky for free on October 1, 2012. No need to purchase it now as long as you mark your calendar for that date!
p.p.s. With the upcoming holidays, the November and December projects will be easier and need fewer brain cells, lol.
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