Free Lace Cross Pattern

Size: 4-1/2” wide x 5” tall

Materials: Crochet Cotton Thread size 10 (12 yds each), small satin Roses, Steel Crochet Hook #7,Large Sewing Needle, Hot or Craft Glue.

Gauge: Rnd 1-3 = 2-3/4”

shell: 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd 2: (Ch 15, sl st in next 2 sts) 3 times, ch 29, sl st in next st.

Rnd 3: * Working across next ch-15 lp, sc in next 4 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next ch, (2 dc, tr, ch 3, tr,2 dc) in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next 4 ch; rep from * twice more, working across next ch-29 lp, sc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, dc in next 8 ch, (2 dc, tr, ch 3, tr, 2 dc) in next ch, dc in next 8 ch, hdc in next 3 ch, sc in next 3 ch.

Rnd 4: * Working across next short arm, sl st in next 2 sts, (sc in next st, ch 4, skip next st) 4 times, (sc, ch 6, sc) in ch-3 sp, working around other side, (ch 4, skip next st, sc in next st) 4 times, sl st in next 2 sts; rep from * twice more, working across next long arm, sl st in next st, (sc in next st, ch 4, skip next st) 8 times, (sc, ch 6, sc) in ch-3 sp, working around other side, (ch 4, skip next st, sc in next st) 8 times,sl st in next st. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Stiffening

Note: This method is permanent and will not wash out. Place small amount of stiffener in plastic bag with Cross. Work stiffener into piece. Place plastic on cardboard. Remove Cross from stiffener. Blot with a paper towel to remove excess from holes. Spread arms of Cross and chain loops. With right side facing, pin Cross to plastic on cardboard shaping as seen in photo. Allow to dry completely. Use a toothbrush to remove dried stiffener from finished Crosses.

Finishing Glue Rose to center of cross.

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