Crochet Heart Patterned Border Lace Tutorial

 

🧶 Materials

• Lightweight or sport-weight yarn (or choose any yarn weight depending on your project).

• Appropriate crochet hook to match your yarn (e.g., 3.0 mm–4.0 mm for lighter yarn).

• Scissors and tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

• Optional: a piece of fabric or blanket edge to attach the lace border.

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✏️ Abbreviations (US terms)

• ch = chain

• sl st = slip stitch

• sc = single crochet

• dc = double crochet

• st(s) = stitch(es)

• rep = repeat

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

• • … * = repeat instructions inside

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🌿 Overview of the Border

• You’ll begin by working along a foundation edge (either a base row or directly into the edge of piece).

• Row 1: stable row of sc to create a base for the lace.

• Row 2: chain-spaces to create loops which will form the heart motifs.

• Row 3: work the heart motifs (clusters of dc and ch spaces) into the loops.

• Continue repeat of loop row + motif row as needed.

• Finish with a neat edge row of sc (or optional decorative finish).

✅ Step-by-Step Tutorial

Here is a practical adaptation of the video pattern — exact stitch counts may vary depending on yarn/hook, so use this as a template and adjust as needed.

Step 1 – Foundation Row

1. Attach yarn to the edge of your piece (or chain a foundation if working separately).

2. Work sc evenly across the edge (or foundation chain) to create a stable base.

3. At the end of the row, ch 1, turn.

Step 2 – Row 2 – Loop/Space Row

1. sc in next 2 sts.

2. ch 4, skip 1 stitch, sc in next st.

3. sc in next 2 sts, ch 4, skip 1 st, sc in next st — repeat across the row until the end.

4. At end of row: sc in last stitch.

5. ch 1, turn.

   • You now have a row of chain-4 loops that will hold the heart motifs.

Step 3 – Row 3 – Heart Motif Row

1. sc in first stitch.

2. In each chain-4 loop from previous row work the heart motif: e.g. (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) into the loop.

3. Then sc in the next base stitch (the one between loops) to anchor.

4. Repeat: heart motif in loop, sc in next stitch across.

5. At end: sc in last stitch.

6. ch 1, turn.

Step 4 – Row 4 – Loop Row (if repeating)

1. sc in first stitch.

2. ch 4, skip over one motif cluster, sc in next anchor stitch.

3. Repeat across: loops above motifs, sc anchors between.

4. At end: sc in last stitch.

5. ch 1, turn.

   • This row creates additional open space above motif row for width or decorative look.

Step 5 – Repeat Motif & Loop Rows

• Continue repeating Row 3 (Heart motif) and optionally Row 4 (Loop row) until your border reaches the desired width or you’ve edged the entire piece.

• Always make sure motifs align and loops stay consistent.

Step 6 – Finish Edge

1. When done, work 1 row of sc across the top of the last motif row for a neat finish.

2. Fasten off yarn.

3. Weave in all ends with tapestry needle.

4. If edging a separate piece, attach the border to your fabric via slip stitches or sewing.

📋 Quick Reference Table

Row	Stitch pattern
Foundation	sc across base edge or foundation chain
Row 2	sc x2, ch 4 skip 1, sc — repeat across; ch 1, turn
Row 3	sc in first; (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) in each loop, sc in next; turn
Row 4	sc in first; ch 4 skip motif cluster, sc in anchor; turn
Repeat	Alternate motif & loop rows until width/length reached
Finish	1 row sc across + fasten off + weave in ends

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✨ Tips & Variations

• Use a different colour for the heart motifs to make them stand out against the base.

• Adjust loop size: if ch 4 loops feel too large or wide for your yarn/hook, you can use ch 3 instead for a tighter look.

• For larger motifs, use dc 5, ch 3, dc 5 instead of dc 3/ch2/dc3.

• This border works beautifully for blankets, shawls, towels, table runners, or as a decorative trim on garments.

• When edging corners (in case of rectangle fabric), add extra stitches at corners such as 3 extra sc or a fan cluster to help the lace turn smoothly.

• Keep your loops and motifs consistent in size; if the border begins to pull in or flare out, adjust your chain-spaces or stitch counts.

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