by 👉 US crochet terms
👉 Written slowly, clearly, and with many explanations, especially for beginners 🌸
👉 Suitable for runner, blouse, tunic, shawl, table cover, and scarf
Please read calmly. You do not need to be advanced.
If you know chain and double crochet, you can do this 💛
🧶 MATERIALS (BEGINNER FRIENDLY)
Choose light-colored yarn so stitches are easy to see.
- Yarn:
- Sport (No.2) or DK (No.3)
- Cotton or cotton blend (best for runners & blouses)
- Hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
📘 BASIC CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Please keep this list nearby:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sp = space
- ch-sp = chain space
- rep = repeat
📌 VERY IMPORTANT NOTES FOR BEGINNERS
- Work slowly and relax your hands
- Always count stitches and chain spaces
- Motifs grow round by round
- Corners are made using chain spaces
- If motif curls → use bigger hook
- If motif waves → use smaller hook
📏 FINISHED MOTIF SIZE
- About 10–13 cm (4–5 inches)
- Size depends on yarn and hook
🟢 ROUND 1 – CREATE THE CENTER
This round makes the middle of the motif.
Option 1: Magic Ring (recommended)
- Make a magic ring
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc)
- Work 11 dc into the ring
- Pull ring tight
- Sl st into top of ch 3 to close
Option 2: Chain Ring
- Ch 4
- Sl st into first chain to form a ring
- Ch 3
- Work 11 dc into the ring
- Sl st to close
✅ You now have 12 dc in a circle
🟡 ROUND 2 – CREATE CORNERS
This round begins shaping the motif.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc)
- Dc in the same stitch
- Ch 2 → this is a corner
- 2 dc in next stitch, ch 2
- Repeat * to * around
- Sl st into top of ch 3
✅ You now have 4 corners
🟡 ROUND 3 – EXPAND THE MOTIF
Now the motif becomes clearly shaped.
- Sl st into first corner space
- Ch 3
- Dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same corner space
- *Dc in next 2 stitches
- In next corner space: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)*
- Repeat * to * around
- Sl st to join
🌸 Motif is now flat and square-like
🟡 ROUND 4 – ADD OPENWORK BEAUTY
This round adds lightness and elegance.
- Sl st into corner space
- Ch 3
- Dc, ch 3, 2 dc in same corner
- Ch 1, skip 1 stitch, dc in next stitch
- Repeat across side
- In next corner space: (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc)
- Repeat around
- Sl st to finish
✨ Motif now has a lace effect
🟡 ROUND 5 – FORM MOTIF CONNECTION POINTS
This round prepares the motif for joining.
- Sl st into corner space
- Ch 1
- (Sc, ch 2, sc) in corner space
- Sc in next ch-1 space
- Repeat around
- Sl st to close
✅ Motif is now strong and easy to join
🟡 ROUND 6 – OPTIONAL DECORATIVE EDGE
This round makes the motif elegant.
Simple Edge (Beginner Safe)
- Sc evenly around
- Corners: (sc, ch 1, sc)
Picot Edge (Decorative)
- Sc, ch 3, sl st into same stitch
- Repeat around
🪡 BLOCKING (VERY IMPORTANT)
Blocking makes your motif look perfect.
- Lightly wet or steam
- Gently stretch into shape
- Pin corners if possible
- Let dry completely
🌟 Do not skip this step
🧵 HOW TO JOIN MOTIFS (BEGINNER METHODS)
✔ Slip Stitch Join
- Join motifs while crocheting last round
✔ Sewing Join
- Whip stitch or mattress stitch with needle
✔ Single Crochet Join
- Makes a raised decorative seam
👗 HOW TO USE THIS MOTIF
Runner
- Join motifs in a straight line
- Add border around edges
Blouse / Tunic
- Join motifs side by side
- Shape neckline and armholes later
Shawl
- Join diagonally or in triangle shape
🌸 VERY IMPORTANT BEGINNER TIPS
- Use stitch markers in corners
- Count stitches every round
- Practice one motif before making many
- Light yarn makes learning easier
- Your first motif does not need to be perfect 💕
🌈 EASY VARIATIONS
- Bigger motif → add more rounds
- Airy look → add more chains
- Solid look → replace chains with dc
- Color change → change yarn every round
❤️ YOU CAN DO THIS
This motif looks advanced, but it uses:
- Chain
- Double crochet
- Simple repeats
That means even beginners can succeed 🌷
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