🌟Extraordinary‼️ How to Make a Crochet Motif Runner, Blouse, and Napkin Pattern
FULL STEP-BY-STEP WRITTEN TUTORIAL (US TERMS)
🌼 IMPORTANT: UNDERSTANDING THE PATTERN FIRST
This pattern:
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is worked in one piece
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looks like joined motifs, but is continuous
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uses fans, chain spaces, and connecting stitches
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stays flat and elegant
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is easy to resize in width and length
Once you understand the repeat, the pattern becomes relaxing and rhythmic.
📌 SKILL LEVEL
Beginner – Easy
(You only need chains, single crochet, and double crochet)
🧵 MATERIALS
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Yarn:
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Cotton yarn for runner or napkin
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Cotton / bamboo blend for blouse
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Light or medium yarn recommended
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Crochet hook:
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3.0 – 4.0 mm (choose for soft drape)
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Scissors
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Tapestry needle
✂️ ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
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ch = chain
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sl st = slip stitch
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sc = single crochet
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dc = double crochet
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sp = space
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sk = skip
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rep = repeat
📐 PATTERN MULTIPLE (VERY IMPORTANT)
This pattern works in a multiple of:
👉 8 + 2
Examples:
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26 chains → napkin
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34 chains → narrow runner
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50 chains → blouse panel
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74+ chains → shawl width
🔰 FOUNDATION CHAIN
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Make a slip knot.
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Chain your chosen number
(example used here: 34 chains). -
Keep chains loose and even.
🧶 ROW-BY-ROW INSTRUCTIONS
🔹 ROW 1 – FOUNDATION MESH
This row creates the base structure.
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Dc in the 4th chain from the hook
(skipped chains count as first dc). -
Ch 1.
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Sk 1 chain.
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Dc in next chain.
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Repeat across the row:
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ch 1, sk 1, dc
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Dc in the last chain.
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Turn your work.
👉 You now have a light mesh foundation.
🔹 ROW 2 – LARGE MOTIF FANS (MAIN DESIGN ROW)
This row creates the extraordinary motif look.
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Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
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In the first ch-1 space:
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work 3 dc
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ch 3
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work 3 dc
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Sk the next dc.
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In the next ch-1 space:
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3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc
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Repeat across the row.
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Dc in the top of the turning chain.
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Turn.
👉 You will clearly see large flower-like motifs.
🔹 ROW 3 – MOTIF CONNECTING ROW
This row locks the motifs together.
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Ch 3.
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Dc in the first dc.
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Ch 1.
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Dc into the ch-3 space of the motif.
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Ch 1.
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Dc in the next dc.
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Repeat across:
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dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1
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Dc in the last stitch.
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Turn.
👉 This row stabilizes the pattern.
🔹 ROW 4 – SMALL MOTIF ACCENT ROW
Adds texture and elegance.
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Ch 3.
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In the first ch-1 space:
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2 dc
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ch 2
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2 dc
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Sk next dc.
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In next ch-1 space:
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2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc
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Repeat across.
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Dc in last stitch.
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Turn.
👉 Motifs now have layered depth.
🔹 ROW 5 – OPEN LACE ROW
This row adds softness and flow.
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Ch 1.
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Sc in the first dc.
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Ch 4.
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Sc in the center of the motif (ch-3 space).
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Ch 4.
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Repeat across.
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Sc in the last stitch.
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Turn.
👉 This row keeps the fabric breathable and light.
🔁 PATTERN REPEAT (VERY IMPORTANT)
👉 Repeat Rows 2 – 5
Continue until your piece reaches the desired length.
Each repeat:
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preserves the motif illusion
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keeps edges straight
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allows unlimited length
📏 HOW TO USE THIS PATTERN
🔸 FOR A TABLE RUNNER
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Chain 26–34
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Crochet long
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Add decorative border
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Block flat
🔸 FOR A NAPKIN / PLACEMAT
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Chain 26
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Work until square
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Add scallop border
🔸 FOR A BLOUSE
Option 1: Panels
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Make two rectangles
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Sew shoulders
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Leave armholes
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Add edging
Option 2: One-Piece
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Crochet wide rectangle
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Fold in half
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Sew sides
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Leave neckline opening
🌸 OPTIONAL BORDER (VERY PRETTY)
Border Round 1
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Sc evenly around entire piece
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2 sc at corners
Border Round 2 – Decorative Edge
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(sc, ch 3, sc) in each space
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Sl st to join
Optional fancy edge:
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(sc, ch 5, sc) for runner
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(sl st, ch 3, sl st) for napkin
✨ FINISHING
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Cut yarn.
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Pull through loop.
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Weave in all ends carefully.
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Lightly block to open motifs.
🧩 WHY THIS PATTERN IS SPECIAL
✔ Motif appearance without sewing
✔ Works for many projects
✔ Elegant but beginner-friendly
✔ Easy to resize
✔ Beautiful drape
💡 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Motifs uneven?
→ Count stitches carefully in Row 2. -
Edges wavy?
→ Tighten chain-3 spaces slightly. -
Too stiff?
→ Use larger hook.
🧶 QUICK CHEAT-SHEET
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Chain 8 + 2
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Row 1: Mesh base
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Row 2: Large motif fans
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Row 3: Connect motifs
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Row 4: Small accent motifs
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Row 5: Lace row
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Repeat Rows 2–5
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Add border
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Block
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