Crochet Elegant Lace Motif Blanket Free Pattern

Crochet Elegant Lace Motif Blanket Free Pattern

Materials:

• Yarn: Light worsted weight, cotton or linen recommended.
• Crochet Hook: Size G/4 mm.
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Finished Size: Approximately 50 inches x 60 inches.

Gauge: One motif measures approximately 6 inches in diameter.

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• sp: space
• rep: repeat

Instructions:

Motif Pattern:

1. Start with a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into the ring, join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc)
2. Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), *dc in next dc, ch 1; rep from * around, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-4. (12 dc, 12 ch-1 sp)
3. Sl st to first ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * around, join with sl st to top of ch-3. (24 dc, 6 ch-2 sp, 6 ch-1 sp)
4. Ch 1, sc in same sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, join with sl st to first sc.
5. Ch 1, sc in same sc, *ch 7, sc in next sc; rep from * around, join with sl st to first sc.
6. Ch 1, sc in same sc, *ch 9, sc in next sc; rep from * around, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Joining Motifs:

Use a slip stitch or your preferred method to join motifs together in a 5x6 grid, aligning them to create the pattern shown.

Edging:

1. With right side facing, join yarn with a sl st in any corner sp.
2. Ch 1, *3 sc in corner sp, sc evenly around the edge, making sure to place 3 sc in each corner; join with sl st to first sc.
3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Block your finished blanket to enhance the lace detail and drape.