This is a two-color crochet square motif that looks like a checker / optical illusion block. I’ll explain it step by step, beginner-friendly, and based on what’s visible in the image.

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MATERIALS

• Yarn Color A (purple)
• Yarn Color B (cream/white)
• Hook 3.5–4 mm
• Scissors
• Needle

👉 Use smooth yarn, not fluffy.

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STITCH GUIDE (US TERMS)

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• dc – double crochet
• sp – space

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STEP-BY-STEP PATTERN

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🔸 ROUND 1 – CENTER FLOWER (Color B)

1. Make a magic ring
2. Ch 2 (counts as first dc)
3. Work 11 dc into the ring
   👉 Total = 12 dc
4. Pull ring tight
5. Sl st into top of first dc
6. Fasten off

✔ You should see a small round flower

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🔸 ROUND 2 – TURN CIRCLE INTO SQUARE (Color A)

1. Join Color A in any dc
2. Ch 3 (counts as dc)
3. Dc 2 more in same stitch
   👉 This makes a 3-dc group

Corners

4. Skip 2 stitches
5. In next stitch:
   3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ← corner made
6. Skip 2 stitches
7. In next stitch: 3 dc
8. Repeat steps 4–7 until you have 4 corners
9. Sl st to join

✔ Now you have a small square

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🔸 ROUND 3 – CREAM BLOCKS (Color B)

This round makes the raised white shapes.

1. Join Color B in a corner ch-2 space
2. Ch 3, dc 2, ch 2, dc 3 (corner)

Side blocks

3. In next space between dc groups: 3 dc
4. Skip the next space
5. In next space: 3 dc

Next corner

6. In corner ch-2 space:
   3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc
7. Repeat around
8. Sl st to join

✔ You will see cream rectangles forming

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🔸 ROUND 4 – PURPLE FRAME (Color A)

This round shapes the illusion.

1. Join Color A in any corner
2. Ch 3, dc 2, ch 2, dc 3

Along sides

3. Dc 1 stitch into each dc
4. Skip chain spaces (don’t crochet into them)

Corners

5. Always do: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc
6. Repeat all around
7. Sl st to join

✔ Purple outlines the cream blocks

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🔸 ROUND 5 – FINAL SHAPE (Color A)

1. Ch 3
2. Dc in every stitch
3. Corners stay the same:
   3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc
4. Sl st to join
5. Fasten off

✔ Square is complete

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JOINING SQUARES (LIKE THE PHOTO)

OPTION 1 – JOIN AS YOU GO

• Sl st through both squares’ corners
• Match cream to cream
• Match purple to purple

OPTION 2 – SEWING

• Use mattress stitch
• Sew from back
• Keep squares aligned

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IMPORTANT TIPS

✔ Count stitches every round
✔ Corners must stay straight
✔ Don’t crochet into chain spaces unless told
✔ Block squares before joining

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FINISHED USES

• Blanket
• Cushion cover
• Table runner
• Bag panel

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