WONDERFUL CROCHET pattern lace making

Welcome, yarn enthusiasts! Today we’re diving into a project that combines delicate lace with a vibrant color, resulting in a stunning, versatile panel perfect for scarves, shawls, bookmarks, or adding an elegant trim to clothing or home decor. The pattern features a lovely repeating fan and shell motif that creates a beautifully open, airy fabric.

This pattern is written in U.S. Crochet Terminology.

✨ Materials You’ll Need

Icon	Item	Notes
🧶	Yarn	Approx. 100–150 yards of a sport or fingering weight cotton yarn in a solid color (the vibrant green in the photo is stunning!). The weight is important to achieve the delicate, lacy drape.
鉤	Crochet Hook	A hook size appropriate for your yarn weight. I recommend a 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm hook to keep the fabric light and airy.
✂️	Tools	Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and a pair of scissors.
📏	Gauge	Gauge isn’t critical, but for reference, the finished panel should measure approx. 5.5′′ wide and 8′′ long before the final edging.

📄 Understanding the Stitches

To successfully complete this pattern, you’ll need to know the following basic and intermediate crochet stitches:

Stitch	Abbreviation	Description
Chain	ch	Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
Slip Stitch	sl st	Insert hook, yarn over, pull through work and loop on hook.
Single Crochet	sc	Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops.
Double Crochet	dc	Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
Treble Crochet	tr	Yarn over twice, insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch (4 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 left), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 left), yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
Shell	Shell	Typically refers to multiple stitches worked into the same space to create a scallop shape.

🧵 The Main Fan Lace Body Pattern

The foundation chain needs to be a multiple of 12 plus 4 chains.

For a panel roughly the size shown in the image, you’ll need to chain 40 (which is 3×12+4).

Foundation Row (Row 1 – RS):

ch 40.
dc in the 4th ch from hook (counts as first dc).
dc in each ch across. (38 dc)
This row establishes a solid base for the lace pattern.

Row 2 (WS):

ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
sc in the first st.
ch 3.
Skip 3 sts.
In the next st, work (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) (this is your V-Stitch Group).
ch 3.
Skip 3 sts.
sc in the next st.
Repeat from ** across the row.
End with sc in the last st. (You should have 3 full V-Stitch Groups and a final sc).

Row 3 (RS):

ch 3 (counts as first dc).
3 dc in the first sc.
ch 1.
Skip ch-3 space.
In the central dc of the V-Stitch Group from the row below, work (tr, ch 1) five times, tr (this creates a 6-tr Fan).
ch 1.
Skip ch-3 space.
In the next sc, work 7 dc (this is a Shell).
Repeat from ** across, until the last V-Stitch Group.
In the central dc of the last V-Stitch Group, work (tr, ch 1) five times, tr (a 6-tr Fan).
ch 1.
Skip ch-3 space.
In the final sc, work 4 dc.

Row 4 (WS):

ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
sc in the first st.
ch 3.
Skip 3 dc and ch-1 space.
sc in the first ch-1 space of the Fan.
ch 3.
Skip ch-1 space.
sc in the next ch-1 space of the Fan.
ch 3.
Skip ch-1 space.
sc in the next ch-1 space of the Fan.
ch 3.
Skip ch-1 space.
sc in the next ch-1 space of the Fan.
ch 3.
Skip ch-1 space and 3 dc.
sc in the central (4th) dc of the 7-dc Shell.
Repeat from ** across, until the last Fan.
Finish the last Fan with a final sc in the last st (the top of the turning ch-3).

Row 5 (RS):

ch 3 (counts as first dc).
3 dc in the first sc.
ch 1.
Skip ch-3 space.
In the central sc (the second one) of the Fan’s loop section, work (tr, ch 1) five times, tr (a 6-tr Fan).
ch 1.
Skip ch-3 space.
In the sc worked into the center of the previous row’s shell, work 7 dc (a Shell).
Repeat from ** across, working the Fan into the central sc of the previous Fan and the Shell into the sc of the previous Shell.
End with 4 dc in the final sc.

Repeating the Pattern:

Repeat Row 4 and Row 5 until your panel reaches the desired length. The image appears to show 4 full rows of the Fan/Shell motif.

🔱 The Final Scalloped Edging

The image shows a distinct, uniform scalloped edge along the top and bottom of the panel. This is a common Picot Shell Edging.

Edging Row 1 (Working Along the Long Edge):

After your last main row, ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
sc evenly along the entire long edge, placing 1 sc in each dc or sc, and 2 sc in each ch-3 space, and ensuring you have an even number of stitches.
Turn your work.

Edging Row 2 (The Scallop):

ch 1.
sc in the first st.
Skip 1 st.
sc in the next st.
Skip 1 st.
In the next st, work a Scallop: (dc, ch 3, sl st in the 3rd ch from hook (Picot), dc).
Skip 1 st.
sc in the next st.
Repeat from ** across the entire long edge.
Finish with a sc in the last st.

Finishing the Other Edges:

Corners: When you reach a corner, work (sc, ch 1, sc) into the corner stitch to help the edging lie flat.
Short Ends: Work a simple sc border along the short ends.
Starting Edge: Repeat Edging Row 2 along the Foundation Edge (Row 1) of the panel. This will give you the matching scalloped look on both long sides.

Video Tutorial:

🫧 Blocking and Finishing

Secure Ends: Fasten off your yarn and use your tapestry needle to carefully weave in all loose ends on the wrong side of your work.
Blocking (Highly Recommended!): Lace work must be blocked to open up the pattern and achieve that crisp, professional look.
1. Dampen your panel using cool water (you can spray it or soak it gently).
2. Carefully squeeze out excess water (do not wring).
3. Pin the panel to a flat, padded surface (like a foam board or towel) using rust-proof T-pins, gently stretching the piece until the fan and shell motifs are fully opened and defined.
4. Allow the piece to dry completely before unpinning.

Enjoy your beautiful new Emerald Fan Lace Panel! What do you plan to make with your finished piece—a delicate scarf, a tablecloth insert, or maybe a decorative trim?