{"id":10739,"date":"2025-12-11T14:12:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=10739"},"modified":"2025-12-11T14:12:32","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T14:12:32","slug":"adorable-square-crochet-motif-pattern-for-beginners%f0%9f%8c%bfhow-to-make-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=10739","title":{"rendered":"Adorable Square Crochet Motif Pattern for Beginners\ud83c\udf3fHow to Make Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Here\u2019s a clear, beginner-friendly<\/strong> text tutorial so you can crochet the cute square motif from the video. It\u2019s a round flower \u2192 square<\/strong> motif that blocks into a neat tile \u2014 perfect for blankets, runners, blouses, shawls or cushions. Uses US<\/strong> terms and includes round-by-round stitches, quick checks, Join-As-You-Go notes, blocking, troubleshooting and a few quick variations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Materials & finished size<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Yarn:<\/strong> sport \/ DK (cotton for crisp lace; cotton-blend or acrylic for softer drape)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hook:<\/strong> 3.0\u20134.5 mm (adjust to get desired finished size)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Notions:<\/strong> tapestry needle, blocking pins\/mat or towel, scissors, stitch marker (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Finished motif (blocked):<\/strong> \u2248 9\u201313 cm \/ 3.5\u20135 in<\/strong> (depends on yarn & hook). Make 1 test motif and block to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Abbreviations (US)<\/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 same st)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • rep = repeat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • sp = space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • st(s) = stitch(es)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Pattern concept (short)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Worked from center outward:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. small center ring<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. chain-loop foundation (petal scaffolding)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. puffy petal clusters<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. tidy sc round to even the circle<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. lacy arches with decorative ribs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      6. side & corner loops to convert to a square<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      7. scalloped picot outer edge used for Join-As-You-Go (JAYG)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Each round includes a quick check<\/strong> so you can verify counts before moving on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        Round-by-round (work rounds joined with sl st unless noted)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        Round 1 \u2014 tidy center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Make a magic ring<\/strong>. ch 3 (counts as dc), work 15 dc<\/strong> into the ring. (ch-3 + 15 dc = 16 dc<\/strong>.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Pull ring closed; sl st<\/strong> 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 foundation (8 loops)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. ch 4, skip next dc, sc in next dc<\/em> \u2014 repeat around.
            \u2192 You\u2019ll form 8 ch-4 loops<\/strong> separated by sc. 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. In each ch-4 loop work all into same loop<\/strong>: (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc)<\/strong> \u2014 one cluster = one petal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Sl st to the next loop and repeat for all 8 petals. Join.
              Check:<\/strong> 8 rounded petals<\/strong> (if you prefer smaller petals use 5 dc<\/strong> instead of 7).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Round 4 \u2014 tidy sc round (flatten)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              1. Rejoin between petals. Work sc<\/strong> evenly around the petal bases to make the motif sit flat \u2014 aim for about 9\u201312 sc<\/strong> distributed per petal area (adjust to keep flat).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Join with sl st.
                Check:<\/strong> circle is smooth (not cupped or ruffled).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                Round 5 \u2014 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\/space \u2192 sl st back to petal tip.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Repeat for all petals to form 8 tall arches<\/strong>. (If ch-7 looks too long or short with your yarn\/hook, adjust to ch-6 or ch-8.) Join.
                  Check:<\/strong> 8 arches<\/strong> evenly spaced.<\/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 ch-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 the arch base.<\/em>\n
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                    • Simpler: just 3 dc separated by ch-1<\/strong> if that\u2019s easier.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Repeat for all 8 arches and join.
                      Check:<\/strong> each arch displays 3 inner ribs<\/strong> \u2014 nice texture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                      Round 7 \u2014 convert circle \u2192 square (side & corner loops) \u2014 recommended<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                      1. Mark four quarter points (every 2 petals<\/strong>, ~90\u00b0 apart). Rejoin at a quarter marker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Work each side between corners using the same counts<\/strong> on every side. Example distribution (adjust to your motif size):
                        sc 10, (sc, ch 4, sc) \u00d7 3 (side loops), sc 10 \u2192 ch 6 (corner loop).<\/strong>\n
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                        • Important:<\/strong> choose numbers that suit your motif and use identical counts on all 4 sides<\/strong> so tiles match when joined.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Repeat for all sides; join and fasten off (or continue).
                          Check:<\/strong> motif now has 4 ch-6 corner loops<\/strong> and evenly spaced side loops \u2014 it blocks to a square.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                          Round 8 \u2014 scalloped picot outer edge (finish & JAYG round)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                          1. Rejoin and work the outer scallop: for example sc 3, (pic: ch 3 + sl st into same st), sc 4<\/em> across each small edge area \u2014 tweak counts so scallops sit flat across side loops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. This is the round for Join-As-You-Go<\/strong>: when a new motif meets a finished neighbor, replace that picot\/sl st with sl st into the corresponding stitch\/picot of the finished motif<\/strong> to attach. Work around, fasten off and weave ends.
                            Check:<\/strong> scallops & picots are even; motif lies flat after blocking.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                            Blocking & finishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Pin motif to blocking board\/towel into a square. Pull corner loops outward and pin scallop\/picot peaks. Mist lightly with water (or steam) and let dry completely. Blocking is essential<\/strong> for lace to open and joins to line up precisely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • For table items, a light starch after blocking gives crisp points; for garments leave soft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                              Joining motifs (options)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                              Join-As-You-Go (JAYG) \u2014 recommended<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                              • Crochet first motif completely. For each new motif work through Round 7. On Round 8, whenever a scallop should meet a finished motif, sl st into that motif\u2019s corresponding stitch\/picot<\/strong> instead of making your standalone picot. Attach sides & corners as you go \u2014 flat, tidy joins and minimal sewing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                                Sew-after (block then sew)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                • Block all motifs, lay out your layout, and sew them with tapestry needle & matching yarn (mattress stitch or neat whipstitch) through outer sc round or side loops. Good if you want to rearrange before joining.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                  Troubleshooting & quick fixes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                  • Motif cups (edges pull up):<\/strong> shorten arch chains (ch-7 \u2192 ch-6) or loosen tension; try 0.5 mm larger hook for petal\/arch rounds; block more firmly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Motif ripples\/waves:<\/strong> reduce sc in Round 4 (tidy round) or shorten arch chains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Joins gape:<\/strong> tighten sl st tension when JAYG or add one extra sl st at join points; block motifs before joining.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  • Sides not matching:<\/strong> ensure Round 7 side sc\/loop counts are identical for every motif \u2014 mismatched counts cause alignment problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                                    Quick variations & ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                                    • Two-color motif:<\/strong> change color after Round 3 (petals) to make the flower pop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Smaller motif:<\/strong> use finer yarn & smaller hook or change petal 7 dc \u2192 5 dc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Larger motif:<\/strong> thicker yarn or increase petal dcs (7 \u2192 9) and arch chains (ch-8\/9); scale Round 7 numbers proportionally.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Simpler beginner version:<\/strong> replace Rounds 5\u20136 with ch-5 loops and 3 dc inside each loop for an easier lace.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Project ideas:<\/strong> runner (1\u00d7N or 2\u00d7N), shawl (rectangle or triangle), one-piece JAYG blouse, cushion (3\u00d73 or 4\u00d74).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

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