Perfect❗️Crochet Square Motif Pattern Tutorial Video for Beginners

 

This square motif is beautiful, neat, and easy to remember.
You can use it for blankets, shawls, blouses, tunics, table runners, pillow covers, and more.

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🧶 MATERIALS (BEGINNER FRIENDLY)

Please use light-colored yarn if possible.

• Yarn:

  • Sport (No.2) or DK (No.3)

  • Cotton or cotton blend is best for clear stitches

• Hook: 3.0 – 4.0 mm

• Scissors

• Yarn needle

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📘 CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)

Please read carefully before starting:

• ch = chain

• sl st = slip stitch

• sc = single crochet

• hdc = half double crochet

• dc = double crochet

• sp = space

• corner sp = corner space

📏 FINISHED SIZE

• About 9–12 cm (3.5–4.5 inches) after blocking

• Size depends on yarn and hook

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🟢 VERY IMPORTANT NOTES FOR BEGINNERS

• Always count your stitches

• Corners are made with chain spaces

• Work slowly, do not rush

• If your square curls, use a bigger hook

• If your square waves, use a smaller hook

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🟡 ROUND 1 – MAKE THE CENTER

This round creates the middle of the square.

1. Make a magic ring
   (Or ch 4 and sl st into the first chain to form a ring)

2. Ch 3 (this counts as your first dc)

3. Work 11 dc into the ring

4. Pull the ring closed

5. Sl st into the top of ch 3 to join

✅ You now have 12 double crochets in a circle

🟡 ROUND 2 – CREATE 4 CORNERS

This round turns the circle into a square.

1. Ch 3 (counts as first dc)

2. Dc in the same stitch

3. Ch 2 (this is a corner)

4. 2 dc in next stitch, ch 2

5. Repeat * to * around

6. Sl st into top of ch 3

✅ You should now have:

• 4 groups of 2 dc

• 4 chain-2 corner spaces

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🟡 ROUND 3 – BUILD THE SQUARE SHAPE

This round makes the square clearly visible.

1. Sl st into the first corner space

2. Ch 3 (counts as dc)

3. Dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same corner space
   👉 This makes a corner

4. *Dc in next 2 dc

5. In next corner space: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)*

6. Repeat * to * around

7. Sl st into top of ch 3

✅ Your square shape is now clear and flat

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🟡 ROUND 4 – DECORATIVE ROUND (BEGINNER SAFE)

This round adds beauty and neatness.

1. Sl st into corner space

2. Ch 3

3. Dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same corner

4. *Dc in each stitch across side

5. In corner: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)*

6. Repeat * to * around

7. Sl st to finish

✅ Square is now balanced and elegant

🟡 ROUND 5 – SIMPLE EDGE (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED)

This round makes joining easier later.

1. Ch 1

2. Sc in every dc around

3. In each corner space: (sc, ch 1, sc)

4. Sl st to finish

✅ Your square now has a clean border

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✨ OPTIONAL DECORATIVE EDGE (PICOT)

If you want a fancy edge:

• Sc, ch 3, sl st into same stitch

• Repeat around

This makes tiny decorative points 🌼

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🧵 BLOCKING (VERY IMPORTANT)

Blocking makes your square look perfect.

1. Lightly wet or steam the square

2. Gently stretch into a perfect square

3. Pin corners if possible

4. Let dry completely

🪡 HOW TO JOIN SQUARES

✔ Join-As-You-Go (Easy & Neat)

• Join squares during the final round using slip stitches

✔ Sewing Method

• Whip stitch or mattress stitch with yarn needle

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👗 PROJECT IDEAS

✔ Blanket
✔ Shawl
✔ Blouse
✔ Tunic
✔ Cushion cover
✔ Table runner

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🌸 BEGINNER TIPS (PLEASE READ)

• Use stitch markers for corners

• Count stitches every round

• Practice with one square before making many

• Light yarn colors help see stitches clearly

• Don’t worry if first square is not perfect 💛

🌈 EASY VARIATIONS

• Bigger square → add more rounds

• Lacy look → add chain spaces

• Thicker square → use hdc instead of dc

• Color change → change yarn every round

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❤️ YOU CAN DO THIS

Even if you are a complete beginner, this square is perfect to practice:

• Chains

• Double crochet

• Corners

• Joining motifs

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