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Regional lace tradition · Tape lace

Bruges Lace

Narrow crocheted tapes that curve and loop back on themselves, joined at the turns to enclose open shapes.

Difficulty
Advanced
Category
Lace
Common fibres
Crochet Thread, Linen Thread, Mercerized Cotton

Definition

Bruges crochet lace builds a continuous ribbon of stitches, then swings that ribbon into scrolls and joins adjacent edges with picot bars.

Overview

The tape does the drawing: designs are read as a single meandering line, which is why Bruges lace looks like ribbon embroidery rendered in thread.

It is more forgiving than Irish lace because the tape itself is simple; the difficulty is in planning turns so the joins fall evenly.

Characteristics

  • Continuous narrow tape construction
  • Joined with picot or chain bars
  • Curves formed by working short rows in the turn

Typical uses

  • Collars
  • Table linen borders
  • Bridal accessories
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Follow the thread

Regional lace tradition

Irish LaceRaised floral motifs worked separately over padding cord, then joined with a fine net of chains and picots.

Tool-based technique

Hairpin LaceLong loops wound around a two-pronged fork and secured with a central spine, then assembled into airy strips.

Decorative stitch

PicotA tiny chain loop closed back on itself — the standard decorative dot of lace and edgings.

Style category

Lace CrochetAny crochet whose design intent is openwork — chain spaces, picots and shells arranged so negative space carries the pattern.

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