Aisling Crochet Motif Square

One of the best ways to ensure every detail of your square is clearly defined is to block it after it’s done. Don’t skip this step in your haste! Once you start blocking your squares, you’ll see the difference it makes from squares you didn’t block.

From classic squares to modern variations, crochet granny square patterns are the perfect building blocks for blankets, bags, garments, and home décor.

Yarn

Depending on what you’re making with this crochet motif square, you’ll choose your yarn accordingly. For the Aisling Square, I chose Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton which is 100% mercerized cotton and Lion Brand Rewind for the larger sample. These yarns come in such lovely neutral shades that can be made into any project, garment or home decor.

Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton is known for both its sheen and structure which remain no matter how much you wash and wear out your project. Since it’s machine washable, you don’t have to worry about your makes getting dirty or sitting out for too long (if you choose a home decor item).

The weight of this yarn give it a greater firmness and density that hold its shape better as compared to lighter yarns. For those who want bigger squares with similar qualities, Lion Brand Rewind is a great option.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• Alt-tr: alternate treble
• Rep: repeat
• RS: right side
• SM: stitch marker
• Rnd: round
• yo: yarn over
• sp: space

Experience Level

• Easy / Intermediate

Gauge

• Measurements given throughout pattern.

Special Stitches

• Alternate Treble Crochet (alt-tr): After turning your work, do not ch, instead, insert your hook into the first st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru both loops, insert your hook between the legs of the st just made, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through one loop, yo, pull thru remaining loops.

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
• Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton (3.5oz / 100 g / 186 yds / 170 m / 100% mercerized cotton) was used for the small samples in the photos. Another comparable worsted weight yarn may be substituted.
• Yardage & Color:
  • Taupe: #761-122 (55 – 65 yards per small motif square)
• Larger Crochet Motif Square: Using Lion Brand Yarns Rewind and a K/10.5/6.50mm crochet hook to make a larger 8-1/2″ square.

Make ANY size crochet motif square: The crochet motif pattern below includes instructions to make a 6″ square, but you can easily adjust the size of your crochet hook and weight of yarn to make ANY size crochet motif square you’d like!

Aisling Crochet Motif Square – Written Pattern

6″ Motif Square

Set-Up: With yarn and a 4.00mm crochet hook, ch 4. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch to form a circle.

Note: If you have a hard time fitting the Rnd 1 sts into your ch-4 circle, use a magic ring for your set-up instead. Either method works.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, work 16 sc into the circle. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc. (16 sts)

Rnd 2: Alt-tr in the first st, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) in each st around. Join with a sl st to the alt-tr. (32 sts)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, skip the first st, work 3 sc in each ch-1 sp around, skipping over each tr. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc. (48 sts)

Gauge Check: Your square (which is a circle at this point) should measure 2-1/2″ in diameter (across).

Rnd 4: Ch 3 (does not count as a st), (2 tr, 2 dc) in the first st, skip each of the next 2 sts, sc in the next st, * skip each of the next 2 sts, (2 dc, 3 tr, 2 dc) in the next st, skip each of the next 2 sts, sc in the next st, work from * 7 times, skip each of the next 2 sts, (2 dc, tr) in the first st of the rnd. Join with a sl st to the 1st tr. (64 sts)

Gauge Check: Your square (which is an 8 point star at this point) should measure 4-1/4″ across (from one point straight across to the opposite point).

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 4, skip each of the next 3 sts, * sc in the next st, ch 4, skip each of the next 3 sts, work from * 15 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (16 sc + 16 ch-4’s)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in the first st, ch 4, skip the next 2 ch-4 sps & 1 sc, (2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) in the next sc, ch 4, skip the next 2 ch-4 sps & 1 sc, * sc in the next sc, ch 4, skip the next 2 ch-4 sps & 1 sc, (2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr) in the next sc, ch 4, skip the next 2 ch-4 sps & 1 sc, work from * 3 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc. (36 sts + 12 ch-1’s + 8 ch-4’s)

Rnd 7: Sl st into the first ch-4 sp, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 4 dc into the same ch-4 sp, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 sts, (3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch-1 sp, skip each of the next 2 sts, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch-1 sp, skip each of the next 2 sts, (3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch-1 sp, skip each of the next 2 sts, (5 dc, ch 1) in the next ch-4 sp, skip the next st, * (5 dc, ch 1) in the next ch-4 sp, ch 1, skip each of the next 2 sts, (3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch-1 sp, skip each of the next 2 sts, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch-1 sp, skip each of the next 2 sts, (3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch-1 sp, skip each of the next 2 sts, (5 dc, ch 1) in the next ch-4 sp, skip the next st, work from * 3 times. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. (88 sts + 20 ch-1’s + 4 ch-2’s)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Your motif square should measure 6″ x 6″, unblocked.

Optional Last Round: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-1 sp around, working 3 sc in each corner ch-2 sp. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc. (120 sts)

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