Bride's Hanky (Crochet)

This Bride's hanky makes a wonderful bridal shower gift.  Can become an heirloom as the same hanky can be used as a baby bonnet if the couple has a child.  THAT is another instructable! 
...The one pictured is folded to give the appearance of a bridal gown.  The box it is in is also hand made. 
...Advanced Beginners You can do this.  Intermediate and Experienced crocheters will have no problem!

Step 1 Supplies needed.

For this Bride's hanky you will need size 10 (bedspread weight) cotton thread.  I use a size 5 steel crochet hook.  Don't panic!  This isn't a tiny hook, just smaller than the aluminum ones!
The hanky shown here is one I purchased on line.  It is getting difficult to find plain white ladies handkerchieves.  These measure 10 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches.   You may prefer to use a linen/cotton material.  I'm not handy with hemstitching so that won't be covered here.
...Crochet terms that will be used for this project are single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc) and chain (ch)
...WASH YOUR HANDS if you want to keep the pristine new feel to the cloth!
...Please note:  I have chosen to make 3 chain rounds on my hanky.  You may choose to do less or more.  If you choose to make more than 4 chain rounds, I suggest that you increase to 5 chains. 

Comments

[hammer9876]

Gorgeous hankie! I still have some pillowcases that my great grandmother crocheted a lace edging on. But gosh you need clearer photos.