by 👉 US crochet terms
👉 Explained slowly, gently, and with many words
👉 Perfect for beginners who want clear guidance
This motif looks very elegant, soft, and impressive, but don’t worry 💛
It is made using basic stitches, repeated calmly in rounds.
You can use this motif for blouses, tunics, shawls, runners, blankets, scarves, cushion covers, and more.
Please read once before starting 🌷
🧶 MATERIALS (BEGINNER FRIENDLY)
Use light yarn so stitches are easy to see.
- Yarn:
- Sport (No.2) or DK (No.3)
- Cotton or cotton blend (best for motifs)
- Crochet hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
📘 BASIC CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Keep this list near you while working:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sp = space
- ch-sp = chain space
- rep = repeat
📌 VERY IMPORTANT NOTES FOR BEGINNERS
- Crochet slowly and calmly
- Count stitches at the end of each round
- Corners or shapes are made with chain spaces
- If motif curls → use bigger hook
- If motif waves → use smaller hook
- Your first motif does not need to be perfect
📏 FINISHED MOTIF SIZE
- About 10–14 cm (4–5.5 inches)
- Size depends on yarn and hook
🟢 ROUND 1 – MAKE THE CENTER CIRCLE
This round forms the center of the motif.
Option A: Magic Ring (recommended)
- Make a magic ring
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc)
- Work 11 dc into the ring
- Pull the ring closed gently
- Sl st into the top of ch 3
Option B: Chain Ring
- Ch 4
- Sl st into first chain to form a ring
- Ch 3
- Work 11 dc into the ring
- Sl st to join
✅ You now have 12 dc in a circle
🟡 ROUND 2 – CREATE PETAL SPACES
This round begins the decorative shape.
- Ch 1
- Sc in next dc, ch 3
- Repeat * to * around
- Sl st into first sc
✅ You now have small chain spaces around the circle
🟡 ROUND 3 – FORM SOFT PETALS
This round creates beautiful petal shapes.
- Sl st into first ch-3 space
- Ch 3 (counts as dc)
- 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same space
- *Sl st in next sc, sl st into next ch-3 space
- (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)*
- Repeat * to * around
- Sl st to close
🌸 You now see flower-like petals
🟡 ROUND 4 – EXPAND THE MOTIF
This round adds elegance and size.
- Sl st into ch-2 space of a petal
- Ch 3
- 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in same space
- *Ch 1, sc in next sl st
- Ch 1, in next ch-2 space: (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)*
- Repeat * to * around
- Sl st to join
✨ Motif becomes airy and elegant
🟡 ROUND 5 – SHAPE AND BALANCE
This round prepares the motif for joining.
- Sl st into ch-3 space
- Ch 1
- (Sc, ch 2, sc) in same space
- Sc in next ch-1 space
- Repeat * to * around
- Sl st to finish
✅ Motif edges are now neat and strong
🟡 ROUND 6 – OPTIONAL DECORATIVE EDGE
This round is optional but very beautiful.
Simple Edge (Beginner Safe)
- Sc in every stitch
- In corners or large spaces: (sc, ch 1, sc)
Picot Edge (Elegant Look)
- Sc, ch 3, sl st into same stitch
- Repeat around
🪡 BLOCKING (VERY IMPORTANT)
Blocking makes this motif look professional and beautiful.
- Lightly wet or steam the motif
- Gently stretch petals and edges
- Pin if possible
- Let dry completely
✨ Blocking opens the lace design
🧵 HOW TO JOIN MOTIFS (BEGINNER METHODS)
✔ Sewing Method
- Whip stitch or mattress stitch with yarn needle
✔ Crochet Join
- Slip stitch join
- Single crochet join (decorative seam)
👗 WHAT CAN YOU MAKE WITH THIS MOTIF?
✔ Summer blouse
✔ Tunic
✔ Shawl
✔ Blanket
✔ Table runner
✔ Cushion cover
🌸 VERY IMPORTANT BEGINNER TIPS
- Use stitch markers if needed
- Count chain spaces, not just stitches
- Practice with one motif first
- Light yarn helps learning
- Relax your hands 💛
🌈 EASY VARIATIONS
- Bigger motif → add another round
- Airier look → add more chains
- Solid look → replace chains with dc
- Colorful style → change color each round
❤️ YOU CAN DO THIS
This motif looks very advanced, but it is made only with:
- Chain
- Single crochet
- Double crochet
That means beginners CAN succeed 🌷
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