Edging of Pelote a l’Imperatrice from Treasures in Needlework

The scalloped edge found on page 243 of Treasures in Needlework is a variation of a Vandyke edge. Instead of continuing to the point, this edge flattens the netting where a point would have been. The instructions in the book worked well to make the first scallop and to figure out the additional repeating ones. Understanding the directions for the final vertical straight edge and accompanying scallop was challenging. The design meant to be embroidered on the netting is found in the book. My purpose was to show how to create the net background.

My directions for the square-mesh netting:


First Vandyke Scallop with straight vertical side

Row 1: Net 2 knots in the foundation loop.
Row 2: Net 1 knot in the first loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Rows 3-19: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 20: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 21: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 22: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 23: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 24: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 25: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 26: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 27: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 28: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 29: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 30: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 31: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 32: Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 33: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 34: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together.
Row 35: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 36: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together.
Row 37: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 38: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together.
Row 39: Without a mesh stick net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop.
Row 40: Net 1 knot in each loop for 20 loops, do NOT net in any more loops for this row. Turn the netting and begin the next row!



Repeating Vandyke Scallop

repeat rows 21-40 for as many scallops as desired



 

Last Vandyke Scallop with a straight vertical side

Row 1: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (19 loops in row)
Row 2: Net 1 knot in each loop. (19 loops in row)
Row 3: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (18 loops in row)
Row 4: Net 1 knot in each loop. (18 loops in row)
Row 5: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (17 loops in row)
Row 6: Net 1 knot in each loop. (17 loops in row)
Row 7: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (16 loops in row)
Row 8: Net 1 knot in each loop. (16 loops in row)
Row 9: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (15 loops in row)
Row 10: Net 1 knot in each loop. (15 loops in row)
Row 11: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (14 loops in row)
Row 12: Net 1 knot in each loop. (14 loops in row)
Row 13: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (13 loops in row)
Row 14: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (12 loops in row)
Row 15: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (11 loops in row)
Row 16: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (10 loops in row)
Row 17: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (9 loops in row)
Row 18: Net 1 knot in each loop except for the last 2 loops, net those two loops together. (8 loops in row)
Row 19: Without a mesh stick net 1 knot in the first loop, now with a mesh stick net 1 knot in each loop except for the last loop, net 2 knots in the last loop. (7 knots and 6 loops in row)

Edging of Portuguese Guipure Doyleys from Treasures in Needlework

The edging for the square-mesh doily that appears on pages 238-239 of Treasures in Needlework is made of scallops that are either half or three-quarter circles. The scallop on the right of the photo is made at each of the corner squares of the square-mesh netting. The scallop on the left of the photo is made along the edge beginning with the ninth square from a corner. Changing the size of the mesh sticks used for the scallops will change the size of the scallop and the number of squares that are between scallops.

For the samples above I started the center of the scallop as I would start a circular doily.  Then, instead of going around the netting, I went back and forth in rows.


My directions for the border at the corners of the square-mesh netting

Row 1: (1/4" mesh stick) Net 12 stitches in the square at a corner.
Row 2: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 3: (#1 knitting needle) Net 2 knots in each loop.
Row 4: (#000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Cut the thread to the netting needle.



My directions for the border along the sides of the square-mesh netting


Row 1: (1/4" mesh stick) Net 12 stitches in the square nine squares from the corner or last scallop.
Row 2: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 3: (#1 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 4: (#000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Cut the thread to the netting needle.



All the scallops are net separately on the doily. After all the scallops are made, thread a fine hand-sewing needle. The points, at the beginning and the end of the last rows of adjacent scallops, are sewn together and also to the edge of the doily.

Edging of Fairy Purse from Treasures in Needlework

On pages 227-228 of  Treasures in Needlework, I found a netting stitch I had never seen before. It was located in the instructions near the top of this purse. It's name - the Egyptian Stitch. This stitch involves pulling loops through each other. I started by using the knitting needles it called for (a size 0000 and a size 0) and size 60 crochet thread, but found the loops were too small for me to see what I was supposed to do. So I changed to a 1/4" and a 3/8" mesh stick, and size 20 crochet thread.

The larger mesh sticks and thread made it possible for me to see what the loops were doing.

My directions for the border - using larger mesh sticks

Row 1: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 18 loops into the foundation loop. [multiple of 6]

Rows 2-6: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 7: (3/8" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 8: (1/4" flat mesh)   Net Egyptian stitches, in the following manner:  *Skip the first loop, draw the second loop through the first loop,net 1 knot in the second loop by wrapping the thread around the fingers as usual, move the netting needle completely through the loop around the fingers and enter the second loop from above rather than from below as usually done, draw the first loop through the second loop and net 1 knot in the first loop in the usual way*; repeat from * to * across the row.

Row 9: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 10: (3/8" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 11: (1/4" flat mesh)   Net Egyptian stitches, in the following manner:  *Skip the first loop, draw the second loop through the first loop,net 1 knot in the second loop by wrapping the thread around the fingers as usual, move the netting needle completely through the loop around the fingers and enter the second loop from above rather than from below as usually done, draw the first loop through the second loop and net 1 knot in the first loop in the usual way*; repeat from * to * across the row, ending with net 1 knot in the last loop.

Rows 12-17: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Point:
For the only first point on the row - Net, without a mesh stick, 1 knot in the first loop. Thereafter follow the instructions for row 18

Row 18: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops. Turn the netting over.
Row 19: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops. Turn the netting over.
Row 20: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops. Turn the netting over.
Row 21: (1/4" flat mesh) Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops. Turn the netting over.

Cut the thread to the netting needle. Fasten the end of the thread onto the next loop in row 17 and repeat from row 18 to row 21.



Once I had figured out the instructions for the Egyptian Stitch, I was able to return to the smaller mesh sticks and finer thread and, with the aid of a size 12 crochet hook to catch and move the loops, finish this sample also.

My directions for the border -  original mesh stick sizes

Row 1: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 17 loops into the foundation loop. [multiple of 6 minus 1]

Rows 2-6: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 7: (#0 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Row 8: (#0000 knitting needle)  Net Egyptian stitches, in the following manner:  *Skip the first loop, draw the second loop through the first loop,net 1 knot in the second loop by wrapping the thread around the fingers as usual, move the netting needle completely through the loop around the fingers and enter the second loop from above rather than from below as usually done, draw the first loop through the second loop and net 1 knot in the first loop in the usual way*; repeat from * to * across the row, ending with net 1 knot in the last loop.

Row 9: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 10: (#0 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.
Row 11: (#0000 knitting needle) Net Egyptian stitches, in the following manner:  *Skip the first loop, draw the second loop through the first loop,net 1 knot in the second loop by wrapping the thread around the fingers as usual, move the netting needle completely through the loop around the fingers and enter the second loop from above rather than from below as usually done, draw the first loop through the second loop and net 1 knot in the first loop in the usual way*; repeat from * to * across the row, ending with net 1 knot in the last loop.
Rows 12-17: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Point:
Row 18: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops. Turn the netting over.
Row 19: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops. Turn the netting over.
Row 20: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops. Turn the netting over.
Row 21: (#0000 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops. Turn the netting over.

Cut the thread to the netting needle. Fasten the end of the thread onto the next loop in row 17 and repeat from row 18 to row 21.



A side-by-side comparison of the two samples shows how a change in the size of the mesh stick can affect the size of the final sample.

Border of Mat from Treasures in Needlework

Pages186-187 of Treasures in Needlework include a mat or doily that, besides the basic netting, includes embroidery or lacis.  The edge of the circular mat has a pointed edge. I took the points and did them in rows instead of rounds.

 

My directions for the border

Row 1: (#2 knitting needle) Net 29 loops in the foundation loop. [multiple of 10 minus 1]
Rows 2-3: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop.

Point:
Row 4: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 9 loops.
Row 5: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 8 loops.
Row 6: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 7 loops.
Row 7: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 6 loops.
Row 8: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 5 loops.
Row 9: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 4 loops.
Row 10: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 3 loops.
Row 11: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 2 loops.
Row 12: (#2 knitting needle) Net 1 knot in each loop for 1 loops.

Cut the thread to the netting needle. Fasten the end of the thread onto the next loop in row 3 and repeat from row 4 to row 12