This is a “rescue pattern”, worked out and improved from vintage linen.

If you want to make a shorter or longer edging for another purpose you will need an initial multiple of 63 base stitches. Each set of 63 base stitches produces a pair of scallops. (Each completed scallop needs 31.5 base stitches due to the curved nature of the edging).

If you wish to adapt the pattern and make it narrower by starting from Round 4 you will need to work it out so that you have 12 meshes for each scallop. 12 meshes will need 36 base stitches.

The gentle curve of this edging means it can also be used for a collar, cuffs or a flounce.