This video crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the Berry Lace Stitch. This stitch creates lovely berry looking bunches. Its great for throw, bags, and afghans.

Skill: Easy
Foundation Chain: Multiples of 3 + 1

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS STITCH:
Chain Stitch – ch
Double Crochet – dc

Pattern Instructions:

Prep Row: 3 dc in 5th ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch; rep from * across to within last 2 ch, skip next ch, 1 dc in let ch, turn

Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), *dc3tog worked across next 3 dc (cluster made), ch 1; rep from * across, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *3 dc in next dc3tog; rep from * across, 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until you have reached your desired length.

After a few repeats your pattern should look like this:

Example of the Berry Lace Stitch (click for larger)