Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia

Chapter 4 • Unique Lace Stitch Patterns 99

BRUSSELS STITCH PATTERNS

Drika

This basic Brussels lace fills in the space between the rows with dou-
ble crochet stitches to make it look like a seamless fabric.

First Column

Row 1 (RS): Ch 4, dc in 4th ch from hook, turn.

Row 2: Ch 5, dc in dc, dc in top of t-ch from row 1, turn—2 dc.

Row 3: Ch 5, dc in next 2 dc, turn.

Rep row 3 to desired length.

Bottom Turning

Row 1: Ch 2, sl st to ch-5 sp above (2 rows prev), ch 2, dc in next 2
dc, turn.

Row 2: Ch 5, dc in next 2 dc, turn.

Rep rows 1 and 2 twice more, working sl st in same ch-5 sp as row 1.

Next Column

Row 1: Ch 2, dc2tog in ch-sp below (in prev row) and in ch-sp to the
left (in prev column), sl st to next ch-5 sp above (in prev column),
ch 2, dc in next 2 dc, turn.

Row 2: Ch 5, dc in next 2 dc, turn.

Rep rows 1 and 2 to row 3 of prev column; rep row 1.

Rep Bottom Turning.

Rep Next Column and Bottom Turning to desired width.

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TIP

Brussels or Belgium lace is a technique that uses

multiple short rows connected as you crochet. You

can do this vertically, serpentine, or in a square or

circle. The beauty comes from the trick of the eye

being drawn in by the solid stitches in the back-

drop of the chain connections. When planning

your project, be sure to account for the extra

height created by turning from column to column.