Gorgeous Crochet Tape/Free Crochet Video Tutorial/Crochet Lace

 

🧶 Materials

• Fine cotton or mercerised cotton yarn (the video uses lace/tape‐lace weight)

• Small crochet hook suitable for the yarn (e.g., 1.5 mm – 2.5 mm depending on yarn)

• Scissors and tapestry needle

• Stitch marker (optional)

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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

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🌿 Pattern Overview

This tutorial is for a tape‐lace style crochet trim or narrow panel (often called “lace tape”). You create a narrow chain foundation and then build up delicate lace stitch rows that form a continuous “tape” which you can use as an edging, belt, trim, or decorative band. It’s delicate and gorgeous — the video emphasises that you can use it for many applications.

✅ Step-by-Step Tutorial

Step 1 – Foundation Chain

1. Chain a small number of stitches to get your starting width. The video suggests a narrow width; e.g., ch 20 (you may adjust depending on how wide you want the tape).

2. Optional: Turn and ch 1, or work the first row into the foundation chain depending on your preference.

Step 2 – Row 1 – Base Row

1. Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work sc in each chain across.

2. If the piece is narrow and tape-like, you may only have one or two stitches across.

3. At end of row: ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), turn.

Step 3 – Row 2 – Begin Lace Pattern

1. Work something like: (dc in next 2 sts, skip 1 st, chain‐2, dc in next st) — this creates an open loop.

2. Then: sc in next st (or dc depending on pattern) to anchor the loop.

3. Continue across: (dc x2, skip 1, ch 2, dc x1), sc in next – repeat.

4. At end of row, turn, ch 1.

Step 4 – Row 3 – Expand Lace Variation

1. In this row you’ll build on the loops: for each chain-2 loop from previous row, you might work (sc, ch 3, sc) or (dc x2) into the loop, and then anchor with sc or sl st into the next base stitch.

2. Repeat across: Into loop: (sc, ch 3, sc) then skip anchor st, sc in next base st.

3. Turn, ch 1.

Step 5 – Row 4 – Continue Build

1. Alternate between loop building and base sc stitches. For example: sc in next 2 sts, then loop (dc x3) into chain space below, sc in next base st.

2. Continue until the tape reaches your desired length.

Step 6 – Optional – Add decorative elements

• You can add picots, small tassel loops, bead drops, or more open chain loops to make it more ornate.

• For example: after a dc loop, chain 5, sl st into second chain of chain-5 to form a picot, then continue.

Step 7 – Finish Edge

1. When the tape is long enough, work 1 row of sc across for a clean finish (sc in each stitch).

2. Fasten off, cut yarn, and weave in ends with tapestry needle.

📋 Quick Reference Table

Row	Action
1	sc across foundation chain
2	(dc x2, skip 1, ch 2, dc) then sc in next – repeat
3	Build loops into previous chain spaces + base sc stitches
4+	Continue alternating loop‐building and anchor stitches until length reached
Finish	1 row sc across, fasten off, weave in ends

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✨ Tips & Adaptations

• Use lighter weight yarn (lace or fingering) and a small hook for delicate tape; or use heavier yarn/hook for a wider trim.

• For a wider tape, chain more stitches initially and add extra base stitches between loop clusters.

• Keep your loop sizes consistent (chain counts) so the design looks even.

• Use contrasting cotton colour for the loop rows to make the lace stand out.

• Because it's a narrow tape, you can join ends to make a belt, headband, trim, or even curtain tie.

• When using the tape as an edging: leave one end free to sew onto your garment or piece; secure the other end in the end sc row.

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