{"id":3506,"date":"2026-06-20T02:55:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T02:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khflix.net\/?p=3506"},"modified":"2026-06-20T02:55:22","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T02:55:22","slug":"%f0%9f%92%95how-to-crochet-motif-runner-blouse-shawl-pattern-tutorial%f0%9f%98%98","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khflix.net\/?p=3506","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udc95How to Crochet Motif Runner, Blouse, Shawl Pattern Tutorial\ud83d\ude18"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

That’s a wonderfully versatile project idea! Mastering a single motif and applying it to a runner, a blouse, and a shawl is the perfect way for a beginner to see how basic crochet concepts can be scaled and adapted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I will use the versatile Solid Granny Square Motif<\/strong> as our base, as it is a classic that provides a good mix of texture, structure, and lace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Versatile Solid Granny Square Motif<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This motif builds upon the basics and forms a beautiful, substantial square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skill Level: Beginner\/Easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yarn Recommendation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • For Blouse\/Shawl:<\/strong> DK or Sport Weight Cotton\/Cotton Blend for drape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • For Runner: Worsted Weight Cotton or Acrylic for structure and easy washing.Hook Recommendation: Use the hook size recommended for your yarn weight (e.g., 4.0mm – 5.0mm).Abbreviations:<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • ch:<\/strong> chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • st(s):<\/strong> stitch(es)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • sl st:<\/strong> slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • dc:<\/strong> double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • sp:<\/strong> space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • MR:<\/strong> Magic Ring (or Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Motif Pattern (Make Multiple)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Foundation:<\/strong> Start with a MR or Ch 4, sl st to first ch to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Round 1:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). Dc 2 more times into the ring. (This is your first 3-dc cluster).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Ch 3 (This forms the first corner).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Work (3 dc, ch 3) into the ring three more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Sl st to the top of the starting ch 3 to join. (You should have four 3-dc clusters and four ch-3 corners).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Round 2:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Sl st into the next 2 dc to move to the first ch-3 corner space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). In the same ch-3 corner space, work (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc). (This is your first expanded corner).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Side:<\/strong> Ch 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Next Corner:<\/strong> In the next ch-3 corner space, work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 two more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. Ch 1. Sl st to the top of the starting ch 3 to join.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Round 3:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Sl st into the next 2 dc to move to the first ch-1 space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc). 2 dc in the same ch-1 space. (This is your first side cluster).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. Corner:<\/strong> In the next ch-3 corner space, work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Side:<\/strong> Ch 1. 3 dc in the next ch-1 space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 around the square.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        6. After the last corner, ch 1. Sl st to the top of the starting ch 3 to join.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Round 4 (Joining Round):<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Continue the pattern of 3-dc clusters in the ch-1 spaces and (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • When joining motifs,<\/strong> use a ch 1, sl st into the corresponding ch-1 sp of the adjacent motif, ch 1<\/strong> instead of a regular ch 3 in the corners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • On the sides,<\/strong> use a sl st into the corresponding ch-1 sp of the adjacent motif<\/strong> instead of a ch 1.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            Project 1: Motif Table Runner Assembly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            This is the most straightforward assembly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Layout and Sizing:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            • A standard runner is one motif wide<\/strong> and 4\u20137 motifs long<\/strong>. (e.g., Make 5 Motifs<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Joining:<\/strong> Motifs are joined along one edge only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
              Motif 1<\/strong><\/td>Motif 2<\/strong><\/td>Motif 3<\/strong><\/td>Motif 4<\/strong><\/td>Motif 5<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

              Assembly Instructions (Join-As-You-Go):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Motif 1:<\/strong> Complete all 4 rounds. Fasten off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Motif 2:<\/strong> Complete Rounds 1\u20133. Start Round 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Work two sides of Motif 2 normally (following the pattern of 3 dc clusters and ch 1 spaces).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              4. Joining Side:<\/strong> When you reach the first corner that joins Motif 1:\n
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                • Work 3 dc<\/strong> into the corner space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Join Corner:<\/strong> Ch 1<\/strong>, sl st into the corner ch-3 space of Motif 1, ch 1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Work 3 dc<\/strong> into the corner space of Motif 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Join Side:<\/strong> Sl st into the first ch-1 space of Motif 1, 3 dc<\/strong> into the next ch-1 space of Motif 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Repeat the Join Side<\/strong> process until the last ch-1 space before the next corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Work 3 dc<\/strong> into the corner space of Motif 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Join Corner:<\/strong> Ch 1<\/strong>, sl st into the corner ch-3 space of Motif 1, ch 1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Work 3 dc<\/strong> into the corner space of Motif 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Finish the remaining sides of Motif 2 normally. Fasten off.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Repeat for subsequent motifs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  Finishing the Runner:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Border:<\/strong> Work 1\u20132 rounds of single crochet (sc) or double crochet (dc) around the entire perimeter to create a clean, uniform edge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                    Project 2: Motif Blouse\/Simple Top Assembly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    This project requires symmetrical joining for shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Layout and Sizing:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                    1. Measure:<\/strong> The circumference of the largest part of your bust\/chest.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Calculate:<\/strong> Divide your circumference by the width of one motif, then round up to the nearest even number. This is the total number of motifs<\/strong> needed for the circumference<\/strong>.\n
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                      • Example:<\/em> 12 motifs total (6 motifs across the front, 6 across the back).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Layout (Front\/Back):<\/strong> $3 \\times 4$ rectangles for both front and back (if 12 motifs are needed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      • Motif Total:<\/strong> Make 24 Motifs<\/strong> ($3 \\times 4 \\times 2$).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                        Assembly Instructions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                        1. Join Panels:<\/strong> Join the $3 \\times 4$ motifs into two separate rectangles (Front and Back) using the Join-As-You-Go<\/strong> method, joining both the vertical and horizontal edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Shoulder Seams:<\/strong> Lay the panels flat, stacked one on top of the other.\n
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                          • Seam:<\/strong> Use a slip stitch seam<\/strong> or single crochet seam<\/strong> to join the top two edges, leaving an unseamed gap in the middle for the neck opening<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Side Seams:<\/strong>\n
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                            • Armhole:<\/strong> Leave the top one or two motif spaces unseamed for the armholes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Seam:<\/strong> Starting from the bottom, join the side edges using a sl st or sc seam up to the armhole opening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                              Finishing the Blouse:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                              • Edging:<\/strong> Work 1\u20132 rounds of single crochet (sc) or Moss Stitch (alternating sc and ch 1) around the Neckline<\/strong>, Armholes<\/strong>, and Bottom Hem<\/strong> for a clean finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                Project 3: Motif Shawl Pattern (Triangular)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                                This project requires a decreasing assembly to form a triangular shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                Layout and Sizing:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                • A shawl is usually worked from the widest point down to a single corner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Example (Medium Size):<\/em> Use a Base Row<\/strong> of 7 motifs, decreasing by one motif per row.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • Total Motifs:<\/strong> $7+6+5+4+3+2+1 = 28 Motifs<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                                  Row 1:<\/strong><\/td>Motif 1<\/strong><\/td>Motif 2<\/strong><\/td>Motif 3<\/strong><\/td>Motif 4<\/strong><\/td>Motif 5<\/strong><\/td>Motif 6<\/strong><\/td>Motif 7<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
                                  Row 2:<\/td><\/td>Motif 8<\/td>Motif 9<\/td>Motif 10<\/td>Motif 11<\/td>Motif 12<\/td><\/td><\/tr>
                                  Row 3:<\/td><\/td><\/td>Motif 13<\/td>Motif 14<\/td>Motif 15<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr>
                                  etc.<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td>… down to Row 7: Motif 28<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                                  Assembly Instructions (Joining Along Two Sides):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                  1. Row 1 (Base):<\/strong> Join 7 motifs in a straight line, as you did for the runner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  2. Row 2 (Decreasing):<\/strong>\n
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                                    • Motif 8:<\/strong> Join to the top edge of Motif 2 and the top edge of Motif 3. (This forms a corner where the 4 motifs meet).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Motif 9:<\/strong> Join to the top edge of Motif 3 and the top edge of Motif 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Continue joining motifs across Row 2, centered over the row below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Subsequent Rows:<\/strong> Continue this pattern until you place the final motif in the center of the top row.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                                      Finishing the Shawl:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                      • Edging\/Fringe:<\/strong> This is crucial for a motif shawl.\n
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                                        • Edging:<\/strong> Work 2\u20133 rounds of shell stitch<\/strong> or a simple picot stitch<\/strong> around the entire outer V-shaped edge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                        • Fringe (Optional):<\/strong> Attach fringe along the longest straight edge (Row 1) for a bohemian look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                          Tip:<\/strong> For both the Blouse and the Shawl, using a lighter weight yarn<\/strong> and the Join-As-You-Go<\/strong> method will ensure a soft, drapable fabric that doesn’t feel stiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                          Video tutorial:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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