🤍Extraordinary Crochet Square Motif 🤍A Unique Pattern for All Projects: How to Make It
Below is a clear written step-by-step crochet tutorial based on the Crochet with Nese. This pattern creates a square lace motif that can be used for blankets, blouses, bags, cushions, or shawls. Square motifs are popular because they are easy to join together for larger projects.
Materials
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Yarn: cotton or acrylic yarn (light / medium weight)
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Crochet hook: 3 mm – 4 mm
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Scissors
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Yarn needle
Crochet 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
Pattern Overview
This square motif is crocheted in rounds, starting from the center and expanding outward until it becomes a square. Many crochet motifs use this technique because it creates decorative shapes that can easily be repeated and joined.
Step-by-Step Crochet Tutorial
Step 1 — Make the Magic Ring
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Wrap yarn around your finger to create a magic ring.
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Insert hook into the ring.
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Pull up a loop and chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
Round 1 — Base Circle
Into the magic ring work:
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15 double crochet (dc)
Total: 16 dc including beginning chain
Join with slip stitch to the top of the starting chain.
Round 2 — Chain Space Round
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Chain 4.
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Skip next stitch.
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Make dc in next stitch.
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Chain 1.
Repeat around:
skip 1 stitch → dc → ch1
You will form small open spaces around the circle.
Join with sl st.
Round 3 — Fan / Petal Stitches
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Slip stitch into the first chain space.
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Chain 3.
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In the same space crochet:
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3 dc
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Chain 2.
In the next chain space work:
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4 dc
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ch2
Repeat this around the circle.
You will see fan shapes forming.
Join with sl st.
Round 4 — Forming the Square
Now we begin shaping the motif into a square.
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Slip stitch into the next space.
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Chain 3.
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Work:
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3 dc
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ch2
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3 dc
This creates a corner cluster.
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In the next space work:
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4 dc
Repeat pattern around:
Corner spaces → (3 dc, ch2, 3 dc)
Side spaces → 4 dc
Join with sl st.
Round 5 — Square Expansion
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Chain 3.
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In the next stitch make 1 dc in each stitch.
At each corner space work:
(3 dc, ch2, 3 dc)
Continue around the square.
Join with slip stitch.
Round 6 — Decorative Edge
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Chain 1.
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Work single crochet (sc) in each stitch around.
At each corner:
sc, ch2, sc
This helps keep the square shape neat.
Join with sl st and cut yarn.
Finished Motif
You now have one crochet square motif.
Typical size:
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about 10–15 cm depending on yarn and hook.
What You Can Make With This Motif
Join many squares to create:
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Blankets
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Cardigans
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Shawls
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Bags
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Table runners
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Cushion covers
Crochet squares are widely used because they are easy to combine into larger designs.
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