by Large Piece Crochet Motif Tutorial – Work Miracles for Presentation and Runner.
This motif is worked in continuous rounds, grows into a large lace piece, and is ideal for table runners, presentation covers, doilies, or bed décor.
🧶 LARGE PIECE CROCHET MOTIF (FOR RUNNER & PRESENTATION)
Full Step-by-Step Text Tutorial (US Crochet Terms)
📌 Skill Level
Beginner – Easy
🧵 Materials
- Yarn: Fine or medium yarn (cotton recommended for runners)
- Crochet hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
✂️ Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- sp = space
- rep = repeat
🔰 START – CENTER OF MOTIF
Round 1 – Foundation Ring
- Make a magic ring
(or ch 4 and join with sl st). - Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
- Work 11 dc into the ring.
- Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
👉 12 dc
🌼 BASE LACE BUILDING
Round 2 – Chain Spaces
- Ch 4 (dc + ch 1).
- Skip 1 stitch, dc in next stitch, ch 1.
- Repeat around.
- Join with sl st to 3rd chain.
👉 12 ch-1 spaces
Round 3 – Fan Groups
- Sl st into first ch-1 space.
- Ch 3.
- Work 2 dc in same space.
- Ch 2.
- In next ch-1 space: 3 dc, ch 2.
- Repeat around.
- Join with sl st.
Round 4 – Enlarging Fans
- Sl st to middle dc of fan.
- Ch 3.
- Work 4 dc in same stitch.
- Ch 3.
- In next fan center: 5 dc, ch 3.
- Repeat around.
- Join with sl st.
🌸 EXPANDING THE MOTIF (LARGE SIZE)
Round 5 – Decorative Arches
- Sl st into center dc.
- Ch 5.
- Sc in next ch-3 space.
- Ch 5.
- Repeat around.
- Join with sl st.
Round 6 – Filling Arches
- Sl st into first ch-5 space.
- Ch 3.
- Work 6 dc in same space.
- Sc in next sc.
- Repeat around.
- Join with sl st.
Round 7 – Tall Lace Detail
- Sl st to middle dc.
- Ch 4.
- Tr in same stitch.
- Ch 3.
- Tr again in same stitch.
- Sc between next dc group.
- Repeat around.
- Join with sl st.
Round 8 – Wide Openwork Round
- Sl st into sc.
- Ch 6.
- Sc in next tr-group center.
- Ch 6.
- Repeat around.
- Join with sl st.
Round 9 – Final Filling Round
- Sl st into ch-6 space.
- Ch 3.
- Work 7 dc in same space.
- Sc in next sc.
- Repeat around.
- Join with sl st and fasten off.
🔁 MAKING IT EVEN LARGER
- Repeat Rounds 8 & 9 to increase size
- Ideal for long runners or large presentation covers
- Keep stitch counts consistent for flat results
✨ FINISHING
- Cut yarn and pull through
- Weave in all loose ends neatly
- Block flat for a professional, elegant finish
🧩 BEST USES
✔ Table runners
✔ Presentation & tray covers
✔ Large doilies
✔ Bedside décor
✔ Centerpiece crochet pieces
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