Hairpin Lace Revival – Delicate Crochet Ribbons Made Easy

05/08/2025

It's back – and more stylish than ever: Hairpin Lace, also known as fork lace, is making a comeback in the crochet world! This elegant technique creates airy ribbon-like strips that can be turned into beautiful scarves, collars, wraps or accessories. And the best part? It's much easier than it looks!



🧷 What Is Hairpin Lace?

Hairpin lace is a vintage crochet technique using a loom or fork-shaped frame to create symmetrical loops of yarn, which are then crocheted or sewn together.

Main features:

  • Light, open structure

  • Perfect symmetry

  • Great for lace effects and layering

  • Easy to learn, impressive results

It's perfect for summer accessories or vintage-inspired details!

🛠️ What You Need

  • Hairpin lace loom (adjustable recommended)

  • Crochet hook (2.5–4 mm depending on yarn)

  • Yarn: smooth cotton or viscose works best

  • Scissors, yarn needle (for joining strips)

    💡 Tip: The wider the loom, the airier the result.

📘 Step-by-Step: How to Make Hairpin Lace

1. Set up your loom:
Adjust the rods to your desired width (e.g. 5 cm). Begin looping the yarn around both rods.

2. Start crocheting:
Insert your hook in the center and work single crochet stitches between the loops.
Repeat this movement as you wrap the yarn around the loom:
🔁 1 loop left – 1 loop right – 1 stitch in the center

3. Finishing off:
Once you reach the desired length, fasten off and gently remove the strip from the loom.

4. Now what?
Use your strip as-is, or join it:

  • Crochet together with sc, hdc, or dc

  • Combine two strips into lace patterns

  • Finish with decorative edging

🌸 Project Ideas for Hairpin Lace

  1. Lightweight scarves & wraps – elegant and breathable

  2. Lace collars & chokers – vintage charm meets modern fashion

  3. Bag or garment embellishments – unique and romantic

  4. Bracelets or decorative bands – with pearls for a chic touch

  5. Festival-style fringe or trims – perfect for layering


 My Takeaway

Hairpin lace is a wonderful blend of old and new: the charm of vintage lace with the simplicity of modern crochet. It's the ideal technique to try when you want to slow down and create something truly special – one airy loop at a time.

👉 Ever tried hairpin lace? Or maybe you've just been inspired to give it a go?

📸 Join the creative conversation in our Facebook group – we'd love to see your lacey loops and hear your questions! 

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Nice technique!

Yours,
Kathrin ☀️🧶