Blue Sky Fibers Lace Trim Tablecloths Pattern

Details

Knitted and crocheted edgings for fabric tablecloths in three sizes.

Design by Kim Hamlin. Printed pattern; yarn and tools are sold separately.

Materials

YARN:
Alpaca Silk by Blue Sky Fibers (50% alpaca/50% silk; 50g/146yd): 2 (3, 4) hanks for Bachelor Button Border; 3 (4, 5) hanks for Sequin Border
Organic Cotton (Skinny) by Blue Sky Fibers (100% Organic Cotton; 65 grams/150yd): 4 (4, 5) hanks for Lace Border
NEEDLES:
Size 5 (3.75mm) 32″ circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge for Sequin Border
Size 7 (4.5mm) needles, or size needed to obtain gauge for Lace Border
OTHER TOOLS:
Size E (3.5mm) hook, or size needed to obtain gauge for Bachelor Button Border
Crochet hook small enough to fit through hole of paillette or sequin for Sequin Border
188 (220, 268) large hole paillettes or sequins for Sequin Border
Tapestry needle
1¼ (1¾, 2½) yds each of two 45″ fabrics (one for top, one for underside)
Thread to match fabrics
Thread to match yarn
Sewing machine
Sewing needle
Straight pins

Pattern details

SKILL LEVEL:
Intermediate
GAUGE:
Bachelor Button Border, One patt rep = 4½”
Sequin Border, In Seed st, 19 sts = 4″
Lace Border, In Lace patt, 40 rows = 6″, after blocking
SIZES:
Square (Medium Rectangle, Large Rectangle)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
43¾ x 43¾ (43¾ x 60¾, 43¾ x 83¾)”, not including edging

Original sample colors

No. 144 Mango / No. 311 Gardenia

For Alpaca Silk designs, Metalico can be used as the yarn alternative. Check your gauge before starting.