Orchid Crochet Lace Stitch. Perfect for a Throw, Afghan, Scarf, Wrap, Lace Top and more! Now available with a printable Pattern Card.
Take a gorgeous lace stitch pattern and make your own DIY crochet project! Part of the Lace Crochet Stitch Library.
Stitch Multiple
Chain any multiple of 10 and then add 16
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Special Stitches
Fan: When on foundation row: dc in ch indicated, *ch 3, dc in next ch, rep from * once more. On subsequent rows: dc in sp indicated, *ch 3, dc in same sp, rep from * once more.
V-Stitch: In indicated st, work [dc, ch 3, dc].
Crochet Pattern Instructions
Row 1: Sk 6 ch, dc in next ch, *sk 3 ch, sc in next ch, sk 3 ch, fan (see Special Stitches above) beginning in next ch, rep from * to last 9 chs, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch, sk 3 ch, dc in next ch, ch 3, dc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 2, *v-stitch (see Special Stitches above) in next sc, ch 5, rep from * to last sc, v-stitch in last sc, ch 2, sc in sp of beg ch-6, turn.
Note: When working the hdc in the stitch below, it envelops the chain-5 space as well. It draws them together inside the hdc.
Row 3 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first sc, *fan in ch-3 sp, hdc in center dc of fan below ch-5 sp, rep from * to last ch-3 sp, fan in last ch-3 sp, sc in last sc, turn.
Row 4: Ch 4, dc in same sc, *ch 5, v-stitch in next hdc, rep from * to last sc, ch 5, [dc, ch 1, dc] in last sc, turn.
Row 5: Ch 6, dc in ch-1 sp, *hdc in center dc of fan below ch-5 sp, fan in next ch-3 sp, rep from * to last ch-5 sp, hdc in center dc of fan below, [dc, ch 3, dc] in sp of beg ch-4, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 2, *v-stitch in next hdc, ch 5, rep from * to last hdc, v-stitch in last hdc, ch 2, sc in sp of beg ch-6, turn.
Rep rows 3-6 throughout.
Sample
Made in Red Heart Baby Hugs Light, color Peachie, crochet hook size H-8. (5mm).
Suggested Uses
Throw, Afghan, Scarf, Wrap, Lace Top
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Orchid Lace Crochet Stitch Tutorial
Stitch Multiple
- Chain any multiple of 10 and then add 16
Materials
- Intended to work with any size yarn or thread. Adjust hook size as necessary for your desired project and preferences.
Instructions
Special Stitches
- Fan: When on foundation row: dc in ch indicated, *ch 3, dc in next ch, rep from * once more. On subsequent rows: dc in sp indicated, *ch 3, dc in same sp, rep from * once more.
- V-Stitch: In indicated st, work [dc, ch 3, dc].
Begin
- Row 1: Sk 6 ch, dc in next ch, *sk 3 ch, sc in next ch, sk 3 ch, fan (see Special Stitches above) beginning in next ch, rep from * to last 9 chs, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch, sk 3 ch, dc in next ch, ch 3, dc in last ch, turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 2, *v-stitch (see Special Stitches above) in next sc, ch 5, rep from * to last sc, v-stitch in last sc, ch 2, sc in sp of beg ch-6, turn.
- Note: When working the hdc in the stitch below, it envelops the chain-5 space as well. It draws them together inside the hdc.
- Row 3 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first sc, *fan in ch-3 sp, hdc in center dc of fan below ch-5 sp, rep from * to last ch-3 sp, fan in last ch-3 sp, sc in last sc, turn.
- Row 4: Ch 4, dc in same sc, *ch 5, v-stitch in next hdc, rep from * to last sc, ch 5, [dc, ch 1, dc] in last sc, turn.
- Row 5: Ch 6, dc in ch-1 sp, *hdc in center dc of fan below ch-5 sp, fan in next ch-3 sp, rep from * to last ch-5 sp, hdc in center dc of fan below, [dc, ch 3, dc] in sp of beg ch-4, turn.
- Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 2, *v-stitch in next hdc, ch 5, rep from * to last hdc, v-stitch in last hdc, ch 2, sc in sp of beg ch-6, turn.
- Rep rows 3-6 throughout.