Dangle a wisp of cambric and lace with Edgings for Handkerchiefs—Coats & Clark Book No. 271!

This January 1951 first edition dresses rolled-edge squares in Size 70 Tatting-Crochet and sewing-thread lace—then invites you to scale the same borders for guest towels, organdy aprons, place mats, and pillowcases. Beginner-to-intermediate crocheters will find shells, clusters, knot stitch, motifs, and a few hairpin-style strips.

Featured designs include:

• Flower Fancies S-45, S-49, S-54, S-53 – cluster and shell borders (page 3)
• Pocket Pretty (front cover): S-20, S-21, S-24, S-27, S-29, S-42
• Bird-in-the-Hand S-68, S-69, S-70
• Centerspread edgings S-28, S-30, S-33, S-39, S-56, S-58
• Packet Pretty (back cover): Spinning Wheel S-50, Queen Anne S-51, Lucky Star S-48, Sunflower S-46, plus S-22
• S-62 and S-64

A thread-and-hook chart covers Sizes 10–100. Patterns include corner increases and sewing-on notes. A complete vintage booklet for hankie lace—and anything else that wants a fine Coats & Clark edge.