Crochet Lacey Scallops Pattern Demystified

Sometimes,crochet patterns appear more difficult but if you know the secret, they can be demystified. This is the case with the Lace Scallop. Originally an edging worked in thread that was sewn onto pillowcases, hand towels and handkerchiefs; today's modern needle worker has the advantage of thick yarns and fat hooks to make shawls and afghans from this unusual motif. By working a single practice unit, you'll discover many uses for this versatile stitch. Sew them side-by-side for a pretty trim. By piggy-backing them one on top of the other, a long strip will form that can be used as a designer type scarf or belt. By 

sewing these strips together, you'll make a fabric that can be worked into the width of a stole or blanket. Monochromatic color schemes are striking, but multi-color versions have a charming appeal.

For the practice piece you will need a small amount of worsted weight yarn and an H/5mm hook. Don't worry too much about gauge, just don't work too loose or too tight.

I have also put together a photo tutorial at the end of the pattern to help you visualize what the rows look like as you crochet them.
 Instructions:

Row 1: Ch 13, dc in the 9^th ch from the hook, ch 4, sc into the last ch. Turn. You should have a piece that looks like 2 empty squares.

Row 2: Ch 3(counts as the first dc), pushing your stitches close to each other, 9 dc in the first loop, dc in the dc, 9 dc in the last loop, dc into the top of the 3^rd ch of row 1. Turn

(You will have 21 dc)

Row 3 : Ch 5 (counts as the first dc and ch-2), skip the next dc, dc in the next dc, *ch 2, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, rep from * 7 more times, ch 2, dc in the top of the turning ch-3. Turn. (You will have 10 spaces.)

Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), *3 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in
next dc, rep from * 8 more times, 3 dc in last space, dc in 3^rd ch of beg ch-5. Turn. (You will have 41 dc)

Row 5: Ch 5 (counts as the first dc and ch-2), skip the next dc, dc in the next dc, *ch 2, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, rep from *16 more times, ch 2, dc in the top of the turning ch-3. Turn. (You will have 20 spaces and 21 dc) Do Not Turn. Fasten off leaving an 8 inch end for sewing if you are going to make additional scallops in alternating colors. If you are making the same color for each motif, don't leave a length as it is easier to join them later with a separate length.

Second Vertical Scallop

Row 1: With first scallop facing you, sl st in the 9^th dc of the first scallop, ch1, sc in the same st, ch 4, skip next dc, dc in center dc ( the 11^th), ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next dc, sl st into each ch of the next ch-2 space, sl st in next dc. Turn. (You will have 2 spaces)

Row 2: 10 dc in the ch-4 space, dc in next dc, 10 dc in the last ch-4 space, sl st in the next dc of previous scallop, sl st each ch of the next ch-2 space, sl st in next dc. Turn (You will have 21 dc)

Row 3: Ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in 3rd dc, *ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next dc, rep from * 7 more times, ch 2, sl st in the next dc of previous scallop, sl st into each ch of the next ch-2 space, sl st in next dc. Turn. (You will have 10 spaces)

Row 4: : Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), *3 dc in next ch-2 space of the scallop, dc in next dc, rep from * 8 more times, 3 dc in last space, sl st in the next dc of previous scallop, sl st each ch of the next ch-2 space, sl st in next dc. Turn. (You will have 41 dc)

Row 5: Ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in 3rd dc, *ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next dc, rep from * 7 more times, ch 2, sl st in the next dc of previous scallop. Fasten off leaving a length for sewing. Do Not Turn (You will have 20 spaces with 4 unworked spaces on each side.)

Third and each addition Vertical Scallop

Rows 1-5: Sl st into the second dc before the center dc of the previous scallop. Rep rows 1-5 of Second Vertical Scallop.

Make the strips as long as you wish. Then using the lengths of yarn, whip stitch the units together. Weave in all yarn tails.

Instructions:

Row 1: Ch 13, dc in the 9^th ch from the hook, ch 4, sc into the last ch. Turn. You should have a piece that looks like 2 empty squares.

Row 2: Ch 3(counts as the first dc), pushing your stitches close to each other, 9 dc in the first loop, dc in the dc, 9 dc in the last loop, dc into the top of the 3^rd ch of row 1. Turn

(You will have 21 dc)

Row 3 : Ch 5 (counts as the first dc and ch-2), skip the next dc, dc in the next dc, *ch 2, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, rep from * 7 more times, ch 2, dc in the top of the turning ch-3. Turn. (You will have 10 spaces.)

Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), *3 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in
next dc, rep from * 8 more times, 3 dc in last space, dc in 3^rd ch of beg ch-5. Turn. (You will have 41 dc)

Row 5: Ch 5 (counts as the first dc and ch-2), skip the next dc, dc in the next dc, *ch 2, skip next dc, dc in the next dc, rep from *16 more times, ch 2, dc in the top of the turning ch-3. Turn. (You will have 20 spaces and 21 dc) Do Not Turn. Fasten off leaving an 8 inch end for sewing if you are going to make additional scallops in alternating colors. If you are making the same color for each motif, don't leave a length as it is easier to join them later with a separate length.

Second Vertical Scallop

Row 1: With first scallop facing you, sl st in the 9^th dc of the first scallop, ch1, sc in the same st, ch 4, skip next dc, dc in center dc ( the 11^th), ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next dc, sl st into each ch of the next ch-2 space, sl st in next dc. Turn. (You will have 2 spaces)

Row 2: 10 dc in the ch-4 space, dc in next dc, 10 dc in the last ch-4 space, sl st in the next dc of previous scallop, sl st each ch of the next ch-2 space, sl st in next dc. Turn (You will have 21 dc)

Row 3: Ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in 3rd dc, *ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next dc, rep from * 7 more times, ch 2, sl st in the next dc of previous scallop, sl st into each ch of the next ch-2 space, sl st in next dc. Turn. (You will have 10 spaces)

Row 4: : Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), *3 dc in next ch-2 space of the scallop, dc in next dc, rep from * 8 more times, 3 dc in last space, sl st in the next dc of previous scallop, sl st each ch of the next ch-2 space, sl st in next dc. Turn. (You will have 41 dc)

Row 5: Ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in 3rd dc, *ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next dc, rep from * 7 more times, ch 2, sl st in the next dc of previous scallop. Fasten off leaving a length for sewing. Do Not Turn (You will have 20 spaces with 4 unworked spaces on each side.)

Third and each addition Vertical Scallop

Rows 1-5: Sl st into the second dc before the center dc of the previous scallop. Rep rows 1-5 of Second Vertical Scallop.

Make the strips as long as you wish. Then using the lengths of yarn, whip stitch the units together. Weave in all yarn tails.