How to Crocheted Knitted Blanket Motif Making

Creating a crocheted knitted-style blanket motif (which may refer to a crochet motif that mimics the look of knitting or is worked in square pieces similar to knitted motifs) involves a few steps. Below is a basic guide to making crochet motifs that can be joined to form a blanket.]

🧶 Materials Needed:

Yarn (same weight throughout)
Crochet hook (appropriate size for your yarn)
Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
Scissors
Stitch markers (optional)

🧵 Step-by-Step: Crocheted Blanket Motif (Granny Square Style)

🟦 Step 1: Start with a Magic Ring (or chain 4 and slip stitch to form a ring)

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🟦 Step 2: Round 1 – Center of the motif

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[3 dc into ring, ch 2] x 3 more times,
sl st to top of beginning ch 3 to close the round.
(You’ll have 4 sets of 3-dc clusters with ch-2 spaces at the corners)

🟦 Step 3: Round 2 – Building the square

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(ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner,
*ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner* repeat around,
end with ch 1, sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

🟦 Step 4: Additional Rounds (optional)

Each round increases in size. Always work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corners, and 3 dc in each ch-1 space along sides, with ch 1 between clusters.

🪡 Finishing Off:

Fasten off and weave in ends.
Block motifs if needed (helps to align size/shape).
Make as many motifs as needed for your blanket size.

🧵 Joining Motifs Together:

1. Sewing with a Yarn Needle:

Whipstitch or mattress stitch motifs together through the back loops for a seamless join.

2. Joining-As-You-Go (JAYGO):

Attach new motifs while crocheting the final round by slip stitching into adjacent motif’s corners/sides.

3. Crochet Join:

SC or slip stitch motifs together for a raised seam look.

🧶 Style Ideas:

Solid granny squares
Flower centers
Chevron or starburst motifs
Colorful scrap yarn squares
“Knitted look” motifs using waistcoat stitch or slip-stitch crochet

Would you like a photo tutorial or pattern diagram for a specific motif style (e.g., floral, geometric, or textured)?