Learn how to crochet a lacy openwork pattern.
Crochet allows you to create a lacy openwork pattern for items ranging from shawls, lightweight beanies and sweaters to delicate, lightweight baby blankets. Because you incorporate so much open air into an openwork item, you are able to complete the project more quickly than if you were to make a more dense item. In addition, you can choose to use crochet thread or a heavier yarn and a steel hook or a larger aluminum hook.
Instructions
1. Crochet a foundation chain of 26 chain stitches using the crochet thread and steel crochet hook. The final chain stitch is the turning chain for row one. Turn the work.
2. Crochet one single crochet stitch into each stitch of the foundation chain for row one. Work three chain stitches for the turning chain for row two. Turn the work.
3. Insert the hook into the third single crochet stitch of row one. Crochet three chain stitches, then slip the hook into the third stitch from the hook. Continue crocheting three chain stitches and slipping the hook into the third stitch from the hook to the end of row two. Crochet three chain stitches for the row three turning chain and turn the work.
4. Continue working mesh stitches by crocheting three chain stitches, then inserting the hook into the third stitch from the hook until you have an openwork textile piece measuring 4 inches by 4 inches. Fasten off and cut the yarn with the scissors.
5. Weave the ends in neatly using a tapestry needle.
Related posts
The trinity stitch can change a ball of yarn into a visual treat.The trinity stitch in crochet looks like an inverted "W" when made correctly. The cloth that is made is full of texture a...
Use eyelash yarn to crochet a trendy scarf.Create a fashionable accessory by crocheting a simple scarf using eyelash yarn. This yarn comes in a wide variety of colors, and the feathery texture add...
A crafter well on her way to a crocheted fan.Hand fans, designed to cool humans, have taken many forms over their more than 3,000 years of existence that started in Mediterranean and Asian culture...
A shrug is a nice accessory to have in your closet, because it can change the look of an outfit with little effort. You can crochet a shrug in a short amount of time, depending on the pattern you...
Make a Scalloped Crocheted BlanketTo achieve a scalloped texture in crochet, you use a shell stitch. The shell stitch is a cluster of tall stitches, usually double crochet stitches, placed into a...
