{"id":1865,"date":"2025-05-17T10:59:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T10:59:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/?p=1865"},"modified":"2025-06-09T07:47:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T07:47:03","slug":"how-to-make-crocheted-blanket-motif-making","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/?p=1865","title":{"rendered":"How to make crocheted blanket motif + Video Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Creating a crocheted blanket using motifs (often squares, like the famous “granny square”) is a fun and modular way to build a project. Here’s a complete guide to crocheting blanket motifs<\/strong> from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\uddf6 Materials You’ll Need<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Yarn (same weight for consistency; choose colors you like)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83e\uddf5 Basic Motif (Granny Square) Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Step 1: Make a Magic Ring or Start with Chains<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Make a magic ring<\/strong> OR<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Chain 4 and slip stitch (sl st)<\/strong> to the first chain to form a ring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
      \"High<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Step 2: Round 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • Chain 3 (counts as 1 double crochet \u2013 DC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Into the ring: (2 DC, ch 2)<\/em> repeat 3 times<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • 1 DC, then ch 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
        \"High<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        \u2705 You should have 4 sets of 3 DC with ch-2 corners \u2014 a square!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Step 3: Round 2<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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        • Sl st to next ch-2 space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ch 3 (counts as DC), 2 DC, ch 2, 3 DC (corner made)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • (In next corner: 3 DC, ch 2, 3 DC)<\/em> repeat around<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Join with sl st<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          \ud83c\udf00 Continue adding rounds like this. Corners always get (3 DC, ch 2, 3 DC), sides get 3 DC groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83e\udde9 Joining the Motifs<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Once you’ve made enough squares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. Whip Stitch Join (Sewing)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          • Place two squares right sides together<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Sew through back loops only with yarn needle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            2. Slip Stitch Join (Crochet)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            • With right sides facing up, sl st through both loops along the edge<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              3. Join-As-You-Go (JAYGO)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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              • During the final round of a square, connect it directly to another by slip stitching into adjacent motifs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                \ud83e\uddfa Finishing the Blanket<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Weave in Ends<\/strong>: Use a yarn needle to hide all loose tails.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Border (Optional but nice!)<\/strong>\n
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                  • Add 1\u20133 rounds of single crochet, half double crochet, or a fancy stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Make corners by increasing in the corner space (e.g., 3 SC, ch 2, 3 SC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                    \ud83e\udded Tips<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Block your motifs if they\u2019re curling (pin to a surface, spray with water, let dry).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Experiment with colors and textures!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      Would you like a pattern for a unique motif design<\/strong> (e.g., floral, starburst, hexagon)? Or perhaps a color layout for a full blanket plan?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                      Video tutorial<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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