The Columbus Journal

This collar is worked with No. 100 linen thread and a very fine hook. Begin with the solid trefoil forms. Make 13 ch, turn, catch into 7th ch; 7 ch, 1 d c in 2nd st of the ring thus formed, 7 ch, miss 2 ch, 1 d c, 7 ch, miss 2 ch, 1 d c. Now into each of the three spaces work 1 d c, 7 tre, 1 d c, then 1 d c into each of the ch left over; this forms a stem; 7 ch, 1 d c in center of first scallop, 12 ch, 1 d c in center of next scallop, twice, 12 ch, catch into the end of the stem. Into the circle thus formed around the trefoil work 5 ch, 1 d c into every third st, then 5 ch, 1 d c into center of every 5 ch in previous row; fasten off. Work each succeeding wheel in the same way, catching them together, so as to leave four loops between each at the top, taking care that the stems point downward. When enough wheels are made to fit the size of the neck make some more, fastening each one between the wheels already connected, as shown in the drawing. A third row of wheels is then caught to the top row, and to those on either side, leaving one clear loop between each two loops that are connected.

Next begin at the upper right hand corner with 4 ch, 1 s st into the center of each loop along the top, making 7 ch instead of 4, between each wheel. Continue with 5 ch, 1 s st in course of each loop, around the sides and lower edge of the collar, making 3 ch only between the wheels. This completed, continue along the top only with 2 ch, 1 tre in each third stitch. For the last row continue with 3 ch, 1 tre in center of next loop, 5 ch, 1 d c into first st of ch, 7 ch, 1 d c, 5 ch, 1 d c, all into same stitch, 3 ch, 1 d c into center of next loop; repeat from * all around the collar. A ribbon run along the top makes a pretty finish and insures a close fit.