🧵 MATERIALS

Yarn: Cotton or cotton-blend (fine or medium weight)
Hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm (check yarn label)
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitch markers (optional)

✂️ ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

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

📐 MOTIF INFORMATION

Shape: Square
Size varies with yarn & hook
Easily repeatable and joinable
Perfect for runners and garments

🪡 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

🔰 ROUND 1 – CENTER RING

Make a magic ring
(or ch 4, sl st into first chain).
Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
Work 11 dc into the ring.
Pull ring tight.
Sl st into the top of ch-3.

✔ Total: 12 dc

🔹 ROUND 2 – OPEN FOUNDATION ROUND

Ch 3.
Dc in same stitch.
Ch 2.
Skip 1 stitch.
In next stitch work 2 dc.
Ch 2.
Repeat around:
- (2 dc, ch 2, sk 1 st)
Sl st to close.

✔ Creates balanced open spaces.

🔹 ROUND 3 – ELEGANT PETAL DESIGN

Sl st into the ch-2 space.
Ch 1.
Into the same space work:
- sc
- hdc
- 3 dc
- hdc
- sc
Sl st into next ch-2 space.
Repeat petal around.
Sl st to finish.

✔ Soft flower shape forms 🌸

🔹 ROUND 4 – LACE DETAIL ROUND

Sl st into the center dc of a petal.
Ch 4 (counts as tr).
Tr in same stitch.
Ch 3.
Sl st into center dc of next petal.
Ch 3.
Repeat around.
Sl st to close.

✔ Adds airy, elegant lace texture.

🔹 ROUND 5 – SQUARE FORMATION

Sl st into nearest ch-3 space.
Ch 3 (counts as dc).
2 dc in same space.
Ch 1.
In next space: 3 dc.
Ch 1.
For corners work:
- (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
Continue around all sides.
Sl st to join.

✔ Motif is now clearly square 🤍

🔹 ROUND 6 – FINAL BORDER

Ch 1.
Sc evenly around the square.
In each corner:
- (sc, ch 2, sc)
Sl st to close.
Fasten off.

✔ Smooth, clean edge finish.

🔁 JOINING MOTIFS (RUNNER / BLOUSE)

🧵 Crochet Join

Join with sc or sl st through corner stitches.

🪡 Sewing Join

Use mattress stitch for invisible seams.

🔄 Join-As-You-Go

Ideal for large runners and garments.

💡 For blouses: keep joins flexible and soft.

✨ PROJECT IDEAS

Elegant table runner
Summer blouse or tunic
Shawl or scarf
Cushion cover
Bedspread
Decorative placemats

🌸 FINISHING

Weave in all yarn ends
Lightly block the motif
Shape corners gently
Let dry flat

✔ Blocking enhances stitch definition.

💡 BEGINNER TIPS

Count stitches carefully
Mark corners with stitch markers
Keep tension relaxed
Use light-colored yarn for practice
Make 1 sample before big projects

🧠 ROUND SUMMARY

R1: Solid center
R2: Open foundation
R3: Petal design
R4: Lace detail
R5: Square shaping
R6: Border finish

🤍 WHY THIS MOTIF IS EXTRAORDINARY

✔ Beginner-friendly
✔ Elegant and airy
✔ Perfect for garments & décor
✔ Easy to join
✔ Timeless design

VIDEO:

🤍Extraordinary Crochet Square Motif‼️How to Make a Runner/Blouse Pattern