by This is a lace square motif with petal-shaped arches and open lace mesh, designed to be joined motif-to-motif as you crochet the final round (no sewing needed).
Pattern is written in US crochet terms.
🧶 Materials
- Fine cotton yarn / crochet thread (size 8–12 recommended)
You may also use fine acrylic or lace yarn - Crochet hook: 1.25 mm – 2.5 mm (depending on yarn)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
🪡 Stitch Abbreviations (US)
| Abbrev. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| tr | treble crochet |
| dtr | double treble crochet |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| sp | space |
🌸 MOTIF PATTERN
Round 1 – Center Ring
- Ch 8, join with sl st to form a ring.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), then work 23 dc into the ring.
- Join with sl st to the top of ch-3.
You should have 24 dc total.
Tip: If your yarn is soft, make the center tight to define the motif.
Round 2 – Forming the Base Petal Loops
- Ch 1, sc in same st.
- Ch 4, sk next dc, sc in next dc.
- Repeat * all the way around.
You will get 12 ch-4 spaces (each separated by sc).
Join with sl st to the first sc.
Round 3 – Petal Foundations
We now build arches from the chain spaces.
- Sl st into first ch-4 sp.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc into same space → total 5 dc (a small shell).
- Sc in next sc.
- In next ch-4 sp → 5 dc.
- Repeat shell (5 dc) in each ch-4 space, separated by sc in between.
You should now have 12 petals around.
Join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3.
Round 4 – Tall Lace Petals (Elongation)
- Sl st to the 3rd (middle) dc of the 5-dc shell.
- Ch 6 (this creates a tall airy loop).
- Sl st into the next shell’s center dc.
- Repeat around → 12 ch-6 arch loops.
Join with sl st to first joining stitch.
This forms the airy lace crown of the motif.
Round 5 – Square Shaping
We now turn the circle into a square.
Corners are made into four of the ch-6 loops, spaced evenly.
To start:
- Sl st into next ch-6 sp.
- Work the corner:
(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-6 space - In the next two ch-6 spaces (these are side spaces):
5 dc in each space - Repeat:
- Corner (3 dc + ch 3 + 3 dc)
- 5 dc in next 2 loops
until you form 4 corners and 8 side shells.
End with sl st to first dc.
Your motif is now a square with petal arches rounded into lace.
✨ JOINING MOTIFS (As You Go — No Sewing)
When working Round 5 on second motif and onward:
At each corner ch-3 space:
Instead of ch 3, work:
ch 1, sl st into corner ch-3 of the completed motif, ch 1
At each side shell where motifs touch:
Replace the middle dc of the 5-dc group with:
ch 1, sl st into matching side space of neighbor motif, ch 1
Then continue stitching normally.
This creates a clean lace join with no visible seams.
✅ Pattern Repeat Layout
For blanket, shawl, runner, blouse:
Join motifs in rows:
Row 1: Make X motifs and join sides.
Row 2: Join new motifs along both top and side edges.
The motifs join very neatly, forming an elegant repeating lace.
🌟 Tips for Best Results
| Goal | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Very crisp, lacey look | Use mercerized cotton |
| Soft flowy shawl | Use thin acrylic or bamboo blend |
| Vintage doily style | Use thread + 1.25–1.75 mm hook |
| Larger motif | Use larger hook or thicker yarn |
Block motifs gently after finishing to open the lace structure.
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