Chapter 3 • Lace Stitch Patterns 65
Wallpaper Cluster
The simplicity of the single and double crochet stitches lets the
alternating clusters shine in this easygoing fabric.
Ch a multiple of 4 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hk, ch 1, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch;
rep from across to end, turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc-cl in
next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp; rep from across to end, dc
in last sc, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, ch 1, sk next st, sc in next ch-1 sp; rep
from across, ch 1, sk next st, sc in top of t-ch, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc-cl in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk sc, dc
in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk sc, 3 dc-cl in next ch-1 sp; rep from
across, dc in last sc, turn.
Row 5: Rep row 3.
Rep rows 2–5 to desired length.
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Blocking can dramatically change the look of lace stitch patterns. There are
many ways to block crochet, and each kind of fiber prefers a different
method. Of course, you need to test a swatch to see exactly which one will
work for your project. I like to try pinning my swatch to my blocking board
(a foam board covered in cotton fabric), spraying it with water, and then
allowing it to dry. The pin-and-spray method works for many yarns, and for
most of the ones I use. For tougher fibers, I sometimes also try dunking in
cold water and pinning out, or a quick steam and pinning out. Good luck
with your experimenting!