🌟 Pattern Overview — Multi-Purpose Lacy Motif

Design: Round lacy motif with chain arches and picot scallop, joined into panels.
Use: Join motifs into a rectangular panel for a runner, back+front panels for a blouse, or triangular/rectangular join for a shawl.
Finished motif size: ~10–13 cm (4–5 in) with DK yarn + 4.0 mm hook (adjust hook for desired size).

Materials & Tools

Yarn: DK/light worsted (or mercerized cotton for crisp lace).
Hook: 3.5–4.5 mm (choose for gauge/drape).
Notions: tapestry needle, blocking pins, scissors, stitch markers, measuring tape.
Gauge: Make a motif to confirm size before committing.

Abbreviations

ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet (US)
hdc — half double crochet (US)
dc — double crochet (US)
tr — treble crochet (US)
pic — picot (ch 3, sl st into base)
st(s) — stitch(es)
… — repeat

Motif Pattern — “Lacy Medallion” (8-petal)

Work in rounds. US terms used.

Round 0 — magic ring

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

Round 1 — chain spaces (petal foundation)

ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next dc — repeat around creating 8 ch-4 spaces. Join with sl st to first sc.

Round 2 — petals

Into each ch-4 space work: (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc) — all in same space. Sl st to join. (8 petals)

Round 3 — tidy base round

Rejoin between any petals. Work sc evenly around bases to even the shape — distribute ~10 sc across each petal area so the motif lies flat. Join with sl st.

Round 4 — large arches (lacy frame)

sl st to outer petal tip → ch 7 → anchor into the sc round between next petals with (tr, ch 2, tr, ch 2, tr) → sl st to petal tip — repeat for all 8 petals to get 8 large arches. (Use ch 6–8 depending on yarn/hook.)

Round 5 — inner ribs (arch filling)

In each ch-arch: sl st into arch base → ch 3 → (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) worked across the arch or into the tall post tops → ch 3 → sl st to next anchor. This gives 3 vertical ribs inside each arch. Join.

Round 6 — square/side loops (optional for easy joining)

Mark four quarter points (every 2 petals). Starting at a quarter point form corner loops: ch 6 (corner), sc into next side position; along side work (sc, ch 4, sc) repeated to next corner. Repeat for all 4 sides to create a block that joins in a grid. Join and fasten off.

Round 7 — outer scallop & picots

Rejoin and work a decorative edge: sc 3 across a curve, (pic: ch 3, sl st in same st), sc 4 — distribute sc so edge sits flat. Add picots at regular intervals (on each scallop) for the dotted look. Join, weave in ends, block.

Blocking

Pin motifs into shape (pull corners for square look if you made Round 6). Lightly spray or steam and let dry. Blocking is essential for lace clarity and even joining.

Joining Methods

Two user-friendly methods:

1) Join-As-You-Go (JAYG) — recommended

Make first motif fully. For each new motif, when you work the outer edge (Round 7), attach to adjacent finished motif by replacing the sl st or final stitch at joining points with sl st into the corresponding stitch of the finished motif. Attach at side loops and at corner loops. This yields flat, nearly invisible joins and is fast.

2) Sew-after

Make all motifs, block them, layout, and seam using mattress stitch or whipstitch through outer sc rounds/side loops. This gives adjustability.

Project Constructions

A) Table Runner (straight rectangular)

Decide runner width W and length L in motifs. Example: 6 motifs long × 1 motif wide (narrow runner) or 6×2 for wider runner.
Make (W×L) motifs. Block them.
Join motifs in rows using JAYG or sew-after. Keep joins consistent (join at side loops for long seams).
When joined, add a final border: 2 rounds of sc, then a shell/picot round for a finished look. Optional fringe.

Tips & Troubleshooting

Motif cups up: loosen your tension or use a slightly larger hook.
Motif ripples: reduce chain length in arches (ch-7 → ch-6) or remove a couple sc in base round.
Joins gap: add extra sl st at join points or block more firmly.
Want more drape? Use a softer yarn or one hook size larger.
Want crisper lace? Use cotton and smaller hook.

Quick Variations

Two-color motif: change color after Round 3 (petals) to highlight petals vs. frame.
Bigger motif: use thicker yarn and larger hook, or increase central dc cluster (7 dc → 9 dc).
Simpler motif for absolute beginners: replace Round 4/5 archwork with a simple ch-5 loop and 3 dc inside to reduce tall posts.

Example Patterns (starter counts)

Small runner (narrow): 1 motif × 6 long → 6 motifs total.
Medium runner: 2 × 8 → 16 motifs.
Basic blouse (S): Front 3 × 3 + Back 3 × 3 + 1–2 motifs for sleeves.
Shawl: Triangle build to 10 rows (1+2+3+…+10 = 55 motifs) — adjust for desired depth.

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