{"id":9787,"date":"2025-11-12T04:57:39","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T04:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=9787"},"modified":"2025-11-12T04:57:39","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T04:57:39","slug":"mega-gorgeous-crochet-crochet-complex-stitches-lovely-lacy-crochet-motif-how-to-join-crochet-motifs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=9787","title":{"rendered":"Mega Gorgeous Crochet! Crochet Complex Stitches\/Lovely Lacy Crochet Motif\/How to join Crochet Motifs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is a lace square motif<\/strong> with petal-shaped arches<\/strong> and open lace mesh<\/strong>, designed to be joined motif-to-motif as you crochet the final round<\/strong> (no sewing needed).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pattern is written in US crochet terms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\uddf6 Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Fine cotton yarn \/ crochet thread (size 8\u201312 recommended)
    You may also use fine acrylic or lace yarn<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Crochet hook: 1.25 mm \u2013 2.5 mm (depending on yarn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Tapestry needle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83e\udea1 Stitch Abbreviations (US)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Abbrev.<\/th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    ch<\/td>chain<\/td><\/tr>
    sl st<\/td>slip stitch<\/td><\/tr>
    sc<\/td>single crochet<\/td><\/tr>
    dc<\/td>double crochet<\/td><\/tr>
    tr<\/td>treble crochet<\/td><\/tr>
    dtr<\/td>double treble crochet<\/td><\/tr>
    st(s)<\/td>stitch(es)<\/td><\/tr>
    sp<\/td>space<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83c\udf38 MOTIF PATTERN<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    Round 1 \u2013 Center Ring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Ch 8, join with sl st<\/strong> to form a ring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), then work 23 dc<\/strong> into the ring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Join with sl st to the top of ch-3.
      You should have 24 dc total<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Tip:<\/strong> If your yarn is soft, make the center tight to define the motif.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Round 2 \u2013 Forming the Base Petal Loops<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Ch 1, sc in same st<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Ch 4, sk next dc, sc in next dc.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Repeat * all the way around.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        You will get 12 ch-4 spaces<\/strong> (each separated by sc).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Join with sl st to the first sc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Round 3 \u2013 Petal Foundations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        We now build arches from the chain spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Sl st into first ch-4 sp<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc<\/strong> into same space \u2192 total 5 dc<\/strong> (a small shell).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Sc in next sc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. In next ch-4 sp<\/em> \u2192 5 dc<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Repeat shell (5 dc)<\/em> in each ch-4 space, separated by sc in between.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          You should now have 12 petals<\/strong> around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          Round 4 \u2013 Tall Lace Petals (Elongation)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Sl st to the 3rd (middle) dc of the 5-dc shell<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Ch 6 (this creates a tall airy loop).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Sl st into the next shell\u2019s center dc<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Repeat around \u2192 12 ch-6 arch loops<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Join with sl st to first joining stitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            This forms the airy lace crown of the motif.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            Round 5 \u2013 Square Shaping<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            We now turn the circle into a square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Corners are made into four of the ch-6 loops<\/em>, spaced evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            To start:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Sl st into next ch-6 sp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Work the corner<\/strong>: (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-6 space<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            3. In the next two ch-6 spaces (these are side spaces<\/em>): 5 dc in each space<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n
            4. Repeat:\n
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              • Corner (3 dc + ch 3 + 3 dc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • 5 dc in next 2 loops
                until you form 4 corners<\/strong> and 8 side shells<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                End with sl st to first dc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Your motif is now a square with petal arches rounded into lace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                \u2728 JOINING MOTIFS (As You Go \u2014 No Sewing)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

                When working Round 5<\/strong> on second motif and onward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                At each corner ch-3<\/strong> space:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Instead of ch 3<\/code>, work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                ch 1, sl st into corner ch-3 of the completed motif, ch 1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                At each side shell<\/strong> where motifs touch:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                Replace the middle dc<\/strong> of the 5-dc group with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                ch 1, sl st into matching side space of neighbor motif, ch 1\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                Then continue stitching normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                This creates a clean lace join<\/strong> with no visible seams<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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                \u2705 Pattern Repeat Layout<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
                For blanket, shawl, runner, blouse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                Join motifs in rows:\nRow 1: Make X motifs and join sides.\nRow 2: Join new motifs along both top and side edges.\n<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
                The motifs join very neatly<\/strong>, forming an elegant repeating lace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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                \ud83c\udf1f Tips for Best Results<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
                Goal<\/th>Recommendation<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
                Very crisp, lacey look<\/td>Use mercerized cotton<\/td><\/tr>
                Soft flowy shawl<\/td>Use thin acrylic or bamboo blend<\/td><\/tr>
                Vintage doily style<\/td>Use thread + 1.25\u20131.75 mm hook<\/td><\/tr>
                Larger motif<\/td>Use larger hook or thicker yarn<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
                Block motifs gently after finishing to open the lace structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
                VIDEO:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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