FREE Lace Crochet Handkerchief Pattern & Video Tutorial

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Beautiful lace crochet handkerchief with a vintage feel that will be the perfect addition to any special occasion!

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Do you dream of creating delicate and intricate lace crochet handkerchiefs for a special occassion?

Look no further! In this step-by-step tutorial, I will teach you the way to craft beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces.

Whether you are looking for a wedding table decoration or something memorable for a funeral, these handkerchiefs are a great way to bring vintage charm.

With the Lotte Lace stitch pattern you’ll be able to achieve the delicate and elegant look that lace crochet is known for.

With a combination of your creativity and crochet skills, you’ll be able to craft a stunning lace handkerchief that is sure to impress.

The handkerchief is finished off with a delicate picot edging and a crochet border to give it that extra touch of elegance.

These small details can make a big difference in the overall look of your creation. So take pride in your craftsmanship and enjoy the beauty of your handmade lace creations.

Remember, the beauty of lace crochet lies in the delicate details and the creativity that flows from your fingertips.

So, don’t hesitate – dive in, experiment, and witness the magic of creating something truly special with your own hands.

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Lace Crochet Handkerchief – Lotte Lace Handkerchief Pattern Details

I am absolutely in love with this handkerchief pattern!

The vintage style of this lace handkerchief is exactly why this is such a special pattern for me.

You can make your family occasions even more special with this handmade vintage crochet handkerchief – be it a wedding, anniversary or birthday!

It is quick and easy to make with the support of step-by-step photo tutorial, crochet graph and a full step by step video tutorial.

I used a fingering weight mercerised cotton yarn with a 3 mm crochet hook for a delicate look.

You can also adjust the size of the handkerchief easily as it is worked corner-to-corner style.

Get the ad-free PDF crochet pattern from my shops below:

Lace Crochet Handkerchief – Lotte Lace Main Pattern

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Materials

• King Cole Giza 4-ply (fingering weight /category 1 weight; 100% Giza Mercerised Cotton; 158m/178y approx per 50g) x 1 ball in Cream
• Get your yarn from Lovecrafts HERE. Or from Knitting Network HERE.
• Blocking T-pins
• Blocking Mats
• 3 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Yarn Substitutes

• Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4 ply – 100% Cotton, 170m (186yds)/50g (1.76oz), 4 Ply – Paintbox Yarns Cotton 4ply is as smooth as butter, and super soft, perfect for any cotton crochet project and super hardy too! Great for shawls, fine crochet tops, and perfect for amigurumi, too.
• Rowan Summerlite 4 Ply – 100% Cotton, 175m (191yds)/50g (1.76oz), 4 Ply – Stunning Rowan Summerlite 4ply is made from 100% cotton that is spun into a cool, matt finish yarn.
• Schachenmayr Catania Fine – 100% Cotton, 165m (180yds)/50g (1.8oz), 4 Ply – This 100% cotton yarn is perfect for spring and summer projects, and the smooth and soft feel makes it perfect for warm weather garments and for baby makes!

Stitches And Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms)

sc- single crochet

dc- double crochet

ch-sp – chain space

V st- (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc)

shell- (1 dc, 1 ch) 4 times, 1 dc in same st/sp

picot – (1 sc, 3 ch, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc) in same st/space

border shell – (1 dc, 1 ch) 3 times, 1 dc in same st/sp

PM- place a stitch marker into the indicated stitch

Lace Crochet Handkerchief Finished Size

25.5 cm x 25.5 cm / 10 x 10 inches

Tension/Gauge

4 rows x 2 shells measure 5 x 5 cm

1 shell = [(1 dc, 1 ch) 4 times, 1 dc] in same space

Follow the main written pattern below to make a gauge swatch big enough to measure.

Then measure out a 5 x 5 cm / 2 x 2 inch area in the middle of your swatch. Count how many stitches and rows fit into this area.

If you have less than 2 shells and 4 rows, you need to use a smaller hook.

If you have more than 2 shells and 4 rows, you need to use a larger hook.

Pattern Notes

• The handkerchief is worked in corner to corner style diagonaly across
• The pattern starts at the single point
• You increase at both sides of the handkerchief simultaneously
• once you reach the desired size, you will be decreasing on both sides in order to create a square handkerchief
• the handkerchief is finished off with a lace border, row of lacy shells and picot stitches
• to make the handkerchief bigger, please repeat Rows 6-7 more times to make the increase section wider before moving onto the decrease part
• you can also make the border lace wider by repeating Rows 3-4 more times before adding the shells and picots
• The stitches in italic separated by [] are stitch counts, those stitches are not to be worked again.

Lace Crochet Handkerchief Pattern Video Tutorial

I have filmed a step-by-step video tutorial for the amazing Lotte Lace stitch pattern.

The video tutorial walks you through crocheting a baby blanket. The lace crochet handkerchief pattern is exactly same process apart from the number of rows to make it smaller.

You can watch it right here on the blog, just press the PLAY button below.

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Lace Crochet Handkerchief Pattern Stitch Diagram

Lace Crochet Handkerchief Written Pattern – Lotte Lace

Increase Pattern

Chain 5.

Row 1: miss 4 ch (counts as 1 dc + 1 ch-sp), start working into last ch, (1 dc, 1 ch) 3 times, 1 dc in same st, turn.

Row 2: 4 ch (counts as 1 dc + 1 ch-sp here and throughout), 1 dc in same st, 5 ch, 1 V st into 3rd ch of beg 4 ch from previous row, turn.

Row 3: 4 ch, working into first V st (1 dc, 1 ch) 3 times, 1 dc in same st; 1 sc into 3rd dc on the shell 2 rows below working over 5 ch from previous row fixing it in position, 1 shell into last V st, turn.

Row 4: 4 ch, 1 dc in same st at the bottom of 4 ch (counts as first V st), 5 ch, miss next shell, 1 V st into next sc, 5 ch, miss next shell, 1 V st into 3rd ch of beg 4 ch from previous row, turn.

Row 5: 4 ch, working into first V st (1 dc, 1 ch) 3 times, 1 dc in same st; 1 sc into 3rd dc on the shell 2 rows below working over 5 ch from previous row fixing it in position, 1 shell into next V st, 1 sc into 3rd dc on the shell 2 rows below working over 5 ch from previous row fixing it in position, 1 shell into last V st, turn.

Row 6: 4 ch, 1 dc in same st at the bottom of 4 ch (counts as first V st), (5 ch, miss next shell, 1 V st into next sc) repeat across until last shell, 5 ch, miss next shell, 1 V st into 3rd ch of beg 4 ch from previous row, turn.

Row 7: 4 ch, working into first V st (1 dc, 1 ch) 3 times, 1 dc in same st; (1 sc into 3rd dc on the shell 2 rows below working over 5 ch from previous row fixing it in position, 1 shell into next V st) repeat across until last shell, 1 sc into 3rd dc on the shell 2 rows below working over 5 ch from previous row fixing it in position, 1 shell into last V st, turn.

Repeat Row 6 – 7 another 2 times. Then repeat Row 6 one more time.

Row 13: 4 ch, working into first V st (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc) in same st; (1 sc into 3rd dc on the shell 2 rows below working over 5 ch from previous row fixing it in position, 1 shell into next V st) repeat across until last shell, 1 sc into 3rd dc on the shell 2 rows below working over 5 ch from previous row fixing it in position, (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc) into last V st, turn.

PM around end dc st on both sides of Row 13.

Decrease Part

Row 14: 1 ch, 1 sc into first dc, 3 ch, miss the first half shell, 1 V st into next sc, (5 ch, miss next shell, 1 V st into next sc) repeat across until last half shell, 3 ch, 1 sc into the 3rd ch of beginning 4 ch, turn.

Row 15: 1 shell into next V st, (1 sc into 3rd dc on the shell 2 rows below working over 5 ch from previous row fixing it in position, 1 shell into next V st) repeat across to last V st (including), 1 sc into last sc, turn.

Row 16: 5 ch (doesn’t count as a st), 1 sc into 3rd dc on the shell, 3 ch, miss the rest of first shell, 1 V st into next sc, (5 ch, miss next shell, 1 V st into next sc) repeat across until last shell, 3 ch, 1 sc into 3rd dc of last shell, turn.

Repeat Row 15 – 16 another 3 times.

Row 23: 1 shell into next V st, 1 sc into 3rd dc on the shell 2 rows below working over 5 ch from previous row fixing it in position, 1 shell into last V st, 1 sc into 3rd dc of last shell, turn.

Row 24: 5 ch (doesn’t count as a st), 1 sc into 3rd dc on the shell, 3 ch, miss the rest of first shell, 1 V st into next sc, 3 ch, 1 sc into 3rd dc of last shell, turn.

Row 25: 1 shell into next V st, 1 sc into last sc.

Do not fasten off.

Border

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