Click here to see how to work a square (or hexagonal) edge. The smaller patterns are rather small for a mat. They could be considered as decorations instead, or possibly the patterns could be extended to trim decent sized mats. Click here to see how to sew this lace onto fabric to make a mat. Click here to see how to start or finish an edge.
These patterns are arranged in order of the number of bobbins pairs used. Gimps are included in the count, so 2 gimps = 1 pair. This is rounded up, so 3 gimps (which would be 1.5 pairs) are considered to be 2 pairs.
Maltese-style mat
This pattern has both an edge and a centre.
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