🧶 Pattern Overview

• Worked in rows (not round)
• Uses a repeat lace pattern
• Built with:
  • Double crochet (dc)
  • Chains (ch)
  • Fan / V-style clusters
• Suitable for:
  • Shawl
  • Blouse
  • Scarf

👉 Crochet patterns are typically formed by repeating basic stitches like chains and double crochet to create texture and lace effects

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🟦 PART 1: Foundation Chain

Step 1: Start chain

• Make a foundation chain multiple of 4 + 2

👉 Example:

• 18, 22, 26, 30 chains

This ensures pattern symmetry.

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🟦 PART 2: Row 1 (Base Row)

1. Skip first 2 chains
2. Work 1 dc in each chain across

👉 This creates a solid base for the pattern

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🟦 PART 3: Row 2 (Start Pattern Formation)

1. Ch 3, turn (counts as dc)

Pattern repeat:

• Skip 2 stitches
• In next stitch → work:
  • (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
• Skip 2 stitches

Repeat across

👉 End:

• 1 dc in last stitch

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🟦 PART 4: Row 3 (Building Lace Structure)

1. Ch 3, turn

👉 Now VERY IMPORTANT:

Work into SPACES (not stitches)

Repeat:

• In each ch-1 space, work:
  • (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)

👉 Skip everything between spaces

Finish:

• 1 dc in last stitch

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🟦 PART 5: Row 4 (Enhancing Texture)

1. Ch 3, turn

Repeat:

• Work dc into next space
• Then (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next space

👉 This creates:

• Slight layered effect
• More texture than basic shell

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🟦 PART 6: Main Repeat Pattern

From here, repeat:

👉 Row 3 + Row 4 continuously

✔ Always work into spaces
✔ Keep last dc at edge
✔ Maintain same stitch count

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🟦 PART 7: Understanding the Pattern

This design works because:

✔ Chain spaces = structure
✔ Shell groups = volume & texture
✔ Repeating rows builds vertical lace

👉 This type of repeating pattern is commonly used in garments like shawls and tops because it creates flexible, breathable fabric

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🟦 PART 8: Making It a Shawl

To turn into shawl:

Option 1:

• Make a large rectangle

Option 2:

• Add increases at edges to form triangle

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🟦 PART 9: Making It a Blouse

From the video concept:

1. Make 2 panels (front & back)
2. Join shoulders
3. Leave arm openings
4. Add sleeves if desired

👉 This stitch pattern is ideal because it stretches and drapes nicely.

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🟦 PART 10: Border / Finishing

Simple edge:

• sc around entire piece

Decorative edge:

• (sc, ch 3, sc) in same space

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🟦 PART 11: Final Step

• Fasten off
• Weave in ends
• Block lightly

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❤️ Key Details From THIS Video

✔ Pattern based on (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) shell groups
✔ Always worked into chain spaces
✔ Uses 2-row repeating structure
✔ Very beginner-friendly but elegant
✔ Designed for multi-purpose use (shawl/blouse)

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💡 Simple Summary

1. Chain multiple of 4 + 2
2. Row 1: dc across
3. Row 2: create shell groups
4. Row 3+: repeat in spaces
5. Continue rows
6. Shape into shawl or blouse
7. Add border

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