🌸 Round Crochet Motif Pattern

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🧶 Skill Level and Materials Needed

Skill level: Easy – Intermediate
Perfect for beginners who know basic stitches and want to try colorwork in crochet.

Yarn: 3 colors

  • A – center

  • B – middle

  • C – outer edge

 (A – center, B – middle, C – outer edge)

Hook: Size suitable for your yarn (e.g., 3.5–4 mm)



🌈 Pattern Instructions

◾️Round 1 (Color A – Center)

Make a magic ring.

Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), then work 15 dc into the ring.

Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (16 dc total)

◾️Round 2 (Color A)

Ch 3, dc in same st (counts as 2 dc in one st).

Work 2 dc in each st around.

Join with sl st. (32 dc total)

◾️Round 3 (Color B)

Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, skip 1 st.

(2 dc, ch 1, skip 1) repeat around.

Join with sl st to top of ch-3.

◾️Round 4 (Color B)

In each ch-1 space: (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc)

Between V-stitches: ch 1.

Repeat around, join with sl st.

◾️Round 5 (Color B)

In each ch-2 space: (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc)

Between clusters: ch 1.

Join with sl st.

◾️Round 6 (Color C)

Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr in same space.

Skip next cluster, sc in next ch-1 space.

(7 tr in next ch-2 space, sc in next ch-1 space) repeat around.

Join with sl st.

◾️Round 7 (Color C – Edge Finishing)

Ch 1, sc evenly around entire motif, working 1 sc in each st and 2 sc in each corner of the scallops.

Join with sl st and fasten off.

Weave in ends.

💡Tips

To make it “cozy style,” use warm or muted yarn shades (e.g., cream, mocha, and forest green).

Lightly block the motif for a flat, neat look.






✨ Optional Finishing

  • Lightly block the motif for a flat, neat look

  • Adjust hook size slightly for tighter or looser lace

  • Use warm/muted colors for a “cozy style” effect

💡 Pro Tips

  1. Use a light-colored yarn for learning

  2. Keep your tension relaxed

  3. Place a stitch marker in Round 1

  4. Count stitches after each round to avoid mistakes

  5. Weave in ends neatly with a sharp yarn needle

  6. Experiment with color combinations for fun effects

❌ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  1. Skipping the magic ring tightening

  2. Forgetting ch-1 spaces in rounds 3–4

  3. Misplacing clusters in rounds 4–5

  4. Joining in the wrong stitch

  5. Too tight stitching in shell/scallop edges

  6. Not blocking the motif

  7. Using yarn that is too thick for the pattern

🌟 Extra Points / Tips for Variations

  • Join multiple motifs to make blankets, table runners, or wall hangings

  • Add fringe, beads, or metallic thread for a decorative finish

  • Change outer round to a picot or shell edge for a different look

  • Make a mini motif as a coaster or large motif for a shawl

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