How to Crochet Coloured Square Lace Stitch

Are you looking to add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your crochet projects? If so, the Crochet Square Lace Stitch is just what you need. This beautiful stitch pattern combines the simplicity of a classic crochet square with the intricate and delicate look of lacework.

The Crochet Square Lace Stitch creates a lovely openwork design with intricate details that resemble delicate lace. It's perfect for adding a touch of femininity to a variety of crochet projects, such as blankets, shawls, scarves, and even clothing items like tops or cardigans. The lacy texture of this stitch pattern adds a beautiful drape and lightweight feel to your creations, making them perfect for both warm weather accessories and cozy winter garments.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps of creating the Crochet Square Lace Stitch. You'll learn how to work the basic stitches and special techniques required to achieve the lacy effect. With clear instructions and helpful visuals, you'll be able to master this stitch pattern in no time.

The Crochet Square Lace Stitch offers endless possibilities for customization. You can play with different yarn weights and colors to create unique and personalized designs. Additionally, this stitch pattern can be easily adapted to create larger or smaller squares, allowing you to adjust the size of your project to your preference.

Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your crochet skills or an experienced crocheter searching for a new stitch to add to your repertoire, the Crochet Square Lace Stitch is a versatile and captivating choice. Get ready to infuse your crochet projects with a touch of elegance and charm as you dive into the world of this exquisite stitch pattern.

So, grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let's embark on a journey of creating beautiful lace-inspired crochet pieces. With the Crochet Square Lace Stitch, you'll be able to showcase your creativity and create stunning works of art that are sure to impress. Let's get started and bring the enchantment of lace to your crochet projects!

Instruction:

Foundation Chain: Multiples of 28 + 1

Techniques used in this stitch (British term / American term): Chain stitch – ch

Double crochet / Single crochet – dc / sc

Treble / Double crochet – tr / dc

Shell - work in the same space: 3 tr/dc + 1ch + 3 tr/dc

Row 1: 6 ch miss , work shell in next ch, * 15 ch, 18 ch miss, shell in next ch, 2 ch, 8 ch miss, shell in next ch; rep from*, 15 ch, 18 ch miss, shell in next ch , 1 tr/dc in last ch, turn.

Row 2: 3 ch, shell in shell, * 13 ch, shell in shell, 2 ch, shell in next shell; rep from*, 13 ch, shell in shell, 1 tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 3: 3 ch, shell in shell. * Making square:

Make 8 ch.

Work 1 dc/sc in 9th foundation ch (between the first row shells). Chains of 1 and 2 Rows should be inside the dc/sc.

Turn and work 3 ch.

Work 8 tr/dc in next 8 ch.

Turn. 3 ch and 7 tr/dc.

Turn. 3 ch and 7 tr/dc.

Turn. 1 ch and 8 dc/sc.

Work shell in shell, 2 ch, shell in shell; rep from*, make one more square, shell in shell, 1 tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 4: 3 ch, shell in shell, * 15 ch, shell in shell, 2 ch, shell in next shell; rep from*, 15 ch, shell in shell, 1 tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 5: 3 ch, shell in shell, * 13 ch, shell in shell, 2 ch, shell in next shell; rep from*, 13 ch, shell in shell, 1 tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 6: 3 ch, shell in shell, * 13 ch, shell in shell, 2 ch, shell in next shell; rep from*, 13 ch, shell in shell, 1 tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 7: 3 ch, shell in shell, * 15 ch, shell in shell, 2 ch, shell in next shell; rep from*, 15 ch, shell in shell, 1 tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 8: 3 ch, shell in shell.

* Making square: work 8 ch and dc/sc in top of square below. Chains of four rows below should be inside the dc/sc.

Continue work square as usual.

Then work shell in shell, 2 ch, shell in next shell; rep from*, make one more square, shell in shell, 1 tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 9: 3 ch, shell in shell, * 15 ch, shell in shell, 2 ch, shell in next shell; rep from*, 15 ch, shell in shell, 1 tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 10: 3 ch, shell in shell, * 13 ch, shell in shell, 2 ch, shell in next shell; rep from*, 13 ch, shell in shell, 1 tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 11: 3 ch, shell in shell, * 13 ch, shell in shell, 2 ch, shell in next shell; rep from*, 13 ch, shell in shell, 1 tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 12: 3 ch, shell in shell, * 15 ch, shell in shell, 2 ch, shell in next shell; rep from*, 15 ch, shell in shell, 1 tr/dc in third ch, turn.

Row 13: work like Row 3, but for square work 1 dc/sc in top of square below. Chains of four rows below should be inside the dc/sc.

Repeat rows 4 - 13 until you have reached your desired length.

Making straight edge:

After square row (3 or 8) work two rows as usual.

For next row work next: 3 ch, shell in shell, * 6 ch, 1 dc/sc in top of square below (chains of two rows below should be inside the dc/sc), 6 ch, shell in shell, 2 ch, shell in next shell; rep from*, 6 ch, 1 dc/sc in top of square below, 6 ch, shell in shell, 1 tr/dc in third ch.