WOW!!! How to Crochet Motif in Lace Freeform Technique/Beautiful Crochet Scrumble

 


This tutorial walks you through creating a lace-freeform motif (“scrumble”) — perfect for developing a panel, a bag front, a decorative square, or a surface embellishment.
Use it to build up unique textures and layers using mixed stitches, loops, and mesh spaces.

🧶 Materials & Tools

  • Mercerised cotton lace-weight or fine yarn (video uses “100% Cotton Mercerised, 169 m / 50 g” as an example).

  • Crochet hooks varying in size (the video recommends 1.4 mm, 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm or 4.5 mm) to create texture variation.

  • Scissors, tapestry needle.

  • Optional: stitch markers to mark rounds or parts of motif.

  • Preferably a good light source (for fine thread work).

✏️ Abbreviations (US terminology)

  • ch = chain

  • sc = single crochet

  • hdc = half-double crochet

  • dc = double crochet

  • tr = treble (triple) crochet

  • sl st = slip stitch

  • st(s) = stitch(es)

  • rep = repeat

    • … * = repeat instructions inside

  • (…) = work all inside same stitch or space

  • freeform note: Round counts and repeats may vary — you’ll follow the motif’s visual cues more than a strict stitch count.

🌿 Concept & Overview

In freeform crochet you build motifs, elements, loops, and mesh spaces without rigid repeat counts. Here’s how this motif proceeds:

  1. Begin with a circular/motif foundation.

  2. Build rounds of mesh/spaces to expand motif.

  3. Add relief elements: shells, loops, raised stitches, clusters.

  4. Use varying hook sizes/yarn widths to change texture and depth.

  5. Finish motif and optionally join to others or use as panel.

The video shows how to make one motif (scrumble) using lace yarn and then shows how you can combine many to form a larger piece. 


✅ Step‐by‐Step Instructions

Here’s a structured version of what the video demonstrates — you may adapt as you go.

1. Foundation centre

  1. Make a magic ring (or ch 4 and sl st to make a ring).

  2. Round 1: ch 3 (counts as first dc), then work ~8-10 dc into the ring (depending on yarn/hook) to form the centre. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.

    • For lace thread this might be 10 dc; adjust if your yarn/hook is thicker.

    • Pull ring tight.

2. Round of mesh / chain‐spaces

  1. Ch 3 (counts as dc).

  2. (Skip 1 st, dc in next, ch 2) around.

  3. Join with sl st at top of ch-3.

    • You now have a ring of chain-2 spaces.

3. Expand motif – create “petals” or loops

  1. Switch to a slightly larger hook (or same) for this round.

  2. In each chain-2 space: (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st into next chain-2 space) — forming loops/petals.

  3. Between petals you may sc or hdc around the previous round’s dc.

  4. Join with sl st.

4. Add layers / relief stitches

  1. Change to thicker yarn or larger hook for depth (optional).

  2. Into each “petal” base (for example, the space between loops) work: (hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc) to form a raised cluster.

  3. Between clusters, ch 4 (or ch 5) to form open lace spaces.

  4. Alternate cluster/loop and open spaces around. Join.

5. Freeform growth – irregular edges, vary size

  1. Now you move away from strict “rounds” and start free‐form expanding:

    • Attach yarn in any base stitch, ch long loops (e.g., ch 8-10), anchor with sl st a few stitches ahead → this forms vine/loop elements.

    • Add extra shell clusters randomly around the outside to give “scrumble” look.

    • Vary hook size or yarn thickness for texture contrast.

  2. Continue until motif reaches desired size (e.g., 20-30 cm).

    • The video shows a motif that’s about 25-30 cm across after the freeform expansions.

6. Finishing & join options

  1. Work a round of sc around outer edge (ch-spaces count as st) to even out edge.

  2. Fasten off. Weave in ends thoroughly — because of freeform loops, ends can hide under clusters.

  3. If making multiple motifs: join by sewing or slip-stitch motifs together through sc borders, or use mesh spaces to connect.

  4. Block lightly (pin motif shape, spray damp) to open lace and flatten texture.


📋 Quick Reference Table

Stage                                            What you do                                                         
Foundation                                        Magic ring → ~8-10 dc into ring
Mesh rounddc + ch2 spaces around
Loop/petal roundch3, 2dc, ch3 loops in each space
Relief clusterhdc-dc-tr-dc-hdc into petal bases + ch-spaces
Freeform growthLong chains, shells, loops, clusters, vary size/hook
Edge & joinsc around motif, finish, weave ends, join motifs

✨ Tips & Variations

  • Use one contrasting yarn color just for loops/clusters for a bold visual.

  • For a bag front, make the motif large enough for panel size, then back it with fabric or another panel.

  • For a shawl, make a large irregular freeform piece and finish with fringe.

  • Because hooks vary: if motif starts to cup up, your loops or clusters are too tight; loosen tension or use larger hook.

  • If motif won’t lie flat, your rounds might need more increase/chains — add a row of simple sc with increases evenly spaced.

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