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Motif of the Month

HomeMotif of the Month

Learn a new motif each and every month with these step-by-step videos.

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January 2013: Traditional Granny Square

This tutorial will show you how to perform the basic granny square. I have also included a free pattern for a baby granny square blanket below the video. Using the tips in the video will make changing color and customizing your blanket  super easy. Download the pattern below the video. Left Hand Instructions click here.…

Read more January 2013: Traditional Granny Square

February 2013: Log Cabin Granny Square

This tutorial will show you how to make a log cabin granny square. This is a great motif to use up your variegated yarn. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Log Cabin Granny Square Pattern Download

Read more February 2013: Log Cabin Granny Square

March 2013: Triangle Granny Square

This tutorial will show you how to perform a triangle granny square.  It’s a very easy to make any size you want by simply increasing the number of rounds you perform (which I explain how to do in the video). The basic written instructions follow the video (which is broken into 3 parts below). Download…

Read more March 2013: Triangle Granny Square

April 2013: Hexagon Granny Square

There is a free pattern to accompany this tutorial below the video. Cute scarf that is great to use up all your leftover scraps. Takes less than a 1/4 of a skein of each color. We used five colors in this scarf, you can use less or more Download the pattern below the video. Left…

Read more April 2013: Hexagon Granny Square

May 2013: 3D Granny Square

This four part tutorial will show you how to make this beautiful 3D granny square. Then turn your squares into the fabulous Granny Yarn Stash Bag with the pattern below. Download the pattern below the videos. Left hand instructions click here. Granny Square Yarn Stash Bag Crochet Pattern Download

Read more May 2013: 3D Granny Square

June 2013: Patriotic Circle

This motif is a great size to use as a coaster for a backyard BBQ or to string up as a bunting or banner for your 4th of July celebrations. Download the free pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Patriotic Crochet Motif Pattern Download

Read more June 2013: Patriotic Circle

November 2013: Peacock Motif

This motif reminds me of a peacock feather shape. Watch the video for a joining technique you might have never seen before. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Peacock Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more November 2013: Peacock Motif

July 2013: Floral Daisy Motif

This tutorial will show you how to make this cute floral daisy motif. Substitute your colors to make a variety of flowers and then join them up for a floral bouquet blanket! Down the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Floral Daisy Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more July 2013: Floral Daisy Motif

August 2013: Starburst Motif

This fun and colorful motif is a really easy pattern to memorize and make in a multitude of colors. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Starburst Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more August 2013: Starburst Motif

September 2013: Mini Motif

This little motif can be used for so many things: scarves, shawls, blankets, even face scrubbies. Make some today! Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Mini Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more September 2013: Mini Motif

October 2013: Wagon Wheel Motif

This circular motif can be used for blankets, shawls or scarves. Download the pattern below the video Left hand instructions click here. Wagon Wheel Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more October 2013: Wagon Wheel Motif

December 2013: Snowflake Motif

This tutorial not only shows you how to make the snowflake motif, but also how to block it with spray starch. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Snowflake Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more December 2013: Snowflake Motif

March 2014: Starfish Granny

This tutorial will show you how to make what I am calling a starfish granny. Included in this tutorial is an introduction to the standing double crochet join. This is used to join a new strand of yarn without using a SL ST and CH beginning. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions…

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February 2014: Heart Motif

In honor of Valentine’s Day a cute little heart motif. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Heart Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more February 2014: Heart Motif

April 2014: Mimi’s Square

This pattern is a reproduction of a granny square that I found in a blanket made by my great-grandmother Mimi. Read more about that here. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Mimi’s Square Crochet Pattern Download

Read more April 2014: Mimi’s Square

May 2014: Ruffle Flower

This cute 3-dimensional flower is great to add to all kinds of projects. Watch the video to learn what you can put it on. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Ruffle Flower Crochet Pattern Download

Read more May 2014: Ruffle Flower

June 2014: Pinwheel Motif

This cute motif reminds me of pinwheels we used to blow on to make spin. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Pinwheel Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more June 2014: Pinwheel Motif

July 2016: Lily Pad Motif

This motif uses the crocodile stitch to make the petals on this 3 dimensional flower. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here.  Lily Pad Motif Free Crochet Pattern Download

Read more July 2016: Lily Pad Motif

July 2014: Diamond Granny

Learn how to make a diamond shaped granny “square” with this video. It will also show you a different way of weaving in your ends using a latch hook. Need a latch hook? Here is the one I’m using. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Diamond Granny Crochet Pattern Download

Read more July 2014: Diamond Granny

August 2014: Star Flower

Learn to make this fast and easy pattern with the video below. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Star Flower Crochet Pattern Download

Read more August 2014: Star Flower

September 2014: Fall Leaf Motif

This traditional Irish crochet lace motif is updated in bulky yarn. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Fall Leaf Crochet Pattern Download

Read more September 2014: Fall Leaf Motif

October 2014: Cluster Flower Motif

This super fast motif can be worked up in a few minutes. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Cluster Flower Crochet Pattern Download

Read more October 2014: Cluster Flower Motif

November 2014: Bicycle Wheel Motif

This motif is a fast and easy project. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Bicycle Wheel Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more November 2014: Bicycle Wheel Motif

December 2014: Snowflake 2 Motif

I’m going to make every December motif a snowflake. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Snowflake 2 Crochet Pattern Download

Read more December 2014: Snowflake 2 Motif

January 2015: Flemish Motif

This classic motif is easy and fast to work up. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Flemish Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more January 2015: Flemish Motif

February 2014: Five Petal Flower Motif

This simple four round motif will look great in any combination of two to four colors. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Five Petal Flower Crochet Pattern Download

Read more February 2014: Five Petal Flower Motif

March 2014: Square Filler Motif

This motif is great for using between bigger motifs when working a shawl, scarf, or blanket. Download the pattern under the video. Left hand instructions click here. Square Filler Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more March 2014: Square Filler Motif

April 2015: Cluster Granny Square

This tutorial will show you an alternative motif to the traditional granny square. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Cluster Granny Square Crochet Pattern Download

Read more April 2015: Cluster Granny Square

May 2015: Pansy Motif

This super fast motif will make a cute traditional pansy flower. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Pansy Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more May 2015: Pansy Motif

June 2015: Skinny Leaf Motif

This super fast motif will make a cute leaf that you can use for many different projects. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Skinny Leaf Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more June 2015: Skinny Leaf Motif

July 2015: 8 Petal Flower Motif

Easy flower motif pattern. Learn how to do a standing stitch join while making this motif. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. 8 Petal Flower Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more July 2015: 8 Petal Flower Motif

August 2015: Loopy Flower Motif

Super cute 3-dimensional flower motif. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Loopy Flower Motif Crochet Pattern Download

Read more August 2015: Loopy Flower Motif

September 2015: Circle Cluster Motif

Airy motif, perfect for spring and summer projects. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Circle Cluster Motif Pattern Download

Read more September 2015: Circle Cluster Motif

October 2015: Daisy Square Motif

Learn this easy and airy motif. The video will show you how to make a standing single crochet. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Daisy Square Motif Free Crochet Pattern Download

Read more October 2015: Daisy Square Motif

November 2015: Regal Diamond Motif

This motif looks great as a diamond, but can easily be a square. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Regal Diamond Crochet Pattern Download

Read more November 2015: Regal Diamond Motif

December 2015: Snowflake 3 Motif

Here is the 3rd annual snowflake pattern. Super cute and super easy, make a bunch for you and yours. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Snowflake 3 Crochet Pattern Download

Read more December 2015: Snowflake 3 Motif

January 2016: Flower in a Square

This cute little motif may look daunting, but is actually quite easy with the included video. Make a bunch for a cute blanket. Download the pattern below the video. Left Hand Instructions click here.  Flower In A Square Free Crochet Pattern Download

Read more January 2016: Flower in a Square

February 2016: Happy Little Rainbow

This tutorial makes this cute little rainbow motif. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Happy Little Rainbow Free Crochet Pattern Download

Read more February 2016: Happy Little Rainbow

March 2016: Chromatic Motif and Blanket Pattern

Post contains ad links. Learn to make this bold color motif and get the free pattern for turning it into the Chromatic blanket. Download the pattern under the video. Hook I’m Using Colored Yarn I’m Using White Yarn I’m Using Left hand instructions click here. Chromatic Blanket Free Crochet Pattern Download

Read more March 2016: Chromatic Motif and Blanket Pattern

April 2016: Traveling Squares Motif

This square is a great motif to practice all your stitches. It uses single crochet, half double, double and treble crochet. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Traveling Squares Motif Free Crochet Pattern Download

Read more April 2016: Traveling Squares Motif

May 2016: Flower Power Motif

This motif would look great in a multitude of colors and put together as a bath mat or funky blanket. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Flower Power Motif Free Crochet Pattern Download

Read more May 2016: Flower Power Motif

June 2016: Hex Flower Motif

This motif is perfect for a blanket. Use two or three colors to make the flower inside the hex pop. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here.   Hex Flower Motif Free Crochet Pattern Download

Read more June 2016: Hex Flower Motif

August 2016: Cobweb Motif

Learn to make back post double crochets with this fun motif. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Cobweb Motif Free Crochet Pattern Download

Read more August 2016: Cobweb Motif

September 2016: Bobble Flower Motif

Learn to make easy bobbles with this cute little motif. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Bobble Flower Free Crochet Pattern Download

Read more September 2016: Bobble Flower Motif

January 2014: Triangle Granny Motif

This tutorial will show you how to perform the triangle granny motif. It looks like a granny square that has been cut on the diagonal, and is worked from the center out. Download the pattern below the video. Left hand instructions click here. Triangle Granny Motif Pattern Download

Read more January 2014: Triangle Granny Motif

12 thoughts on “Motif of the Month”

  1. Shelley says:
    March 16, 2017 at 11:05 pm

    Hi. I love your site. I’ve taken up crocheting and really enjoy all you have to offer here. I was wondering if you could point me to pattern for making a Granny Rectangle, rather than a square. I want to make a blanket and would rather have a rectangle than a square one.

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    1. Deja Jetmir says:
      March 19, 2017 at 9:02 am

      Thank you so much. I don’t have a rectangle granny, I have every other shape. 🙂 I will need to make one though. I will work on that. 🙂

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  2. May says:
    December 30, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    Love the monthly motifs.

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  4. marilyn kolako says:
    February 25, 2015 at 2:04 pm

    Yes, let me say I love when you make a tut and talk about the yarn descriptively, how if we don’t have a particular kind what we could substitute for it. Thank you thank you. Your Washing t on, DC friend

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  5. Sis says:
    January 21, 2015 at 11:21 am

    Thanks for your fantastic motif of the month. I was very surpiced, how simple it was to make…. Greetings sis de slang

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  6. yuni says:
    January 14, 2015 at 12:52 am

    I am very like get your tutorial hat. i want make it for my new cousin. thank a lot

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  7. Sis de slang says:
    January 7, 2015 at 4:27 am

    Happy new year, to you and your family…. I’m allready waiting for the next motief of the month…..! Your snowflake 2 was too much fun to make, so I made 36 pieces for next year in our christmas tree…. Thank you for inspiering me….
    Greetings a BIG fan….

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    1. Deja Jetmir says:
      January 7, 2015 at 6:05 am

      Thank you for checking out the site. So glad you like it. I’m almost done with the next motif. 🙂

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      1. Sis de slang says:
        January 8, 2015 at 1:07 am

        So I have to be patient….. Thank you for your reply, i’ll be waiting.
        Sis de slang

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  8. Sis says:
    October 8, 2014 at 4:33 am

    Thank you for all the good stuff…. I like your way explaining things….
    Greetings a BIG fan.
    Sis de slang

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  9. Monica Schlaudroff says:
    September 17, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    I can’t find a spot to enter for the free hank of yarn, but my next “go-to” project is washcloth sets for friends and family this Christmas!

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