This square motif is beautiful, neat, and easy to remember.
You can use it for blankets, shawls, blouses, tunics, table runners, pillow covers, and more.

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🧶 MATERIALS (BEGINNER FRIENDLY)

Please use light-colored yarn if possible.

• Yarn:
  • Sport (No.2) or DK (No.3)
  • Cotton or cotton blend is best for clear stitches
• Hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

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📘 CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

Please read carefully before starting:

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sp = space
• corner sp = corner space

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📏 FINISHED SIZE

• About 9–12 cm (3.5–4.5 inches) after blocking
• Size depends on yarn and hook

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🟢 VERY IMPORTANT NOTES FOR BEGINNERS

• Always count your stitches
• Corners are made with chain spaces
• Work slowly, do not rush
• If your square curls, use a bigger hook
• If your square waves, use a smaller hook

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🟡 ROUND 1 – MAKE THE CENTER

This round creates the middle of the square.

1. Make a magic ring
   (Or ch 4 and sl st into the first chain to form a ring)
2. Ch 3 (this counts as your first dc)
3. Work 11 dc into the ring
4. Pull the ring closed
5. Sl st into the top of ch 3 to join

✅ You now have 12 double crochets in a circle

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🟡 ROUND 2 – CREATE 4 CORNERS

This round turns the circle into a square.

1. Ch 3 (counts as first dc)
2. Dc in the same stitch
3. Ch 2 (this is a corner)
4. 2 dc in next stitch, ch 2
5. Repeat * to * around
6. Sl st into top of ch 3

✅ You should now have:

• 4 groups of 2 dc
• 4 chain-2 corner spaces

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🟡 ROUND 3 – BUILD THE SQUARE SHAPE

This round makes the square clearly visible.

1. Sl st into the first corner space
2. Ch 3 (counts as dc)
3. Dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same corner space
   👉 This makes a corner
4. *Dc in next 2 dc
5. In next corner space: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)*
6. Repeat * to * around
7. Sl st into top of ch 3

✅ Your square shape is now clear and flat

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🟡 ROUND 4 – DECORATIVE ROUND (BEGINNER SAFE)

This round adds beauty and neatness.

1. Sl st into corner space
2. Ch 3
3. Dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same corner
4. *Dc in each stitch across side
5. In corner: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)*
6. Repeat * to * around
7. Sl st to finish

✅ Square is now balanced and elegant

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🟡 ROUND 5 – SIMPLE EDGE (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED)

This round makes joining easier later.

1. Ch 1
2. Sc in every dc around
3. In each corner space: (sc, ch 1, sc)
4. Sl st to finish

✅ Your square now has a clean border

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✨ OPTIONAL DECORATIVE EDGE (PICOT)

If you want a fancy edge:

• Sc, ch 3, sl st into same stitch
• Repeat around

This makes tiny decorative points 🌼

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🧵 BLOCKING (VERY IMPORTANT)

Blocking makes your square look perfect.

1. Lightly wet or steam the square
2. Gently stretch into a perfect square
3. Pin corners if possible
4. Let dry completely

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🪡 HOW TO JOIN SQUARES

✔ Join-As-You-Go (Easy & Neat)

• Join squares during the final round using slip stitches

✔ Sewing Method

• Whip stitch or mattress stitch with yarn needle

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👗 PROJECT IDEAS

✔ Blanket
✔ Shawl
✔ Blouse
✔ Tunic
✔ Cushion cover
✔ Table runner

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🌸 BEGINNER TIPS (PLEASE READ)

• Use stitch markers for corners
• Count stitches every round
• Practice with one square before making many
• Light yarn colors help see stitches clearly
• Don’t worry if first square is not perfect 💛

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🌈 EASY VARIATIONS

• Bigger square → add more rounds
• Lacy look → add chain spaces
• Thicker square → use hdc instead of dc
• Color change → change yarn every round

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❤️ YOU CAN DO THIS

Even if you are a complete beginner, this square is perfect to practice:

• Chains
• Double crochet
• Corners
• Joining motifs

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