Welcome, fellow lovers of lace! Today’s pattern is one of structured beauty and elegant simplicity: the “Diamond Peak Lace.” This gorgeous stitch, shown here in a dusty rose pink, creates a dramatic zig-zag or chevron border and builds a mesmerizing diamond mesh across the body of the fabric, with delicate fans nested inside each diamond.
The result is a lightweight, airy fabric with beautiful drape, ideal for luxurious shawls, elegant wraps, fashionable summer tops, or delicate curtains. You asked for long and detailed, so let’s meticulously break down the 4-row repeat that brings this stunning geometry to life!
🛍️ Materials & Tools: Your Lace Essentials 🛍️
The distinct open structure and crisp edges of this lace demand a yarn and hook that promote good stitch definition.
- Yarn: I highly recommend a Fingering Weight (Weight 1) or Sport Weight (Weight 2) yarn. Mercerized cotton or a smooth, high-twist acrylic or wool blend will best showcase the clear lines of the mesh.
- Crochet Hook: To achieve the open lace look, use a hook size on the larger side of the yarn’s recommendation, such as a 3.0 mm (C/2) or 3.5 mm (E/4) hook for the recommended yarn weights.
- Scissors: For a tidy finish.
- Tapestry Needle: Essential for weaving in ends with minimal bulk.
- Stitch Markers (Optional): Useful for marking the central chain spaces, especially in the fan motifs.
📚 Stitch Glossary: The Language of Peaks and Fans 📚
This pattern primarily uses standard US Crochet Terminology, with specific grouping for the fan and V-stitch elements.
| Abbreviation | Stitch Name | Description |
| ch | Chain | Standard chain. |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) | |
| sk | Skip | |
| sl st | Slip Stitch | Standard slip stitch. |
| sc | Single Crochet | Standard single crochet. |
| dc | Double Crochet | Standard double crochet. |
| V-st | V-Stitch | (dc, ch 1, dc) all in the same stitch or space. |
| Fan | Fan Motif | (5 dc) all worked into the same stitch or space. |
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📐 Gauge and Pattern Repeat: Critical Measurements 📐
The foundation chain must be precise to ensure the fans align perfectly within the diamond structure.
Pattern Repeat:
The pattern is worked over a repeating stitch count of 10 stitches plus 4 stitches for the starting edge.
- Foundation Chain: Start with a multiple of 10+4 chains.
- For a perfect detailed swatch, Ch 44 (10×4=40+4=44).
- The ch 3 at the start of dc rows counts as 1 dc.
Gauge (Approximate, after blocking):
- One full diamond motif (from the center of one fan to the center of the next fan horizontally) should measure approximately 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) wide.
- Four rows (one full cycle) should measure about 2 inches (5 cm) high.
💖 The “Diamond Peak Lace” Pattern: Row by Row Mastery 💖
This elegant texture is built through a rhythmic 4-row repeat that alternates between creating the fan motifs and the open diamond lattice.
▶️ Foundation Row:
- Ch a multiple of 10+4. (For swatch, Ch 44).
Row 1 (RS – Initial Fan Row):
- Dc in the 4th ch from the hook (counts as 2 dc).
- 3 dc in the same ch (Fan started).
- *Ch 3, sk 4 ch, sc in the next ch.
- Ch 3, sk 4 ch, Fan (5 dc) in the next ch.*
- Repeat from * to * across the row until 4 chs remain.
- Ch 3, sk 3 ch, sc in the last ch.
- Turn.
This row creates the first row of fans and the large chain arches that will form the diamond structure.
Row 2 (WS – Mesh & Zig-Zag Peak Row):
- Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2). Dc in the first sc.
- *Ch 2, sk 2 dc, V-st (dc, ch 1, dc) in the 3rd dc of the Fan (the central stitch).
- Ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in the next ch-3 sp.
- Ch 2, dc in the next ch-3 sp.
- Ch 2, dc in the next sc.*
- Repeat from * to * across the row, ending with dc in the last ch-3 sp.
- Turn.
This row establishes the diamond mesh and the V-stitches that will hold the next row of fans, creating the first peak and valley effect.
Row 3 (RS – Offset Fan Row):
- Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Fan (5 dc) in the first ch-2 sp.
- Dc in the next dc.
- *Ch 3, sk 2 ch-2 sps and 1 dc between them. Sc in the ch-1 sp of the V-st.
- Ch 3, Fan (5 dc) in the next ch-2 sp.*
- Repeat from * to * across the row, ending with Fan in the final ch-2 sp.
- Dc in the top of the turning ch-5.
- Turn.
This row creates the second row of fans, placing them in the valleys of the previous row’s mesh, thus offsetting the entire pattern.
Row 4 (WS – Offset Mesh & Valley Row):
- Ch 5 (counts as dc + ch 2). Dc in the 3rd dc of the Fan.
- *Ch 2, dc in the next ch-3 sp.
- Ch 2, dc in the next ch-3 sp.
- Ch 2, V-st (dc, ch 1, dc) in the 3rd dc of the Fan.
- Ch 2, dc in the next ch-3 sp.*
- Repeat from * to * across the row, ending with V-st in the final ch-3 sp.
- Dc in the top of the turning ch-5.
- Turn.
This row reinforces the diamond mesh, placing the V-st for the next Fan in the center of the previous row’s fan cluster, completing the interlocking structure.
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🔄 The Repeat Sequence: Building the Fabric 🔄
The pattern is now fully established, creating the continuous diamond lattice.
- The full repeating cycle is Rows 1, 2, 3, and 4.
- Key Reminder: Rows 1 and 3 are the solid Fan rows. Rows 2 and 4 are the open Mesh rows. You are always offsetting the fans so they sit in the empty space of the previous row.
🚿 Finishing and Blocking: Defining the Diamonds 🚿
For a complex lace stitch like this, blocking is crucial to fully open the mesh and smooth the natural curl of the fan stitches.
- Final Edge: End your project on a Fan Row (Row 1, 3, etc.) for the prettiest, naturally scalloped border.
- Wet Blocking: Submerge the finished piece in lukewarm water.
- Pin and Shape: Carefully pin the fabric out onto a blocking mat, stretching it firmly to ensure the ch-3 spaces open into clear diamonds and the Fan motifs lie flat. Pay special attention to defining the zig-zag top and bottom edges.
- Dry: Allow the piece to dry completely for 24-48 hours before unpinning.
🌟 Project Inspiration 🌟
- Elegant Lace Shawl: The dramatic edge and airy texture create a high-end wrap.
- Summer Scarf: Lightweight and breathable for warm weather.
- Table Runner: The repeating motifs make a gorgeous, structured centerpiece.
Happy crocheting! I know you’ll love the sophisticated look of the Diamond Peak Lace!
