How to make Super Easy Crochet motif

Here’s a simple guide to making a super easy crochet motif, perfect for beginners—think of something like a small granny square, flower, or circle motif. I’ll show you a basic granny square, as it’s one of the easiest and most versatile motifs.

🧶 What You’ll Need:

• Yarn (medium-weight or worsted is great for beginners)
• Crochet hook (size recommended on yarn label, usually 5mm/H for worsted)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)

🌼 Super Easy Crochet Motif: Basic Granny Square

Step-by-Step Instructions

Round 1:

1. Make a slip knot, then chain 4.
2. Join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring.
3. Chain 3 (counts as your first double crochet).
4. Work 2 double crochets (dc) into the ring.
5. Chain 2 (this makes a corner).
6. Work 3 dc into the ring, chain 2 — repeat 2 more times.
7. Slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3 to join.
   • You should now have 4 groups of 3 dc, separated by 4 chain-2 corners.

Round 2:

1. Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches and into the corner space.
2. Chain 3, then do 2 dc in the same corner space.
3. Chain 2, then 3 dc in the same space (first corner made).
4. In next corner space: 3 dc, chain 2, 3 dc — repeat around.
5. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3.

You can stop here, or continue adding rounds using the same pattern: 3 dc clusters in each space, chain 2 in corners, and chain 1 between clusters along sides.

💡 Tips:

• Use contrasting yarn colors for each round to make it more vibrant.
• These motifs can be joined together to make blankets, bags, coasters, or clothing.

Would you like a visual diagram or photo tutorial to follow along with?

Video tutorial