by 🧶 Materials
- Cotton or acrylic yarn (light or medium weight)
- Crochet hook: 3–4.5 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- sp = space
- rep = repeat
🌸 Pattern Overview
This motif is worked:
- In rounds
- Starting from the center outward
- Built using:
- shell/fan stitches
- chain arches
- layered flower petals
- decorative shaping rounds
👉 Layered crochet motifs often appear complex, but they are usually created from repeating simple stitch combinations round by round.
✨ ROUND 1: Center Ring
- Make a magic ring
OR:- ch 4
- join with sl st to form a ring
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc)
- Work:
- 11 dc into ring
- Pull ring tight
- Join with sl st
✔ Total = 12 dc
✨ ROUND 2: Create Petal Spaces
- Ch 1
- In each stitch work:
- (sc, ch 2, sc)
- Repeat around
- Join with sl st
✔ You now have small chain spaces around the center.
✨ ROUND 3: Form Large Flower Petals
👉 This round creates the main floral appearance.
- Slip stitch into first ch-2 space
- In each space work:
- 5 dc
- Slip stitch between petals
- Repeat around
✔ Rounded shell petals begin forming.
Shell/fan stitches are commonly created by placing several dc into one space to form curved texture.
✨ ROUND 4: Add Decorative Lace Arches
- Ch 1
- Between petals work:
- sc
- ch 3
- Repeat around
✔ Decorative chain arches now surround the flower petals.
✨ ROUND 5: Build Outer Framework
- In each ch-3 space work:
- (dc, ch 2, dc)
- Between spaces:
- 1 dc
- Repeat around
✔ This strengthens the motif and prepares for expansion.
✨ ROUND 6: Expansion Round
- In each open space work:
- 3 dc
- At evenly spaced points work:
- (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
✔ These sections become corners or decorative edges.
Many crochet motifs expand by placing grouped increases evenly around the work to maintain shape and symmetry.
✨ ROUND 7: Decorative Outer Shaping
👉 This round gives the motif its elegant “different” appearance.
Along each side:
- 3 dc in each space
In corner spaces:
- (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
Optional decorative arches:
- ch 3 between groups
✔ The motif becomes larger and more geometric while still keeping the floral center.
✨ ROUND 8: Final Decorative Border
Simple Border
- sc in each stitch around
Lace Border
Repeat:
- (sc, ch 3, sl st in same stitch)
✔ Creates elegant picot edging.
✂️ FINISHING
- Cut yarn
- Pull through
- Weave in yarn ends
- Block gently for best final shape
Blocking helps lace motifs flatten evenly and open beautifully.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Keep tension even
- Count stitches every round
- Use stitch markers for corners
- Work shell stitches into spaces, not directly into dc stitches
Some crocheters mention that repeating motif rounds become much easier once the structure is memorized.
🌿 What You Can Make
This motif is beautiful for:
- Blankets
- Shawls
- Bags
- Cushion covers
- Table runners
- Blouses and cardigans
Crochet motifs are especially popular because they can easily be joined together into larger projects.
❤️ Beginner Insight
Although the motif looks advanced:
- It mainly repeats:
- dc
- chains
- shell stitches
👉 After completing one motif, the next motifs become much easier and faster to make.
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