Valley Yarns Foundry Lace Stole/Scarf Crochet Pattern

Valley Yarns Foundry Lace Stole/Scarf

What is Being Made

The Foundry Lace Stole is an elegant crocheted accessory available in two finished sizes: a smaller scarf measuring 6.5" x 64" or a larger stole measuring 23" x 64". This piece features a stunning bell-shaped lace pattern that showcases the natural shine and drape of the yarn, making it a versatile garment suitable for layering or wearing as a decorative wrap.

Techniques Used

This design employs lace crochet techniques to create an open, airy fabric with decorative negative space. The stole is worked in the round for the edging, which adds a finished border to the main body. The construction begins with a flat rectangular panel worked in rows, followed by a coordinating edged border that is joined in the round using slip stitches. This combination of row-based and round-based construction creates a polished, professional finish.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches executed with precision:

• Single crochet (sc) – forms the foundation of the lace pattern and creates dense areas within the open design
• Chain stitches (ch) – creates the characteristic open spaces and arches that define the bell-shaped lace motif
• Double crochet (dc) – used in the edging rounds to add textural variety and decorative detail
• Half double crochet (hdc) – referenced in the pattern abbreviations for potential stitch variations
• Slip stitch (sl st) – joins rounds and transitions between sections seamlessly

The main body features repeating pattern rows that alternate between creating chain-space loops and filling them with single crochet clusters, establishing the lace structure. The edging incorporates corner increases and decorative chain-and-double-crochet shells to frame the piece elegantly.

Materials

This project requires Valley Yarns Colrain, a blend of 50% Merino wool and 50% Tencel, which provides both warmth and a luxurious sheen. The Tencel content is particularly responsible for the beautiful light-reflective quality that showcases the lace pattern. Yardage requirements are 3 skeins (approximately 327 yards) for the scarf size or 11 skeins (approximately 1,199 yards) for the stole size. Each skein contains 109 yards and weighs 50 grams. The sample shown is worked in Ocean Blue colorway.

An H/8/5.00mm crochet hook is used to achieve the correct gauge and fabric drape. Stitch markers are essential notions for tracking pattern repeats and marking corner stitches during the edging rounds, ensuring accurate construction and professional results.

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 4 pattern repeats and 4 rows measuring 4 inches. This gauge is critical for achieving the correct finished dimensions and the intended fabric drape. The pattern provides instructions for both the scarf and stole sizes, with the main body constructed to approximately 60 inches in length before the edging is added.

Difficulty Level

Rated as beginner, this pattern is accessible to crocheters new to lace work. The repeating stitch sequences are straightforward, and the techniques employed—single crochet, chains, and slip stitches—are foundational skills. The round-based edging introduces basic shaping with corner increases, providing gentle introduction to more advanced construction methods without overwhelming complexity.