A Yap Lace Edging in Crochet and Needle Lace Pattern

The six-petal needle-lace flowers that are worked inside the large scallops after the crochet portion has been completed are an unusual feature not often found with crochet.

Finished Size: For each repeat, 2 inches (5.1 cm) deep and 2½ inches (6.3 cm) wide
Yarn: Handy Hands Lizbeth, 100% cotton thread, size 20, 210 yards (192.0 m)/25 gram (0.9 oz) ball, and size 10, 122 yards (111.6 m)/25 gram (0.9 oz) ball, 1 ball of each size of #605 Silver
Needles: John James Needle, tapestry, size 22
Notions: Crochet hook, steel, size 9 (1.4 mm); Strong straight pins; Cardstock, 1 piece 2½ x 2½ inches (6.3 x 6.3 cm); Contact paper, clear, 1 piece 4 x 8 inches (10.2 x 20.3 cm) Tailor's pressing ham or square of dense shipping foam about 4 x 4 x 1 inches
Originally Published: PieceWork July/August 2014