🤍Extraordinary Square Crochet Pattern‼️ Motif Tutorial for Runners and Many Other Projects
This tutorial is written slowly, clearly, and carefully, explaining every stitch, every space, and every idea, so even confident beginners can follow it easily.
🌸 WHAT YOU ARE MAKING
You are crocheting one extraordinary square motif with:
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A beautiful textured center
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Lace-style chain spaces
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A clean square shape
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Perfect for:
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Table runners
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Blouses
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Shawls
-
Bedspreads
-
Cushion covers
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Curtains
-
Blankets
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Each motif is made in rounds, starting from the center and growing outward.
🧶 MATERIALS YOU NEED
Take your time preparing these — good materials make crocheting easier.
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Yarn:
Cotton or cotton-blend yarn (recommended)
Weight: Sport / DK / Light Worsted
(Cotton shows stitches clearly and blocks beautifully) -
Crochet Hook:
3.0 mm – 3.5 mm
(Choose the hook that gives you neat stitches, not too tight) -
Other Tools:
✂ Scissors
🧵 Tapestry needle
📍 Stitch markers (optional but helpful)
🧺 Blocking board or towel + pins
✂️ STITCH ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Read this slowly — you will use these stitches many times.
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ch = chain
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sl st = slip stitch
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sc = single crochet
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hdc = half double crochet
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dc = double crochet
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tr = treble crochet
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sp = space
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st = stitch
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rep = repeat
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Rnd = round
This tutorial is written slowly, clearly, and carefully, explaining every stitch, every space, and every idea, so even confident beginners can follow it easily.
🌸 WHAT YOU ARE MAKING
You are crocheting one extraordinary square motif with:
-
A beautiful textured center
-
Lace-style chain spaces
-
A clean square shape
-
Perfect for:
-
Table runners
-
Blouses
-
Shawls
-
Bedspreads
-
Cushion covers
-
Curtains
-
Blankets
-
Each motif is made in rounds, starting from the center and growing outward.
🧶 MATERIALS YOU NEED
Take your time preparing these — good materials make crocheting easier.
-
Yarn:
Cotton or cotton-blend yarn (recommended)
Weight: Sport / DK / Light Worsted
(Cotton shows stitches clearly and blocks beautifully) -
Crochet Hook:
3.0 mm – 3.5 mm
(Choose the hook that gives you neat stitches, not too tight) -
Other Tools:
✂ Scissors
🧵 Tapestry needle
📍 Stitch markers (optional but helpful)
🧺 Blocking board or towel + pins
✂️ STITCH ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
Read this slowly — you will use these stitches many times.
-
ch = chain
-
sl st = slip stitch
-
sc = single crochet
-
hdc = half double crochet
-
dc = double crochet
-
tr = treble crochet
-
sp = space
-
st = stitch
-
rep = repeat
-
Rnd = round
🔵 ROUND 3 — PETAL-STYLE FANS
This round creates the beautiful flower-like look in the center.
Step-by-step:
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sl st into the first ch-3 space
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Into the same space, work:
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sc
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ch 1
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hdc
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3 dc
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hdc
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ch 1
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sc
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sl st into the next ch-3 space
Repeat:
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Repeat this fan/petal in every ch-3 space
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Join with sl st
Result:
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You now see a soft flower shape
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Each petal sits neatly in its own space
💡 Tip: Don’t rush — this is the decorative heart.
🔵 ROUND 4 — CONNECTING CHAINS
This round gives breathing space and prepares the square shape.
Step-by-step:
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ch 1
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sc in the middle stitch between two petals
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ch 5
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sc in the next middle space
Repeat:
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Continue sc, ch 5 around
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Join with sl st
Result:
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Large chain loops surround the flower
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Motif begins to expand
🔵 ROUND 5 — DECORATIVE LACE FANS
This round adds depth and elegance.
Step-by-step:
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sl st into first ch-5 space
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Into the same space, work:
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sc
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ch 1
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hdc
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5 dc
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hdc
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ch 1
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sc
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In the next ch-5 space:
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sc
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ch 3
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sc
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Repeat:
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Alternate these two patterns all around
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Join with sl st
Result:
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Rich lace texture
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Balanced open and solid areas
📝 Tip: Fans should lie flat. If curling, loosen tension.
🔵 ROUND 3 — PETAL-STYLE FANS
This round creates the beautiful flower-like look in the center.
Step-by-step:
-
sl st into the first ch-3 space
-
Into the same space, work:
-
sc
-
ch 1
-
hdc
-
3 dc
-
hdc
-
ch 1
-
sc
-
-
sl st into the next ch-3 space
Repeat:
-
Repeat this fan/petal in every ch-3 space
-
Join with sl st
Result:
-
You now see a soft flower shape
-
Each petal sits neatly in its own space
💡 Tip: Don’t rush — this is the decorative heart.
🔵 ROUND 4 — CONNECTING CHAINS
This round gives breathing space and prepares the square shape.
Step-by-step:
-
ch 1
-
sc in the middle stitch between two petals
-
ch 5
-
sc in the next middle space
Repeat:
-
Continue sc, ch 5 around
-
Join with sl st
Result:
-
Large chain loops surround the flower
-
Motif begins to expand
🔵 ROUND 5 — DECORATIVE LACE FANS
This round adds depth and elegance.
Step-by-step:
-
sl st into first ch-5 space
-
Into the same space, work:
-
sc
-
ch 1
-
hdc
-
5 dc
-
hdc
-
ch 1
-
sc
-
-
In the next ch-5 space:
-
sc
-
ch 3
-
sc
-
Repeat:
-
Alternate these two patterns all around
-
Join with sl st
Result:
-
Rich lace texture
-
Balanced open and solid areas
📝 Tip: Fans should lie flat. If curling, loosen tension.
🔵 ROUND 9 — FINAL SINGLE CROCHET EDGE
This round cleans and strengthens the motif.
Step-by-step:
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ch 1
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sc in every stitch around
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In each corner ch-3 space:
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work 3 sc
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Join with sl st
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Fasten off
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Weave in all ends neatly
🌸 BLOCKING (DO NOT SKIP)
Blocking makes this motif extraordinary.
How to block:
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Pin square to exact measurements
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Gently spray with water or steam
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Let dry completely
✨ After blocking, stitches open beautifully.
🧩 JOINING IDEAS
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Join-as-you-go (best for runners)
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Whip stitch through back loops
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Mattress stitch for invisible seams
🪡 PROJECT IDEAS USING THIS MOTIF
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Table runner
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Blouse panels
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Shawl
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Bedspread
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Pillow covers
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Curtains
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Baby blanket
Table runner
Blouse panels
Shawl
Bedspread
Pillow covers
Curtains
Baby blanket
💡 FINAL BEGINNER TIPS
✔ Always count stitches
✔ Keep tension relaxed
✔ Block every motif before joining
✔ Use cotton yarn for best results
✔ Make 2–3 practice motifs first

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