Dumb question

[Lov2Crochet]

What is a motif? Is it a certain pattern, color combo, etc?

[Ladykats]

A motif is a term used to describe a small section of a pattern. It can be in different shapes and colors. You can have granny squares and motifs in the same pattern, they are generally used to fill in wholes in the pattern. I hope you understand what I mean.

[losingmymind2]

Not a dumb question at all, my friend. Learning about crochet does involve learning a second language after all.

 

Think of one pineapple in a pineapple tablecloth, that's a motif.

[darski]

With crochet, we have to consider the distinction between "motif" in the decorating world and its use in crochet.

 

A motif is a term used to name one square (or any shape) that is then put together to make your afghan, table cloth, runner or scarf type object.

 

...hence, the pineapple motif is a signature element of much of crochet but one square of a project that uses that pineapple is called a motif.

[Lov2Crochet]

Gotcha, thanks for clarifying~!

[Ladykats]

Thank you Ladies for correctly explaining my ramblings. I swear I could get a GPS locator lost.

[bethintx1]

The only dumb question is the one that goes unasked!

[grannyzkraftz]

i see many have answered your question i just want to add there is never a dumb question

[~Kel~]

The only dumb question is the one that goes unasked!

 

this is precisely what I was going to say

[imanurse55]

Me too- no question is ever dumb--if you don't ask, how do you continue to learn?

[Katie G]

I swear I could get a GPS locator lost.

 

That's funny! Welcome to my world.