🤍 Extraordinary Square Crochet Pattern

Motif Tutorial for Runners and Many Other Projects

Channel: Crochet with Nese
Style: Elegant • Vintage • Beginner-Friendly • Multi-Purpose
US Crochet Terms

This tutorial is written slowly, clearly, and carefully, explaining every stitch, every space, and every idea, so even confident beginners can follow it easily.

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🌸 WHAT YOU ARE MAKING

You are crocheting one extraordinary square motif with:

• A beautiful textured center
• Lace-style chain spaces
• A clean square shape
• Perfect for:
  • Table runners
  • Blouses
  • Shawls
  • Bedspreads
  • Cushion covers
  • Curtains
  • Blankets

Each motif is made in rounds, starting from the center and growing outward.

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🧶 MATERIALS YOU NEED

Take your time preparing these — good materials make crocheting easier.

• Yarn:
  Cotton or cotton-blend yarn (recommended)
  Weight: Sport / DK / Light Worsted
  (Cotton shows stitches clearly and blocks beautifully)
• Crochet Hook:
  3.0 mm – 3.5 mm
  (Choose the hook that gives you neat stitches, not too tight)
• Other Tools:
  ✂ Scissors
  🧵 Tapestry needle
  📍 Stitch markers (optional but helpful)
  🧺 Blocking board or towel + pins

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✂️ STITCH ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

Read this slowly — you will use these stitches many times.

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• sp = space
• st = stitch
• rep = repeat
• Rnd = round

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📏 FINISHED SIZE (Approx.)

• One square motif after blocking:
  10–12 cm (4–4.7 inches)

Size depends on:

• Yarn thickness
• Hook size
• Your tension

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🧵 STEP-BY-STEP CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS

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🔵 ROUND 1 — CENTER RING (FOUNDATION)

This is the heart of your motif.

Step-by-step:

1. Make a magic ring
   (If you don’t know magic ring: ch 4 and join with sl st)
2. ch 3
   👉 This counts as your first double crochet
3. Work 11 dc into the ring
4. Pull the ring tight so there is no hole
5. Join with sl st into the top of the beginning ch-3

Result:

• You now have 12 dc in a circle
• This is your solid center

📝 Tip: Count carefully. This round controls everything later.

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🔵 ROUND 2 — CHAIN SPACES (AIRY FOUNDATION)

Now we create spaces for the decorative stitches.

Step-by-step:

1. ch 1
2. sc into the same stitch
3. ch 3
4. Skip 1 dc
5. sc into next dc
6. ch 3

Repeat:

• Repeat (sc, ch 3) all the way around

7. Join with sl st into the first sc

Result:

• You now have 6–12 chain-3 spaces (depending on spacing)
• These create an open lace effect

📝 Important: Keep chains loose, not tight.

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🔵 ROUND 3 — PETAL-STYLE FANS

This round creates the beautiful flower-like look in the center.

Step-by-step:

1. sl st into the first ch-3 space
2. Into the same space, work:
   • sc
   • ch 1
   • hdc
   • 3 dc
   • hdc
   • ch 1
   • sc
3. sl st into the next ch-3 space

Repeat:

• Repeat this fan/petal in every ch-3 space

4. Join with sl st

Result:

• You now see a soft flower shape
• Each petal sits neatly in its own space

💡 Tip: Don’t rush — this is the decorative heart.

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🔵 ROUND 4 — CONNECTING CHAINS

This round gives breathing space and prepares the square shape.

Step-by-step:

1. ch 1
2. sc in the middle stitch between two petals
3. ch 5
4. sc in the next middle space

Repeat:

• Continue sc, ch 5 around

5. Join with sl st

Result:

• Large chain loops surround the flower
• Motif begins to expand

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🔵 ROUND 5 — DECORATIVE LACE FANS

This round adds depth and elegance.

Step-by-step:

1. sl st into first ch-5 space
2. Into the same space, work:
   • sc
   • ch 1
   • hdc
   • 5 dc
   • hdc
   • ch 1
   • sc
3. In the next ch-5 space:
   • sc
   • ch 3
   • sc

Repeat:

• Alternate these two patterns all around

4. Join with sl st

Result:

• Rich lace texture
• Balanced open and solid areas

📝 Tip: Fans should lie flat. If curling, loosen tension.

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🔵 ROUND 6 — TALL CHAIN LOOPS

This round prepares the motif to become a square.

Step-by-step:

1. ch 1
2. sc in the next sc
3. ch 7
4. sc in next sc

Repeat:

• Continue sc, ch 7 around

5. Join with sl st

Result:

• Large loops around motif
• Perfect foundation for squaring

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🔵 ROUND 7 — SMALL FANS IN LOOPS

Step-by-step:

1. sl st into first ch-7 space
2. Into the same space work:
   • sc
   • ch 2
   • 3 dc
   • ch 2
   • sc
3. sl st into next ch-7 space

Repeat:

• Repeat in every loop

4. Join with sl st

Result:

• Soft scallops around motif
• Shape is almost square

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🔵 ROUND 8 — SQUARING ROUND (VERY IMPORTANT)

Now we turn the motif into a real square.

Step-by-step:

1. ch 3 (counts as dc)
2. dc in next 2 stitches

Corner:

3. In the next space work:
   • 3 dc
   • ch 3
   • 3 dc

Sides:

4. Work 3 dc in each side space

Repeat:

• Create 4 corners total

5. Join with sl st

Result:

• Clear square shape
• 4 corners visible

📌 Tip: Corners must align — count carefully.

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🔵 ROUND 9 — FINAL SINGLE CROCHET EDGE

This round cleans and strengthens the motif.

Step-by-step:

1. ch 1
2. sc in every stitch around
3. In each corner ch-3 space:
   • work 3 sc
4. Join with sl st
5. Fasten off
6. Weave in all ends neatly

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🌸 BLOCKING (DO NOT SKIP)

Blocking makes this motif extraordinary.

How to block:

1. Pin square to exact measurements
2. Gently spray with water or steam
3. Let dry completely

✨ After blocking, stitches open beautifully.

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🧩 JOINING IDEAS

• Join-as-you-go (best for runners)
• Whip stitch through back loops
• Mattress stitch for invisible seams

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🪡 PROJECT IDEAS USING THIS MOTIF

• Table runner
• Blouse panels
• Shawl
• Bedspread
• Pillow covers
• Curtains
• Baby blanket

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💡 FINAL BEGINNER TIPS

✔ Always count stitches
✔ Keep tension relaxed
✔ Block every motif before joining
✔ Use cotton yarn for best results
✔ Make 2–3 practice motifs first

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