Easy Crochet Modesty Lace for V-Neck and Scoop-Neck T-Shirts

Add a delicate, feminine touch and extra coverage to V-neck and scoop-neck t-shirts with these easy crochet modesty lace inserts. Below are two simple crochet patterns (V-neck and scoop-neck) with materials, stitch abbreviations, sizes and step-by-step rows. Follow the instructions to create narrow or wider inserts and attach them to your tops for versatile layering.

The patterns are rated Skill: Easy and use basic crochet stitches—chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc) and a simple shell stitch (shst = 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space). Materials, sizes and notes are listed before each pattern.

Skill: Easy

Materials:

Crochet hook – H / 5 mm

Yarn – (4) Weight – cotton, acrylic or fiber of your choosing

Yarn needle

Measuring tape

Stitches:

Chain (ch)

Slip Stitch (slst)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Shell Stitch (shst): 2 dc, ch1, 2 dc in the same sp/st

Size:

V Neck – 4 T x 5 W - inches

Scoop Neck – 4 T x 8 W – inches

Notes:

Ch3 counts as a dc

V Neck Modesty Lace Pattern

R: 1 – Ch 4, 4 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, turn, ch 3 (5 dc)

R: 2 – 1 dc in the 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the last dc, turn, ch 3 (7 dc)

Flat crochet modesty lace sample showing early V-neck shaping and stitch pattern.

R: 3 - 1 dc in the 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 5 dc, 2 dc in the last dc, turn, ch 3 (9 dc)

R: 4 - 1 dc in the 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 7 dc, 2 dc in the last dc, turn, ch 3 (11 dc)

R: 5 – 1 dc in the 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 9 dc, 2 dc in the last dc, turn, ch 3 (13 dc)

Progress shot showing progressive increases to form the V-neck insert.

R: 6 - 1 dc in the 1st dc, sk 2 dc, *shst in the next dc* Repeat From * to * 2 more times, Sk 2 dc, 2 dc in the last dc, turn, ch 3 (4 dc, 3 shst)

Shell stitch placement beginning to create the decorative modesty lace edge.

R: 7 – 1 dc in the next dc, *ch1, Shst in the next ch1 sp* Repeat From * to * 2 more times, 2 dc in the last dc, Tie off weave in your ends.

Completed V-neck insert before weaving in ends and blocking.

Make the lace longer and wider – Repeat R: 7 adding 1 more ch between the shell stitches for each row added.

Example of a longer lace strip created by repeating the final row and adding chains between shells.

Scoop Neck Modesty Lace Pattern

R: 1 - Ch 11, 1 dc in the 4th ch from the hook, 1 dc in each ch across, turn, ch 3 (9 dc)

R: 2 – 1 dc in the 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the last dc, turn, ch 3 (12 dc)

Foundation chain and first rows of the scoop-neck modesty lace pattern.

R: 3 - 1 dc in the 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 4 dc, 2 dc in the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 4 dc, 2 dc in the last dc, turn, ch 3 (16 dc)

R: 4 - 1 dc in the 1st dc, 1 dc in the next 6 dc, 2 dc in the next 2 dc, 1 dc in the next 6 dc, 2 dc in the last dc, turn, ch 3 (20 dc)

Shell and double crochet layout forming the scoop-neck width.

R: 5 – 1 dc in the 1st dc, *sk 2 shst in the next dc* Repeat From * to * 4 more times, Sk 2 dc, dc in the last 2 dc, turn, ch 3 (4 dc, 5 shst)

R: 6 - 1 dc in the next dc, *ch1, Shst in the next ch1 sp* Repeat From * to * 4 more times, 1 dc in the 2 dc, Tie off weave in your ends. (4 dc, 5 shst)

Final rows and edging of the scoop-neck modesty lace before finishing.

Make the lace longer and wider – Repeat R: 6 adding 1 more ch between the shell stitches for each row added.

Two finished modesty lace strips ready to be attached to shirt necklines.

Finishing tips: Block your lace gently to open the shell stitches and shape the insert. Attach to the inside of a T-shirt neckline by sewing with matching thread/yarn using a small whip stitch or slip stitch along the edge for a neat, secure finish. Adjust width and length by repeating the final shell row and adding chain spaces as noted above to fit your neckline.