Valley Yarns Crocus Lace Stole Crochet Pattern

Valley Yarns Crocus Lace Stole

What is Being Made

The Valley Yarns Crocus Lace Stole is a lightweight crocheted lace wrap designed by Sara Delaney. This elegant accessory measures 14 inches wide by 85 inches long in its finished size, though the length can be customized to preference. The stole features the same stunning yet simple crocheted lace pattern as the Crocus Bud Crocheted Shawl, now presented in a revised, easy-to-read format using Valley Yarns' luxurious 5/2 bamboo yarn.

Techniques Used

This stole is worked flat using fundamental crochet lace techniques. The pattern creates an open, airy fabric through strategic stitch placement and spacing. The lace structure is built by repeating a simple motif throughout the entire piece, making it accessible for beginners while producing visually striking results. The width of the stole can be customized by adding chains in multiples of four during the initial chain foundation, with each four-chain addition increasing the width by approximately one inch.

Stitches Used

• Chain stitch (ch): Used to create the foundation and turning chains throughout the pattern
• Double crochet (dc): The primary stitch forming the dense clusters that create the lace pattern's visual interest
• Single crochet (sc): Used to create the open spaces between double crochet clusters, contributing to the lace effect

The stitch pattern repeats a simple sequence: skip stitches, work single crochet, skip stitches, and work three double crochets. This basic repeat is maintained throughout the entire length of the stole, with Row 1 repeated until the desired length is achieved.

Materials

The Crocus Lace Stole requires one cone of yarn in either of two options. Valley Yarns 5/2 Bamboo is 100% bamboo fiber offering 2100 yards per pound, available in the Hummingbird colorway. Alternatively, Valley Yarns Colrain Lace, a blend of 50% Merino wool and 50% Tencel, provides 1400 yards per 8-ounce cone and is available in Grey Olive.

A US size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook is recommended, though the pattern notes that hook size may be adjusted as needed to obtain proper gauge. The recommended gauge is 9 double crochets and 8 rows measuring 4 inches after blocking.

Pattern Details

The pattern begins with a foundation chain of 45 stitches worked loosely. A set-up row establishes the lace structure, followed by Row 1, which is then repeated for approximately 75 inches or the desired finished length. After completing all rows, the stole is pinned and blocked to the desired measurements to enhance the lace definition and achieve the finished dimensions.