This tutorial demonstrates a simple lace crochet stitch pattern built with chain arches and shell (fan) stitches. These kinds of patterns are beginner-friendly because they use basic stitches—chains, single crochet, and double crochet—to create decorative repeating designs suitable for shawls, blouses, blankets, and runners.

Below is a very detailed written tutorial explaining the crochet model step-by-step.

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Materials 🧶

• Cotton yarn or acrylic yarn (light / medium weight recommended)
• Crochet hook 3 mm – 4 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving ends

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Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

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

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Pattern Multiple

Start chain must be:

Multiple of 6 + 2 chains

Example:

• 26 chains
• 32 chains
• 38 chains

This ensures the pattern repeats evenly.

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Step 1 — Foundation Chain

1. Make a slip knot.
2. Yarn over and pull through to create the first chain.
3. Continue crocheting chains until you reach the desired width (multiple of 6).
4. Add 2 extra chains for turning.

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Step 2 — Row 1 (Base Row)

This row forms the base structure.

1. Insert hook into the 2nd chain from the hook.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop.
3. Yarn over and pull through both loops → 1 single crochet.
4. Continue making single crochet in each chain across the row.

Turn your work.

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Step 3 — Row 2 (Chain Arch Row)

This row creates the lace foundation.

1. Crochet 2 single crochet in the first two stitches.
2. Chain 4.
3. Skip 2 stitches.
4. Crochet 2 single crochet in the next two stitches.

Repeat across the row:

sc 2 → ch4 → skip 2 → sc 2

These chain-4 loops will hold the decorative motif.

Turn work.

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Step 4 — Row 3 (Shell Motif Row)

This row creates the main crochet design.

1. Insert hook into the first chain-4 loop.
2. Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
3. In the same space crochet:

• 2 more dc

4. Chain 2.
5. Crochet 3 more dc in the same loop.

This creates a shell motif:

(3 dc, ch2, 3 dc)

6. Between motifs crochet 1 single crochet in the base stitch.
7. Move to the next chain-4 loop and repeat.

Continue across the row.

Turn your work.

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Step 5 — Row 4 (Connection Row)

This row connects the motifs.

1. Chain 1.
2. Crochet 1 single crochet in each stitch across the shell.

When you reach the center chain-2 space, crochet:

• 1 single crochet
• chain 4
• 1 single crochet

This creates a new chain loop for the next row of motifs.

Continue across the row.

Turn your work.

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Pattern Repeat

Repeat these two rows:

• Row 3 – Shell motif row
• Row 4 – Connection row

The pattern will form beautiful repeating lace motifs.

Repeating rows like this is common in crochet because a small group of stitches can build complex decorative textures while staying beginner-friendly.

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Continue Until Desired Length

This crochet pattern can be used for:

• Shawls
• Table runners
• Blouses
• Scarves
• Baby blankets

Simply repeat the pattern rows until the project reaches the desired size.

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Optional Decorative Border

Border Row

Crochet single crochet evenly around all edges.

Lace Edge

Repeat along the edge:

• 5 dc in one stitch
• skip 2 stitches
• 1 sc

This creates a scalloped lace border.

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