🤍Extraordinary Crochet Square Motif‼️How to Make a Runner/Blouse Pattern
🧵 MATERIALS
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Yarn: Cotton or cotton-blend (fine or medium weight)
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Hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm (check yarn label)
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Scissors
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Yarn needle
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Stitch markers (optional)
✂️ ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
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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
📐 MOTIF INFORMATION
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Shape: Square
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Size varies with yarn & hook
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Easily repeatable and joinable
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Perfect for runners and garments
🪡 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
🔰 ROUND 1 – CENTER RING
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Make a magic ring
(or ch 4, sl st into first chain). -
Ch 3 (counts as first dc).
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Work 11 dc into the ring.
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Pull ring tight.
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Sl st into the top of ch-3.
✔ Total: 12 dc
🔹 ROUND 2 – OPEN FOUNDATION ROUND
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Ch 3.
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Dc in same stitch.
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Ch 2.
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Skip 1 stitch.
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In next stitch work 2 dc.
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Ch 2.
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Repeat around:
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(2 dc, ch 2, sk 1 st)
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Sl st to close.
✔ Creates balanced open spaces.
🔹 ROUND 3 – ELEGANT PETAL DESIGN
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Sl st into the ch-2 space.
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Ch 1.
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Into the same space work:
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sc
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hdc
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3 dc
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hdc
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sc
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Sl st into next ch-2 space.
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Repeat petal around.
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Sl st to finish.
✔ Soft flower shape forms 🌸
🔹 ROUND 4 – LACE DETAIL ROUND
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Sl st into the center dc of a petal.
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Ch 4 (counts as tr).
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Tr in same stitch.
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Ch 3.
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Sl st into center dc of next petal.
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Ch 3.
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Repeat around.
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Sl st to close.
✔ Adds airy, elegant lace texture.
🔹 ROUND 5 – SQUARE FORMATION
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Sl st into nearest ch-3 space.
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Ch 3 (counts as dc).
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2 dc in same space.
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Ch 1.
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In next space: 3 dc.
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Ch 1.
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For corners work:
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(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc)
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Continue around all sides.
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Sl st to join.
✔ Motif is now clearly square 🤍
🔹 ROUND 6 – FINAL BORDER
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Ch 1.
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Sc evenly around the square.
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In each corner:
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(sc, ch 2, sc)
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Sl st to close.
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Fasten off.
✔ Smooth, clean edge finish.
🔁 JOINING MOTIFS (RUNNER / BLOUSE)
🧵 Crochet Join
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Join with sc or sl st through corner stitches.
🪡 Sewing Join
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Use mattress stitch for invisible seams.
🔄 Join-As-You-Go
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Ideal for large runners and garments.
💡 For blouses: keep joins flexible and soft.
✨ PROJECT IDEAS
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Elegant table runner
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Summer blouse or tunic
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Shawl or scarf
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Cushion cover
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Bedspread
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Decorative placemats
🌸 FINISHING
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Weave in all yarn ends
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Lightly block the motif
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Shape corners gently
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Let dry flat
✔ Blocking enhances stitch definition.
💡 BEGINNER TIPS
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Count stitches carefully
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Mark corners with stitch markers
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Keep tension relaxed
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Use light-colored yarn for practice
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Make 1 sample before big projects
🧠 ROUND SUMMARY
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R1: Solid center
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R2: Open foundation
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R3: Petal design
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R4: Lace detail
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R5: Square shaping
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R6: Border finish
🤍 WHY THIS MOTIF IS EXTRAORDINARY
✔ Beginner-friendly
✔ Elegant and airy
✔ Perfect for garments & décor
✔ Easy to join
✔ Timeless design

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