This type of motif is a classic square worked in rounds from the center outward, very similar to traditional crochet motifs used for blankets, bags, and garments

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🧶 Materials

• Cotton or acrylic yarn (beige or any color)
• Crochet hook (3–4 mm recommended)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

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🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

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

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🌸 Pattern Overview

• Worked in rounds (not rows)
• Starts from a center ring
• Builds outward with:
  • dc groups
  • chain spaces
  • corner stitches

👉 Corners are formed using (dc, ch 2, dc) which creates the square shape.

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✨ ROUND 1: Center Ring

1. Make a magic ring (or ch 4 and join)
2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc)
3. Work 11 dc into the ring
4. Pull tight
5. Join with sl st

✔ Total: 12 stitches

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✨ ROUND 2: Create Even Structure

1. Ch 1
2. Work:
   • 1 sc in each stitch around
3. Join

✔ This stabilizes the center

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✨ ROUND 3: Begin Square Shape

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc)
2. In same stitch:
   • 1 dc
   • ch 2
   • 2 dc (first corner made)
3. Skip 2 stitches
4. In next stitch:
   • 2 dc
5. Continue pattern:
   • Every few stitches create:
     • (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) → corner
6. Repeat until 4 corners formed
7. Join

✔ You now see a basic square forming

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✨ ROUND 4: Expand the Square

1. Ch 3
2. In each side space:
   • 2 dc
3. In each corner space:
   • (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)
4. Repeat around
5. Join

✔ Square becomes larger and clearer

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✨ ROUND 5: Add Texture (Simple & Elegant)

1. Ch 3
2. Work:
   • dc in each stitch across sides
3. Corners:
   • (dc, ch 2, dc)

✔ Keeps edges straight and neat

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✨ ROUND 6: Final Round (Optional Border)

Option A (simple):

• sc in each stitch
• (sc, ch 2, sc) in corners

Option B (slightly decorative):

• (sc, ch 3, sl st) repeat

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✂️ FINISHING

• Cut yarn
• Pull through
• Weave in ends

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💡 Important Tips

• Keep tension even → helps square stay flat
• Always place corners in the same positions
• If edges curl → loosen tension
• Blocking will give a perfect square shape

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🌿 Why This Pattern Is Great for Beginners

• Uses only basic stitches (sc + dc + chains)
• Repeats the same structure each round
• Easy to fix mistakes

👉 Square motifs are popular because they’re small, quick to make, and can be joined into larger projects like blankets or clothing

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🧣 What You Can Make

• Blankets (join multiple squares)
• Bags
• Pillow covers
• Coasters
• Clothing panels

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