{"id":10467,"date":"2025-12-04T07:43:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T07:43:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=10467"},"modified":"2025-12-04T07:43:34","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T07:43:34","slug":"gorgeous%e2%80%bc%ef%b8%8fcrochet-lace-square-motif-pattern-how-to-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=10467","title":{"rendered":"Gorgeous\u203c\ufe0fCrochet Lace Square Motif Pattern How to Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\ud83c\udf1f Gorgeous Lace Square Motif<\/strong> \u2014 Step-by-Step Text Tutorial<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

(inspired by \u201cGorgeous\u203c\ufe0f Crochet Lace Square Motif Pattern \u2014 Crochet with Nese\u201d \u2014 written so you can crochet it straight away)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finished (blocked) size: \u2248 10\u201313 cm \/ 4\u20135 in<\/strong> with DK yarn + 3.5\u20134.0 mm hook (adjust yarn\/hook to change size).
Skill: beginner \u2192 intermediate (uses basic stitches, clusters, and simple shaping).
Terminology: US<\/strong> crochet terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Yarn: DK \/ sport (cotton for crisp lace; cotton-blend or acrylic for softer drape)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hook: 3.5\u20134.0 mm (or match yarn label)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tapestry needle, scissors, blocking pins\/mat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • hdc = half double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • dc = double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • tr = treble crochet<\/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<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Pattern concept (short)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Worked from center out: tight center \u2192 petal round \u2192 tidy sc round \u2192 lacy arches \u2192 convert circle \u2192 square corner loops \u2192 scalloped picot edge. Counts are included so you can check your work after each round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

      Round 1 \u2014 Center ring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Make a magic ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc<\/strong> into ring. (ch-3 + 15 dc = 16 dc<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Pull ring closed. sl st to top of ch-3 to join.
        Check:<\/strong> 16 dc.<\/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.
          You will have 8 ch-4 loops<\/strong> and 8 sc between them. Join with sl st.
          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. In each ch-4 loop work: (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc)<\/strong> \u2014 all into the same loop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Sl st to next ch-4 loop and repeat for all 8. Join.
            Check:<\/strong> 8 petals (notice a raised petal effect).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            Round 4 \u2014 Tidy base (sc round)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Rejoin between petals. Work sc<\/strong> evenly around the petal bases to flatten and even the motif \u2014 aim for ~10 sc<\/strong> distributed per petal area (adjust \u00b11\u20132 so motif sits flat).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Join with sl st.
              Check:<\/strong> outer boundary should be nearly circular and flat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Round 5 \u2014 Lacy tall arches (frame)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              1. From each petal tip: sl st to outer tip \u2192 ch 7 \u2192 anchor into the sc round between the next petals with (tr, ch 2, tr, ch 2, tr)<\/code> worked into that sc or small space \u2192 sl st back to the next petal tip.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Repeat for all petals to produce 8 large arches<\/strong>. If ch-7 looks too long\/short for your yarn\/hook, use ch-6 or ch-8. Join.
                Check:<\/strong> 8 evenly spaced arches bridging petals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                Round 6 \u2014 Arch decoration (3 ribs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Into each ch-arch work: sl st into arch base \u2192 ch 3 \u2192 dc into top of first tr \u2192 ch 1 \u2192 dc into top of middle tr \u2192 ch 1 \u2192 dc into top of last tr \u2192 ch 3 \u2192 sl st into arch base.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Repeat for all 8 arches and join. (Simpler alternative: 3 dc separated by ch-1<\/strong> inside each arch.)
                  Check:<\/strong> each arch has three slender ribs or decorative dc groups.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  Round 7 \u2014 Turn circle \u2192 square (corner loops & side loops)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. Mark four quarter points (every 2 petals = 90\u00b0 apart). Rejoin at a quarter marker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Work across each side between corners as: [sc X, (sc, ch 4, sc) repeated Y times]<\/strong> then at the corner make ch 6<\/strong> to form a corner loop, continue the side to the next corner.\n
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                    • Practical approach: distribute about 12 sc + 3 side loops (sc,ch4,sc)<\/strong> per side (adjust so all 4 sides have the same counts). The important thing is consistency<\/strong> so motifs align when joined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Join and fasten off.
                      Check:<\/strong> motif now has 4 corner ch-6 loops and evenly spaced side loops \u2014 it will block to a square\/diamond.<\/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 at any outer sc. Work an edge repeat around the outside, for example: sc 3, (pic: ch 3 sl st in same st), sc 4<\/em> \u2014 adjust sc counts to keep the scallop flat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Place a picot at each scallop peak for that dotted decorative look. Join, fasten off, weave in ends.
                        Check:<\/strong> even scalloping and picots; motif lies flat after blocking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                        Blocking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                        • Pin motif to blocking mat into square: pull each corner loop outward to form crisp corners and pin picots to be pointy. Spray lightly with water\/steam and allow to dry completely. Blocking is key for square geometry and neat joins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          Joining motifs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          Two methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                          1) Join-As-You-Go (JAYG) \u2014 recommended (flat seams)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Make first motif completely. For the next motif work through Round 7. On Round 8 (outer edge) when you reach a place that meets an adjacent finished motif, replace that sl st\/edge stitch with a sl st into the corresponding stitch or picot of the finished motif<\/strong>. Attach at side loops and corner loops. This produces very flat, neat seams\u2014ideal for garments and runners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            2) Sew-after (traditional)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Make and block motifs. Pin into layout, then sew with tapestry needle and yarn using mattress stitch or invisible whipstitch through Round 4\/5 or side loop points. This gives flexibility to reposition before joining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                              Project ideas & motif counts (estimates)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              (Measure one blocked motif width M<\/strong> then compute; examples assume M \u2248 12 cm<\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              • Table runner: 1 \u00d7 8 motifs \u2192 ~96 cm long (narrow), or 2 \u00d7 8 \u2192 96 \u00d7 24 cm (wider).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Throw \/ blanket: 10 \u00d7 12 motifs \u2192 120 \u00d7 144 cm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Blouse front panel (S): 3 \u00d7 3 motifs (adjust for fit). Two panels (front & back) plus sleeves\/edging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Shawl (rectangle): 6 \u00d7 10 motifs \u2192 72 \u00d7 120 cm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                Troubleshooting & tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                • Motif cups upward:<\/strong> loosen tension or go up one hook size for petals\/arch rounds; re-block.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Motif ripples\/waves:<\/strong> shorten arch chains (ch-7 \u2192 ch-6) or reduce sc in Round 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Joins gap:<\/strong> add extra sl st at join points or block motifs before joining. JAYG works best when joining motifs are blocked first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Sides mismatch:<\/strong> ensure the same sc\/side-loop counts on each side so adjacent motifs align perfectly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                  Variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                  • Two-color motifs:<\/strong> change color after Round 3 for petals vs outer frame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Larger motif:<\/strong> increase 7 dc \u2192 9 dc in petals and ch-7 \u2192 ch-9 in arches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Simpler beginner version:<\/strong> replace Round 5\u20136 archwork with ch-5 loops and 3 dc across each loop for an easier lacy look.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Denser block (runner):<\/strong> reduce chain lengths and replace dc ribs with hdc for less openness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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