This design is a wave / ripple lace stitch made with double crochets and chain spaces.
✅ Wave Lace Crochet Pattern
Stitch multiple: 18 stitches + 2 turning chains
(Each wave repeat is 18 stitches wide.)
Stitches used:
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sk = skip
- sp = space
📌 Row-by-Row Instructions
1️⃣ Foundation
Chain a multiple of 18 + 2
(example: for 3 repeats → 18×3 = 54 + 2 = 56 chains)
2️⃣ Row 1
Work all double crochet:
- Dc in 3rd ch from hook
- Dc in each chain across
→ Turn.
This creates a solid base.
3️⃣ Row 2 – Begin Waves
Repeat the following across the row:
Wave repeat (18 sts):
- dc 9
- ch 3, sk 3
- dc 6
→ Turn.
This forms the base of the curves.
4️⃣ Row 3 – Curving the Wave
For each 18-st repeat:
- dc 6
- dc 3 in the next 3 dcs (one in each)
- (dc, ch 3, dc) in ch-3 space
- dc 3
- dc 6
→ Turn.
You’ll see the wave shape starting.
5️⃣ Row 4 – Openwork Wave
For each repeat:
- dc 6
- ch 3, sk 3
- dc 3
- (dc, ch 5, dc) in ch-3 space
- dc 3
- ch 3, sk 3
- dc 6
→ Turn.
This row creates the oval lace holes.
6️⃣ Row 5 – Close the Wave
For each repeat:
- dc 6
- dc 3
- 5 dc in the ch-5 space
- dc 3
- dc 6
→ Turn.
You now completed one full wave.
🔁 Continue repeating Rows 2–5
These 4 rows create the exact pattern in your photo.
✔ Tips for Matching the Look
- Use thin cotton thread (size 0 or 1)
- Hook size: 1.25–1.75 mm
- Light blocking makes the waves stand out beautifully.
