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Bruges Crochet

A tape lace in which a narrow crocheted ribbon is curved back on itself and joined at the loops to form scrolling openwork designs.

Difficulty
Advanced
Category
Techniques
Common fibres
Crochet Thread, Mercerized Cotton, Fine Linen

Definition

Bruges crochet — also written Bruges lace — imitates Flemish bobbin tape lace by crocheting a continuous narrow band and linking its chain loops as it curves.

Overview

The band is normally a few double crochets wide with chain loops along each edge. As the tape turns a corner, extra rows are worked on the outer edge and the inner edge is joined to previously made loops, so the ribbon spirals and swirls into shape.

Because the whole design comes from one continuous tape, finishing is minimal and edges stay stable. It suits table linen, shawls and decorative borders where flowing curves matter more than pictorial detail.

Characteristics

  • One continuous narrow tape forms the whole design
  • Curves created by uneven row counts on inner and outer edges
  • Joined at chain loops as work progresses

Typical uses

  • Table linen and doilies
  • Shawls and stoles
  • Decorative borders
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Follow the thread

Regional lace tradition

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

Technique family

Thread CrochetCrochet worked in fine cotton thread with steel hooks — the basis of doilies, lace edgings and most heirloom crochet.

Technique

Filet CrochetA grid technique in which filled and open squares form pictures, lettering and motifs, worked almost entirely in double crochet and chain.

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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