😘How to Crochet Design Square Motif Model💕🌺😍

Creating a Square Motif Model is the perfect starting point for designing your own crochet projects. A square is a mathematical building block: once you master one square, you can multiply it to create a Runner (joining them in a line) or a Blouse (joining them into panels).

Here is a detailed guide on how to design and crochet a Classic Sunburst Square Motif, which is modern, unique, and stunning when used in garments.

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Phase 1: Choosing Your Materials

For a professional “Model” look, consistency is key:

• Yarn: 100% Mercerized Cotton (DK weight). It has a slight shine and doesn’t “fuzz,” which makes the motif look high-end.
• Hook: 3.5mm or 4.0mm. A slightly smaller hook creates “tight” stitches that hold their shape.
• Colors: Choose 3 colors (e.g., Cream, Tan, and Terracotta) to make the design pop.

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Phase 2: The Sunburst Motif Model (Step-by-Step)

Round 1: The Core (Color A)

1. Make a Magic Ring.
2. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 15 dc into the ring.
3. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. Fasten off. (16 stitches total).

Round 2: The Puff Stitches (Color B)

1. Join Color B in any stitch.
2. Puff Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop (repeat 3 times in the same stitch). Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook. Ch 1 to close.
3. Repeat this Puff Stitch in every stitch around.
4. Join with a sl st. Fasten off. (16 puffs total).

Round 3: The Clusters (Color C)

1. Join Color C in any ch-1 space between puffs.
2. Bobble Stitch: Work a 4-dc cluster (start 4 dc but leave the last loop of each on the hook, then pull through all loops at once). Ch 2.
3. Repeat around in every space. Join and fasten off. (16 clusters).

Round 4: Squaring the Circle (Color A or D)

This is the “Model” step where the circle becomes a square.

1. Join yarn in any ch-2 space.
2. Corner: Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr, ch 2, 3 tr in the same space.
3. Side: 3 dc in next space, 3 hdc in next space, 3 dc in next space.
4. Next Corner: 3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr in the next space.
5. Repeat around. Join with a sl st.

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Phase 3: How to Use this “Model” for Different Items

For a Table Runner	For a Blouse / Tunic
Layout: Arrange motifs in a single or double row (e.g., 2 wide by 10 long).	Layout: Create two large rectangles (Front and Back). A standard blouse is usually 4–5 motifs wide.
Joining: Use a Flat Slip Stitch Join to keep the runner perfectly flat on the table.	Joining: Use the Join-As-You-Go (JAYG) method to make the garment flexible and seamless.
Edging: Add a “Pineapple” lace border on the two short ends for a stunning finish.	Edging: Use a simple Ribbed Stitch (alternating front/back post dc) for the neckline and waist.

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Phase 4: Pro-Design Tips

• Weight Control: If making a blouse, use a Bamboo-Cotton blend. Standard cotton can get heavy once you join 20+ motifs together.
• The “V” Neck Trick: To make a blouse neckline, simply leave the top-middle motif out of the front panel assembly.
• Blocking is Essential: To make your motif look like a “Model” design, pin your squares to a blocking board. This ensures every square is exactly the same size before you join them.

Would you like me to provide a diagram or a specific layout for a Medium-sized blouse using these squares?

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