Fiber Trends Pattern 108LC
Design by Lily M. Chin
Make one or make them all. These fun pieces are relatively simple and quick, yet can serve as heirlooms when "gussied up" with applied beading. There are choices for using thread single or double-stranded for those with limited time and/or patience.
Sizes: Garter and Headpiece are totally flexible as to size.
Gloves: S (M, L) with wrist measurements of 6.3"(7.3", 8.3") and top of forearm 9" (10",11"). All sizes are 8" high from wrist to top.
Pillow Top: Small, about 8" across at widest point; Large, about 10".
Yarn Requirements: Size 10 crochet cotton
Garter: 65 yds were used for garter measuring about 19".
Single Strand Headpiece: 75 yds for 22" headpiece.
Double Strand Headpiece: 150 yds.
Gloves: Small - 275 yds, Medium - 300 yds, Large - 325 yds.
Small Pillow Top: 75 yds.
Large Pillow Top: 150 yds.
Needles: Size 1 (2.25mm) for single-strand garter or headpiece.
Size 3 (3.25mm) for double-strand headpiece or single-strand pillow top.
Size 5 (3.75mm) for gloves and double-strand pillow top.
Notions: Stitch markers; 50" x 60" tulle for small veil, 64" x 72" tulle for large veil; 1 yd. of 1/8" ribbon for garter and pillow top; purchased satin pillow.
Optional: Size 11 pearl beads for garter and headpiece. Size 6 seed beads for gloves.
