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\ud83c\udf3c Crochet \u201cLacy 8-Petal Motif\u201d \u2014 step-by-step<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Finished size (approx.)<\/strong>: 10\u201312 cm \/ 4\u20134.7 in (depends on yarn & hook)
Yarn<\/strong>: 4-ply \/ sport or cotton thread (or DK for larger result)
Hook<\/strong>: 2.5\u20133.5 mm (match yarn label; use a size that gives the photo look)
Notions<\/strong>: yarn needle, scissors, blocking pins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abbreviations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • ch = chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • sl st = slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • sc = single crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • hdc = half double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • dc = double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • tr = treble (UK = double treble) \u2014 I use US terms: tr = US treble<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • st(s) = stitch(es)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u2026<\/em> = repeat between asterisks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Note: Pattern makes 8 petals<\/strong>. Work loosely on long loop rounds (chains & tall posts) so the motif lies flat.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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    Start \u2014 center ring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Make a magic ring<\/strong>. (If you prefer: ch 4 and join with sl st to make a ring.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Round 1:<\/strong> ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 15 dc<\/strong> into the ring. (ch-3 + 15 dc = 16 dc total<\/strong>.) Pull ring closed, sl st to top of ch-3 to join. (16 dc)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Round 2 \u2014 form 8 chain spaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next dc<\/em> \u2014 repeat * 7 more times for a total of 8 ch-4 spaces<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. After the last repeat, sl st to the first sc to join.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        (You now have 8 evenly-spaced ch-4 loops \u2014 these will become the base of the petals.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Round 3 \u2014 main petals (worked into each ch-4)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        For each ch-4 space work the following flower petal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. In the first ch-4 space: sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc<\/strong> all in that same ch-4 space.\n
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          • That is: sc, hdc, dc \u00d77, hdc, sc. This creates a full rounded petal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Sl st into the next ch-4 space and repeat the petal sequence into each space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • After completing the 8th petal, sl st to the base to join. Fasten off if<\/strong> you want to change color for the arches, or continue with same color.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            (You should now have 8 pronounced petals.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Round 4 \u2014 1st decorative round: small sc round to even petal bases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Rejoin (if needed) at the base between any two petals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Work sc evenly around the base of each petal\u2014about 8\u201312 sc<\/strong> across each petal (distribute evenly), placing 2\u20133 sc into the curved top if needed to shape it. Join with sl st.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. This round evens the profile and prepares for chain arches.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Round 5 \u2014 tall chain arches and post groups (the lacy frame)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              This round creates the lacy architecture seen between petals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              For each petal do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. At the outer base between petals:<\/em> sl st to the top of the petal edge, ch 7<\/strong>, skip forward to the outer base between next petals and make a cluster of tall posts as follows:<\/em> (tr, ch 2, tr, ch 2, tr) worked into the sc space at the base of the next petal (or into a single st of Round 4).\n
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                • After the tr cluster, sl st<\/strong> to the next petal edge to anchor the arch and repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  In simpler numbering form:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • sl st to petal top \u2192 ch 7 \u2192 tr, ch 2, tr, ch 2, tr (anchored at base) \u2192 sl st to petal top \u2192 repeat for all 8 arches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    Variation: If your yarn\/hooks make the ch7 too long, use ch6 or ch8 to match visual spacing.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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                    Round 6 \u2014 secondary arches & small chains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                    1. Working into the ch-7 arch spaces created in Round 5: sl st into arch base, ch 3, (dc into each of the three tr posts from previous round separated by ch-2 spaces), ch 3, sl st into next anchor<\/em> \u2014 this produces three vertical bar openings in each arch (like lacy ribs in the photo).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Repeat around so every large arch gets three vertical lines of stitches separated by small chain spaces. Join with sl st.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                      (If the pattern sounds complex, think: each big arch becomes decorated with a pair of small chains and tall posts to create the layered lace look you see in the picture.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      Round 7 \u2014 outer scallop & picot edge (finishing flourish)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                      1. Work around the very outer edge: sc 3, (ch 3, sl st into same sc) \u2014 this forms a small picot\/bud<\/em>, then sc 5 across the next curved area<\/em> \u2014 repeat around.\n
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                        • Concretely: place (sc, sc, sc, (ch3 + sl st into same st))<\/strong> in each little outer bump, then distribute 3\u20136 sc<\/strong> across flatter outer stretches so the edge becomes a regular scallop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Join with sl st and fasten off. Weave in ends.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                          The tiny dot-like bobbles in the photo are picots (ch-3 sl st back) spaced evenly \u2014 you can increase\/decrease sc between them to keep the motif flat.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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                          Blocking & finishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Wet-block or steam block the motif: pin it flat to the desired shape (gently pull petals into rounded shape) and let dry completely. Pin small points where the picots sit to make the scallop crisp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Weave in ends neatly on the back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                            Join motifs (2 ways)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                            Join As You Go (JAYG)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                            • When you make Round 7 on a new motif, instead of making the final sl st in a spot, sl st into the corresponding outer stitch of the adjacent motif to attach. Continue finishing the edge \u2014 this joins neatly without sewing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              Sewing join<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              • Make motifs separately. Lay motifs with right sides up and mattress stitch through outermost sc rounds, or use invisible whipstitch along outer arches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                Size & tension tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                • If the motif cups: use a slightly larger hook or relax tension on the petals and arches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • If it waves\/ruffles: tighten the hook or remove a few chains in the arch rounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • To make the motif larger but keep look: use thicker yarn and a larger hook (or add extra dc in the petal center, e.g., 9dc instead of 7dc).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                  Quick variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                  • Two-color petals<\/strong>: change color after Round 3 for petals\/center contrast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Smaller motif<\/strong>: use ch-6 in arches, 5 dc in petals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • More openwork<\/strong>: replace some petal dc with ch-1 spaces (e.g., clusters like [dc, ch1, dc]).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                    VIDEO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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