The Fiery Blossom Lace: A Free Crochet Pattern

Hello, passionate crocheters! Feast your eyes on this absolutely gorgeous and vibrant floral lace! This “Fiery Blossom Lace” motif is a showstopper, featuring a detailed central flower surrounded by a delicate connecting lace work. It’s perfect for creating stunning scarves, table runners, trims for garments, or even joining into a breathtaking shawl or blanket. The sample is in a bold, eye-catching orange-red, which beautifully highlights the intricate details, but imagine this pattern in any color that sparks your creativity!

Let’s pick up our hooks and create some blooming beauty!

Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Materials:

Yarn: Fine weight (fingering or #1) cotton yarn in your desired color. Mercerized cotton is highly recommended for its sheen and excellent stitch definition, which is crucial for lace.
Hook: 1.50mm – 2.00mm steel crochet hook (or size needed to obtain your desired gauge and drape). A smaller hook will yield a tighter, more defined lace.
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Scissors

Gauge: Not critical for individual motifs if making a freeform piece, but if you intend to join many, aim for consistency. A finished flower motif should measure approximately 2.5 – 3 inches in diameter.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet (yarn over 2 times)
dtr: double treble crochet (yarn over 3 times)
picot: ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook
st(s): stitch(es)
sp: space
sk: skip
FO: Fasten off

Pattern for Fiery Blossom Motif (Make Many!)

Start: Make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 15 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (16 dc)

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first st. Ch 3, sk 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Ch 3, sk 1 st, sl st to first sc to join. (8 sc, 8 ch-3 sps)

Round 3 (Petal Bases): Sl st into first ch-3 sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp. Ch 1, sk next sc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Ch 1, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (8 sets of 3dc-ch2-3dc, 8 ch-1 sps)

Round 4 (Petals): Sl st into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp (first petal). Ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (next petal). Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk 3 dc, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (8 petals, 8 sc, 16 ch-3 sps)

Round 5 (Connecting Arches & Picots): Sl st into first ch-3 sp of a petal. Ch 1. (sc, picot, sc) in same ch-3 sp. Ch 5, sk 3 dc, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 5, sk 3 dc. Repeat from * to * 7 more times. Sl st to first sc to join. (You should now have 8 petals outlined with picots, and ch-5 arches connecting them).

Joining Motifs (As seen in the image)

The beauty of this lace is in how the motifs connect. You will be joining them as you go on the final round (Round 5) of the subsequent motifs.

To Join Motifs Side-by-Side:

When working Round 5 of your second and subsequent motifs, you will replace some of the ch-5 spaces with sl sts into the corresponding picots or ch-5 spaces of the previously made motif.

For a straight line: When you reach a joining point, instead of ch 5, work ch 2, sl st into corresponding picot/ch-sp of previous motif, ch 2.
For a staggered/honeycomb arrangement: You might join at more than one point, using a similar method for each connection. The image shows a side-by-side connection where the central petal’s picot from one flower connects to the “valley” ch-5 space of the next flower.

Specific joining for the pictured lace:

When working the connecting ch-5s in Round 5:

For the first motif, work all ch-5 as normal.
For the second motif (and subsequent motifs in the same row):
- Work until you reach a ch-5 sp that will connect to the previous motif.
- Instead of ch 5, work ch 2, sl st into the center (picot) of the desired petal from the previous motif, ch 2.
- Continue with ch 5 until you reach the next joining point or the end of the round.
The image shows motifs joined at a single point (the center picot of one petal on one flower joins to the center ch-5 sp of another flower).

Finishing:

FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in. Weave in all ends securely. Block your finished lace piece. Pin it out carefully, shaping each flower and opening up the lace, then gently mist with water and allow to dry completely. Blocking is essential for defining the intricate details and ensuring your lace lies flat.

Video tutorial

Tips for Success:

Tension Control: Consistent tension is vital for uniform motifs and seamless joins.
Reading the Pattern: Take your time to read through each round’s instructions thoroughly before you begin.
Visual Aid: Refer to the image frequently to understand the placement of stitches and connections.
Practice Joins: If you’re new to joining as you go, practice with a couple of motifs before committing to a large project.
Blocking is Your Best Friend: This step truly elevates the finished piece, making the lace pop and giving it a professional appearance.

I hope you adore creating this Fiery Blossom Lace! It’s a truly stunning pattern that will impress anyone who sees it. Don’t hesitate to share your vibrant creations in the comments below!

Happy Crocheting!