Create a beautiful crochet floral lace panel with rich purple yarn and dimensional flower motifs. This pattern is perfect for table runners, decorative borders, shawls, curtains, scarves, bags, and other handmade projects.
The design combines 3D-style flowers, openwork arches, and fan-shaped stitches to create a delicate but textured finish.
🧶 Materials
- Medium-weight or fine crochet yarn in purple
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Measuring tape
✨ Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st – stitch
- sk – skip
- sp – space
🌸 How to Crochet the Floral Lace
Row 1 – Foundation
Begin with a foundation chain in a multiple that fits the number of flower repeats you want.
Work a row of stitches along the chain, keeping the tension even. This foundation forms the lower edge of the lace.
Row 2 – Lower Fan Motifs
Work groups of double crochet stitches into the appropriate chain spaces to create small fan-shaped shells.
Separate each shell with chain spaces. These spaces will create the openwork between the flowers.
Row 3 – Openwork
Work chains and slip stitches/single crochets around the fan motifs to form the small arches visible between the floral sections.
Keep the arches loose enough to allow the fabric to open naturally.
Row 4 – Flower Petals 🌺
The signature feature of this design is the raised flower.
Work several elongated loops or tall stitches into the designated center space. Join them together at the base to create rounded, dimensional petals.
Repeat around the center until you have a complete five- or six-petal flower, depending on the look you want.
Row 5 – Connecting Flowers
After completing one flower, use chain stitches and connecting stitches to move into the next flower position.
Repeat the same floral motif across the row.
Make sure each flower is connected at the same points so the lace remains symmetrical.
Row 6 – Upper Scalloped Edge
Finish the top edge with curved shell/fan sections.
Work groups of stitches into the spaces between flowers to create the scalloped border shown in the reference.
Finish each repeat with a neat slip stitch connection.
💜 Repeating the Pattern
Repeat the flower-and-arch sequence across the desired width.
For a longer project, simply continue adding identical repeats.
Tip: Before making a large project, crochet one complete repeat first. This makes it easier to check your yarn weight, hook size, and tension.
🌷 Finishing
When your piece reaches the desired length:
- Work one final decorative border.
- Fasten off the yarn.
- Weave in all loose ends with a yarn needle.
- Gently block the piece to open the lacework and define the flowers.
- Allow it to dry completely before using.
🪻 Project Ideas
This floral lace pattern can be transformed into:
- Table runners
- Tablecloth borders
- Curtain trim
- Decorative doilies
- Shawls and wraps
- Scarves
- Pillow edging
- Clothing borders
- Crochet bags
- Home décor accents
The combination of raised flowers and open lace gives this pattern a beautiful three-dimensional appearance while keeping the fabric lightweight and decorative.
