Irish lace crochet pattern

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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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Russian crochet artist Asia Verten has taken the art of Irish crochet to another level. This wonderfully organic looking dress incorporates about a dozen different colors of crochet cottons worked …

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This Irish Lace blanket free crochet pattern is the perfect thoughtful gift for a dear one, a gift that's going to be cherished for years

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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.

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