CROCHET LACE TRIANGLE — TUTORIAL & PATTERN
Materials
• 1.5 mm crochet hook
• Fine cotton yarn (100% cotton, lace weight)
• Measuring tape
Bigger version (for dresses, skirts & cover-ups):
• 5 mm crochet hook
• 100% mercerized cotton yarn (medium weight / weight 4)
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Stitches & Abbreviations (US terms)
• ch — chain
• sl st — slip stitch
• tr — treble crochet (yarn over twice)
• sc — single crochet
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Construction Notes
This top is worked flat in turned rows, starting from the center top of the triangle and increasing outward.
The lace pattern is built by repeating two main pattern rows until the desired triangle size is reached.
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Step 1: Center Setup Row
Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
Work into the ring:
• Ch 6, tr into ring
• Ch 4, tr into ring
• Ch 2, tr into ring
• Ch 4, tr into ring
• Ch 2, tr into ring
This creates the base lace structure for the triangle.
Turn.
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Step 2: Row 2
• Ch 6
• 7 tr into first ch-4 space
• Ch 2, tr into center opening
• Ch 2, 7 tr into next ch-4 space
• Ch 2, tr into 4th chain of turning chain from previous row
Turn.
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Step 3: Row 3
• Ch 6, tr into first space
• Ch 4, tr into same space
• Ch 2, 3 tr into the center 3 stitches of the 7-tr section (stitches 3, 4, 5)
• Ch 2, tr into center tr
• Ch 4, tr into same stitch
• Ch 2, tr into same stitch
• Ch 4, tr into same stitch
Finish the row mirroring the beginning.
Turn.
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Step 4: Row 4 (Pattern Row A)
• Ch 6
• 7 tr into next space
• Ch 2, tr into center of previous 3-tr group
• Ch 2, 7 tr into next space
• Ch 2, tr into center space
Finish the row symmetrically.
Turn.
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Step 5: Row 5 (Pattern Row B)
• Ch 6, tr into first space
• Ch 4, tr into same space
• Ch 2, 3 tr into center of 7-tr group
• Ch 2, tr into single tr from previous row
• Ch 4, tr into same stitch
• Ch 2, 3 tr into next 7-tr group
• Ch 2, tr into center tr
• Ch 4, tr into same stitch
• Ch 2, tr into same stitch
• Ch 4, tr into same stitch
Finish symmetrically.
Turn.
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Step 6: Repeat Pattern
Repeat Row 4 and Row 5 until triangle reaches desired size.
The last row should always be Row 5 (Pattern Row B).
Example: Total of 35 rows.
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Step 7: Edge Finish
Work around the edge:
• Ch 6
• 9 tr into next space
• Ch 1
• Sc into center of 3-stitch cluster
• Ch 1
• 9 tr into next space
Repeat across the edge.
At the center point of the triangle, work 1 tr into the center space.
Then, work single crochet (sc) evenly along the bottom edge of the triangle to create a clean, finished border.
Fasten off.
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Step 8: Tie Cord
Make a long chain cord for styling:
• Ch until cord measures approx. 57 inches
Optionally tighten each chain stitch with your thumb for a firm cord.
Use this cord to style the top in different ways (halter tie, neck wrap, cross-front, etc.).
Done!
Tag your finished top: @olga.levinski — I'd love to see your creation!