by This pattern creates a lacy, flexible panel with alternating open arches and decorative shell clusters.
It can be used for:
- Blouses / Tops
- Table Runners
- Shawls & Scarves
- Pillow Covers
- Edging / Inserts for Dresses
- Curtains
🧶 Unique Crochet Lace Pattern — Step-by-Step Tutorial
Materials
- Cotton or acrylic yarn (fine or DK recommended)
- Hook: 2.0 mm – 4.0 mm (choose based on yarn & lace openness)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbrev. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| tr | treble crochet |
| sp | space |
| rep | repeat |
| sk | skip |
Foundation
This lace pattern uses multiples of 8 + 3.
Sample Starting Chain:ch 35 (32 + 3)
(You can make wider by adding +8 chains each time.)
✅ PATTERN BEGIN
Row 1 — Mesh Setup
- dc in 4th ch from hook
- ch 1, sk 1 ch, dc in next ch
- Repeat sequence across.
- Turn.
You now have a soft mesh base.
Row 2 — Shell Formation
- ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same stitch (2 dc in first stitch)
- sk 2 stitches
- In next sp → dc 4 (shell cluster)
- sk 2
- In next st → 2 dc
Repeat across:
2 dc — sk 2 — dc4 — sk 2 — 2 dc — sk 2 — dc4 — etc.
Turn.
You now see soft rising shell waves.
Row 3 — Chain Arches
- ch 5 (acts as dc + ch 2)
- dc into the center stitch of shell (the 2nd or 3rd dc of the cluster)
- ch 5, dc in center of next shell
- Continue across.
- End: ch 2, dc in last stitch.
- Turn.
This creates arched loops for next row’s lace.
Row 4 — Floral Lace Shell Fans
- ch 1, sc in first dc
- In each ch-5 space:
- (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) → creates flower petal fan
- sc into next dc
- Repeat fans across
- Turn.
Now the lace “flowers” appear clearly.
⭐ Pattern Repeat
Repeat Rows 2 → 4 for the entire length of your project.
Row 2: Shell wave
Row 3: Lace arches
Row 4: Floral fans
(Repeat… repeat… repeat…)
The pattern grows beautifully and evenly.
🌸 Finishing (Optional but recommended)
When the lace reaches desired size:
- Work 1 row of sc along edges to straighten shape.
- If using for a blouse → block lightly before seaming.
- If using as scarf/shawl → steam block to open lace fully.
🎀 Suggested Project Widths
| Project | Starting Chains |
|---|---|
| Scarf | 35–45 ch |
| Shawl | 70–120 ch |
| Blouse panel (front/back) | Measure bust ÷ 2, then choose nearest multiple of 8+3 |
| Table runner | Adjust width to table size |
💡 Helpful Tips
- Keep chains slightly loose for smooth arches.
- The pattern looks best after blocking.
- Cotton = elegant + crisp
- Acrylic = soft + flowing
- Bamboo or silk blends = most luxurious drape 💗
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