by 👉 US crochet terms
👉 Written slowly, clearly, and with many explanations, perfect for beginners 🌸
This square motif looks rich, elegant, and professional, yet it is made using basic stitches only.
You can use this motif for blankets, shawls, blouses, tunics, scarves, runners, pillow covers, and more.
Please read everything once before starting 💛
🧶 MATERIALS (BEGINNER FRIENDLY)
Choose light-colored yarn so stitches are easy to see.
- Yarn:
- Sport (No.2) or DK (No.3)
- Cotton or cotton blend recommended
- Hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
📘 BASIC CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Keep this list near you:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sp = space
- corner sp = corner space
📌 IMPORTANT NOTES FOR BEGINNERS
- Work slowly and calmly
- Count stitches at the end of every round
- Corners are created using chain spaces
- If your square curls → use a bigger hook
- If your square waves → use a smaller hook
- Turning chains usually count as stitches
📏 FINISHED SIZE
- Approximately 9–12 cm (3.5–4.5 inches)
- Size changes depending on yarn and hook
🟢 ROUND 1 – MAKE THE CENTER CIRCLE
This round forms the very center of the motif.
Option A – Magic Ring (recommended)
- Make a magic ring
- Ch 3 (this counts as your first dc)
- Work 11 dc into the ring
- Pull the ring closed gently
- Sl st into the top of ch 3 to join
Option B – Chain Ring
- Ch 4
- Sl st into the first chain to form a ring
- Ch 3
- Work 11 dc into the ring
- Sl st to join
✅ You now have 12 double crochet stitches in a circle
🟡 ROUND 2 – TURN THE CIRCLE INTO A SQUARE
This round creates the four corners.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc)
- Dc in the same stitch
- Ch 2 → this makes the first corner
- 2 dc in next stitch, ch 2
- Repeat * to * around
- Sl st into the top of ch 3 to close
✅ You now have:
- 4 groups of 2 dc
- 4 chain-2 corner spaces
🟡 ROUND 3 – BUILD THE SQUARE SHAPE
This round makes the square clearly visible.
- Sl st into the first corner space
- Ch 3 (counts as dc)
- Dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the same corner space
- *Dc in the next 2 stitches
- In the next corner space: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)*
- Repeat * to * around
- Sl st into the top of ch 3
✅ Your motif now looks like a real square 🌟
🟡 ROUND 4 – ADD BEAUTY AND BALANCE
This round adds elegance but stays easy.
- Sl st into corner space
- Ch 3
- Dc, ch 2, 2 dc in the same corner
- *Dc in every stitch along the side
- In corner space: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)*
- Repeat * to * around
- Sl st to finish
🟡 ROUND 5 – OPTIONAL TEXTURE ROUND (BEGINNER SAFE)
This round gives a neat, professional look.
- Ch 1
- Sc in every dc around
- In each corner space: (sc, ch 1, sc)
- Sl st to finish
✅ Square edges are now clean and even
✨ OPTIONAL DECORATIVE PICOT EDGE
For a more decorative look:
- Sc, ch 3, sl st into the same stitch
- Repeat around
This creates tiny decorative points 🌼
🪡 BLOCKING (VERY IMPORTANT)
Blocking makes your square look perfect.
- Lightly wet or steam the motif
- Gently stretch into a perfect square
- Pin corners if possible
- Let dry completely
✨ Blocking transforms your work!
🧵 HOW TO JOIN SQUARES (BEGINNER METHODS)
- Whip stitch with yarn needle
- Slip stitch join with crochet hook
- Single crochet join for a raised edge
👗 WHAT CAN YOU MAKE WITH THIS MOTIF?
✔ Blanket
✔ Shawl
✔ Blouse
✔ Tunic
✔ Cushion cover
✔ Table runner
✔ Bedspread
🌸 BEGINNER TIPS (PLEASE READ)
- Use stitch markers in corners
- Count stitches every round
- Practice one square first
- Light yarn colors help you learn faster
- Your first square does NOT need to be perfect 💕
🌈 EASY VARIATIONS
- Bigger square → add more rounds
- Lacy style → add chain spaces
- Thicker fabric → use hdc instead of dc
- Colorful design → change yarn color every round
❤️ YOU CAN DO THIS
This square motif may look advanced, but you only used:
- Chains
- Double crochet
- Simple repeats
That means you absolutely CAN make it, even as a beginner 🌷
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