Full Step-by-Step Written Tutorial

Beginner Friendly | US Crochet Terms

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🧶 SKILL LEVEL

Beginner → Easy Intermediate
(Simple stitches, clean structure)

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🧵 MATERIALS

• Yarn: Cotton or cotton-blend (Sport / DK recommended)
• Crochet hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers (optional)

💡 Cotton yarn highlights the motif shape beautifully.

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✂️ ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

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

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🌸 MOTIF FEATURES

• Soft floral look
• Symmetrical and flat
• Easy to remember rounds
• Perfect for joining
• Elegant yet beginner-friendly

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🪡 PART A — MOTIF INSTRUCTIONS

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🔰 ROUND 1 – CENTER RING

1. Make a magic ring
   (or ch 4, sl st to first chain).
2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
3. Work 11 dc into the ring.
4. Pull ring tight.
5. Sl st to top of ch-3.

✔ Total: 12 dc

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🌸 ROUND 2 – OPEN PETAL BASE

1. Ch 3.
2. Dc in same stitch.
3. Ch 2.
4. Skip 1 stitch.
5. In next stitch: 2 dc.
6. Ch 2.
7. Repeat (2 dc, ch 2, skip 1) around.
8. Sl st to join.

✔ Creates gentle open spaces

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🌸 ROUND 3 – SOFT PETALS

1. Sl st into first ch-2 space.
2. Ch 3.
3. Work 2 dc into same space.
4. Ch 3.
5. In next ch-2 space: 3 dc, ch 3.
6. Repeat around.
7. Sl st to close.

✔ Petal shapes appear 🌼

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🌸 ROUND 4 – LACE FRAME

1. Sl st into ch-3 space.
2. Ch 1.
3. Sc in same space.
4. Ch 5.
5. Sc in next ch-3 space.
6. Repeat (sc, ch 5) around.
7. Sl st to finish.

✔ Light and airy look

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🌸 ROUND 5 – MOTIF BODY

1. Sl st into ch-5 space.
2. Ch 3.
3. Work 4 dc into same space.
4. Ch 2.
5. In next ch-5 space: 5 dc, ch 2.
6. Repeat around.
7. Sl st to join.

✔ Motif becomes fuller and more defined

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🌸 ROUND 6 – SHAPING ROUND

1. Sl st to center dc of shell.
2. Ch 1.
3. Sc in same stitch.
4. Ch 3.
5. Skip next 2 dc.
6. Sc in next dc.
7. Repeat around.
8. Sl st to join.

✔ Prepares motif for joining

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🌸 ROUND 7 – FINAL EDGE

1. Ch 1.
2. Sc evenly around.
3. In each ch-3 space work 2 sc.
4. Sl st to finish.
5. Fasten off.

✔ Flat, neat, professional edge ✨

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📐 MOTIF SIZE (APPROX.)

• 10–14 cm (4–5½ in)
  (depending on yarn & hook)

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🪡 PART B — JOINING & ASSEMBLY

This motif is designed to join beautifully.

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🌸 JOINING METHOD 1 — SEWING (VERY CLEAN)

1. Block motifs first.
2. Place motifs right sides together.
3. Sew through back loops only using mattress stitch.
4. Open seam and flatten.

✔ Nearly invisible join

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🌸 JOINING METHOD 2 — SLIP STITCH JOIN

1. Hold motifs side by side.
2. Insert hook through both edges.
3. Sl st evenly across.
4. Do not pull tight.

✔ Decorative and strong

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🌸 JOIN-AS-YOU-GO OPTION

• Join motifs during Round 7
• Ideal for blouses and large projects

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🧵 PROJECT IDEAS

🌸 Table Runner

• Join motifs in straight rows
• Add simple sc or lace border

🌸 Blouse

• Join motifs loosely
• Leave armholes open
• Light yarn for drape

🌸 Shawl

• Diagonal layout
• Soft, flowing look

🌸 Blanket

• Square or rectangle grid
• Add wide decorative border

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🌼 OPTIONAL BORDER

Simple Elegant Border

1. Join yarn at any corner
2. Sc evenly around
3. Corners: (sc, ch 2, sc)
4. Sl st to finish

Optional lace:

• (sc, ch 3, skip 2 sts) repeat

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🌸 BLOCKING & FINISHING

1. Weave in all ends
2. Wet or steam block
3. Pin motifs flat
4. Let dry fully

✔ Blocking reveals the beauty of the motif 🌸

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🧠 BEGINNER TIPS

• Keep chain stitches loose
• Count stitches every round
• Block before joining
• Practice one motif first
• Use stitch markers if needed

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📋 QUICK CHEAT SHEET

• R1: 12 dc ring
• R2: ch-2 spaces
• R3: 3-dc petals
• R4: ch-5 lace
• R5: shell body
• R6–7: join-ready edge

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🌟 WHY THIS MOTIF IS SO POPULAR

✔ Easy to crochet
✔ Elegant finish
✔ Beginner friendly
✔ Perfect for assembly
✔ Timeless design

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