American Thread Company Star Doily Book No. 147 – Edgings (Crocheted • Knitted • Tatted • Hairpin Lace) ~1959

Add beautiful finishing touches to towels, pillowcases, handkerchiefs, and more with this charming mid-century collection of edgings from the American Thread Company! Star Doily Book No. 147 delivers 30 practical and pretty edging designs using a variety of techniques — crochet, knitting, tatting, and hairpin lace — so you can customize linens, gifts, and home accents with delicate, heirloom-quality borders.

Crafted with fine mercerized crochet cotton (or sparkling Star Spangled threads), these patterns create elegant details that transform everyday items into something special. Perfect for quick projects or building a coordinated set!

Featured Edgings include:

• Pineapple Edgings (3 crochet designs) – Classic textured pineapples
• Towel Edgings – Tatted and crocheted styles for kitchen and bath
• Pillow Case Edging – Delicate crochet border
• Knitted Edgings (3 designs) – Soft, textured knit borders
• Handkerchief Edgings – Daisy, Violet, Spider Lace, and general styles (crochet)
• Hairpin Lace Edgings (2 designs) – Airy, lacy accents
• Tatted Edgings (5 designs) – Timeless tatted picots and rings

Details:

• Star Doily Book No. 147 • Original ~1959 edition • American Thread Company
• 15-page booklet with clear instructions and photos
• Uses Puritan or Star Spangled Mercerized Crochet Cotton and steel hooks (No. 7)
• Vintage condition (complete patterns, gently used booklet with classic mid-century charm)

Whether you’re edging linens for a vintage kitchen, creating dainty handkerchiefs, or adding lace to pillowcases, these versatile patterns deliver beautiful results with satisfying stitches. A wonderful addition to any needlework collection! 🧵✨