Wow Look at This Crochet Beauty✨ Unique Motif Coaster, Runner Patterns
This motif is elegant, compact, and versatile, perfect for:
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coasters
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table runners
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placemats
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napkins
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small blankets
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bags
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decorative panels
✨ UNIQUE CROCHET MOTIF
Coaster & Runner Pattern – Full Tutorial
US Crochet Terms
🧶 SKILL LEVEL
Beginner – Easy & Relaxing
🧵 MATERIALS
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Yarn: cotton yarn (best for coasters & runners)
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Hook: 2.5 – 3.5 mm (match yarn size)
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Scissors
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker (optional)
✂️ 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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hdc = half double crochet
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dc = double crochet
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tr = treble crochet
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sp = space
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st = stitch
📐 MOTIF SIZE
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One motif ≈ 9–11 cm (3½–4½ in)
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Size depends on yarn & hook
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Can be repeated for larger projects
🪡 STEP-BY-STEP CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS
🔰 ROUND 1 – CENTER RING
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Make a magic ring
(or ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring). -
Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
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Work 11 dc into the ring.
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Sl st to the top of ch-3.
✔ You now have 12 dc in the center.
🔹 ROUND 2 – SPACED FOUNDATION ROUND
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Ch 3.
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Dc in the same stitch.
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Ch 2.
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Sk 1 stitch.
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In next stitch work 2 dc.
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Ch 2.
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Repeat around:
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(2 dc, ch 2, sk 1 st)
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Sl st to join.
✔ This creates open spaces for the design.
🔹 ROUND 3 – BEAUTIFUL PETAL ROUND
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Sl st into the ch-2 space.
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Ch 1.
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Into the same space work:
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sc
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hdc
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3 dc
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hdc
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sc
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Sl st into next ch-2 space.
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Repeat petals around.
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Sl st to close the round.
✔ Soft flower-like petals appear 🌼
🔹 ROUND 4 – CONNECTING ARCHES
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Sl st to the center dc of a petal.
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Ch 3.
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Dc in same stitch.
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Ch 2.
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Sl st into the center dc of next petal.
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Ch 2.
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Repeat around.
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Sl st to join.
✔ This round gives the motif elegance and structure.
🔹 ROUND 5 – SQUARING / SHAPING ROUND
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Sl st into the next ch-2 space.
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Ch 3 (counts as dc).
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Dc in the same space.
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Ch 1.
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Work 3 dc in next space.
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Ch 1.
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At every corner, work:
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(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
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Continue around evenly.
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Sl st to finish.
✔ Motif becomes square and stable.
🔹 ROUND 6 – FINAL EDGE (PERFECT FOR COASTERS)
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Ch 1.
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Sc in each stitch and space around.
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In corner spaces:
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(sc, ch 2, sc)
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Sl st to close.
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Fasten off.
✔ Clean edge that lays flat – perfect for coasters.
☕ HOW TO USE THIS MOTIF
✔ Coaster
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Use one motif
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Block flat for best shape
✔ Table Runner
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Join motifs in a straight line
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Add a simple border around the whole runner
✔ Placemat
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Join 4–6 motifs
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Add 2–3 rounds of sc or shell border
✔ Decorative Panel
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Join motifs diagonally or in offset rows
🔁 JOINING METHODS
Option 1 – Join As You Go
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Join motifs during the last round using sl st
Option 2 – Sewing
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Whipstitch with yarn needle
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Best for neat coaster edges
Option 3 – Crochet Join
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Single crochet through back loops only
✨ FINISHING & BLOCKING
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Weave in all yarn ends securely
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Wet or steam block gently
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Shape corners neatly
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Let dry completely
✔ Blocking makes the motif look professional 🌟
💡 BEGINNER TIPS
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Cotton yarn is best for coasters
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Keep tension even
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Count stitches every round
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Use stitch markers for corners
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Always block before joining
🧠 QUICK MEMORY GUIDE
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Round 1: solid circle
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Round 2: open spaces
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Round 3: petal design
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Round 4: lace connections
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Round 5: square shape
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Round 6: neat edge
🌟 WHY THIS PATTERN IS SPECIAL
✔ Beginner friendly
✔ Elegant but simple
✔ Perfect for home décor
✔ Easy to memorize
✔ Looks beautiful in any color
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