This tutorial demonstrates a small repeating crochet motif made with chain arches and fan (shell) stitches, a common technique used to create light lace fabric for blouses, shawls, runners, and blankets. These motifs are typically built by alternating open chain spaces and clustered stitches, forming a decorative repeating structure.

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🧶 Materials

• Yarn: cotton or acrylic (light / medium weight)
• Crochet hook: 3 mm – 4 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

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📖 Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation	Meaning
ch	chain
sc	single crochet
dc	double crochet
sl st	slip stitch
sp	space
sk	skip

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🔢 Pattern Multiple

Foundation chain:

👉 Multiple of 6 + 2 chains

This ensures the motif repeats evenly across.

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✨ VERY DETAILED STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL

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⭐ Step 1 — Foundation Chain

1. Make a slip knot.
2. Yarn over, pull through → create chains.
3. Continue chaining to desired width (multiple of 6).
4. Add 2 extra chains for turning.

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⭐ Step 2 — Row 1 (Base Row)

1. Insert hook into the 2nd chain from hook.
2. Yarn over, pull up a loop.
3. Yarn over, pull through both loops → 1 sc.
4. Continue: 1 sc in every chain across.

👉 You now have a solid base row.

Turn your work.

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⭐ Step 3 — Row 2 (Create Chain Arches)

This builds the lace structure.

1. Make 2 single crochet in first 2 stitches.
2. Chain 4.
3. Skip 2 stitches.
4. Make 2 single crochet in next 2 stitches.

Repeat across:

👉 sc 2 → ch4 → skip 2 → sc 2

You will now see evenly spaced loops (arches).

Turn work.

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⭐ Step 4 — Row 3 (Main Motif Row)

This creates the beautiful motif.

1. Insert hook into the first chain-4 space.
2. Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
3. In same space crochet:

• 2 more dc (total 3 dc)
• ch2
• 3 dc

👉 This creates a fan (shell) motif:
(3 dc, ch2, 3 dc)

4. Between motifs (in sc section), make 1 sc.
5. Move to next chain space and repeat.

Repeat across the row.

Turn work.

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⭐ Step 5 — Row 4 (Connection Row)

This connects motifs and prepares next row.

1. Chain 1.
2. Crochet 1 sc in each stitch across shell.

👉 At the center ch2 space, do:

• 1 sc
• ch4
• 1 sc

This forms a new loop above each motif.

Continue across.

Turn work.

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⭐ Step 6 — Row 5 (Repeat Motif Row)

1. Slip stitch into the chain-4 loop.
2. Chain 3.
3. In same space crochet:

• 2 dc
• ch2
• 3 dc

4. Make 1 sc between motifs.
5. Repeat across.

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🔁 Pattern Repeat

Repeat these 2 rows:

• Row 4 (connection row)
• Row 5 (motif row)

👉 This creates a continuous lace motif pattern.

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📏 How the Pattern Grows

As you repeat:

• Motifs stack vertically
• Chain loops connect rows
• Fabric becomes light, airy, and flexible

This type of structure is commonly used in crochet because repeating simple stitches can build intricate lace designs.

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🧵 Common Uses

You can use this motif for:

• Blouses
• Shawls
• Table runners
• Scarves
• Blankets

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🌸 Optional Border (Recommended)

Row 1

• 1 sc in each stitch around

Row 2 (Scallop Edge)

Repeat:

• 5 dc in one stitch
• skip 2 stitches
• 1 sc

👉 Creates a beautiful lace edge finish

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✅ Final Result

You will get:

• Repeating fan-shaped motifs
• Soft lace texture
• Elegant and beginner-friendly design

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