by This pattern is a simple repeating lace design that forms soft waves + open loops + shell clusters.
It can be used for:
- Scarves
- Shawls
- Blouse panels
- Runners
- Pillow covers
- Borders
🧶 Super Easy Beautiful Crochet Lace Pattern — Step-by-Step
Materials
- Fine cotton or soft acrylic yarn (1–3)
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm – 3.5 mm (adjust to yarn)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sp | space |
| rep | repeat |
Foundation
This pattern uses multiples of 6 + 2.
Example sample width:ch 38 (36 + 2)
✅ PATTERN STEPS
Row 1 — Base Mesh Row
- dc in the 4th ch from the hook
- ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch
- Repeat across.
- Turn.
This creates a light mesh foundation.
Row 2 — Shell Wave Row
- Ch 3 (counts as dc)
- dc in same stitch (so 2 dc in first stitch)
- Skip 2 stitches
- In next stitch → (dc 5) (this is your shell)
- Skip 2 stitches
- In next stitch → 2 dc
- Repeat across the row:
2 dc – skip 2 – shell (dc 5) – skip 2 – 2 dc - End with 2 dc in last stitch.
- Turn.
You now see soft wave fans.
Row 3 — Chain Loop Row
- Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2)
- dc into the middle stitch of the shell (3rd dc of the 5)
- ch 5, dc in top of the next shell
- Repeat across row.
- End with ch 2, dc into the last stitch.
- Turn.
This creates arches over the waves.
Row 4 — Lace Fan Row
- Ch 1
- sc into first dc
- In each ch-5 space:
- Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
- sc into next dc
- Repeat across row.
- Turn.
This row forms the decorative lace flowers.
⭐ Pattern Repeat
Repeat Rows 2 → 4 for the full length.
The lace becomes more beautiful after 5+ repeats.
🎀 Optional Finishing Edge
When finished:
- Work 1 row of sc across top and bottom
- Work crab stitch (reverse sc) for elegant edging
or leave as-is for soft drape.
💡 Tips
- Keep your chains loose for smooth arches.
- Steam block lightly to open lace.
- Cotton = crisp lace
- Acrylic = soft drape (good for scarves & shawls)
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