Create a beautiful lacy runner to adorn the top of your chest of drawers with this elegant crochet pattern. The delicate lace design adds a touch of sophistication to any bedroom decor. This pattern is suitable for intermediate crocheters and works up quickly with light weight yarn.
', 'skill_level': 'Intermediate', 'finished_measurements': {'width': {'imperial': '12 inches', 'metric': '30 cm'}, 'length': {'imperial': '36 inches', 'metric': '91 cm'}}, 'materials': {'yarn': {'weight': 'Light (3)', 'brand': 'Your Favorite Yarn Brand', 'color': 'White', 'yardage': '400 yards (365 meters)'}, 'hook': {'US': 'E/4 (3.5 mm)', 'UK': '9', 'metric': '3.5 mm'}}, 'gauge': 'Gauge is not critical for this project.', 'abbreviations': {'ch': 'chain', 'sc': 'single crochet', 'dc': 'double crochet', 'hdc': 'half double crochet', 'st': 'stitch', 'sts': 'stitches', 'sp': 'space'}, 'notes': ['This pattern is worked back and forth in rows.', 'You can adjust the length by chaining a multiple of 6 stitches plus 3.', 'Blocking the finished piece will enhance the lace pattern.'], 'pattern': [{'row_number': 1, 'instructions': 'Ch 51. 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. *Ch 2, skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch. Repeat from * across. Turn.'}, {'row_number': 2, 'instructions': 'Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout). *3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2. Repeat from * across, ending with 1 dc in top of turning ch-3. Turn.'}, {'row_number': 3, 'instructions': 'Ch 3, 1 dc in same st. *Ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next 3-dc group. Repeat from * across, ending with 2 dc in top of turning ch-3. Turn.'}, {'row_number': 4, 'instructions': 'Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1). *1 sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in each dc across to next ch-2 sp, ch 1. Repeat from * across, ending with 1 dc in last dc of previous row, ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of turning ch-3. Turn.'}, {'row_number': 5, 'instructions': 'Ch 1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch 2, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, 1 sc in next dc. Repeat from * across, ending with 1 sc in top of turning ch-3. Turn.'}, {'row_number': 6, 'instructions': 'Ch 3, 1 dc in same st. *Ch 2, 1 sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in sc. Repeat from * across, ending with 2 dc in top of turning ch-3. Turn.'}, {'row_number': 7, 'instructions': 'Ch 1, 1 sc in same st. *Ch 2, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, 1 sc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * across, ending with 1 sc in top of turning ch-3. Turn.'}, {'row_number': 8, 'instructions': 'Repeat Rows 2-7 until desired length or almost the same length as the top of your chest of drawers, ending on a Row 6 or Row 2 pattern repeat.', 'note': 'Feel free to adjust the number of repeats to fit your specific project.'}]}