Irish crochet motifs

Irish crochet lace dates back to the the 19th century famine in Ireland, where it was a way for women to make money. It used several weights of thread, and motifs were made separately, tacked to paper, and the spaces filled in with mesh. Specific patterns and designs were often closely guarded secrets, and the finished lace was highly valued! Today, Irish crochet lace has evolved and expanded a bit, but the mesh and the rose are still iconic facets of the art. And luckily, it's no longer a…

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Simple Branch Irish crochet pattern / tutorial with step-by-step pictures, written instructions and charts.

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There aren't patterns for Irish crochet, its more of a method. But don't let that stop you. Here are some free resources to get you started.

Free Crochet Patterns and Tutorials

I call these "Irish Crochet-style" motifs because these are not, strictly speaking, Irish crochet. These motifs resemble popular I...