{"id":10654,"date":"2025-12-10T13:27:35","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=10654"},"modified":"2025-12-10T13:27:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T13:27:36","slug":"unique%e2%9d%97%ef%b8%8fsquare-crochet-motif-runner-blouse-shawl-pattern-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=10654","title":{"rendered":"Unique\u2757\ufe0fSquare Crochet Motif Runner, Blouse, Shawl Pattern Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Below is a clear, beginner-friendly, round-by-round<\/strong> text tutorial so you can crochet the square motif right away. It\u2019s a floral medallion that converts to a tidy joinable square<\/strong> \u2014 perfect for runners, shawls, blouses or cushions. Uses US<\/strong> terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Materials & finished size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Yarn:<\/strong> sport \/ DK (cotton for crisp lace; cotton-blend or acrylic for softer drape)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hook:<\/strong> 3.5\u20134.5 mm (adjust to get desired motif size)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Notions:<\/strong> tapestry needle, blocking pins\/mat, scissors, stitch marker (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Finished motif (blocked):<\/strong> \u2248 9\u201313 cm \/ 3.5\u20135 in<\/strong> (depends on yarn & hook). Make one test motif and block to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Abbreviations (US)<\/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
    • rep = repeat<\/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 overview (what it does)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Worked from the centre out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. small center ring<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. chain-loop scaffold for petals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. puffy petal clusters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. tidy sc round to flatten<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. tall chain arches (frame)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. decorative ribs inside arches<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. optional side & corner loops to convert circle \u2192 square (for neat grid joins)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      8. scalloped picot outer edge (used for Join-As-You-Go)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Each round includes a short check<\/strong> so you can confirm counts before moving on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Round-by-round (work rounds joined with sl st)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Round 1 \u2014 Centre (magic ring)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Make a magic ring<\/strong>. ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc<\/strong> into ring. (ch-3 + 15 dc = 16 dc<\/strong>.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Pull ring closed; sl st to top of ch-3 to join.
          Check:<\/strong> 16 dc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Round 2 \u2014 Loop foundation (petal scaffold)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next dc<\/em> \u2014 repeat around.
            \u2192 You\u2019ll have 8 ch-4 loops<\/strong> separated by sc. Join with sl st.
            Check:<\/strong> 8 ch-4 spaces.<\/strong><\/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 (one cluster = one petal).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Sl st to next loop and repeat for all 8. Join.
              Check:<\/strong> 8 full petals<\/strong> visible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Variation: use 5 dc instead of 7 dc for smaller petals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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              Round 4 \u2014 Tidy sc round (flatten & even)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Rejoin between petals. Work sc<\/strong> evenly around petal bases to flatten the motif \u2014 distribute roughly 9\u201312 sc<\/strong> per petal area (adjust so motif lies flat).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Join with sl st.
                Check:<\/strong> outer boundary is even (not cupped or ruffled).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                Round 5 \u2014 Tall lacy 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)<\/strong> worked into that sc\/space \u2192 sl st back to petal tip.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Repeat around to form 8 tall arches<\/strong>. (If ch-7 sits wrong with your yarn\/hook, use ch-6 or ch-8.) Join.
                  Check:<\/strong> 8 arches.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  Round 6 \u2014 Decorative ribs inside arches<\/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 alt: 3 dc separated by ch-1.)
                    Check:<\/strong> each arch has 3 inner ribs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                    Round 7 \u2014 Convert circle \u2192 square (side loops & corner loops) \u2014 recommended<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                    (Do this if you want tidy tiles for runners\/blouses.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. Mark four quarter points (every 2 petals<\/strong> = ~90\u00b0 apart). Rejoin at a quarter marker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Work along each side between corners with a consistent distribution so all four sides match. Example starter counts (adjust to motif size):
                      sc 10, (sc, ch 4, sc) \u00d7 3 (side loops), sc 10 \u2192 ch 6 (corner loop).<\/strong>\n
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                      • Important:<\/strong> use the same<\/em> sc and side-loop counts on all four sides so adjacent motifs align.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Repeat for the remaining sides. Join and fasten off (or continue).
                        Check:<\/strong> motif has 4 ch-6 corner loops<\/strong> and identical side loops on each side \u2014 it blocks into a square.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                        Round 8 \u2014 Outer scallop & picot finish (finish & JAYG round)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                        1. Rejoin and work the final scalloped edge across the side loops: for example sc 3, (pic: ch 3, sl st into same st), sc 4<\/em> \u2014 adjust sc counts so scallops lie flat across the side elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Place picots at regular intervals for the dotted look. This round is the one used for Join-As-You-Go<\/strong>: when a new motif meets a finished neighbour, replace that picot\/sl st with sl st into the corresponding stitch\/picot of the finished motif<\/strong> to join.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. Join, fasten off and weave in ends.
                          Check:<\/strong> scallops\/picots even; motif lies flat after blocking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                          Blocking & finishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Block every motif<\/strong> pinned to a square (if Round 7 used). Pull corner ch-6 loops outward, pin scallop peaks and picots for sharpness. Mist with water or steam lightly and let dry completely. Blocking opens the lace and makes joins neat \u2014 don\u2019t skip it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • For a crisp runner\/table piece, apply light spray starch after blocking if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                            Joining motifs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                            Join-As-You-Go (JAYG) \u2014 recommended<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Crochet the first motif fully. For each new motif work through Round 7. On Round 8 (outer scallop) when you reach a place that meets a finished neighbour, sl st into the corresponding stitch\/picot of the finished motif<\/strong> instead of creating the standalone picot \u2014 continue around joining at each meeting point (side loops and corner loops). This yields flat, nearly invisible seams and speeds assembly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              Sew-after (block then sew)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                              • Make & block all motifs. Lay out the design and join using a tapestry needle & matching yarn (mattress stitch or whipstitch) through the outer sc round or side loops. This lets you reposition motifs before final joining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                Project ideas & quick counts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                Measure your blocked motif width M<\/strong>, then compute counts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                Examples (M \u2248 11\u201312 cm):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                • Narrow runner: 1 \u00d7 8 motifs \u2192 ~88\u201396 cm long.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Wider runner: 2 \u00d7 8 motifs \u2192 ~24 \u00d7 96 cm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Shawl\/throw: 6 \u00d7 10 motifs \u2192 ~66\u2013120 cm (depending on M).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Blouse front panel (S): ~3 \u00d7 3 motifs (adjust for fit) \u2014 assemble with JAYG for a one-piece look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                  If you give me your blocked motif width and desired finished dimensions I will compute exact motif counts (I can do that now if you want).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                  Troubleshooting & tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                  • Motif cups (edges pull up):<\/strong> loosen tension on petal\/arch rounds or go up 0.5 mm hook; block firmly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Motif ripples\/waves:<\/strong> shorten arch chains (ch-7 \u2192 ch-6) or reduce sc count in Round 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Joins gap:<\/strong> make join sl sts a touch firmer or add an extra sl st at join points; JAYG looks best when motifs are blocked before joining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Sides don\u2019t match when joining:<\/strong> ensure Round 7 side sc\/loop counts are identical on every motif \u2014 this is the most common alignment issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                    Variations & stylings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                    • Two-color motif:<\/strong> change color after Round 3 (petals) so petals contrast with frame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Smaller motif:<\/strong> use finer yarn + smaller hook or reduce petal dcs (7 \u2192 5).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Larger \/ bolder motif:<\/strong> heavier yarn or increase petal dcs (7 \u2192 9) and arch chain lengths (ch-8\/9). Adjust Round 7 side counts proportionally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Simpler beginner option:<\/strong> replace Round 5\u20136 archwork with ch-5 loops and 3 dc across each loop for an easier lacy result.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Beaded edge:<\/strong> slide seed beads on yarn and work one into each picot for sparkle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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