🧶 Materials

• Yarn: light or medium weight (cotton recommended for runners/blouses)
• Hook: 3–4.5 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space
• rep = repeat

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🌿 Pattern Overview

This pattern is worked:

• Row by row
• Built from 2 repeating rows
• Uses:
  • V-stitches → (dc, ch, dc)
  • fan clusters → multiple dc in same space
  • chain spaces → create lace effect

👉 This type of openwork pattern is widely used because it produces a soft, flowing fabric ideal for garments and decorative pieces

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✨ STEP 1: Foundation Chain

1. Make a slip knot
2. Chain a multiple of:
   • 6 + 2 extra chains

👉 Example: 26, 32, 38 chains

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✨ STEP 2: Row 1 (Base Row)

1. Start in 4th chain from hook
2. Work:
   • 1 dc in each chain across
3. Turn

✔ Creates a solid foundation

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✨ STEP 3: Row 2 (Create V-Stitches)

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc)
2. Skip 2 stitches
3. In next stitch:
   • (dc, ch 1, dc)
4. Skip 2 stitches
5. Repeat across
6. End with 1 dc
7. Turn

✔ Now you have V-shaped spaces

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✨ STEP 4: Row 3 (Fan / Shell Row)

👉 This is the main decorative row

1. Ch 3
2. Into each ch-1 space:
   • 5 dc (fan/shell)
3. Between fans:
   • sc into next dc
4. Repeat across
5. Turn

✔ Creates soft curved shell texture

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✨ STEP 5: Row 4 (Rebuild V-Stitches)

1. Ch 3
2. Skip 2 stitches
3. In middle of each fan:
   • (dc, ch 1, dc)
4. Skip 2 stitches
5. Repeat across
6. Turn

✔ Restores open structure

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🔁 STEP 6: Repeat Pattern

Repeat:

• Row 3 (fan row)
• Row 4 (V-stitch row)

👉 Continue until desired length

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✨ STEP 7: Edge / Border (Optional)

Simple edge:

• 1 sc in each stitch

Decorative edge:

• (sc, ch 3, sl st) repeat

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✂️ FINISHING

• Cut yarn
• Pull through
• Weave in ends

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💡 Important Tips

• Keep tension loose → helps lace open nicely
• Always align fans vertically
• Count stitches each row
• Block finished piece for best drape

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🌸 What You Can Make

This pattern is perfect for:

• Table runners
• Blouses / tops
• Shawls
• Scarves
• Light blankets

👉 Openwork crochet like this is especially popular for clothing because it keeps fabric lightweight and breathable

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❤️ Beginner Insight

Even though it looks advanced:

• Only uses dc + chains + sc
• Repeats 2 simple rows
• Easy after 2–3 repeats

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