Elegant Crochet Lace Edging

Elegant Crochet Lace Edging Pattern

This pattern will guide you through creating a beautiful lace edging that can be added to linens, towels, or any fabric of your choice. The pattern features a series of openwork squares and a scalloped edge.

Materials:

• Cotton Crochet Thread Size 10
• Crochet Hook Size 1.75 mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle

Gauge:

10 squares x 10 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Instructions:

Foundation Row:

1. Ch 12.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (11 sc)

Body:

2. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next sc, *ch 2, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, dc in next 2 sc; repeat from * to end, turn.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first dc, *ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in next dc; repeat from * to end, turn.
4. Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next dc, *ch 2, sc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc; repeat from * to end, turn.
5. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until edging measures desired length.

Scalloped Edge:

5. Ch 1, sc in first st, *5 dc in next ch-2 space, sc in next sc; repeat from * to end, but end with a sc in the last dc, turn.
6. Fasten off and weave in ends.

This elegant crochet lace edging is now complete. Attach it to your desired fabric using a tapestry needle and matching thread for a refined touch.