Nice — I’ll give you a clear, beginner-friendly, step-by-step text tutorial for a versatile crochet pattern you can use as a blouse or a shawl, inspired by the “Crochet with Nese” style (lacy motifs and open arches). I don’t have the exact video transcript, so I created an easy-to-follow, adjustable pattern that reproduces the look: lacy motifs joined into a panel to become a blouse or a triangular/rectangular shawl.

I’ll provide:

Materials & gauge
Abbreviations
Motif pattern (one motif used for both blouse & shawl) — step-by-step rounds
How to join motifs (JAYG)
Blouse construction (sizing & assembly)
Shawl variations (triangle and rectangular)
Finishing, blocking, and troubleshooting tips

Materials & gauge

Yarn: Lightweight DK / light worsted (or cotton sport for summer blouse). For a lacy look use mercerized cotton or cotton blend.
Hook: 3.5–4.5 mm (choose by yarn; for a drapey shawl use larger hook).
Notions: yarn needle, blocking pins, stitch markers, measuring tape, scissors.
Gauge (approx): one motif ≈ 10–12 cm (4–4.7 in) across with DK + 4.0 mm hook. Make a test motif to set your gauge.

Abbreviations

ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet (US)
tr — treble crochet (US)
st(s) — stitch(es)
sp — space
rep — repeat
... — repeat between asterisks

Overview of design

The motif is a lacy flower/medallion (round) with chain arches and a picot/shell edging.
Make enough motifs to create panels: for a blouse you join them into front, back, and sleeve panels; for a shawl you join them into a triangle or rectangular arrangement.
You can join as you go (JAYG) while working the final round, or sew after making motifs.

Motif pattern — “Lacy 8-Petal Motif”

(One motif approx. 10–12 cm depending on yarn/hook)

Make a sample motif first and adjust hook/yarn until size looks right.

Round 0 — Foundation

Make a magic ring (or ch 4, join to ring).
ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc into ring. (ch-3 + 15 dc = 16 dc total). Pull ring closed. sl st to top of ch-3 to join. (16 dc)

Round 1 — Chain loops (petal bases)

ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next dc — repeat around to make 8 ch-4 spaces (you’ll end with sc and ch spaces alternating). Join with sl st to first sc.

Round 2 — Petal clusters

Work into each ch-4 space: (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc) all in same ch-4 space.
- This forms a full petal. After each petal sl st to next ch-4 space and repeat.
After 8 petals, sl st to join. Fasten off or continue.

Round 3 — Base round (sc round)

Rejoin at base between any two petals. Work sc evenly around the base of the petals — aim for about 8–12 sc per petal distributed so the motif becomes round and flat. Join with sl st.

Round 4 — Chain arches & tall posts (lacy frame)

sl st to outer edge, ch 7, (tr, ch 2, tr, ch 2, tr) anchored into top of next petal/base sc, sl st to next outer edge — repeat around so you create 8 tall arches between petals. Adjust ch count (6–8) to match spacing.

Round 5 — Fill arches (optional decorative ribs)

Work into each ch-7 arch: sl st into arch base, ch 3, dc into the center tr post, ch 3, sl st into next anchor or create groups of dc separated by ch-1 to form ribbing inside arch. Repeat around.

Round 6 — Outer scallop & picot edge

Along outermost edge, make a scalloped picot edge: sc 3 in a small curve, (ch 3, sl st into same stitch) (picot), sc 4 across next curve — adjust numbers so edge lays flat. Join and fasten off.
Weave in ends.

Detailed counts (for clarity)

Round 0: 16 dc.
Round 1: 8 ch-4 spaces.
Round 2: 8 petals (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc).
Round 3–6: shaping and decorative rounds to produce the lacy outer arches and picots.

How to Join Motifs

Two recommended methods:

1) Join-As-You-Go (JAYG) — neat, no sewing

Work motifs up to Round 5 (the decorative arches). When making Round 6 on a new motif, at the point where you make an outer sl st/picots, instead of finishing the picot, sl st into the corresponding stitch of an adjacent finished motif to attach. Continue the edging and attach at each join point. This produces a flat seamless join.

2) Sew-after method

Make motifs separately, block them, then lay out the design and use tapestry needle and matching yarn to whipstitch or mattress-stitch through the outer sc rounds or outer arches. For a more flexible seam, use a join that connects at chain spaces.

Placement reference:

When joining in rows, join motif edges at 3–4 evenly spaced points around each motif so the fabric stays flat.

Blouse Construction (easy pullover shell/blouse)

This blouse uses motif panels: front, back, sleeves optional.

Sizing & motif counts (approx; make a swatch to measure)

Measure finished motif size (A cm).
For a sample sizing example (motif ≈ 11 cm):
- Small (S): Front panel = 3 motifs across × 3 motifs down (3×3); Back panel = 3×3.
- Medium (M): 4×3 front / 4×3 back.
- Large (L): 5×4 front / 5×4 back.
- Sleeve: small cap sleeve = 2×1 or 2×2 motifs depending on desired width; or create short sleeves by adding rows of motifs.

You can adapt motif counts to your measurements: chest circumference ≈ (number motifs across × motif width) × 2 for front+back seam allowances. Add ease as desired.

Assembly steps

Make required number of motifs. Block them flat.
Layout front and back panels in rectangle grids (e.g., 3×3). Make two identical panels for front and back.
Join front and back at the shoulder: connect top row of motifs across the shoulder seam — leave an opening for the neck (around 18–22 cm for crewneck; larger for boat or V neck). To shape neck, leave 1–2 motifs unjoined in the center of top row (or remove some outer joins) depending on neckline width.
Join side seams: seam under arms down to desired length (leave armhole opening equal to desired sleeve length; for sleeveless leave full opening).
Sleeves: either sew motifs to create sleeve panels and attach, or leave open as a shell (no sleeves). For cap sleeves: make motif strips and attach around armhole.
Edging: Add a simple sc or picot border around neckline, sleeve openings, and hem for a clean finish. Optionally add a row of dc for a little weight.

Neckline finishing

Pick up stitches evenly around neck edge using hook and yarn. Work 2–3 rounds: Round 1 sc around, Round 2 sc, ch 2, skip 1 to create small decorative eyelets, Round 3 sc to stabilize. Or make picot edging: sc 3, ch 3, sl st.

Shawl Variations

You can turn the motifs into a shawl in a couple of ways:

A) Triangular motif shawl (center-out)

Make motifs and join them in rows of 1, 2, 3, 4… to form a triangle. Start with 1 motif at the top point, then join a row of 2 motifs below it, then 3, etc., until desired depth. This gives a lacy triangular shawl ideal for wrapping.

B) Rectangular motif shawl / stole

Arrange motifs in a rectangle: e.g., 5 motifs wide × 8 motifs long for a medium wrap. Join in rows and add a picot edge around.

C) Half-circle/arched shawl (advanced)

Create a semicircle by joining motifs in expanding rows with added half-motifs at edges — more advanced layout and requires trimming motifs or partial motifs.

Shawl Edging

After joining, add a lacy scallop: dc, ch 3, dc in each arch or shell 5 dc across outer join points. Add fringe if desired.

Adjusting size & fit

To make the motif larger: use thicker yarn or larger hook; or increase petal dc (e.g., 9 dc instead of 7).
To make blouse longer: add more rows of motifs to body.
For a looser drape: use a hook 0.5–1 mm larger than recommended.

Blocking & Finishing

Pin motifs to blocking board or towel in their final shape. Gently spray with water or steam without touching yarn. Let dry completely. Blocking sets the lace and evens joins.
Sew in ends on the reverse side, weave yarn tails neatly.
Press lightly with a steam iron if yarn allows.

Troubleshooting & Tips

Motifs cup up: try a slightly larger hook or loosen tension on petal rounds.
Motifs ripple/ruffle: reduce chains in arches or remove a few stitches on outer edge.
Fabric too stiff: use a softer yarn or larger hook for drape.
Joining misalignment: when joining motifs, always block motifs first and align corresponding points — especially important where arches/picots meet.

Beginner simplifications

If the arch/post rounds feel tricky, substitute Round 4 with a simple ch-5 loop and skip the tall post cluster — still gives an openwork look.
For a quick shawl, join motifs in a rectangle (no shaping) and add a simple dc border.

Pattern summary (quick reference)

Make motifs (pattern Rounds 0–6).
Block motifs.
Join motifs into panels (JAYG or sew).
Assemble blouse: join shoulder seams (leave neck), join sides (leave armholes), attach sleeves or finish as shell.
For shawl: join motifs into a triangle or rectangle, add border.
Finish: weave ends, block final garment.

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