by Crochet motifs are small, often square or circular, crochet patterns that can be joined together to make larger projects like blankets, scarves, or garments. Here’s a basic guide on how to make a simple granny square motif, which is one of the most popular types:
🧶 Basic Granny Square Motif (Beginner-Friendly)
🧵 Materials:
- Yarn (choose any weight, but worsted is good for beginners)
- Matching crochet hook (check your yarn label)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
🧩 Pattern Instructions:
Step 1: Make a Slip Knot and Chain 4
- Make a slip knot and place it on your hook.
- Chain (ch) 4.
- Slip stitch (sl st) into the first chain to form a ring.
Step 2: Round 1
- Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet – dc).
- Work 2 dc into the ring, chain 2.
- Repeat: 3 dc, ch 2 — do this 3 more times (total of 4 sets of 3 dc).
- Slip stitch into the top of the beginning ch-3 to close the round.
Step 3: Round 2
- Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches to reach the corner space (ch-2 space).
- Chain 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc into same corner, ch 2, 3 dc into same corner.
- In next ch-2 space: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
- Repeat around until all corners are filled.
- Slip stitch to join.
Step 4: Round 3 and Beyond (Optional)
- Continue working in each corner space with 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
- In side spaces, just do 3 dc (no chain).
- Repeat for as many rounds as you want to grow the square.
Step 5: Finish Off
- When done, cut yarn, leaving a 6″ tail.
- Pull yarn through the loop to fasten off.
- Weave in ends with a yarn needle.
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