by 🧶 Materials
- Any yarn weight you like
- Matching hook size (ex: 3.0mm for lace cotton / 4.0mm for acrylic DK)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
📌 Before You Start
You must have a straight base edge to work on:
- If working onto fabric edge: make 1 row of single crochet (sc) evenly along edge first.
This makes the border smooth and even.
This edging is delicate, neat, and works well for:
- Blankets
- Shawls
- Table runners
- Scarves
- Clothing finishing edges
It uses a simple repeat of shells and chain spaces.
🧵 Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbrev | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sk | skip stitch |
| sp | space |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
🌿 Pattern Steps
Row 1 (Foundation Row)
Work sc evenly across your edge.
→ This creates a clean base to build the edging.
Turn.
Row 2
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc)
- dc in the next st
- ch 2
- sk 2 stitches
- dc in next 2 stitches (one dc in each)
Repeat Steps 3–5 across the row.
This creates pairs of dc separated by chain spaces.
Turn.
Row 3
This row forms the shells.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc)
- dc in the next dc
- ch 3
- Into the ch-2 space from the previous row, work 5 dc (this is the shell)
- ch 3
- dc in each of the next 2 dc
Repeat Steps 4–6 across the row.
Turn.
Row 4 (Open lace row)
- Ch 1
- sc in first dc
- sc in next dc
- ch 5
- sc in center (3rd dc) of the 5-dc shell
- ch 5
- sc in each of next 2 dc
Repeat Steps 4–7 across the row.
Turn.
Row 5 (Final scallop row)
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in the next sc
- In the ch-5 space: 9 dc (this makes a big scallop)
- dc in the next 2 sc
Repeat big scallop + dc pair across the row.
Fasten off and weave ends.
✅ Pattern Repeat Overview
| Row | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Row 1 | Base sc row |
| Row 2 | Creates spaced double crochet pairs |
| Row 3 | Adds 5-dc shells |
| Row 4 | Creates long chain arches |
| Row 5 | Forms final scallops |
⭐ Tips
- To make the scallops larger: do 11 dc instead of 9.
- To make edging lighter: do 7 dc instead of 9.
- Block the finished piece for best lace effect.
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