Vintage Lace Pendant

Experience Level: Beginner

Designed by Casandra J. Calta

With just a few easy stitches, you

can create this antique-looking
pendant to wear. It makes a
great gift for teens, too!

sc in next dc, ch 8] rep around, join in beg sc.

Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch-8 lp, ch 3, 7 dc in
first ch-8 lp, ch 3, [2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc] in next
ch-8 lp (shell), ch 3, *8 dc in next lp, ch 3,
shell in next lp, ch 3, rep from * around,
join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, *[ch 3, sc in
next dc] 7 times, ch 3, shell in shell, ch 3,
sc in first dc of next dc-group, rep from *
around, end with ch 3, join in beg sc.
Rnd 6: Sl st in ch-3 lp, ch 1, sc in same
lp, *[ch 3, sc in next ch-3 lp] 6 times, ch 5,
Continued on page 41

Size
2!/2" across from point to point
Materials
Crochet cotton size 30: 20 yds ecru
Size 10 steel crochet hook
Fabric stiffener
#/4" decorative button
Tacky glue
7mm gold jump ring
1 yd satin cord
Tie tack pin with clasp (optional)
Gauge
First 2 rnds = #/4" in diameter

To save time, take time to check gauge.

Pattern Note
Join rnds with sl st unless otherwise stated.
Pendant Lace
Rnd 1: Ch 9, join to form ring, ch 3, 15
dc in ring, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 dc
counting ch-3)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc
around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (32 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 8, [sk 3 dc,
From Crochet Digest Magazine, Vol 16, Page 25, Copyright 1996 Crochet Digest Magazine

Vintage Lace Pendant

[3 dc, ch 4, sl st in first ch of ch-4 just made

(picot), 2 dc] in shell, ch 5, sk next ch-3 lp,
sc in next ch-3 lp, rep from * around, end
with ch 5, join in beg sc, fasten off.
Weave in loose ends.
Finishing
Stiffen according to manufacturers
instructions, blocking so piece is square
and even; allow to dry.
Glue button to center of lace, forcing
shank slightly through center sp.
Insert jump ring into any corner picot on
Rnd 6. Thread cord through ring; knot ends.
Note: To make optional pin instead of
pendant, glue tie tack pin with clasp to back
of lace over button shank. Allow to dry thor
oughly. Omit jump ring and cord.
From Crochet Digest Magazine, Vol 16, Page 41, Copyright 1996 Crochet Digest Magazine