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\ud83c\udf38 Gorgeous Flower Motif \u2014 Step-by-Step Tutorial<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Finished size (blocked):<\/strong> about 8\u201311 cm (3\u20134.3 in)<\/strong> depending on yarn & hook
Suggested yarn:<\/strong> sport \/ DK or mercerized cotton for a crisp lace look
Suggested hook:<\/strong> 2.5\u20134.0 mm<\/strong> (match yarn label and desired drape)
Notions:<\/strong> yarn needle, scissors, blocking pins, stitch marker (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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 (US)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • hdc = half double crochet (US)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • dc = double crochet (US)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • tr = treble crochet (US)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • pic = picot (ch 3, sl st into base)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • sp = space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • st(s) = stitch(es)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • rep = repeat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Pattern summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Worked in rounds from center \u2192 petals \u2192 lacy arches \u2192 decorative outer edge. This pattern makes a flowery medallion<\/strong> with a delicate picot scallop. I give exact stitch counts so you can check your work at the end of each round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Round-by-round instructions (exact)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Round 1 \u2014 neat center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Make a magic ring<\/strong> (or ch 4 and join).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 15 dc into the ring<\/strong>. (ch-3 + 15 dc = 16 dc total<\/strong>.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Pull ring closed, sl st to top of ch-3 to join. Check:<\/strong> you should have 16 dc<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Round 2 \u2014 loop foundation (petal bases)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next dc<\/em> \u2014 repeat around.\n
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        • Because we alternate skip\/working over 16 dc, this makes 8 ch-4 loops<\/strong> and 8 sc<\/strong> between them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Join with sl st to first sc. Check:<\/strong> 8 ch-4 spaces.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Round 3 \u2014 puffy petals (8 petals)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Work into each ch-4 loop: (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc)<\/strong> \u2014 all worked into the same ch-4 sp.\n
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            • That cluster = sc (1) + hdc (1) + dc\u00d77 (7) + hdc (1) + sc (1) = 11 stitches in the loop<\/strong> (all clustered).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • After each petal, sl st into next ch-4 loop and repeat. Do this for all 8 loops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Join with sl st. Check:<\/strong> you have 8 rounded petals<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Round 4 \u2014 tidy base round (evening)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Rejoin at the base between any two petals. Work sc<\/strong> evenly around the petal bases to make the motif even and round. Aim for about 9\u201312 sc distributed across each petal area<\/strong> so the next rounds lie flat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Join with sl st. Check:<\/strong> the outer boundary should be a smooth circle (not wavy or cupped).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                Round 5 \u2014 large lacy arches (frame)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                1. From a petal tip: sl st to outer tip \u2192 ch 7 \u2192 anchor the arch into the sc round between the next petals with (tr, ch 2, tr, ch 2, tr)<\/em> worked into that sc or small space \u2192 sl st to next petal tip.*<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Repeat around to make 8 large arches<\/strong>. (If ch-7 feels long\/short for your yarn, use ch-6 or ch-8 \u2014 visual spacing matters.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Join with sl st. Check:<\/strong> 8 evenly spaced arches bridging petals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  Round 6 \u2014 ribbing inside each arch (decorative fill)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. Into each ch-arch do: sl st into arch base \u2192 ch 3 \u2192 dc into top of first tr of the anchor \u2192 ch 1 \u2192 dc into top of center tr \u2192 ch 1 \u2192 dc into top of last tr \u2192 ch 3 \u2192 sl st to anchor point.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Repeat for all 8 arches. This gives three slender ribs inside each arch; you may substitute \u201c3 dc separated by ch-1\u201d if preferred.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Join with sl st. Check:<\/strong> each arch has 3 internal ribs and looks layered.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                    Round 7 \u2014 side loops and corner shaping (optional square-ish shaping)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    (This round is optional \u2014 include if you plan to join motifs in a grid; it creates small side loops and stronger corner points.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. Mark four quarter points (every 2 petals). Rejoin at a corner marker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Work along the side: sc across several stitches \u2192 ch 6 (corner loop) \u2192 sc into next anchor.<\/em> Between corners make small side loops: sc, ch 4, sc<\/em> repeated across each side so motifs will match when joined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Repeat for all four sides, join, and fasten off or continue. Check:<\/strong> you now have four corner loops that make the motif join neatly into a square grid.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                      Round 8 \u2014 outer scallop & picot finish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                      1. Rejoin and work a decorative scallop with picots around the outer edge: sc 3 in a small curve, (pic: ch 3, sl st into same st), sc 4 across next stretch<\/em> \u2014 adjust the sc counts so the scallop sits flat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Place picots at regular intervals (for the tiny dotted look). Join with sl st, fasten off, and weave in ends. Check:<\/strong> motif lies flat and picots are evenly spaced.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                        Blocking & finishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                        • Block<\/strong> the motif: pin it to your desired size and shape, gently stretch petals and outer scallops, and pin picot points to be crisp. Lightly mist with water or steam and allow to dry fully. Blocking transforms the motif \u2014 don\u2019t skip it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          How to join motifs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          Two practical options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          1) Join-As-You-Go (JAYG)<\/strong> (recommended):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          • Make the first motif completely. For each new motif, work up through Round 7. On Round 8 (outer edge), when you reach a point that meets an already finished motif, replace that outer sl st\/picot step with a sl st into the corresponding stitch of the neighbor<\/strong>. Attach at side loops and corner loops for a flat, secure seam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            2) Sew-after<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                            • Make motifs, block them, pin into layout, then use a tapestry needle and yarn to whipstitch or mattress-stitch through outer sc round or side loops. This gives adjustability for placement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                              Troubleshooting & quick tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                              • If motif cups upward<\/strong>: try a larger hook<\/strong> or loosen tension on petal rounds\/arches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • If motif ruffles\/waves<\/strong>: shorten arch chains (ch-6 instead of ch-7) or remove a few sc in Round 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • If joins gap<\/strong>: add an extra sl st at each join point or block more firmly before joining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • To change size: use thicker yarn \/ larger hook for bigger motifs, or finer yarn \/ smaller hook for smaller motifs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • For more drape (shawls\/blouses): go up 0.5\u20131 mm hook size; for crisper lace (doilies\/runners) use cotton and a smaller hook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                Quick variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                • Two-color:<\/strong> change color after Round 3 (petals) so petals contrast with the lace frame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Bigger flower:<\/strong> increase petal dc from 7 \u2192 9 and lengthen arch chains by 1\u20132.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Simpler beginner option:<\/strong> skip Round 6 ribs and replace Round 5 arches with ch-5 loops and 3 dc across each loop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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

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