Crochet Peephole Lace Stitch Guide

Introduction to Crochet Peephole Lace Stitch
Hey there! The Crochet Peephole Lace Stitch is a fun and eye-catching technique that adds a delicate touch to your crochet projects. With its unique combination of solid stitches and peek-a-boo gaps, this stitch creates a beautiful textured design that is perfect for anything from scarves to blankets.
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, incorporating the Peephole Lace Stitch into your work is sure to impress and add a touch of elegance to your handmade creations. So grab your hook and yarn, and let's get crocheting!
Stitches Used & Code (US Terms)
- ch = chain
- st = stitch(es)
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sp = space
- sk = skip
- REP = repeat
- Lace Iris st = 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc all into the same st
Notes
- This pattern uses English (US) terminology.
- This pattern is in a multiple of 6+3 ch.
- This pattern is a 4 row repeat (Row 2-5).
Row Instructions
Row 1
ch 27, 1 sc into second ch from hook, 1 sc into next ch, *ch 4, sk 4 ch, 1 sc into each of next 2 ch* REP from *TO* across. Total of 4 ch 4 sp. Check picture 1 below.
Row 2
Turn, ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 1 Lace Iris st into each ch 4 sp across, end with 1 dc into the last sc st. Total of 4 Lace Iris st. Check picture 2 below.
Row 3
Turn, ch 5 (count as 1 dc and ch 2 sp), 2 sc into the ch 2 sp/in the middle of the Lace Iris st, *ch 4, 2 sc into next ch 2 sp/in the middle of the Lace Iris st* REP from *TO* across, end with ch 2, 1 dc into the third ch. Check picture 3 below.
Row 4
Turn, ch 4 (count as 1 dc and ch 1 sp), 2 dc into ch 2 sp, 1 Lace Iris st into each ch 4 sp across, end with 2 dc into last ch 2 sp, ch 1, 1 dc into the third ch. Check picture 4 below.
Row 5
Turn, ch 1 (do not count as a st), 1 sc into first st, 1 sc into ch 1 sp, *ch 4, 2 sc into ch 2 sp/in the middle of the Lace Iris st* REP from *TO* across, end with ch 4, 1 sc into last ch 1 sp, 1 sc into the third ch. Check picture 5 below.
Continuing the Pattern
REP Row 2 – Row 5 for the remainder of the project.