Bruges Crochet

Bruges crochet is a technique used to make lacy crochet ribbons or braids. These decorative motifs can be connected by slip-stitching the chains together, allowing you to work in all sorts of directions. Instructor Mary Beth Temple guides you through how to make Bruges crochet and shares her tips and tricks for making this technique accessible to all skill levels! Mary Beth begins the class by looking at four ribbons: plain, alternating, filet and treble crochet. Once you master the basic ribbons, it’s time to take your Bruges crochet in a new direction. Mary Beth guides you through two different techniques to curve your motifs. The first technique is worked using short rows; shorter stitches are used along one edge to help the fabric make a gentle curve to be worked in the opposite direction. The next curved method is the gathered curve, one of Mary Beth’s favorite for curving her motifs. Both create beautiful, decorative patterns that you can alter to work for a variety of projects. The class ends with Mary Beth working a stunning circular motif using a filet mesh ribbon. She shares her expertise on how to adapt this pattern to continue your Bruges crochet adventure and design motifs of your own. With in-depth, clear instruction from a world-renowned crochet expert, you’ll find yourself coming back to this class again and again.