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Queen Anne’s lace crochet tutorial – bracelet

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Today is my turn to share my pinterest piece! I’ve been seeing this queen anne’s lace pattern on all sorts of pieces lately, scarfs mostly, some bookmarks as well as a headband. Then I saw this silver bracelet and fell in love!


It took a half dozen tries to figure out a pattern and size that would work. It was worth it! I’ve made it in 4 colors so far, and wear one of them all the time! I love them! Black, cream, red and now this brown one.

Here is the silver cuff mine is based off of. Of course since mine isn’t metal it’s not a cuff, it’s a full circle! The pattern itself is pretty quick and easy, the last few rows, connecting the ends creating the circle is the tricky part, but I feel great about how I do it. I hope it’s easy for you to follow!

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Queen Anne’s Lace bracelet

Material:
crochet thread
hook 1.25

stitches used:
chain (ch)
slip stitch (sl st)
single crochet (sc)
double crochet (dc)
treble crochet (tr)

fan 1
ch 8, join with sl st to form a ring
row 1- working in the ring- *1sc ch3* (counts as first tr), 13 tr (14)

row 2- turn, work *1sc, ch3* in first tr (counts as first tr), *ch1, tr* in each tr around (14, with 13 ch1 spaces)

row 3- turn, work *1sc, ch2* in the first space (counts as first dc), *ch2, 1dc in same space, 1dc in next space* ten times. ch5, skip three spaces, 1dc in last tr (3rd chain)

fan 2
row 4- turn, working in the ch5 space, *1sc ch3* (counts as first tr), 13 tr (14 total) then skip 1 picot of 3rd row and 1dc into next ch2 picot space

row 5- (same as row 2) turn, work *1sc, ch3* in first tr (counts as first tr), *ch1, tr* in each tr around (14, with 13 ch1 spaces)

row 6- (same as row 3) turn, work *1sc, ch2* in the first space (counts as first dc), *ch2, 1dc in same space, 1dc in next space* ten times. ch5, skip three spaces, 1dc in last tr (3rd chain)

fan 3
row 7- (same as row 4) turn, working in the ch5 space, *1sc ch3* (counts as first tr), 13 tr (14 total) then skip 1 picot (from row 6) and 1dc into next ch2 picot space

row 8- turn, work *1sc, ch3* in first tr (counts as first tr), *ch1, tr* in each tr around (14, with 13 ch1 spaces) skip next picot (from row 6) and 1 dc into next ch2 picot space (7 picot’s from the left)

row 9- (same as rows 3 and 6) turn, work *1sc, ch2* in the first space (counts as first dc), *ch2, 1dc in same space, 1dc in next space* ten times. ch5, skip three spaces, 1dc in last tr (3rd chain)

Repeat fan 3 (rows 7-9) until you have 8 fans (if for some reason this is too tight for you then add more fan’s here- but always in pairs, so add rows 10 and 11)

fan 9
row 25- (same as row 4) turn, working in the ch5 space, *1sc ch3* (counts as first tr), 13 tr (14 total) then skip 1 picot (from row 6) and 1dc into next ch2 picot space

row 26- (same as row 8 ) turn, work *1sc, ch3* in first tr (counts as first tr), *ch1, tr* in each tr around (14, with 13 ch1 spaces) skip next picot (from row 6) and 1 dc into next ch2 picot space (7 picot’s from the left)

row 27- turn, work *1sc, ch2* in the first space (counts as first dc), *ch2, 1dc in same space, 1dc in next space* six times. ch1, dc in sc of row 3 from first shell (connecting it into a circle). ch1, dc in same ch space from row 26, dc in next space. *ch2, 1dc in same space, 1dc in next space* three times. ch5, skip three spaces, 1dc in last tr (3rd chain)

shell 10
row 28- (same as row 4) turn, working in the ch5 space, *1sc ch3* (counts as first tr), 13 tr (14 total) then skip 1 picot (from row 6) and 1dc into next ch2 picot space

row 29- turn, work *1sc, ch3* in first tr (counts as first tr). dc in the sc from row 1 in the first shell (connecting the circle a second time). *ch1, tr* in each tr around (14, with 13 ch1 spaces) skip next picot (from row 6) and 1 dc into next ch2 picot space (7 picot’s from the left)

row 30- turn, work *1sc, ch2* in the first space (counts as first dc), *ch2, 1dc in same space, 1dc in next space* six times. ch1, dc in sc of row 6 from second shell (connecting the circle a third time). ch1, dc in same ch space from row 29, dc in next space. ch2, 1dc in same space, 1dc in next space. ch1, dc in sc of row 2 from first shell (connecting the circle a 4th time). ch1, dc in same ch space from row 29, dc in next space. ch2, 1dc in same space, 1dc in next space. sc in the bottom of the last tr in row 1 of the first circle (connecting the circle a fifth and FINAL time). finish off and weave in ends.

There it is!!! I hope you all love it as much as I do!!! I’ll be tickled if any of you try it! Don’t forget to link up your pinterest projects to our link party! Also Check out Holly’s shrinky dink bracelets, Amanda’s dog biscuits, and tomorrow is Rebecca’s turn!

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    • Probably??? I’ve used stiffy for a few other thread crochet projects, but I’m not the biggest fan of cuffs anyway so I didn’t bother trying. I’m sure you could though!

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    • bonsoir,
      j’aurais avant tout voulut lui faire mes compliments pour le bracelet en dentelle ,il est super …mais est ce qu’il existe un video ….je prefere la pratique à la théorie…merci beaucoup

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    • I love your Queen Ann’s Lace bracelet! It must be nice to have the talent that you do. I would give anything if I knew how to crochet but, have tried it & I am all “fingers”!!!

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      • I tried ones years ago and couldn’t get it, then I tried again a few years later it it just clicked! If you find anyone on etsy who can crochet for you you can send them this pattern to have them make one for you

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  3. Hi I’ve made similar bracelets and have used Fabric Stiffener to turn them into cuffs. Works great just water down a little saturate your piece then wrap around soda can or water bottle etc and let dry 🙂

    Love this bracelet will be making a few myself 🙂

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    • I’ve used stiffy before on thread crochet stuff and liked it, but I’m not the biggest fan of cuffs, and like it soft and comfortable anyway so that’s why I didn’t bother going that way. But if you do let me know!

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  6. This is great! I saw that bracelet on pinterest and loved it! I bet you could make it stiff with starch or something too. Thanks for this pattern.

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    • Thanks! I’ve been doing it for quite awhile, but I like working with thread more than yarn most of the time, i love the small detailed work! I agree, the brown and tan are my favorites, but the black and red get worn more with my wardrobe!

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  12. thank you so much for figuring out the pattern and sharing it with us! I already knew the picture from etsy and i really loved it. now i can try to make one myself! your pictures were also very helpful, thanks! the tip with wrapping it around a waterbottle is also very clever! i found your pin on pinterest!

    greetings!
    elenor

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    • Thanks so much! I’m not into stiff jewelry, that why my version goes all the way around, but the water bottle trick is great if you want to create a cuff like the picture!

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  13. I have a question about this pattern. I just decided to try it out and i just started but i don’t understand something in the instructions. At the beginning after you make the ring of ch8, the next instruction says “working in the ring” do you mean working inside the big lumen of the ring or in the stitches that make up the ring?

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    • inside the big lumen of the ring. Not in the stitches. There will be lots of room left over, but as you work the rest of the pattern you’ll see that it matches up just fine! Have fun and good luck!

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    • It’s definitely one of those patterns that doesn’t make a lot of sense until you try it, at least for me… I played with a bit before attempting my first bracelet. the really tricky part is connecting the ends! Let me know if you have any other questions! Have fun!

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  15. I just finished the bracelet ^_^ it came out perfect! i did it in a dark red/ burgundy and yes connecting those last ends were a bit tricky but once i took my time and read carefully, lol it’s was simple enough. It was my first time using this small thread since i’m a beginner using the large yarn but i’m very very happy with the results 🙂 thank you for the pattern and the help!

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    • I’m so glad it worked out for you! I’m SO glad that you were able to work out the connecting parts! I always get nervous with writing patterns! I know what I MEAN, but am always nervous it won’t make sense to anyone else!

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  20. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern. I am going to make this, and post a picture here when I am done.
    It is really pretty. I crochet earrings with thread, and have ventured into making bracelets. But, if I do make this, it will only be for my family.

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  21. I am having trouble with this bracelet. I get to row three and then I get lost. Are the *’s saying repeat? And do you crochet ten in the same spot? Could please give me a little more detail. I really love this bracelet! Thank you so much..

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    • kay, lets see if I can help! this is kind of tricky, but with a little patience you’ll totally get it…

      I use the 1sc, ch2 instead of ch3, I feel it’s sturdier, so I use the ** around it to kind of visually hold it together as a stitch.

      Then the second set of ** is repeating! I guess I should choose something else to hold the first section together…

      does that at ALL make any sense? in any way?

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    • crap I forgot to answer your second question

      the “*ch2, 1dc in same space, 1dc in next space* ten times” notice it says next space… it’s constantly moving over a stitch during the repeat!

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  23. Hi! I’m amazed at how you can make things from scratch, so to speak. I couldn’t find a nice pattern for Queen Anne’s lace anywhere else. This is a beautiful bracelet. I made one myself and a necklace too from your pattern. I also tried to create a diagram or chart and posted it to my blog here:
    I hope you don’t mind!
    I guess i used a thicker thread than the your pattern suggests because I only had to make 6 shells instead of 8 before finishing the bracelet. Or maybe my wrists are so thin (yeah, right, with all the pregnancy swelling going on!).

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    • You did a great job! I’m glad you found my pattern and blog. And your necklace looks great! I’m glad you took the time to create a diagram, I’ve been meaning to, but just haven’t taken the time, I don’t mind at all! I use the crochet thread in the crochet isle, I think it’s weight 10?

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  24. Two questions:
    -Would this be considered a very advanced pattern? I’m really, REALLY new to crocheting but I’d like to try this.
    -Is there a video tutorial for this somewhere?

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  25. Hi Ashlee, the bracelet is gorgeous, may I know the material of the thread?
    Pure wool or something else? ‘Cause the silver one seems can “stand up” by itself.
    I wonder if I use cotton lace thread, will it be too soft?
    Thank you in advance.

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    • I used cotton thread, the silver bracelet I BASED it on is SILVER, that’s why its standing on it’s own. It’s silver, the metal… The ones I made are cotton and totally flexible.

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  26. I’m having trouble with row three as well. I can’t get the loopy edges to form. I’m getting a straight edge with a V pattern inside. When it says ‘next space’, do I count the chain spaces, or only the tr spaces?
    Thanks!

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  27. Ohhhhh. Silly me! Thanks for the clarification! Haha this pattern was what inspired me to pick up crochet in the first place; now I’ve finally worked my way up to be able to crochet this!

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  28. Hi im sorry to bother you. this is a very pretty pattern and i love it so im trying to do it myself but im stuck in row 8. I did connect the third fan to the second fan’s picot in row 7 but now that i have completed all of the trebels in row 8 im on the opposite side of where i connected to the picot in row 7 so i dont know how im supposed to connect it once again. help please and thank you.

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    • that’s how rows work, then end on every other side 😉 connect row 8 to the first shell, skip next picot (from row 6) and 1 dc into next ch2 picot space

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  29. I had a blast trying this one out! I’m new to using crochet thread and it took me a long time to get the tension right so my stitches weren’t too loose! I ended up using size 10 thread with a 1.6mm needle, so my cuff was definitely too big!! I think that I would either need to cut out some of the fans or adjust the stitches to make it a little smaller. Of course, I belatedly realized that in the picot rows, I was adding extra ch 2s (so it went dc, ch2, dc, ch2, etc..) which actually gives it a little more of a ruffled look!

    This was an absolutely beautiful pattern, even though it didn’t quite work out for me on my first try! I may go pick up a smaller needle and try again!

    Thank you!

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  30. hi Ashlee,
    that is a lovely pattern. i do have a doubt..row 8 the last DC is into the picot from row 3 is it ? i found if i had to crochet into picot from 6 the project folds over…
    thank you so much for posting this

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  32. Such a lovely pattern…i just finished mine and absolutely love it! Thanks so much, look forward to seeing more of your art 🙂

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  33. Love Love Love this pattern. Have just finished my first one in a silver thread and it is beautiful. I live in the UK and as our crotchet terms are different had to change every stitch! Was not put off by this and glad I persevered. Thank you so much for your pattern. Linda from Scotland.

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  34. Oh please help! I’m on shell 9 and I cannot understand how to connect it to the first shell. It says ” dc in sc of row 3 from first shell”. What sc?? If the picture is supposed to help, it’s not helping me!
    Totally love this and would love to finish it!
    Thanks!

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    • connecting them is by far the trickiest part of the whole thing. try picturing it like your adding another shell again, picture the connection points of the other shells, that is where you’ll be connecting to the first 2 shells. Sorry I can’t be more help without seeing it. I tried my best to show it in pictures.

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  36. I’m a little confused on row 3. I saw a previous question about this row, but it didn’t quite answer my question. When you move over a stitch, does that include the ch1 between the tr stitches of the previous row? Or do we skip the ch1 and just go to the top of the next tr stitch?

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    • Row three doesn’t say “move over a stitch” that I can see (it’s been a long time since I made this so I’m hoping I’m understanding your question) it constantly says “space” which is that ch1 area between the tr’s. Does that help?

      row 3- turn, work *1sc, ch2* in the first space (counts as first dc), *ch2, 1dc in same space, 1dc in next space* ten times. ch5, skip three spaces, 1dc in last tr (3rd chain)

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  37. Hi, I think I made a wrong turn somewhere and I’ve ended up with a scalloped flower which ends on the opposite end. Do I end the pattern there and begin with a fresh chain loop on the other side as a connector? I’m afraid I haven’t explained this well enough.Any advice, please?

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  38. This is a beautiful pattern! I want to crochet one long enough to make a cowl/necklace. I have one question though: is the pattern written with British or American crochet terminology? Thank you.

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  39. Dear Ashlee..
    I just bought your pdf pattern, do you have the Stitch Chart picture of the pattern??
    My English is limited and I cannot follow the instructions, i can only read a Crochet instruction in Stich Chart.

    And thank you for the tutorial, this pattern is awesome.

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