May 2026 -

Very Elegant Crochet Lace Border (Pattern Tutorial)

by strommercrafts / May 31, 2026

Hey everyone, today I have a Very Elegant Crochet Lace Border Pattern for you!

This lacy crochet border has a series of beautiful crochet stitches that give it a subtle, but elegant look.

I am also providing a diagram for if you need to use this border for a square or rectangular object, sometimes figuring out the corners can be a pain on your own!

To do this border, you will need to be able to 2 intermediate stitches, X stitches and 2 double crochets together.

But I will walk you through those, it will be easy peasy!

I have used a very similar lace border for my Filet Crochet Heart Doily and my Merry Christmas Doily if you’d like to check those out too!

Today I am using plain ol’ size 10 crochet thread in white from Red Heart, but you can use whatever color you like!

I am also using a size 1.65mm crochet hook as well. Just note that if you use a different size thread or hook, your finished project will be a different size than mine!

Please note that some links in this post may be affiliate links. That means if you click on these and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Materials Used:

Abbreviations Used:

Ch – chain
St – stitch
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
Dc2tog – double crochet 2 stitches together
X stitch – a double crochet placed 3 stitches ahead of current stitch, ch 1, and another double crochet placed in the 2nd stitch behind the first double crochet.

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Very Elegant Crochet Lace Border Pattern

(This is for the straight edge only, scroll down for written instructions on the corners)

Ch a repeat of 3 until your happy with the length.

Row 1: sc into 2nd ch from hook, and sc into each ch across.

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, *skip 2 sts, dc into next st, ch 1, and going behind the dc just made, skip a st and dc into the next st.* This should make your dcs cross each other like an X. *Repeat from *to* across. You will have 1 st left at the end! Dc into last st

Row 3: ch 1 (does not count as st), sc into same st, sc into next st, *ch 1, skip ch 1 space from row 2, sc into next 2 sts.* Repeat from *to* the last sc will be placed in the top ch of starting ch 3.

Row 4: ch 3 (counts as a dc), in next ch 1 space (2dc, ch 2, dc2tog with the first leg in the same ch 1 space and the second leg in the next ch 1 space), *dc into same ch 1 space as the second leg of dc2tog, ch 2, dc2tog with the first leg in the same ch 1 space and the second leg in the next ch 1 space.* Repeat from *to* across, in the last ch 1 space, you should have the second leg of a dc2tog…place 1 more dc in same ch 1 space, skip a st and dc into very last st.

Row 5: ch 1 (does not count as a st), *ch 3, (sc, ch 3, sc) into next ch 2 space.* Repeat from *to* finish with a ch 3, skip 2 sts and sc into top of starting ch 3.

Cut thread with scissors, weave in any ends.

(Corners)

This is purely for the corners, the straight edges should be the exact same as the pattern above, except without the 1 dc on the end of either side.

You need to have a repeat of 3 for this border pattern to fit correctly.

Round 1: simply place sc in a series of 3, in the corner spaces place a ch 2 (so the 3rd sc in your repeat will be the first sc in the corner, ch 2, and then the 1st sc of your next series of 3 repeats will be the second sc in the same corner st)

Please look at the diagram for clarification. The 2 sc separated by the ch 2 share the same ch.

Round 2: in your corner ch 2 space, place (dc, ch 2, dc)

Round 3: in the corner, place a sc into first dc, ch 3 and sc into next dc

Round 4: in the ch 1 space before the ch 3 corner space, place a dc if you have not already, ch 2, 2dctog with first leg in same ch 1 space, and the second leg in the ch 3 corner space. Ch 3, dc into same ch 3 corner space, turning down the next side ch 2, 2dctog with the first leg in the same ch 3 corner space and the second leg in the next ch 1 space, and continue down straight edge

Round 5: (sc, ch 3, sc) in ch 3 corner space

Join with a sl st to first sc

Cut thread with scissors. Weave in any ends with tapestry needle.

Thank you for checking out my Very Elegant Crochet Lace Border!

Lacy Diamond Crochet Stitch [Pattern Tutorial]

by strommercrafts / May 17, 2026

Hi everyone! Today I have the Lacy Diamond Crochet Stitch pattern to share with you!

This is a VERY open and airy crochet stitch with big holes. And once you’ve completed a few rows, you can see the diamond shapes form!

But first, what the heck do you even do with a crochet stitch like this?

Here are a few ideas: a lace crochet curtain, a delicate table runner, a cover up for the pool, or maybe you need an open stitch to break up a solid crochet blanket.

Whatever the reason, this is going to be your next FAVORITE crochet stitch.

This is also one of those crochet patterns where the middle part is 1 of 2 series of stitches, but you’ll need to pay attention to the edges. You’ll see what I mean.

Today I’m using size 10 crochet thread in Gold Dust from Artiste Cotton Crochet Thread and a 1.65mm crochet hook, but you can use whatever size yarn and a matching hook.

Before we start, do you like Instagram? Follow me @strommer.crafts for more crochet content!

Materials Needed:

Crochet thread size 10
1.65mm crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Abbreviations Used (US terms):

St – stitch
Sl st – slip stitch
Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dtr – double treble crochet (yarn over 3 times)

CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO TUTORIAL OF THE LACY DIAMOND STITCH.

Lacy Crochet Diamond Stitch Pattern

Ch a repeat of 12 + 4.

That just means to ch 12 over and over until you’re happy with the length and then add 4 more to the end of that.

FYI the beginning ch 1s do not count as a stitch.

Row 1: sc into the 2nd ch from your hook and sc into each and every ch across

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc into the next 3 sc, *ch 11, skip 9 sc, and sc into the next 3 sc.* Repeat from *to*

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc into next 2 sc, *ch 6, skip 5 chs and sc into the 6th ch from the ch 11 in row 2, ch 6, skip the next sc and sc into the middle sc of the 3 sc from row 2.* Repeat from *to* until you’ve placed the last sc in the 6th ch in the ch 11.

To finish, ch 6 and, skip the next sc, sc into next 2 sc.

Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc into first sc, ch 11, *sc into the 6th ch (the ch before the sc), sc into the sc, sc into the next ch, ch 11, skip the ch 6, skip the sc, and skip the next ch 6.* Repeat from *to* skip a sc and dtr into the last sc.

Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc into dtr, *ch 6, skip the next sc, sc into next sc (middle sc of the 3), ch 6, sc into 6th ch of the ch 11.* Repeat from *to*

Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc into first sc, sc into first ch, *ch 11, sc into the 6th ch, sc into the next sc, sc into the next ch.* Repeat from *to* until last ch 11, place sc into 6th ch away, sc into last sc

Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc into first sc, *ch 6, sc into 6th ch in ch 11, ch 6, skip next sc, sc into next sc (the middle sc).*

Repeat Rows 4-7 until desired height

Row 8: ch 11, turn, skip ch 6, sc into next sc, *ch 11, skip ch 6, skip sc, skip the next ch 6, sc into the next sc* Repeat from *to* end the row with a ch 6 and dtr into the last sc.

Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc into first sc, 6 sc in ch 6 space, sc in next sc, *11 sc in ch 11 space, sc into next sc.* Repeat from *to.* 6 sc in last ch 11 space, place last sc in 6th ch.