by This lace is very easy, made from chains + double crochets, and forms beautiful open flower-like shells.
Perfect for: blouses, shawls, cardigans, scarves, table runners, bags.
🧶 Materials
- Lace, cotton, or soft acrylic yarn
- Hook size suitable for yarn (2.0 mm – 4.0 mm)
- Scissors & tapestry needle
🪡 US Stitch Terms
| Abbrev | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sk | skip |
| st | stitch |
| sp | space |
✅ Foundation Multiple
Work in multiples of 6 + 1.
Example for practice:
ch 37 (6×6=36 +1)
🌿 STEP-BY-STEP PATTERN
Foundation Row
- dc into 5th chain from the hook.
- ch 1, sk 1 chain, dc in next chain.
- Repeat Step 2 all across.
Turn.
This creates a mesh base row.
Row 1 — Shell Row
- ch 3 (counts as 1 dc)
- dc in next dc
- In next ch-1 space, work 5 dc → shell formed
- dc in next 2 dc
Repeat across:
5 dc shell → dc in next 2 dc → 5 dc shell → dc in next 2 dc...
Turn.
Row 2 — Lace Arches
- ch 4 (counts as dc + ch1)
- sc into the center dc of the shell (3rd dc of the 5-dc group)
- ch 4
- dc in each of the next 2 dc
Repeat:
ch4 → sc in center of shell → ch4 → dc in next 2 dc
Turn.
This forms loop arches above the shells.
Row 3 — New Shell Layer
- ch 3 (counts as dc)
- dc in next dc
- In ch-4 arch, work 5 dc
- dc in next 2 dc
Repeat across:
5 dc in arch → dc in next 2 → 5 dc in next arch…
Turn.
This forms the next row of flowers.
🔁 Pattern Repeat
Continue repeating:
Row 2
Row 3
Row 2
Row 3
...
This is the whole pattern 🌸
Easy & memorizable.
🌸 Project Sizing Guide
| Item | How to Make |
|---|---|
| Shawl / Scarf | Crochet a long rectangle |
| Blouse / Top | Crochet two rectangles and sew them together |
| Cardigan / Vest | Crochet back panel + 2 front panels and seam |
| Table Runner | Make a long narrow rectangle |
👗 Simple Blouse Assembly (Beginner Friendly)
- Measure your width → crochet rectangle to that width.
- Make two identical rectangles (front + back).
- Place them on top of each other.
- Sew shoulder seams → leave neck opening.
- Sew side seams → leave arm openings.
Done — no shaping required.
🎀 Optional Style Variations
| Look | Change |
|---|---|
| Larger petals | Make 7 dc shells instead of 5 dc |
| More airy lace | Change ch4 to ch5 in Row 2 |
| More solid fabric | Use a smaller hook size |
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