Long Crochet Lacy Duster Pattern

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Long Crochet Lacy Duster Pattern

Long Crochet Lacy Duster Pattern
Long Crochet Lacy Duster Pattern

Vintage elegance is making a comeback, and the Long Crochet Lacy Duster Pattern is just the garment to fit the bill. Made with intricate lace pattern in this jacket make it the perfect challenge pattern for intermediate to advanced crocheters. If you enjoy making your own clothes and want to add a stunning piece to your closet, this lightweight crochet duster pattern is for you. Dress it up or dress it down– anyway you wear it, no one will ever guess that you made this long cardigan yourself. I'm obsessed with the versatiliy that I wish my skills were up to par to make one in black! You won't be disappointed if you choose to make this pattern. The timeless beauty of this delicate crochet duster makes all the effort worthwhile.

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Intermediate

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeIn Fsc, 12 sts = 4"/10 cm; In body pattern stitch, 2 (shell, ch 2) pattern repeats = 3"/7.5 cm and 5 rows = 4"/10 cm

Materials List

  • Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m): Shown in #9721 Victorian Rose, 24 (30, 36, 42, 48) oz/680 (850, 1021, 1191, 1361) gr
  • One size US I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • Stitch markers or scraps of yarn
  • Yarn Needle
  • Crochet Duster Diagram

SIZES: Small (Medium, Large/X-Large, XX-Large, XXX-Large)
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:

  • Chest 34 (40, 46, 50, 54)" / 86.5 (101.5, 117, 127, 137)cm
Note: Fronts of duster do not meet
  • Length 42 (42, 43, 44, 44½)"/106.5 (106.5, 109, 112, 113)cm
Note: The weight of the body results in substantial growth in total length when worn.

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SPECIAL TERMS:

Fsc
: Foundation single crochet (This technique creates a foundation chain and a row of single crochet stitches in one) –
  1. Step 1: Place a slip knot on hook, ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook and draw up a loop; yarn over and draw through one loop on hook (the "chain"); yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (the "single crochet").
     
  2. Step 2: The following stitch is worked under the forward 2 loops of the stem of the previous stitch (into the "chain"). Insert hook into the face of the "chain" and under the nub at the back of the "chain", draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through one loop on hook (the "chain"), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (the "single crochet"). Repeat for the length of foundation.
Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated stitch or space.

Inc-shell (increase shell): (shell, ch 2, shell) in indicated space.

NOTES:
The duster is made from the neck down in one piece. Increases at four "corners" form the raglan shaped shoulders.

YOKE:

Fsc 31 (31, 31, 40, 40) to measure approximately 10½ (10½, 10½, 13½, 13½)" / 26.5 (26.5, 26.5, 34.5, 34.5)cm.

Neck Trim (RS): Ch 4, tr in first sc (beginning scallop made), skip next 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) sc, [(slip st, ch 4, tr) in next sc (scallop made), skip next 3 sc] 6 (6, 6, 8, 8) times, (slip st, ch 4, tr) in next sc, skip next 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) sc, sl st in last sc, do not turn—8 (8, 8, 10, 10) scallops.

Row 1 (RS): Pivot piece to work in chain stitches along opposite side of foundation row; ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, shell) in first ch, [ch 2, skip next 2 ch, shell in next ch] 9 (9, 9, 12, 12) times, ch 2, skip next 2 ch, (shell, ch 2, 2 dc) in last ch, turn—11 (11, 11, 14, 14) shells with increases at front neck edges.

Row 2 (WS): Ch 2, shell in next ch-2 space, ch 2, inc-shell in next ch-2 space (corner made), [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) times, ch 2, inc-shell in ch-2 space of next shell (corner made), [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) times, ch 2, inc-shell in ch-2 space of next shell (corner made), [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) times, ch 2, inc-shell in ch-2 space of next shell (corner made), ch 2, shell in last ch-2 space, turn—9 (9, 9, 12, 12) shells and 4 inc-shells (corners) for a total of 17 (17, 17, 20, 20) shells.

Mark the ch-2 space at the center of each of the four corners, move markers up as each row is worked.

Row 3: *[Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to next marked corner ch-2 space, ch 2, shell in corner ch-2 space; repeat from * 3 more times, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn—21 (21, 21, 24, 24) shells


- - - - - Choose your size - - - - -

 

  1. Size Small only:
    Row 4: Ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, shell) in ch-2 space of next shell, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to last shell, ch 2, (shell, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space of last shell, turn—21 shells with increases at front neck edges.

    Row 5: Ch 2, shell in next ch-2 space, *[ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to next corner shell, ch 2, inc-shell in ch-2 space of corner shell; repeat from * 3 more times, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to last ch-2 space, shell in last ch-2 space, turn—27 shells.

    Row 6: Repeat Row 3—31 shells.

    Rows 7–9: [Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

     

  2. Size Medium only:
    Rows 4–7: Work Rows 4–7 of Size Small—31 shells.

    Row 8: *[Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to next corner shell, ch 2, (shell, ch 2 and mark for corner, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to next corner shell, ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2 and mark for corner, shell) in corner ch-2 space; repeat from * one more time, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn—31 shells with increases at corners.

    Row 9: *[Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to marked corner ch-2 space, ch 2, shell in corner ch-2 space; repeat from * 3 more times, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn—35 shells.

     

  3. Size Large/X-Large only:
    Row 4: Ch 2, (2 dc, ch 2, shell) in ch-2 space of next shell, *[ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to next corner shell, ch 2, inc-shell in ch-2 space of corner shell; repeat * 3 more times, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to last shell, ch 2, (shell, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space of last shell, turn—25 shells with increases at front neck edges.

    Row 5: Ch 2, shell in next ch-2 space, *[ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to next corner ch-2 space, ch 2, shell in corner ch-2 space; repeat from * 3 more times, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to last ch-2 space, shell in last ch-2 space, turn—31 shells.

    Row 6: *[Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to corner shell, ch 2, inc-shell in ch-2 space of corner shell; repeat from * 3 more times, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn—35 shells.

    Row 7: Repeat Row 3—39 shells.

    Row 8: [Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

    Rows 9 and 10: Work Rows 8 and 9 of Size Medium—43 shells.

     

  4. Sizes XX-Large (XXX-Large) only:
    Rows 4 and 5: Work Rows 4 and 5 of Size Large/X-Large—34 shells.

    Row 6: [Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

    Rows 7–9: Repeat Rows 4–6—44 shells.

    Rows 10 and 11: Work Rows 8 and 9 of Size Medium—48 shells.

     

  5. Size XXX-Large only:
    Row 12
    : [Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

     

BODY:

All Sizes:

Joining Row: *[Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to next marked corner ch-2 space, ch 2, shell in corner ch-2 space, ch 1, Fsc 7 (7, 7, 7, 11) (for underarm), skip next 5 (5, 7, 8, 8) shells to next marked corner shell, shell in corner ch-2 space; repeat from * one more time, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn—21 (25, 29, 32, 32) shells.

Row 1: *[Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to underarm, [ch 2, skip next 3 sc, shell in next sc] 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) times, skip remaining 3 sc; repeat from * one more time, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn—23 (27, 31, 34, 36) shells.

Rows 2–8: [Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

Rows 9–14: Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell, [ch 3, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

Rows 15–20: Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell, [ch 4, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

Row 21: Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell, [ch 3, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 3, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

Row 22: Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell, [ch 2, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

Row 23: Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell, [ch 3, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 3, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

Rows 24–28: Repeat Rows 22 and 23 twice, then repeat Row 22 one more time.

Row 29: Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell, [ch 4, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 4, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

Row 30: Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell, [ch 3, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 5, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 3, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

Rows 31–36: Repeat Rows 29 and 30 three times.

Row 37: Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell, [ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

Row 38: Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell, [ch 4, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 4, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn.

Rows 39–42: Repeat Rows 37 and 38 twice (or desired length, end by working Row 38), turn.

Row 43: Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell, [ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-5 space, ch 5, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end. Fasten off.

SLEEVES:

With WS (WS, RS, WS, RS) facing, locate the Fsc of one underarm. Working in chains on opposite side of Fsc, join yarn with slip st in ch at center of underarm.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in same ch, ch 2, skip next 3 (3, 3, 3, 5) ch, shell in row edge of corner shell, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] 5 (5, 7, 8, 8) times, ch 2, shell in row edge of corner shell, ch 2, skip next 3 (3, 3, 3, 5) ch of underarm, 2 dc in same ch as beginning; join with ch 1, sc in top of beginning ch (counts as ch-2 space completing first shell), turn—8 (8, 10, 11, 11) shells.

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same space (formed by ch 1, sc join), ch 2, [shell in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 2] around, end with 2 dc in same space as beginning; join with ch 1, sc in top of beginning ch, turn.

Rounds 3–7: Repeat Round 2 five times (or for desired length of sleeve before flare).

Round 8: Ch 3, dc in same space, ch 3, [shell in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3] around, end with 2 dc in same space as beginning; join with ch 1, sc in top of beginning ch, turn.

Round 9: Ch 3, dc in same space, ch 4, [shell in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 4] around, end with 2 dc in same space as beginning; join with ch 1, sc in top of beginning ch, turn.

Round 10: Ch 3, dc in same space, ch 3, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 3, [shell in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 3] around, end with 2 dc in same space as beginning; join with ch 1, sc in top of beginning ch, turn.

Round 11: Ch 3, dc in same space, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, [shell in ch-2 space in next shell, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 5, sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2] around, end with 2 dc in same space as beginning; join with ch 1, sc in top of beginning ch, turn.

Round 12: Ch 3, dc in same space, ch 4, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 4, [shell in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 4, sc in next ch-5 space, ch 4] around, end with 2 dc in same space as beginning; join with ch 1, sc in top of beginning ch, turn.

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  1. Sizes Small (Medium) only:

    Round 13: Ch 3, dc in same space, ch 3, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 5, [sc in next ch-4 space, ch 3, shell in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 3, sc in next ch-4 space, ch 5] around, end with 2 dc in same space as beginning; join with ch 1, sc in top of beginning ch, turn.

    Round 14: Ch 3, dc in same space, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-5 space, ch 5, [shell in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-5 space, ch 5] around, end with 2 dc in same space as beginning; join with ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch, turn.

     

  2. Sizes Large/X-Large (XX-Large, XXX-Large):

    Rounds 13 and 14: Repeat Rounds 10 and 11.

    Round 15: Ch 3, dc in same space, ch 4, [(sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-5 space, ch 4, shell in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 4] around, end with 2 dc in same space as beginning; join with ch 2, slip st in top of beginning ch, turn. Fasten off.

    Work second sleeve in same manner.

FINISHING:

Using yarn needle, weave in ends. Lightly steam block duster to open up stitch pattern.

PLUS: Check out this fabulous photo from one of our readers!

Abbreviations

ch
Chain
dc
Double crochet
sc
Single crochet
slip st
Slip stitch
fsc
Foundation single crochet (This technique creates a foundation chain and a row of single crochet stitches in one)
shell
(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated stitch or space
inc-shell (increase shell)
(shell, ch 2, shell) in indicated space.
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I'm not understanding these directions

Hi there! Is there anything specific about the instructions we can help with? Please do feel free to browse the comments below as other readers have done quite a bit of troubleshooting. You could also pose your question in our sister site AllFreeCrochet's Facebook Community Group. I hope that helps!

I have seen this posted a couple of times and I keep thinking that it would be a great piece to add to my wardrobe. I do not know why I hesitate, perhaps I am not sure what color to select. This would be ambitious piece for sure, no skill level noted.

This crochet lacy duster is very stylish. The note attached states The weight of the body results in substantial growth in total length when worn. So does the designer advise when selecting the size to crochet, go a size smaller? Does the type of yarn have an affect on that as well?

OK here is what I did with this and learned a valuable lesson I used this lovely yarn in Aqua called Plymouth Cleo I was thrilled with how the project was going as the stitches were correct almost every time If not I tore it out and started from where I messed up I tried it on BEFORE I finished and then did two more rows of it to end on the row Then I washed it on delicates and laid it out on the table to dry after trying to shape it for two days Sigh It hit the floor by the time I tried it on today Sorry about the hat but that's my Go-To hat when I hadn't done my hair and I desperately need the perm Unfortunately I believe I could have done it in a Medium I'm a bit too large but it fits big IRead More think Nancy S aka Perlandra

I love this pattern! However, I started it today and when it says on Row 1 to Pivot piece ...... I did this, but it seems to me there are more "chains" and I end up with more than 11 shells. I tried skipping more and that didn't work. I'm not sure what I am doing wrong maybe it was in the foundation chain I made? The first row of scallops turned out just fine. Help! Nancy S.

@Perlandra For specific pattern instructions, I suggest commenting any of the several commenters below who have successfully made the pattern. They should be of some help. If not, you can contact the designer (in this case Caron International) for some more guidance. Hope that helps! -Kaylee, Editor of FaveCrafts

What I would love to do with this duster is to crochet it in a 2 yarn and make it very lightweight. Has anyone tried this?

The pattern is very easy for a lefty, awright4ever, read the pattern and follow what the stitches are they don't change for left to right hand. I was taught to crochet by my rt handed grandma and she taught me to read the patterns.

Hi, I've started on the lacy duster in size XXXL and am stuck at rows 7-9. The total shell count I end with is 46 shells instead of 44. Are the any corrections in the pattern? My last good count is at row 6 ending with 34 shells. Please advise

I very much want to make this but I don't see the link anywhere to watch a video to get started. If anyone knows if it's up please reply!

Hi Emily, You shouldn't need to watch a video to get started - the pattern is listed in full above. If you have any questions, please contact the pattern designer directly via their company profile. Thanks!

I wanted to make that duster but when I realized it had been created by Doris Chan, it makes me nervous. I made the Zen Jacket earlier this year and the directions are just crazy. The end product did not turn out well: the proportions were atrocious. I had to throw it away.

Maybe I missed it but how many balls of yarn I need for the different sizes of the craft. Thank you.

Shown in #9721 Victorian Rose, 24 (30, 36, 42, 48) oz/680 (850, 1021, 1191, 1361) gr

The balls are 6oz. so you would look up the number of ozs. for each size and divide by 6 to get the number of balls required for the size you wish to make.

Made another one of these by request for a Christmas present. Mine was in heather grey and was large. This one is black and size small. She was thrilled, and it turned out beautiful. Seriously, if you like this. Watch an online tutorial on the very beginning (fsc), then after you get through the sleeves, it's very easy.

how many balls did it take you to make a large? i'm not sure what the pattern means by gr

Oh! Do I like it!

If i print this how can I make the font larger? When printed it is too small to read.

I LOVE this duster, but being a beginner at crochet and being left handed, it is way above my skill level. Are there simpler patterns for something similar to this? Can you also show videos? Lefties are known for being very visual and needing to see something being done. At least, I am. Thanks!

I agree!! Please, it would take me a year to complete. Someone needs to build a program that would help us lefties with crocheting. Surely there are more than 2 left handed crocheters in this world. Thanks

I was thrilled to open my daily e-mail and what did I find? I had gotten this pattern some time ago and had lost it during a move. FaveCrafts...thank you! Now I can finally make this duster.

I made this in a simply soft grey heather, and wore it to a wedding over long sleeve black top and long black skirt. Everybody loved it! (even me, and I don't make too many things for myself AND like it) I would love to put a picture of it here, too bad we can't. I look forward to wearing it to a Spring banquet over something lightweight like the model has on. It took me a while to figure out the beginning, I did watch the tutorial on line. Once I got that, I made it through the sleeve sections and I was flying!!!! I made my few 'Amish mistakes" but they weren't noticeable!! Very very lovely & feminine!

could you put the grafics for this beautiful duster. thanks so much,. I work much better with grafics. thanks

This duster is gorgeous! I cannot wait to work it up!!!

I really liked the look of this duster and started in the medium size to do a sort of test everything went well When I decided to make this for one of my Christmas gifts in a size lg x-lg I started having problems After finishing row shells for lg x-lg I went to row in the lg x-lg size After finishing row I counted my shells I had how could this be right pattern says I took out my crochet back to row three and then when moving to row realized that there was no way that there were only going to be shells at the end of that row according the the lg x-lg directions How could I add shell increases at the corners and only add one shell I think that there is an error in the shell counts on the large x-large directions I'm moving on becauseRead More I really like this pattern and feel that once I get to the body everything will be fine as in my medium sample but you might want to double check before taking out rows to try and get the shell count right

Almost finish one. I love it. Planning on making more for Christmas gifts this year. It's fairly simple, just need to pay attention to row counts and pattern. I have to re-do several rows because I didn't read all the pattern stitches :-). After that it was a breeze. BTW, there was a video posted in one of the newsletter about the "foundation stitches", after watching the video, it was really easy but can't remember which one it came from.

Would like to try this Duster but can someone give me an equivalent acrylic ply to use instead?

Luscious!!!!!! Can't wait to try this!!!!

mizeddie the duster can be made shorter to whatever length you desire. so if you desire i ould make it for you but not right now because i am working on a project as we speak for some on in new york. thanks lunette

I thought I know a lot about crochet but have never seen anything like this foundation row. Are you turning at step 2 and working another row of single crochets? Help I am just not getting it

Ok newbie stuck here I have gotten to Row Ch shell in ch- space of next shell to next marked corner ch- space ch shell in corner ch- space repeat from more times ch shell in ch- space of next shell to end turn shells Does this mean that there are shells total on this row or what And what does the mean Finally after tries I have gotten to this part cannot figure it out further Please if anyone has any tips please let me know Thanks REGARDING THE QUESTION ABOUT THE ASTERISK Find the ' ' behind before the first ' ' they want you to repeat the stitches from the asterisk three more times before continuing with the rest of the row REGARDING THE QUESTION ABOUT THE NUMBER If you are doing the largest two sizes then after you turn if you go back and count all theRead More shells in the row you have just completed there should be a total of of them Hope this helps

I'm also puzzled by this one. Where are the extra shells coming in? Does that mean that there would be (2dc, ch2, 2dc, ch2, 2dc) in the corner of the previous row?

Ok, newbie & stuck here. I have gotten to Row 3: *[Ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to next marked corner ch-2 space, ch 2, shell in corner ch-2 space; repeat from * 3 more times, [ch 2, shell in ch-2 space of next shell] to end, turn21 (21, 21, 24, 24) shells. Does this mean that there are 24 shells total on this row, or what? And what does the * mean? Finally after 12 tries, I have gotten to this part & cannot figure it out further. Please, if anyone has any tips, please let me know. Thanks.

I was wondering if this can be done with knitting needles instead of crochet needles. I have learned how to knitt but crocheting is still hard for me. Do you know if its possible?

Can't wait to try this! Having been looking for a pattern like this forever!!!!!!!

I am not a crocheter, but would love to have this duster...trying to find someone who can/will make it for me...(not asking here, just making statement)...Do any pros out there know if this can made shorter? And, if so, how would you do it--in case I find someone who will make it for me? Thanks...

If you are still looking for someone to make the duster, I am a crochet instructor with years of experience and wish to be considered as your possible maker for this or any other crochet project(s). You can reach me at this email address: Boocoos@me.com

This looks fab.

HI Gooneybird, WS = wrong side RS= right side

Looks beautiful! Cant wait to try it.

WS=wrong side RS=right side Abbreviations usually used in knitting to explain where to face the work.

What are the abbreviations "rs" and "ws" on the yoke? Can't figure it out!

I think this is a great pattern It's hard to find patterns for the larger woman I look forward to making this for myself and a couple of my friends that I know will love it. thank you

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