Irish Lace is traditionally worked in fine thread with a very small hook. This beautiful craft was originally developed in 19th century Ireland as a method of imitating expensive Venetian point laces.

Individual motifs were made and pinned to a pattern printed on fabric. They were then joined together using a filling stitch or “ground”.

These Ponchos are worked using yarn and a larger hook. The motifs used, although based on traditional patterns, have been altered to accommodate today’s style of crochet.

Materials: 500g 600g Mohair or other Aran weight yarn suitable to be used with this size hook

Equipment: 4.50mm hook, Needle for sewing in ends

Tension: Using the materials listed above, 15 sts and 20 rows to 10 cm when working double crochet.

Sizes: Instructions are for Small/Medium and Large sizes. Each section is labelled for the size it is intended for. For the neck and bottom edging, the large size is in brackets.

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