Elegant Lacy Crochet Square

Materials

• 100% cotton crochet thread, size 10, in white
• Crochet hook size 1.5 mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

17 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches in double crochet (dc) pattern

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sp - space
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Instructions

1. Foundation: Ch 81.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. (78 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn. *Dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts; repeat from * across, ending with dc in each of last 3 sts.
4. Row 3: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, *2 dc in ch-2 sp; repeat from * across, dc in last 2 dc.
5. Rows 4-6: Repeat Rows 2 and 3.
6. Row 7: Ch 3, turn. Dc in each st and ch across. (78 dc)
7. Rows 8-14: Repeat rows 2-7 once more.
8. Row 15: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next 2 sts, ch 5, skip next 5 sts, sc in next dc. *Ch 5, dc in next 3 dc; repeat from * across.
9. Row 16: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first dc, ch 5, dc in each dc; repeat, ending with sc in last dc.
10. Final Edging: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each dc, ch, and sp across the top of the square.
11. Border (Optional): With right side facing, work sc around entire square, placing 3 sc in each corner to prevent curling.

Finishing

Fasten off, weave in all ends using the tapestry needle. Gently block the square to shape it correctly.