Crochet lace stitches have a timeless elegance that never goes out of style, and this beautiful Layered Fan Crochet Stitch is a wonderful example of that classic charm. Featuring graceful overlapping fans and delicate open spaces, this stitch creates a fabric with beautiful texture and movement, making it an excellent choice for both decorative and practical projects.

Whether you’re designing a lightweight summer shawl, an elegant table runner, a cozy baby blanket, or even a stylish scarf, this versatile stitch adds sophistication to any creation. The repeating fan motifs are enjoyable to crochet and create a stunning visual effect that looks much more intricate than it actually is.

Although this pattern is best suited for crocheters with some experience working with lace stitches, adventurous beginners can also master it with a little patience. Once you complete the first repeat, the stitch pattern quickly becomes rhythmic and relaxing, making it a pleasure to work row after row.

Layered Fan Crochet Stitch Pattern

This beautiful layered fan stitch creates an elegant openwork fabric with overlapping shell motifs. It is perfect for lightweight blankets, shawls, table runners, scarves, and decorative home accessories. The fans are worked in alternating rows, giving the fabric a flowing, lace-like appearance.

Note: This written pattern is based on the crochet chart provided and represents a close interpretation of the stitch design.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sp – space
• rep – repeat

Stitch Multiple

Multiple of 12 + 1 chains.

You may need to adjust the foundation chain slightly depending on your yarn weight and crochet tension.

Instructions

Row 1
Work 1 sc in the second chain from the hook.
Skip 5 chains, work 9 dc into the next chain, skip 5 chains, work 1 sc into the next chain.
Repeat from * to * across the row.
Turn.

Row 2
Ch 3 (counts as the first dc).
Work 1 dc in each dc across the fan, making ch 1 between each double crochet.
When you reach the single crochet between the fans, work 1 sc.
Keep working across the row.
Turn.

Row 3
Ch 3.
In each ch-1 space from the previous row, work:
2 dc, ch 1 in each space.
Continue across the fan.
Work 1 sc between each fan.
Turn.

Row 4
Ch 3.
Work 1 dc into each stitch across the fan.
Maintain a chain-1 space between the groups to preserve the fan shape.
Work 1 sc between each fan.
Turn.

Row 5
Work 1 sc in the first space.
In each chain space around the fan, work:
(1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc) in the same space.
Repeat across the entire fan to create the decorative picot-like edging shown in the chart.

Beginning the Next Fan Row
To create the following row of fans, begin each new fan in the space between two fans from the previous section.
Attach the yarn in the joining space and work another fan using the same construction.
Each new row of fans is offset from the previous one, producing the layered shell effect illustrated in the chart.

Diagram