CrochetKim.com: Learn the Shell Columns crochet lace stitch
Author: Kim Guzman
Stitch Multiple
Chain any multiple of 10 and then add 14
Materials
Intended to work with any size yarn or thread. Adjust hook size as necessary for your desired project and preferences.
Instructions
Special Stitches
Shell (sh): [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in same st or sp indicated.
V-Stitch (v-st): [dc, ch 2, dc] in same st or sp indicated.
Begin
Row 1: Sk 3 ch, dc in next ch, *ch 1, sk 4 ch, sh (see Special Stitches above) in next ch, ch 1, sk 4 ch, v-st (see Special Stitches above) in next ch, rep from * to last 10 ch, ch 1, sk 4 ch, sh in next ch, ch 1, sk 4 ch, 2 dc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first dc, *ch 1, sh in ch-2 sp of next sh, ch 1, v-st in ch-2 sp of next v-st, rep from * to last sh, ch 1, sh in ch-2 sp of next sh, ch 1, 2 dc in top of beg ch-3, turn.