The tutorial shows how to crochet a repeating lace border made from chain arches and shell stitches, a common method used to create decorative edges for blankets, shawls, and clothing.

Below is a written tutorial that follows Crochet with Nese construction used in the video.

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Materials 🧶

• Cotton or acrylic yarn
• Crochet hook 3–4 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

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Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	chain
sc	single crochet
dc	double crochet
sl st	slip stitch
sk	skip

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Step-by-Step Crochet Lace Edging Tutorial

Step 1 — Create the Base Edge

This edging is crocheted along the edge of an already finished piece (fabric or crochet).

1. Attach yarn to the edge.
2. Chain 1.
3. Make single crochet (sc) along the entire edge.
4. Keep stitches evenly spaced.

This creates the foundation row for the lace edging.

Turn the work.

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Row 2 — Chain Arch Row

1. Chain 5.
2. Skip 2 stitches.
3. Make 1 single crochet (sc) in the next stitch.

Repeat across the edge:

ch5 → skip 2 stitches → sc

This creates large chain loops which will hold the decorative stitches.

Turn work.

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Row 3 — Begin Shell Pattern

Move into the first chain loop.

1. Slip stitch into the first chain space.
2. Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
3. In the same chain space crochet:

• 4 dc

Total = 5 dc shell

4. Chain 2.
5. Move to the next chain loop and repeat:

• 5 dc
• ch2

Repeat this across all loops.

Now you will see fan / shell shapes forming along the edge.

Turn work.

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Row 4 — Decorative Lace Row

1. Chain 1.
2. In the top of the shell stitches make:

• 1 single crochet in each stitch

3. Between shells add:

• ch3 picot (optional) for decoration.

This row stabilizes the lace border.

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Repeat Pattern

Continue repeating the shell structure across the entire edge until the border is finished.

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Finished Lace Border

The result is a soft scalloped lace edging.

You can use this border for:

• Shawls
• Blankets
• Clothing edges
• Towels
• Tablecloths

Crochet borders like this are popular because chains create open lace while shells form decorative scallops.

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