This motif is elegant, light, and versatile, perfect for:

• blankets
• table runners
• shawls
• pillow covers
• bags
• blouses
• decorative napkins

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🌟 INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL CROCHET MOTIF

Beginner Friendly – Full Written Tutorial

(US Crochet Terms)

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🧶 SKILL LEVEL

Beginner – Easy

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🧵 MATERIALS

• Yarn: cotton or light acrylic (any color)
• Hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm (match yarn label)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

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✂️ ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sp = space
• rep = repeat

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📐 MOTIF SIZE

• Square motif
• Can be joined to create larger projects
• Size depends on yarn and hook

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🧶 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

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🔰 ROUND 1 – MOTIF CENTER

1. Make a magic ring
   (or ch 4 and sl st to form a ring).
2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
3. Work 11 dc into the ring.
4. Sl st to the top of ch-3 to close.

✔ You have 12 dc in total.

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🔹 ROUND 2 – PETAL BASE

1. Ch 3.
2. Dc in the same stitch.
3. Ch 2.
4. Sk next stitch.
5. In next stitch: 2 dc.
6. Ch 2.
7. Repeat around:
   • (2 dc, ch 2, sk 1 st)
8. Sl st to the top of ch-3.

✔ This forms open spaces between clusters.

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🔹 ROUND 3 – DECORATIVE PETALS

1. Sl st into the ch-2 space.
2. Ch 1.
3. Into the same space work:
   • sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc
4. Sl st in the next ch-2 space.
5. Repeat the petal around the motif.
6. Sl st to the first stitch to close.

✔ Soft flower-like shapes appear.

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🔹 ROUND 4 – SQUARING THE MOTIF

1. Sl st to the center of a petal.
2. Ch 3.
3. Dc in same stitch.
4. Ch 2.
5. In next space work 3 dc.
6. Ch 2.
7. At every 4th petal, make a corner:
   • (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
8. Continue around.
9. Sl st to close.

✔ The motif now becomes square.

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🔹 ROUND 5 – FINAL EDGE (OPTIONAL)

1. Ch 1.
2. Sc evenly around the square.
3. In corners:
   • (sc, ch 2, sc)
4. Sl st to finish.

✔ Gives a clean and professional edge.

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🔁 JOINING MOTIFS (OPTIONAL)

• Join motifs as you go using sl st or sc
• Or sew together with yarn needle
• Perfect for blankets and runners

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🌸 PROJECT IDEAS

✔ Join many motifs → blanket
✔ 4 motifs → cushion cover
✔ Single motif → coaster or napkin
✔ Long strip → table runner
✔ Motifs + fabric → stylish blouse

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✨ FINISHING

1. Cut yarn.
2. Pull through final loop.
3. Weave in ends securely.
4. Light blocking recommended to open stitches.

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💡 BEGINNER TIPS

• Count stitches every round
• Keep tension relaxed
• Use stitch markers for corners
• Practice one motif before making many

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🧶 QUICK MEMORY GUIDE

• Round 1: solid center
• Round 2: open spaces
• Round 3: petal design
• Round 4: square shaping
• Round 5: neat border

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🌟 WHY THIS MOTIF IS SO POPULAR

✔ Beginner friendly
✔ Elegant texture
✔ Endless uses
✔ Easy to memorize
✔ Beautiful in any color

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