​Crochet Neapolitan Lace Pattern

Chain 5

Note: Work from the narrow end. End with row 6 of pattern, end off

1st row: [3dc, ch 3, 3dc] in 5th ch from hook (shell made), turn.

2nd row: ch3, shell in next ch 3 space of previous shell, turn.

3rd row: ch3, shell in next ch 3 space of previous shell, turn.

4th row: ch 5, shell in next ch 3 space of previous shell, turn.

5th row: ch 3, shell in next ch 3 space of previous shell, [ch2, 1dc] 6 times in next ch 5 space, 1sc in next ch 3 space, turn.

6th row: ch3, 2dc in next ch 2 space *[Sl st, ch3, 2dc] in each of next 4 ch 2 spaces, 1sc in next ch 2 space (before shell), ch3, shell in ch 3 space of next shell, turn.

7th row: ch3, shell in next ch 3 space of previous shell, turn.

Repeat 4th-7th rows.