Learn how to crochet a beautiful mesmerizing lace pattern that imitates knitting, suitable for tops, cardigans, and blankets. The creator uses YarnArt Symphony cotton-viscose cord yarn and a 5mm hook. The tutorial covers the setup row and the first four rows of the pattern repeat, creating a beautiful, airy fabric with a knitted look. Follow through with us for the complete tutorial to crochet this lace pattern, perfect for beginners and intermediates alike!
Crochet Mesmerizing Lace Tutorial
Crochet Mesmerizing Lace Tutorial
This cochet lace pattern will be perfect for using to crochet a range of crochet project from summer projects to the spring!
Materials Used
- YarnArt Symphony (cotton-viscose cord yarn)
- 5mm crochet hook
Pattern Instructions
- Foundation Chain: Cast on a number of stitches divisible by six, plus five extra stitches. The example uses 23 air loops.
- Setup Row (does not count towards the repeat):
- One lifting air loop.
- Work a slip stitch with a yarn over into the back loop of the second chain from the hook, and continue across the row.
- There should be 23 slip stitches with a yarn over.
- First Row of the Pattern Repeat:
- One lifting air loop, turn the work.
- Work two slip stitches into the back loop of the second chain from the hook.
- Two air loops.
- Skip two stitches, then work a half double crochet into the back loop of the third stitch.
- Work a slip stitch with a yarn over into the next stitch.
- Repeat the sequence: two slip stitches, two air loops, skip two, one half double crochet, one slip stitch with a yarn over.
- Second Row (all even rows are worked the same):
- One lifting air loop, turn the work.
- Work a slip stitch with a yarn over into the back loop of the second stitch from the hook.
- Continue working slip stitches with a yarn over into the back loop of each stitch across the row, ensuring you have 23 stitches.
- Third Row (staggered pattern):
- Two lifting air loops, turn the work.
- Skip the lifting loops and the stitch they originate from.
- Work a half double crochet into the back loop of the next stitch.
- Work a slip stitch with a yarn over into the next stitch.
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- Work two slip stitches into the back loop of the next two stitches.
- Two air loops.
- Repeat the sequence: half double crochet, slip stitch with a yarn over, two slip stitches, two air loops.
- Fourth Row:
- One lifting air loop, turn the work.
- Work a slip stitch with a yarn over into the back loop of the second stitch from the hook.
- Continue working slip stitches with a yarn over into the back loop of each stitch across the row, including the second lifting air loop from the previous row.
Pattern Repeat
- The pattern repeat consists of these four rows. The finished pattern creates a fabric that strongly resembles knitting, with “braids” formed by the slip stitches with yarn overs, making it appear as if it was knitted from the bottom up.