{"id":10590,"date":"2025-12-10T05:12:56","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T05:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=10590"},"modified":"2025-12-10T05:12:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T05:12:57","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%9fyoull-love-this-crochet-motif-pattern%e2%9d%97%ef%b8%8fhow-to-make-a-square-motif-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=10590","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf1fYou’ll Love This Crochet Motif Pattern\u2757\ufe0fHow to Make a Square Motif for Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Great day!! Here\u2019s a clear, beginner-friendly, step-by-step text tutorial<\/strong>. It\u2019s written so you can crochet it straight away: exact round instructions, stitch counts to check, blocking, join-as-you-go, troubleshooting and quick variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All instructions use US<\/strong> terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf1f Square Motif \u2014 Step-by-Step Tutorial<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Finished (blocked) size:<\/strong> ~9\u201313 cm \/ 3.5\u20135 in<\/strong> with DK yarn + 3.5\u20134.5 mm hook (change hook\/yarn to adjust size).
Yarn:<\/strong> DK \/ sport or mercerized cotton for crisp lace.
Hook:<\/strong> 3.5\u20134.5 mm (or as needed for gauge).
Notions:<\/strong> tapestry needle, blocking pins\/mat, scissors, stitch marker (optional).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abbreviations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • ch = chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • sl st = slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • sc = single crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • hdc = half double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • dc = double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • tr = treble crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • pic = picot (ch 3, sl st into base)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • sp = space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • st(s) = stitch(es)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • rep = repeat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Pattern overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Worked from the center out: small center \u2192 chain loops for petal bases \u2192 puffy petals \u2192 tidy sc round \u2192 lacy arches with decorative ribs \u2192 convert circle \u2192 square with side & corner loops \u2192 scalloped picot edge (used for JAYG).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Each round includes a short \u201ccheck\u201d so you can confirm counts before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Round-by-round<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Round 1 \u2014 neat center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Make a magic ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. ch 3 (counts as dc). Work 15 dc<\/strong> into ring. (ch-3 + 15 dc = 16 dc<\/strong> total.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Pull ring closed, sl st to top of ch-3 to join.
      Check:<\/strong> 16 dc.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      Round 2 \u2014 loop foundations (petal scaffolding)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next dc<\/em> \u2014 repeat around.\n
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        • This produces 8 ch-4 loops<\/strong> and 8 sc anchors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Join with sl st.
          Check:<\/strong> 8 ch-4 spaces.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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          Round 3 \u2014 puffy petals (8 petals)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Into each ch-4 loop work: (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc)<\/strong> \u2014 all into the same loop (one cluster = one petal).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Sl st into the next ch-4 loop, repeat around. Join.
            Check:<\/strong> 8 full petals.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            Variation: use 5 dc<\/strong> instead of 7 dc for smaller petals.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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            Round 4 \u2014 tidy sc round<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Rejoin between petals. Work sc<\/strong> evenly around the petal bases to flatten and even the motif. Aim for approx 9\u201312 sc per petal area<\/strong> (adjust \u00b11\u20132 so motif lies flat).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Join with sl st.
              Check:<\/strong> outer boundary is nearly circular and flat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Round 5 \u2014 tall lacy arches (frame)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              1. From a petal tip: sl st to tip \u2192 ch 7 \u2192 anchor into the sc round between the next petals with (tr, ch 2, tr, ch 2, tr)<\/strong> worked into that sc or small space \u2192 sl st to next petal tip.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Repeat all the way around to make 8 large arches<\/strong>. (If ch-7 looks too long\/short with your yarn\/hook, use ch-6 or ch-8.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              3. Join with sl st.
                Check:<\/strong> 8 evenly spaced arches.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                Round 6 \u2014 decorative ribs inside arches<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Into each chain-arch work: sl st to arch base \u2192 ch 3 \u2192 dc into top of first tr \u2192 ch 1 \u2192 dc into top of middle tr \u2192 ch 1 \u2192 dc into top of last tr \u2192 ch 3 \u2192 sl st into arch base.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Repeat for all 8 arches and join. (Simpler alternative: 3 dc separated by ch-1<\/strong> across each arch.)
                  Check:<\/strong> each arch has 3 inner ribs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  Round 7 \u2014 convert circle \u2192 square (side loops & corner loops)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. Mark four quarter points (every 2 petals<\/strong>, about 90\u00b0 apart). Rejoin at a quarter marker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Work along each side between corners using a consistent pattern. Example distribution (adjust to motif size):\n
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                    • sc 10, (sc, ch 4, sc) \u00d7 3 (side loops), sc 10 \u2192 ch 6 (corner loop)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Repeat for all 4 sides using exactly the same sc and side-loop counts. Join and fasten off or continue.
                      Check:<\/strong> motif now has 4 ch-6 corner loops<\/strong> and evenly spaced side loops \u2014 it will block into a square.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                      Important: use identical numbers on every side<\/em> so adjacent motifs line up when joining.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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                      Round 8 \u2014 outer scallop & picot finish (join round)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                      1. Rejoin and work a scalloped edge across the side loops: for example sc 3, (pic: ch 3, sl st into same st), sc 4<\/em> \u2014 adjust sc counts so each scallop sits flat across the side loop elements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Place picots at regular intervals for a dotted finish. Join, fasten off and weave ends.
                        Check:<\/strong> scallops and picots even; motif lies flat after blocking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                        Blocking & shaping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                        • Pin motif to blocking board\/towel into a square. Pull corner loops outward to create crisp corners and pin every picot to sharpen the scallop. Mist with water or use steam and let dry completely. Blocking is essential<\/strong> to get clean square tiles and neat joins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          Joining motifs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                          Join-As-You-Go (JAYG) \u2014 recommended<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Make first motif completely. For the next motif, work through Round 7. On Round 8 (outer scallop) when you reach a stitch that should meet an adjacent finished motif, replace that sl st\/picot with a sl st into the corresponding stitch\/picot of the finished motif<\/strong>. Attach at side loops and corner loops. JAYG produces flat, tidy seams without sewing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                            Sew-after<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Make and block all motifs. Lay out your design, pin motifs, then join with a tapestry needle using mattress stitch or whipstitch through the side loop\/sc rounds. This gives flexibility to rearrange before final joining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                              Projects & layout ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                              • Runner:<\/strong> 1 \u00d7 N motifs (narrow) or 2 \u00d7 N (wider).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Shawl \/ rectangle:<\/strong> 6 \u00d7 10 motifs (example).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Blouse \/ tunic:<\/strong> create panels of motifs; for one-piece JAYG blouse build rows leaving neck\/arm openings unjoined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              • Cushion \/ cover:<\/strong> 3 \u00d7 3 or 4 \u00d7 4 motif square.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                Calculate required motifs by measuring your blocked motif width M<\/strong> and dividing desired finished width\/length by M<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                Troubleshooting & tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                • If motif cups<\/strong> (edges pull up): loosen tension or go up one hook size for petal\/arch rounds; block firmly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • If motif ruffles\/waves<\/strong>: shorten arch chains (ch-7 \u2192 ch-6) or reduce sc in Round 4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • If joins gap<\/strong>: add an extra sl st at join points or tighten join stitches; JAYG works best when motifs are blocked before joining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                • If sides don\u2019t match when joining: ensure Round 7 side counts are identical on every motif before joining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                  Quick variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                  • Two-color:<\/strong> change color after Round 3 (petals) so petals contrast with the frame.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Larger motif:<\/strong> increase petal dc (7 \u2192 9) and arch chain (ch-8\/9). Adjust side counts in Round 7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Smaller motif:<\/strong> use finer yarn and smaller hook or reduce petal dcs (7 \u2192 5).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Simplified beginner version:<\/strong> replace Round 5\u20136 archwork with ch-5 loops and 3 dc across each loop (easier lacy look).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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