31 Crochet Lace Edgings to Try for Your Next Project
Hello everyone! Today I have a list of 31 Crochet Lace Edgings that will hopefully inspire you for your next project!
I’ve scoured the internet for some of the prettiest crochet lace patterns and this is the list I want to share with you today. Most of these patterns I’ve found on Pinterest, others just from a Google or Youtube search, and a few from Ravelry.
The ones that are from Pinterest are typically diagram only patterns, but don’t let that deter you from trying them out! I remember being a newish crocheter and looking at these and being so confused! Now that I’ve been crocheting for a while, I think sometimes they’re easier to read than written instructions, especially if the creator of the pattern speaks another language. I’ve found that there’s so many cool crochet lace patterns out there that are in different languages, so these diagrams are very helpful.
I’ve also tried my best to link all these patterns back to the original creator, however some of these sources I’ve found on Pinterest are so obscure or difficult to reverse image search, I’ve had to link to the pin itself. So if anyone recognizes a pattern, let me know so I can properly attribute the creator!
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What do you use Crochet Lace Edgings For?
You can use these edgings for a variety of projects. Many times, these are crocheted and then sewn onto fabrics like dresses, pillows, tablecloths, blankets, scarves, napkins, etc. You can use these as a vintage decoration or to line containers like baskets or jars. Or you can crochet these to show off your lace making skills! Either way, there’s many ways you can use these crochet lace edgings, don’t be afraid to get creative!
What Hook and Yarn Should I Use?
For all the patterns listed below, I’m using crochet thread size 10 with a 1.65mm crochet hook. You’re going to want a small thread and a small hook to match, on the yarn label it will have a recommendation for what size hook to use if you’re not sure.
But you don’t have to use the same yarn and hook as I am! You can use whatever you like or have on hand, just keep in mind that your edging will be bigger or smaller depending on your choice of yarn!
Is Making Crochet Lace Edgings Hard?
Crocheting lace is not difficult, especially if you already know how to crochet. You’ll be crocheting a lot of basic stitches, but sometimes clusters/decreases are thrown in there to make “flower petals.”
Craftsy has some great lace classes that you can check out, but there’s a lot of wonderful Youtube tutorials out there too.
If you’ve never crocheted before, starting out with a larger yarn and hook size may be beneficial to you. Once you feel comfortable, moving down to the lace weight yarn will be your next step.
I remember when I first started crocheting lace, and it felt kind of weird since I was so used to crocheting with 5mm crochet hooks and corresponding yarns.
Try to relax and crochet loosely if you’re new to lace (I know it’s hard to relax when the thread and hook are so tiny, but you don’t need a death grip!).
I would also suggest being mindful of your back posture (I found myself hunching over a lot instead of just bringing the yarn closer to me lol).
If your hand is starting to feel tired or crampy, give yourself a break. Don’t push yourself too hard, and make sure you get a good night’s rest (this will help you build those neural pathways that makes crocheting lace easier!).
Alright, now that we’ve discussed what you need to crochet lace, let’s explore this list of 31 Crochet Lace Edgings to try for your next project!
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Materials Used:
- Crochet Thread Size 10 (I use Crochet Thread from Red Heart and Hobby Lobby’s Artiste Line)
- 1.65mm crochet hook
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
#1 Easy to Crochet Tape Lace Edge Pattern
Click to learn the Easy to Crochet Tape Lace Edge Pattern here.
This gorgeous crochet lace edging pattern is brought to you by Giani Art. She has a YouTube video tutorial on how to crochet this pretty ribbon. I don’t think she has a written pattern available, but if you need to, just slow down the video by going into the settings and reducing the playback speed!
You’ll start this crochet lace pattern off by making a series of 5 shells made up of treble crochets and a chain 2. Next, you’ll crochet onto the side of your edging to create those beautiful fan shapes. Then you’ll continue on by crochet shells and making the fans on the edge.
#2 Shabby Chic Lace Edging Trim
The Shabby Chic Lace Edging is a beautiful pattern by Olga Poltava. Her pattern is simple, you just need to set up the first 3 rows and then it’s a repeat of row 3 until you reach your desired length. She doesn’t have instructions on how to close the top of your lace if you want it to match the bottom, but I would just place the same amount of single crochets. I love how the shells on the sides give the crochet lacing edging a jagged edge and the alternating V clusters in the middle are genius!
#3 Piranesi Edging Pattern
In the Piranesi Edging Pattern, you’ll be crocheting a series of fans that slightly overlap. The written instructions don’t specify, but you’ll need to connect the fans to each other by slip stitching into the double crochet on the last row from the previous fan. The diagram does show this, but after crocheting a few rows of this pattern I noticed I needed to connect them to each other!
After making 2-3 of these fans, you’ll get the hang of it and can make your ribbon as many fans long as you need.
Once you’re happy with the length, you’ll crochet on the bottom side, a row of mesh and then solid double crochets into the mesh.
#4 Beautiful Crochet Lace Edging
The Beautiful Crochet Lace Edging is a diagram only pattern and involves the use of mesh stitches, fans, chains, and picots. You will crochet a repeat of 9+6 until you reach your required length. Then start crocheting in the 9th chain away from the hook.
#5 Crochet Lace Edging for Wicker Basket
Click here to learn the Crochet Lace Edging for Wicker Basket here.
This pattern for a crochet lace edging is intended for lining a basket, however you can use this for anything you can dress up with a lace edging! When starting this pattern, you’ll chain a repeat of 24 until you reach your desired length. Then you’ll be crocheting a combination of single crochets, double crochets, and different mesh stitches. Finally, you’ll finish off by making a series of fans topped with picots.
#6 Crochet Floral Mesh Edging
This is a pretty crochet lace edging that you can whip up in no time! This is a diagram only pattern, the picture is a little blurry (I apologize, I had a hard time finding a better picture), however, you will chain a repeat of 18+1. Then you will turn, single crochet in the second chain from your hook and continue until the end. When starting the next row, you will chain 5 (counts as a double crochet and a chain 2) and continue from there. I think this is a lovely pattern, I just wish there were written instructions for those who have a hard time seeing the diagram.
#7 Crochet Trim with Flowers and Fans
Another beautiful crochet lace trim pattern from Olga Poltava! This is a video tutorial, but she has written instructions available for purchase if you prefer that. For this edging, you need to chain a repeat of 15+5, and be comfortable making treble clusters and double treble crochets.
#8 Anne’s Eighth Note #1 Crochet Lace Edgings
Click to learn Anne’s Eighth Note #1 Crochet Lace Edgings here.
The link to this pattern goes to a series of crochet lace edgings from Anne’s Eighth Note. These are all diagrams, but luckily the repeat formulas are indicated below them all! The edging I’ve crocheted above is for the very first pattern found at the top of the picture linked. This is such a quick crochet edging pattern, it’s only 2 rows! The first row is just a double crochet mesh (which I’ve used in my Gothic Crochet Table Runner Pattern), followed by a series of treble crochet clusters, topped with cute little picots.
#9 Anne’s Eighth Note #2 Crochet Lace Edgings
Click to learn Anne’s Eighth Note #2 Crochet Lace Edgings here.
The second pattern from Anne’s Eighth Note, is another quick edging that works up in 2 rows. Again, you will create a row of double crochet mesh, and then for the last row, you’ll make double crochets and a picot “crown.”
#10 Anne’s Eighth Note #3 Crochet Lace Edgings
Click to learn Anne’s Eighth Note #3 Crochet Lace Edgings here.
The third pattern in the diagram listed, is probably my favorite one out of this set. I just really like how the mesh stitches and shells work together, I’ve even used this edging to finish my Crochet Pikachu Table Runner Pattern. I would recommend really paying attention to your mesh stitches, it was really easy for me to do too many or not enough on row 2 (but that could just be me getting distracted!)
#11 Anne’s Eighth Note #4 Crochet Lace Edgings
Click to learn Anne’s Eighth Note #4 Crochet Lace Edgings here.
The fourth pattern is created by crocheting a double crochet mesh row, then a row of chain 5 mesh, and lastly crochet shell stitches adorned with picots.
#12 Anne’s Eighth Note #5 Crochet Lace Edgings
Click to learn Anne’s Eighth Note #5 Crochet Lace Edgings here.
The fifth diagram from these crochet edgings creates a cute flower with three picot petals. This pattern also has a double crochet mesh foundation, however they are closer together than in the previous patterns. You’ll need to be comfortable making treble crochets together and picots for the last row.
#13 Anne’s Eighth Note #6 Crochet Lace Edgings
Click to learn Anne’s Eighth Note #6 Crochet Lace Edgings here.
The last crochet lace edging in this series is a short and sweet, lattice pattern. Another double crochet mesh row, followed by double crochets, single crochets and chains, with the last row consisting of treble crochets together, picots and double crochets together.
#14 Crochet Alexandria Lace
The Alexandria Lace crochet pattern is brought to you by My Picot. The edging is 9 rows and then a repeat between rows 2-9. In this crochet edging pattern, you’ll keep one side of the edging basically the same (a series of shells separated by a chain 3) and the other side is where you’ll crochet a mesh shell with cute ruffles on the ends. A special stitch is included in the middle of the mesh. It’s a blend between a picot and a puff stitch. I found that when I perform the last step of this stitch (which is a slip stitch), I had to insert my hook from behind the picot puff stitch versus how you would normally slip stitch. This was to get it to “pop” out more on the “correct” side. Otherwise, it looks sort of funny. You’ll see what I mean when you get to this part of the pattern!
#15 Crochet Lace Tape Ribbon
This crochet lace tape ribbon pattern is by litke.tatyana. In this pattern, she will have you start with a chain of 34, single crochet into the 7th chain away from your hook and every chain across. Although the video and captions are in Russian, she goes slow enough that you can see exactly what she is doing. She also provides a diagram if that makes it easier for you to see. The link sends you to her YouTube tutorial, so I took a screenshot when she shows her diagram. This is an interesting and lovely crochet lace tape, and would be great to use as trim for tablecloths or to lengthen dresses.
#16 Easy Crochet Lace Edging 122
The Easy Crochet Lace Edging 122 is provided by JPCrochet. This is the first edging pattern in this series and is a diagram only pattern. You’ll notice that some of the information is in Japanese, however the repeat is shown easily when crocheting the starting chain. This is a very easy lace edging, as it is only 1 row long! Simple, quick, and elegant.
#17 Easy Crochet Lace Edging 123
This lace edging is a 3 row pattern. You’ll be chaining until you reach your desired length, turn and single crochet all the way back. Turn for row 2, create your chains and double crochet clusters and then for the final row, you’ll do the exact same as row 2, but on the under side of your chain.
#18 Easy Crochet Lace Edging 124
Number 124 from this series of simple crochet lace edgings is created by working double crochets and picots for the edges, while crocheting shells on the inside. Once you get a hang of the pattern, it repeats simply by 2 rows. Depending on what you choose to use this crochet edging for, you might need to consider blocking it so the picots don’t look messy.
#19 Easy Crochet Lace Edging 125
The Easy Crochet Lace Edging 125 is an elegant pattern consisting of 5 rows. You’ll need to chain until your desired length and then you’ll work back and forth until the last round. This lace edging includes the use of clusters, picots and shells, which all together, makes an elegant design for your crochet lace.
#20 Easy Crochet Lace Edging 126
Number 126 in this series is a short and sweet edging that works up beautifully. It’s a nice, lacy trim that is created with cute double crochet clusters and picots. Again, this is another pattern where you’ll need to chain until you’re happy with the length and then work back into the chain.
#21 Easy Crochet Lace Edging 127
This crochet edging looks just like a daisy chain! For this pattern, you will chain 6, close it with a slip stitch, make 3, chain 5 “petals” inside of the chain 6, then continue onto the next chain and petal. Once your length is reached, you will then complete your flower with a total of 6 petals and finish the under side. It’s super cute and simple, this would look perfect for a crochet bracelet or choker.
#22 Easy Crochet Lace Edging 128
Number 128 is a simple edging that is crocheted around a base of a treble crochet, chain 1 and treble crochet. At the end of each row, you’ll crochet 3 double crochets with picots at the top of each. They look like lacy leaves on each side that alternate!
#23 Easy Crochet Lace Edging 129
This lace crochet edging is one where you’ll chain until you’re happy with the length, and work single crochets and chains 3s back into the foundation chain. Each “shell” is crochet until its completed, and then you’ll move onto the next one.
#24 Easy Crochet Lace Edging 130
Click to learn Easy Crochet Lace Edging 130 here.
The very last crochet lace edging in this series by JPCrochet, is crocheted by making your foundation chain, double crocheting mesh, creating double crochet clusters that look like flowers and then finishing with more double crochet mesh. It’s a great pattern that showcases the 4 petaled flowers in the middle. The edging is straight as well, which may be better for certain projects.
The very last crochet lace edging in this series by JPCrochet, is crocheted by making your foundation chain, double crocheting mesh, creating double crochet clusters that look like flowers and then finishing with more double crochet mesh. It’s a great pattern that showcases the 4 petaled flowers in the middle. The edging is straight as well, which may be better for certain projects.
#25 Isabella Beeton’s Crochet Lace Border 252
Click to learn Isabella Beeton’s Crochet Lace Border 252 here.
This crochet lace border is a vintage pattern from Isabella Beeton’s Book of Needlework. What’s even more amazing is that this pattern is from 1885! It’s a beautiful lace edging that has survived time. You may notice that some of the pattern instructions are a little difficult to understand (or it was for me at least), and she doesn’t specify how many chains are needed for the foundation chain. Also, just FYI, a purl is the same thing as a picot, I had absolutely no idea and learned something new from this pattern!
#26 Elegant Crochet Lace Border
The Elegant Crochet Lace Border is a diagram only pattern. Supposedly this is from Ellej.org, but I could not for the life of me find this pattern on their website. This is a truly beautiful crochet lace border complete with an intricate shell on the last row.
#27 Lacy Crochet Scalloped Edging
The Lacy Crochet Scalloped Edging is another diagram only pattern. It’s a very simple crochet diagram. Start by chaining 23 and follow the along. When you get to row 7, that’s when you’ll start creating the scalloped edging on the side. On the last row of the scallop, those are little chain 3 picots. I found that the scallops curl a little bit, so I would consider blocking these to help them lay flat.
#28 Deep Scalloped Edging
The Deep Scalloped Edging gives you a thick band with scallops or shells on the edge. I really like this diagram, but I can see how it could be confusing to tell what you’re going to be doing with the scallops. At the end of row 3, you’ll chain 11, turn and then continue back for row 4. At the end of row 4, you’ll work into the chain 11 for the scallop. Now the only thing that I think kind of stinks about this pattern, is that it wants you to cut your yarn and start the frills on the scallops separately. Despite that, this is a great crochet lace edging if you need to add a lot of extra fabric to whatever you’re working on!
#29 Delicate Crochet Lace Trimming
Click here to learn the Delicate Crochet Lace Trimming here.
This is a diagram of a delicate crochet lace trim. This is a gorgeous, but interesting pattern. Start with a chain of 29, when you work row 1, you’ll notice that there are 4 chains left…just leave them, turn, and work row 2. I thought i was a little crazy, but when you reach your desired length, you’ll turn and work down the side. It’ll make sense, trust me!
#30 Floral Lace Crochet Edging
The Floral Lace Crochet Edging starts with two rows of double crochet clusters separated by chains. It then grows into a pretty Floral edge with shells.
#31 Pretty Crochet Edge Pattern
This pattern is simple, but gives an intricate look. The diagram doesn’t have a repeat count, which is a bummer, but I think this treble crochet squares make this piece look really cool!
And that’s it for this list of 31 Crochet Lace Edgings!
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Until next time!
