Welcome to the newest crochet adventure with the Viola Crochet Motifs Free Pattern! In this blog post, dive into the delightful world of floral crochet motifs. Whether you’re a seasoned hook wielder or just starting on your crochet journey, this free pattern tutorial is designed to spark your creativity and bring a touch of blooming beauty to your projects.
This floral crochet motif is not just patterns; it is a blueprint for your imagination. With detailed charts and accompanying video tutorials, you’ll find step-by-step guidance on creating these intricate yet deceptively simple designs.
Additionally, there is a versatile twist to the Viola floral crochet motif. This 8-round square motif has been modified into an 8-row half motif, creating a charming triangle shape. This opens up a world of possibilities for creating even more fabric and garment options. Whether you’re envisioning a unique shawl design, a decorative wall hanging, a bulky scarf or afghan, or a variety of garments including tops, cardigans, skirts or dresses, this motif and its modified partner adds a new dimension to your crochet projects. What would you like to see me design with these gorgeous motifs?
So grab your favorite yarn and crochet hook, and let’s weave some floral magic together! Whether you’re crocheting a garment, crafting home decor, or simply indulging in the joy of creating something beautiful, these floral motifs are sure to add a touch of charm to your crochet repertoire.
Watch the 3-part video tutorial here:
Crochet Motif Charts:
Instructions:
Square Motif:
Ch5, slst to 5th ch from hook to form ring.
Round 1: Ch5 (counts as dc, ch2), (dc in ring, ch2)x7, slst to 3rd ch of beg ch5 to join. — 8 ch2 sps
Round 2: Slst into first ch2 sp, ch3 (counts as dc), 4dc in same sp, *5dc in next ch2 sp. Rep from * around, slst to top of ch3 at beg of round to join. — 40 dcs
Round 3: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 4 sts, *ch1, 1dc in ea of next 5 sts. Rep from * around, slst to top of ch3 at beg of round to join. — 40 dcs, 8 ch1 sps
Round 4: Ch8 (counts as dc, ch5), (5trtog over next 5 dcs, ch5, dc in next ch1 sp, ch5)x8, except on last repeat replace last ch5 with (ch2, dc to 3rd ch of beg ch8 to join. — 8 tr5tog, 8 dcs, 16 ch5 sps
Round 5: Ch1, sc in same sp, *ch5, sc in next ch5 sp. Rep from * around, except replace last ch5 sp with (ch2, dc in top of sc at beg of round to join. — 16 ch5 sps
Round 6: Ch1, sc in same sp, *ch5, sc in next ch5 sp, ch5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch5 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x2. Rep from * around, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp, ch2, dc in top of sc at beg of round to join. — 4 ch3 corners, 16 ch5 sps
Round 7: Ch1, sc in same sp, *(ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x2, ch5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch5 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x2. Rep from * around, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp, ch2, dc in to pot sc at beg of round to join. — 4 ch3 corners, 20 ch5 sps
Round 8: Ch1, sc in same sp, *ch5, sc in ext ch5 sp)x3, ch5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) I next ch5 sp, (ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x2. Rep from * around, ch5, sc in next ch5 sp, ch2, dc in to pot sc at beg of round to join. — 4 ch3 corners, 24 ch5 sps
Fasten off.
Triangle Motif:
Ch5, slst to 5th ch from hook to form ring.
Row 1: Ch5 (counts as dc, ch2), dc in ring, (ch2, dc in ring)x4, turn. — 5 ch2 sps
Row 2: Slst into first ch2 sp, ch3 (counts as dc), 4dc in same sp, 5dc in ea ch2 sp across, turn. — 15 dcs
Row 3: Ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc in ea of next 4 sts,*ch1, 1dc in ea of next 5 sts. Rep from * across, turn. — 15 dcs, 4 ch1 sps
Row 4: Ch8 (counts as dc, ch5), tr5tog over next 5 sts, *ch5, dc in next ch1 sp, ch5, tr5tog over next 5 sts. Rep from * across, ch5, dc in last st, turn. == 5 tr5tog, 6 dcs, 10 ch5 sps
Row 5: Slst into first ch5 sp, ch1, sc in same sp, *ch5, sc in next ch5 sp. Rep from * across, turn. — 9 ch5 sps
Row 6: Slst into first ch5 sp, ch3 (counts as dc), (2dc, ch3, 3dc) in same sp, *(ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x3, ch5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch5 sp. Rep from * once more, turn. — 3 ch3 sps, 12 ch5 sps
Row 7: Slst across and into first ch3 sp, ch3 (counts as dc), (2dc, ch3, 3dc) in same sp, *(ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x4, ch5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch5 sp. Rep from * once more, turn. — 3 ch3 sps, 15 ch5 sps
Row 8: Slst across and into first ch3 sp, ch3 (counts as dc), (2dc, ch3, 3dc) in same sp, *(ch5, sc in next ch5 sp)x5, ch5, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch5 sp. Rep from * once more, turn. — 3 ch3 sps, 18 ch5 sps
Fasten off.
Joining Motifs Instructions:
Ch3 join: ch1, slst to adjacent motif, ch1.
Ch5 join: ch2, slst to adjacent motif, ch2.
Replace any ch3 space with a ch3 join. Replace any ch5 sp with a ch5 join.
Join all motif edges from corner to corner.
Watch video to see this awesome joining technique in action!
Various Crochet Motif Schematics for Joining Square and Triangle Motifs Together to Make 4 Different Shawls:
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