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The
stitches in Lily Chin's Swan Lake shawl (Interweave
Crochet Spring 2013) move just like a stage of dancers, swaying to and fro,
then linking arms and turning. It works up just like a dance as well, once you
get the hang of it. Here's a quick primer on how to crochet Bruges lace.
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The
foundation of the lace ribbon forms the first end-loop and row of ribbon.
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The ribbon is worked
by making a long chain loop at the beginning of every row, with a double
crochet worked into each double crochet on the ribbon.
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| To work a full curve,
or arch join, you'll work half of the chain stitches for an end loop, then
insert your hook thorough the next 5 end-loops on the same side of the ribbon.
Slip stitch around all five loops. |
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| Then complete your
current row end loop by working the rest of the chains required, turn to work
back in your active ribbon row, and double crochet across all stitches.
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| To make a single join
along the length of a ribbon, you'll work half of your end-loop chains, insert
your hook through the opposite end-loop on the facing strip of ribbon, slip
stitch through the end-loop, then complete your loop chains and turn to work
your double crochet stitches.
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 Then
you can continue making a length of ribbon, arching and joining where the
pattern requires to shape your lovely Bruges project.
We
hope you enjoy this shawl and this lovely crochet technique! Be sure to share
your pictures in our gallery.
Best,
Sarah
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