Victorian Borders and Edgings to Knit Pattern Download

We asked Katrina King to pick out some of her favorite knitted borders and edgings from Weldon’s Practical Needlework for this issue. These are her choices.

She used size 0 (2 mm) needles and Handy Hands Lisbeth, size 20, 100% cotton thread for each in the following colors: #659 Periwinkle (Trellis Border), #640 Medium Violet (Fleur-de-Lis Edging), #603 Ecru (Cherry-Leaf Border), #616 Medium Daffodil (Wide Point Lace Border), and #683 Light Leaf Green (Willow Leaf Edging); www.hhtatting.com.

Do keep in mind that these instructions are exactly as they were printed in the original volumes of Weldon’s, published in London in 1887 (Volume 2) and 1890 (Volume 5); neither alterations nor corrections were made. The Fleur-de-Lis Edging and the Cherry-Leaf Border were not illustrated in the original. These edgings are suitable for a variety of uses, including trim on sheets, pillowcases, tablecloths, napkins, shawls and scarves, and lingerie. Have fun making your own Victorian knitted borders and edgings!