These lace-style crochet squares are exactly what you need to bring elegance with a little bit of vintage flair to your projects. They boast a balanced, flower-inspired design and beautiful shape, not to mention their clean texture. Whether it’s a stylish bag that you want to create or a glamorous afghan blanket, these Cotton Neat Motifs ensure fantastic results and lots of crafting fun!
What Skill Level Is Needed for the Cotton Neat Motif?
To work these blocks, you need to know how to read crochet diagrams, as this pattern comes only with a chart – no written instructions are given. This is why it will suit intermediate crocheters best. However, if you’re an advanced beginner looking to take your skills up a notch, it’s a great opportunity to get familiar with crochet charts and their symbols.
Supplies to Prepare Before You Begin
A little bit of yarn and a matching hook are all you need to crochet a single square motif. This can be any yarn that you have in your stash.
However, if you plan to create an entire set that will be incorporated into a larger project, such as a blanket, think carefully about the selection of materials.
A medium-weight acrylic yarn has a soft and warm finish, while light cotton fibers, like Pierrot Yarns Cotton Neat (S), are excellent for making bags and pillow covers.
Crochet Techniques in the Pattern
The Cotton Neat Motif Pattern includes mostly basic crochet stitches. You will work these granny squares in the round, starting with a chain and following up with simple double crochets. Moreover, the design features rounds of double crochet clusters and chain spaces, which create beautiful lace details.
What Size Is the Finished Square Motif?
The size of your squares will depend on the materials used. The pattern offers two alternative supply combinations to produce two different square sizes.
For a bigger square measuring approx. 10” x 10”, choose worsted-weight yarn and a 4 mm crochet hook. In contrast, by using DK yarn and a 3 mm crochet hook, you will obtain a smaller motif sized 8” x 8”.
Feel free to experiment with other tool combinations to adjust your squares to a desired size.
