10 Common Hair Pin Base Pattern – Free

Hair pin lace crochet creates beautiful, lacy fabric that looks complex but is actually quite simple to make! This free pattern guide will teach you 10 basic hair pin lace bases that serve as the foundation for countless projects. Whether you’re a beginner curious about this technique or an experienced crocheter looking to expand your skills, these versatile patterns will help you create everything from scarves to home decor.

Key Takeaways:

Learn 10 essential hair pin lace base patterns
Master a versatile crochet technique
Create beautiful lacy fabric for various projects
Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike
All patterns are completely free

Materials&Tools

Yarn
2.25mm Hook(What I used in this pattern)
Yarn Needle

Abbreviation

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
dec – decrease (merge 2 single crochets into 1)
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sk – skip
magic ring – adjustable ring to start crocheting in the round
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only

How to Read Pattern?

R5: ch, [1 sc, sc inc] x 6, sl st

In Round 5, start with a chain stitch, then repeat the pattern “1 single crochet, single scrochet increase” 6 times. End with a slip stitch.

(sc+sc+sc)

Parentheses ( ) indicate that all stitches within them are worked into the same stitch. So ‘(sc+sc+sc)’ means working 3 single crochet stitches all into the same stitch.

Pattern Info

Crocheted oval shapes, various colors, numbered 1-5.

①

R1: 13 ch, sc into 2nd chain from the hook, hdc, 8 dc, hdc, (sc+sc+sc), hdc, 8 dc, hdc, inc
R2: inc, 10 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc, 2 inc
R3: sc, inc, 10 sc, [sc, inc] x 3, 10 sc, [sc, inc] x 2
R4: Turn, 2 ch, crochet 4 incomplete dc in the next stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops, sl st into next stitch; repeat around

②

R1: 13 ch, sc into 2nd chain from the hook, hdc, 8 dc, hdc, (sc+sc+sc), hdc, 8 dc, hdc, inc
R2: inc, 10 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc, 2 inc
R3: sc, inc, 10 sc, [sc, inc] x 3, 10 sc, [sc, inc] x 2
R4: [sc, 3 ch] around

③

R1: 13 ch, sc into 2nd chain from the hook, hdc, 8 dc, hdc, (sc+sc+sc), hdc, 8 dc, hdc, inc
R2: inc, 10 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc, 2 inc
R3: sc, inc, 10 sc, [sc, inc] x 3, 10 sc, [sc, inc] x 2
R4: sk 1, sc, hdc in the skipped stitch, 2 ch picot, repeat around

④

R1: 13 ch, sc into 2nd chain from the hook, hdc, 8 dc, hdc, (sc+sc+sc), hdc, 8 dc, hdc, inc
R2: inc, 10 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc, 2 inc
R3: sc, inc, 10 sc, [sc, inc] x 3, 10 sc, [sc, inc] x 2
R4: [sl st, 2 hdc] around

⑤

R1: 13 ch, sc into 2nd chain from the hook, hdc, 8 dc, hdc, (sc+sc+sc), hdc, 8 dc, hdc, inc
R2: inc, 10 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc, 2 inc
R3: sc, inc, 10 sc, [sc, inc] x 3, 10 sc, [sc, inc] x 2
R4: [ch, sl st] around

Crochet oval shapes, numbered 6, 7, and 8. Pink, red, and lavender.

⑥

R1: 15 ch, sc into 2nd chain from the hook, hdc, 10 dc, hdc, (sc+sc+sc), hdc, 10 dc, hdc, inc
R2: inc, 12 sc, 3 inc, 12 sc, 2 inc
R3: FLO: 3 dc into the first stitch, BLO: 3 dc into the next stitch, repeat around

⑦

R1: 15 ch, sc into 2nd chain from the hook, hdc, 10 dc, hdc, (sc+sc+sc), hdc, 10 dc, hdc, inc
R2: inc, 12 sc, 3 inc, 12 sc, 2 inc
R3: [(2 ch+2 hdc), sk 1, sl st] repeat around

⑧

R1: 15 ch, sc into 2nd chain from the hook, hdc, 10 dc, hdc, (sc+sc+sc), hdc, 10 dc, hdc, inc
R2: inc, 12 sc, 3 inc, 12 sc, 2 inc
R3: [2 sc, 2 ch picot], repeat around