Beautiful Crochet Lace Edging Pattern

 

🧶 Materials

• A fine or light-weight yarn (cotton or acrylic) appropriate for lace edging or use a heavier yarn for a wider lace band.

• Crochet hook matched to your yarn (for example 3.0 mm–4.0 mm if using light yarn).

• Scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

• Stitch marker (optional) to mark the ends or repeats.

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✏️ Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch = chain

• sl st = slip stitch

• sc = single crochet

• dc = double crochet

• tr = treble crochet (if used)

• st(s) = stitch(es)

• rep = repeat

• • … * = repeat instructions inside

• ( … ) = work all inside the same stitch or space

🌿 Pattern Overview

This lace edging uses a foundation of simple stitches, then builds loop-spaces and shell/flower motifs along the edge. It’s worked in rows (turning at each row) and the video describes it as a “gorgeous lace edging pattern for cover, napkins and towels.”
You’ll form: base row → loop/space row → motif row → repeat as needed → finish with a neat border.

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✅ Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1 – Foundation Chain

1. Decide your base width (for example: width of a towel edge or panel length).

2. Chain a number of stitches that accommodate the lace repeat + turning chains. For this pattern, chain a multiple of 6 + 1 (for example). A sample: ch 31 (30 +1).

3. Turn and begin the first row.

Step 2 – Row 1 – Base Row

1. In the 2nd chain from hook, work sc in each chain across. (If ch31: you’ll have 30 sc).

2. At the end of the row, ch 1 and turn.

3. This gives you a stable base row to build lace on.

Step 3 – Row 2 – Loop/Space Row

1. Sc in next 2 sts.

2. Ch 4, skip 1 st, sc in next st.

3. Sc in next 2 sts, ch 4, skip 1 st, sc in next st.

4. Repeat across the row until end.

5. At end, sc in the last st.

6. Ch 1, turn.

   • This row forms chain-4 loop spaces which will anchor motifs.

Step 4 – Row 3 – Motif Row

1. Sc in first st.

2. In each chain-4 loop from previous row work: (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) — this forms a fan shell motif.

3. Then sc in the next sc (between loops).

4. Repeat: shell (dc3-ch2-dc3) in loop, sc in next sc across.

5. At the end work shell in final loop, then sc in last st.

6. Ch 1, turn.

   • Now you have a row of shell motifs anchored by sc between them.

Step 5 – Row 4 – Space Row (Optional)

1. Sc in first st.

2. Ch 4, skip next dc of shell, sc in next sc between motifs.

3. Repeat across: ch4 loops above motifs, sc in anchor stitches.

4. At end sc in last st.

5. Ch 1, turn.

   • This row creates open loops above the motifs for textile interest.

Step 6 – Row 5 – Motif Row Again

1. Sc in first st.

2. In each chain-4 loop from Row 4, work (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) (another fan) or sometimes a smaller motif depending on desired width.

3. Sc in next anchor st.

4. Repeat across.

5. At end sc in last st.

6. Ch 1, turn.

Step 7 – Repeat Motif & Space Rows

• Continue alternating Motif Row and Space/Loop Row (or just repeating motif rows if you prefer less open space) until your edging is the desired length.

• If you’re doing a long trim, you may repeat Row 3 → Row 4 multiple times.

Step 8 – Finishing Border/Edge

1. Once done, work one final row of sc across for neat top edge.

2. Optionally add a decorative border: e.g., in each shell, 5 sc or picots along upper loops.

3. Fasten off yarn and weave in all ends with tapestry needle.

📋 Quick Reference Table

Row	Action
Row 1	sc across foundation chain; ch1, turn
Row 2	sc x2, ch4 skip1, sc; repeat across; ch1, turn
Row 3	sc first; (dc 3, ch2, dc 3) in each loop, sc next; turn
Row 4	sc first; ch4, skip motif, sc next anchor; turn
Row 5	sc first; (dc 3, ch2, dc 3) in each loop, sc next; turn
Repeat	Alternate motif row & loop row until length achieved
Finish	1 row sc across + optional decorative border

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✨ Tips & Variations

• Use lighter yarn and smaller hook for a finer lace edge; a heavier yarn/larger hook gives a bolder trim.

• Change color for the motifs (shell fans) so they “pop” against the base row.

• This edging can be used for towels, blankets, panel trims, or even clothing edges (like sleeves or collars).

• When attaching to fabric (towel/napkin) sew the foundation row (Row 1) along the fabric edge, then build lace outward.

• Keep your chain loops consistent (ch4 or ch5) so the lace edge looks even.

• Use stitch markers at intervals to keep track of loops and motifs — especially helpful for longer trims.

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