How to crochet the Osiris lace stitch(step-by-step tutorial)
Original Osiris lace crochet stitch by Crafting with Beth, named for its crossed stitches and pillar-like structure inspired by ancient temple forms.
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The Osiris lace crochet stitch is an original crochet design by your truly Elizabeth Villarosa-Martin. It creates a striking openwork fabric with tall pillar-like sections, crossed stitches, and decorative spaces that give the pattern a structured, almost architectural look.
I called this stitch Osiris because the crossed stitches reminded me of ancient temple forms, especially the upright pillars and framed spaces often associated with Egyptian architecture. The stitch has a strong vertical rhythm, with the open lace sections sitting between the columns like light passing through a temple structure.
This design is ideal for makers who enjoy lace crochet with definition. It would work beautifully for scarves, shawls, lightweight wraps, decorative panels, and textured blanket sections where you want the stitch pattern to be seen clearly.
About the Osiris lace crochet stitch
The Osiris lace crochet stitch combines open spaces, crossed stitch movement, and vertical posts to form a repeating lace pattern. The result is decorative but still orderly, making it suitable for both modern and classic crochet projects.
For best results, use a yarn with good stitch definition so the crossed sections and pillar shapes remain visible. A smooth cotton, bamboo blend, acrylic, or wool blend can all work well depending on the project you want to make.
Step by step instructions
Materials you’ll need
Yarn: DK (light worsted) cotton yarn I recommend using a smooth, light-coloured cotton yarn when learning this stitch, as it allows the ribbed texture and stitch definition to stand out clearly. A DK weight yarn works particularly well for practice swatches, scarves, blankets, and decorative home projects. Why not try the Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
Crochet hook: 4.0 mm I used a 4.0 mm hook for this tutorial. Ergonomic hooks like Tulip Etimo Murasaki crochet hook are especially helpful for textured stitches like this one, as they keep your tension even and reduce hand fatigue during longer sessions.
Scissors For cutting yarn neatly at the end of your work.
Yarn needle To weave in your ends once your swatch or project is complete.
Tip: If you tend to crochet tightly or loosely, don’t be afraid to adjust your hook size slightly to achieve a fabric you’re happy with.
To crochet the floating V-stitch, you don’t need a specific brand of yarn. A smooth DK yarn works best, as it helps the texture and stitch definition stand out clearly.
Yarn options:
UK gentle readers: A beginner-friendly DK yarn from Laughing Hen
International readers: A wide colour selection of DK yarns from LoveCrafts
Crochet skills required
Crochet stitches standard: I am using the US / International standard crochet terms.
This stitch is suitable for confident beginners and above. Before starting, it helps to be comfortable with the following basic crochet skills:
The first row is a strong base of single crochet worked all the way across.
The second row is the main pattern, which constructs an image inspired by the Osiris pillars. The stitches feature a flat crossed treble stitch representing the statue, sandwiched by a treble crochet on each side to form a pillar-like temple entrance.
The third row is a series of double crochet stitches to strengthen the pattern.
Altogether, the pattern creates a strong lace effect, making it ideal for shawls with buttons, afghans, and other blankets.
Tension is very important. The yarn must glide smoothly from your tension hand to your working hand —
not too tight, not too loose — and follow the gauge of your hook.
Featured stitch:
Osiris lace stitch [OL]: The stitch requires 5 stitches to complete the lace. Make a treble crochet into the first specified stitch. Then make the Osiris crossed stitch, that is yarn over twice, insert your hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Now yarn over, skip the next stitch, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, [yarn over and pull through 2 loops] 4 times. chain 1, make a double crochet into the middle of the stitch where the 2 stitches meet. Make a treble crochet into the next stitch.
Foundation chains
The Osiris lace stitch is a multiple of 6 + 5 + 1 for the base chains. To create a sample tension, in this demo, I will be chaining 24 + 5 + 1, that’s 30 chains total, so we can see the pattern more clearly.
Row 1
To start the first row, make single crochet into the 2nd chain from the hook, and 1 single crochet in each of the next chain all the way across. You should have 29 stitches from here and forward
Row 2
To begin with the second row, chain 4 (counted as a treble crochet), and then turn. To start up the lace yarn over twice, insert your hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Now yarn over, skip the next stitch, insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, [yarn over and pull through 2 loops] 4 times. chain 1, make a double crochet into the middle of the stitch where the 2 stitches meet. Make a treble crochet into the next stitch. * [ Chain 1, make an OL stitch into the next stitch]. Repeat * all the way across. Your last stitch must be a treble crochet (the last stitch of the OL stitch)
Row 3
To start the third row, chain 3 and this will be counted as a double crochet, and then turn. Skip then the first stitch, and make a double crochet into the next stitch. *[ Chain 1, make a double crochet into the next 2 stitches]. Repeat * until the last stitch.
Row 4
This is the last of the row repeat, chain 1 and then turn, make single crochet into the first stitch. Make 1 single crochet in each of the next chain all the way across including chain 1 spaces (making sure to make the stitch into the chain taking 2 loops instead of making a stitch into the space itself). You should still have have kept 29 stitches.
Row 5
Repeat rows 2, 3, and 4 for how many rows you’d like
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How to crochet the Osiris lace stitch(step-by-step tutorial)
