Full Step-by-Step Written Tutorial

Beginner Friendly | US Crochet Terms

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🧶 SKILL LEVEL

Beginner to Easy-Intermediate
(Only basic stitches used)

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🧵 MATERIALS

• Yarn: Cotton or cotton-blend (light DK or sport weight recommended)
• Crochet hook: 3.0–4.0 mm (match yarn)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers (optional)

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✂️ 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

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📐 PATTERN FEATURES

• Tile / geometric look
• Repeating square motif
• Lightweight and breathable
• Easy to join for garments or runners
• Size adjustable

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🪡 STEP-BY-STEP CROCHET INSTRUCTIONS

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🔰 ROUND 1 – CENTER TILE RING

1. Make a magic ring
   (or ch 4, sl st to first chain).
2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
3. Work 15 dc into the ring.
4. Pull ring tight.
5. Sl st to top of ch-3.

✔ Total: 16 dc
✔ Forms a solid tile center

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🔹 ROUND 2 – SPACED GRID ROUND

1. Ch 3.
2. Dc in same stitch.
3. Ch 1.
4. Skip 1 stitch.
5. In next stitch work 2 dc.
6. Ch 1.
7. Repeat (2 dc, ch 1, skip 1 st) around.
8. Sl st to join.

✔ Creates neat, even spaces

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🔹 ROUND 3 – TILE BLOCKS

1. Sl st into ch-1 space.
2. Ch 3.
3. Work 2 dc into same space.
4. Ch 2.
5. In next ch-1 space: 3 dc.
6. Ch 2.
7. Repeat around.
8. Sl st to close.

✔ Clear tile blocks appear

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🔹 ROUND 4 – LACE FRAMES

1. Sl st into ch-2 space.
2. Ch 1.
3. Sc in same space.
4. Ch 3.
5. Sc in next ch-2 space.
6. Ch 3.
7. Repeat around.
8. Sl st to finish.

✔ Adds airiness and elegance

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🔹 ROUND 5 – SQUARE SHAPING

1. Sl st into next ch-3 space.
2. Ch 3 (counts as dc).
3. 2 dc in same space.
4. Ch 1.
5. In next space: 3 dc, ch 1.
6. At corners work:
   • (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
7. Continue around.
8. Sl st to join.

✔ Motif becomes a square 🟦

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🔹 ROUND 6 – TILE EDGE DEFINITION

1. Ch 1.
2. Sc in each stitch and space around.
3. In each corner ch-3 space:
   • (sc, ch 2, sc)
4. Sl st to close.
5. Fasten off.

✔ Clean, structured tile edge

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🔁 MAKING THE FABRIC (BLouse / SHAWL / RUNNER)

✔ Table Runner

• Join motifs edge-to-edge
• Recommended layout: 1 × long row or 2–3 motifs wide

✔ Blouse

• Join motifs loosely
• Leave armholes by skipping joins
• Use same pattern for sleeves

✔ Shawl

• Join motifs diagonally
• Or add motifs in rows for rectangular shawl

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🧵 JOINING METHODS

🔹 Sewing Join (Flat & Clean)

• Mattress stitch through back loops

🔹 Slip Stitch Join

• Sl st through both motifs’ loops

🔹 Join-As-You-Go

• Best for large projects

💡 For garments, avoid tight joins.

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✨ OPTIONAL BORDER (RUNNER / SHAWL)

Border Round

1. Join yarn at corner.
2. Sc evenly around.
3. In corners: (sc, ch 2, sc)
4. Sl st, fasten off.

Optional lace border:

• (sc, ch 3, skip 2 sts) repeat

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🌸 BLOCKING & FINISHING

1. Weave in all ends
2. Wet or steam block
3. Pin corners straight
4. Let dry flat

✔ Blocking enhances the tile geometry

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🧠 BEGINNER TIPS

• Count stitches every round
• Use stitch markers for corners
• Keep tension relaxed
• Practice one motif first
• Use cotton yarn for best stitch clarity

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📋 QUICK ROUND SUMMARY

• R1: Solid center
• R2: Spaced grid
• R3: Tile blocks
• R4: Lace frame
• R5: Square shaping
• R6: Edge finish

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🌟 WHY THIS IS A “PERFECT TILE” PATTERN

✔ Modern & elegant
✔ Breathable fabric
✔ Easy repeats
✔ Ideal for wearables & décor
✔ Beginner approved

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