How to Crochet a Square Motif — Step-by-Step Pattern with Chart

Crochet square motifs are a versatile and rewarding project for knitters and crocheters of all skill levels. This pattern walks you through a decorative square motif worked in rounds — great for blankets, cushions, coasters or as a joining unit for larger projects. Materials, gauge and a clear round-by-round instruction set are included, along with a chart to help visualize the motif.

Materials :

Yarn: Any 100% cotton yarn (4 Ply)

Hook Size: 2.0 mm

Gauge: 28 st + 8 rows = 10 cm in tr (US)

Instructions for Crochet Square Motif:

Start with ch8, sl st to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch1, 16 sc into the ring.

Round 2: Ch3, (ch1, 1 dc into next st) x 15, ch1, sl st on top of starting ch3.

Round 3: Sl st into subsequent ch1 sp, (ch5, sl st into next ch1 sp) x 15, ch2, 1 dc into next ch1 sp.

Round 4: Ch4, 4 tr into same st, (ch5, sl st into next ch5 sp, ch5, 5 tr into next ch5 sp) x 7, ch5, sl st into next ch5 sp, ch5, sl st on top of starting ch4.

Round 5: Ch4, 2 tr in the same st, (1 tr into next st) x 3, 3 tr into next st, {ch3, 3 tr on top of 1st tr of the underlying set of 5 tr, (1 tr into next st) x 3, 3 tr into next st}. Repeat pattern in {} 6 more times, ch3, sl st on top of starting ch4.

Round 6: Ch4, (1 tr into next st) x 6, tr2tog over next 2 st, {ch7, sl st into ch3 sp, ch7, tr2tog on top of 1st 2 tr of underlying set of 9 tr, (1 tr into next st) x 5, tr2tog over next 2 st}. Repeat pattern in {} 6 more times, ch7, sl st into ch3 sp, ch7, sl st on top of starting ch4.

Round 7: Ch4, skip 1st, tr6tog over next 6 st, {ch7, sl st into underlying ch7 sp, ch7, sl st into next ch7 sp, ch7, tr7tog over each tr of underlying set of 7 tr}. Repeat pattern in {} 6 more times, ch7, sl st into underlying ch7 sp, ch7, sl st into next ch7 sp, ch3, 1 dc on top of starting ch4.

Shaping Square:

Round 8: Ch7, sl st into next ch7 sp, ch2, 7 dc into next ch7 sp, ch2, sl st into next ch7 sp, ch7, sl st into next ch7 sp, ch7, (4 tr, ch7, 4 tr) into next ch7 sp, {(ch7, sl st into next ch7 sp) x 2, ch2, 7 dc into next ch7 sp, ch2, sl st into next ch7 sp, ch7, sl st into next ch7 sp, ch7, (4 tr, ch7, 4 tr) into next ch7 sp}. Repeat the pattern in {} 2 more times. Ch3, 1 dc into the point from where starting ch7 is originating.

Round 9: {Ch7, sl st into next ch7 sp, ch7, dc4tog over 1st 4 dc of the underlying set of 7 dc, ch7, dc4tog over last 4 dc of same underlying set of 7 dc (in this way, the 4th dc which is the middle one will contain 2 dc on top of it). (ch7, sl st into next ch7 sp) x 2, ch7, tr4tog over each 1 tr of the underlying set of 4 tr, ch7, (4 tr-cluster, ch7, 4 tr-cluster) into next ch7 sp, ch7, tr4tog over each 1 tr of the next underlying set of 4 tr, ch7, sl st into next ch7 sp}. Repeat the pattern in {} 3 more times and fasten off.

ABBREVIATIONS:

Ch: chain    dc4tog: double crochet 4 stitches together

St: stitch    tr2tog: treble crochet 2 stitches together

sp: space    tr6tog: treble crochet 6 stitches together

Sl st: slip stitch    tr7tog: treble crochet 7 stitches together

Sc: single crochet    4tr-cluster: cluster stitch made of 4 treble crochet

Dc: double crochet

Tr: treble crochet

Chart

Tips: Block your finished motifs to square them up before joining. Use a tapestry needle to weave in ends neatly. When joining multiple motifs, test join methods (join-as-you-go or sew/whipstitch) on a small sample to see which finish you prefer.