Fats, Vitamins and Minerals

Maltese crochet is another term for hairpin lace, a type of lace made through crochet but not only with the crochet hook but also with a fork (also known as hairpin or a staple). Turns out that the Priscilla Yoke book has one yoke made through maltese crochet. I am currently making some medallions using the technique but have revised it slightly so that I don’t use as much thread as required in the instructions (it’s the tightwad version!).

Below is a photo of the medallions (with Edward of course), with the fork showing a work in progress and one medallion yet to be stitched together around the corners.

I don’t really know yet what to do with these (whether I’d make a yoke as per the instructions or improvise into a bolero or shrug) or just use the medallions to extend the hairpin lace stole that I made earlier. Anyway, the satisfaction is being able to successfully improvise the original pattern. I’ll write about this later in length through Edward’s CnC. I suspect Edward’s interested in using the medallions for a Prince Edward crocheted bag no. 002.

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