🌟How to Make a Square Motif Multi-Purpose Pattern for Crochet Beginners

 


Quick facts

  • Skill: Beginner → easy

  • Uses: blanket, scarf, blouse panel, table runner, cushion, bag panels

  • Finished motif (sample): ≈ 10 cm / 4" blocked with DK yarn + 3.5 mm hook (change hook/yarn to scale)

  • Terms: US crochet terms

Materials

  • Yarn: sport / DK or cotton blend for multi-purpose use

  • Hook: 3.0–3.5 mm (adjust to yarn & desired drape)

  • Tapestry needle, blocking pins/mat, scissors, stitch markers (optional)

Abbreviations (US)

  • 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

  • JAYG = join-as-you-go

Pattern concept

This square motif is worked in rounds from the center out. It makes a small floral/mandala centre, opens into fan/petal rounds, then is squared with corner clusters so motifs join neatly into a grid. Final round is a tidy sc round used for joining (JAYG) or finishing.


Make one test motif first

Make one motif and block it flat. Measure its blocked width W (cm) and weigh it (g) if you want accurate yarn estimation. Use those numbers to plan project size and yarn.

Full motif — round-by-round (US terms)

R1 — center ring

  1. Make a magic ring (or ch 4 and sl st to form a ring).

  2. ch 3 (counts as dc), work 11 dc into ring — 12 dc total. Pull ring closed. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.

R2 — anchor loops

  1. ch 1, sc in next dc, ch 3 — repeat around (12 sc + 12 ch-3 loops).

  2. Join with sl st to first sc.

R3 — small petals (first fan row)

  1. Sl st into first ch-3 loop.

  2. Into each loop work: (sc, ch 1, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, ch 1, sc) — a tapered petal or small fan.

  3. Repeat into all 12 loops. Join with sl st.

R4 — connector arches

  1. ch 1, sc in outer sc of petal, ch 4 (or ch 5 for airier look) — repeat around to form 12 ch-4 (or ch-5) arches.

  2. Join with sl st.

R5 — larger fans (alternating)

  1. Into every other ch-arch work (sc, ch 1, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, ch 1, sc) — large fan.

  2. Into the remaining arches work (sc, ch 3, sc) — small connector.

  3. Repeat around and join.
    (This alternating fan/connector rhythm gives the motif texture and breathing room.)

R6 — tall loops row

  1. ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 7, sc in next sc — repeat around to make 12 ch-7 loops. Join.

R7 — top small fans

  1. In each ch-7 loop work (sc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sc). Join.

R8 — squareing round (make 4 sides)

You have 12 top fans; we will group them into 4 sides (3 fans per side) and create 4 corner ch-3 spaces so motifs tile as squares.

  1. ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc into next top-fan space, 3 dc into next top-fan space, in the 3rd top-fan space of the group work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) (corner).

  2. Repeat that [3dc, 3dc, corner] sequence 4 times (consuming all 12 fan tops). Join with sl st.

If your first motif looks slightly skewed, shift which top fan you choose for the corner so the 4 corners are evenly spaced — this is normal to tweak on your first motif.

R9 — tidy sc / join round

  1. ch 1, sc evenly around motif; work 3 sc into each corner ch-3 to round them. Join with sl st. Do not fasten off if you plan to join-as-you-go.

Optional R10 — decorative scallop

  1. skip 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc (shell), skip 2 sc, sc in next sc — repeat for a small scalloped border. Join and fasten off. Block motif flat.


Repeat summary

Row of rounds: R1 (center) → R2 (loops) → R3 (small petals) → R4 (arches) → R5 (big fans/alternates) → R6 (tall loops) → R7 (top fans) → R8 (square) → R9 (sc join) → optional R10 (scallop).

How to join motifs (two ways)

1) Join-As-You-Go (recommended)

  • Make the first motif completely and block it. For the next motif work through R8. On R9 (sc round) when you reach a stitch that should meet an existing motif, replace that sc with:

    sc in your motif stitch, ch 1, sl st into corresponding sc (or corner ch-3) of the neighbor, ch 1

  • For corners touching two neighbors, sl st into both neighbor corners (use ch-1 between sl sts so corner spacing remains).

  • Make the first row left→right (no joins for the very first motif). For each subsequent row join each new motif to the one above and to the left as you go.

Tip: pin motifs before joining for perfect alignment. If joins pull, use ch 2 instead of ch 1 for a looser join.

2) Sew after blocking

  • Block all motifs, lay them out, pin. Use tapestry needle and yarn to mattress stitch through back loops only for the flattest seam. Whipstitch works too if you want faster finishing.

Edging & finishing ideas

  • Delicate scallop (classic): sc round → shell round (skip 2 sc, 5 dc, skip 2 sc, sc) → block.

  • Ribbed cozy border: sc or hdc round then a few rounds of BLO hdc for a ribbed band.

  • Big boho scallops: make large shells (9 or 11 dc) for dramatic edges, then add picots at shell tops.


Scaling & project planning

  1. After blocking, measure motif width W (cm).

  2. Compute required motifs:

    • motifs_across = round(project_width_cm / W)

    • motifs_down = round(project_length_cm / W)

    • total_motifs = motifs_across × motifs_down

  3. Yarn: make and weigh one blocked motif (g). Then total_yarn_grams ≈ g_per_motif × total_motifs + 10–15% for joins/edges.

Examples:

  • Baby blanket 70×90 cm with W=10 cm → 7 × 9 = 63 motifs.

  • Crop blouse front 4 across × 2 rows → 8 motifs per panel.

Tips for beginners

  • Make one motif, block it, then decide counts — this prevents surprises.

  • Work motifs in batches: do R1 for many motifs, then R2 for all, etc. assembly-line style speeds things up.

  • Keep tension consistent; block motifs to the same size.

  • If a motif is smaller, add one extra sc round to match neighbors.

  • For flat seams, JAYG + sc/ch1/sl-st method works very well.

Variations & ideas

  • Two-color motifs: work center rounds in one color & outer rounds in another for floral pop.

  • Ombre blanket: group motifs in color bands for gradient.

  • Garment panels: join motifs into front/back, add straps or sleeves (pick up stitches at armhole and work sleeves in the round).

  • Runner or curtain: make long strips and add a rod pocket at the top.

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