Here’s a clear, detailed step-by-step written tutorial you can follow while you watch the video Delicate & Simple Crochet Pattern (Let’s Create Together). I wrote it so you can make the pattern exactly, plus I included sizing/variation tips and finishing notes.

Delicate & Simple Crochet Pattern — Step-by-step

Level: Beginner → Intermediate (basic stitches & repeats)
Use for: scarves, shawls, blouse panels, runners, trims.
Pattern repeat: multiple of 6 + 2 (works nicely for the shell/arch repeat used here).
Sample starting chain: ch 38 (that’s 6×6 + 2 — change by +6 for each extra repeat).

Materials

Light / sport / DK yarn (or thinner for airier lace)
Hook sized to yarn (example: 3.0–4.5 mm)
Scissors, tapestry needle, stitch marker (optional)
Blocking pins & mat (recommended for lace)

Abbreviations (US)

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half-double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
rep = repeat

Pattern concept (quick)

You’ll make a foundation row, then alternate a mesh/arch row with a shell motif row, plus a small spacer row. The repeating sequence produces a delicate floral-lace look that lies flat after blocking.

Step-by-step (no exact large stitch counts — use the repeat)

1) Foundation

Make a foundation chain in a multiple of 6 + 2.
Example: ch 38.

(Optional) Work 1 row of sc to stabilize the edge:

Row 0: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn.

You can skip the sc base and go directly into the pattern if you prefer a softer edge.

2) Row 1 — Mesh / Arch setup

(creates the chain loops that receive motifs)

sc in next 2 sts, ch 4, skip 2 sts — repeat from * to * across the row.
End the row with sc in the last 2 stitches (so the pattern is balanced).
Turn.

Result: a line of evenly spaced ch-4 loops (arches) along the row.

3) Row 2 — Shell / Flower motif row

(works shells into the chain loops)

Work into each ch-4 loop: (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) — this is a shell (fan) that forms a petal cluster.
Between each shell, work sc into the anchor stitch (the sc from the previous row) to secure and space motifs.
Repeat across; finish with the final sc into the last anchor.
Turn.

Result: a row of small floral shells sitting on the arches.

4) Row 3 — Spacer / Lift row

(creates a taller arch for the next motif layer)

sc in first stitch.
ch 5, sc in top of next shell (or in the next anchor stitch) — repeat across until the end.
End with sc in last stitch.
Turn.

Result: taller chain-5 loops above the shell row that create space and lacy openness.

5) Row 4 — Second motif layer (optional fuller look)

(works larger petals into the ch-5 loops)

Into each ch-5 loop work (sc, dc 5, sc) — a fuller petal.
Or for a lacy fan: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the ch-5 space for a pronounced fan.
Anchor with sc into the anchor stitches between loops.
Repeat across; turn.

If you prefer a simpler, airier repeat, skip Row 4 and repeat Rows 1–3 instead.

6) Repeat

Repeat Rows 1 → 4 (or 1 → 3 for the simpler version) until your panel reaches the desired length.

7) Final border & finishing

Work 1–2 rounds of sc around the entire piece (if you made a rectangular panel, work sc up the sides and across the top) to tidy the edges.
Optional decorative finish: crab stitch (reverse sc) or a picot row (ch 3, sl st into first chain of chain-3) spaced evenly.
Weave in ends securely.

Tips & Troubleshooting

If the fabric cups (edges pull up): you are adding too many increases — reduce ch loop size or skip one motif increase round.
If the fabric ruffles (wavy edge): you are increasing too much — skip an increase or use smaller ch loops (ch-3 instead of ch-4).
If motifs look tight: switch to a slightly larger hook or loosen tension; lace looks best a bit loose.
Keep chain loops consistent (same ch count) so shells line up neatly.
Blocking: wet-block or steam block and pin the piece to open the shells and flatten the lace — this dramatically improves appearance.
Gauge: lace gauge varies a lot with yarn/hook; work a 10×10 cm swatch of one repeat to estimate yarn needs and sizing.

Variations & Uses

Simpler (one-row repeat): skip Row 4 and repeat Rows 1–3 only — faster and still very pretty.
Denser look: use (5 dc) shells instead of (3 dc) shells.
T-shirt yarn / chunky: convert ch-4 loops to ch-2 and use dc shells (2 dc, ch2, 2 dc) for a bold version.
Make a lace tape: work narrow foundation chain and repeat to make a lace trim for towels/collars.
Join motifs: work square motifs (add shaping rounds) and join-as-you-go for table runners or garments.

Example project sizes (rough)

Scarf: foundation ch 34–46, repeat rows until ~160 cm long.
Shawl panel: foundation ch 80–120, repeat rows to desired length and add border.
Blouse front/back: make two panels sized to half-bust width; seam at shoulders and sides leaving armholes.

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