How to Crochet a Charming Granny Square with a Flower Center

Crocheting a Granny Square with a charming flower center is a delightful and rewarding project that combines traditional crochet techniques with a touch of whimsy. The Granny Square, known for its classic and timeless appeal, is elevated to a new level of charm with the intricate flower in the center.

As you work through each stitch, it's hard not to feel a sense of accomplishment and creativity blooming within you. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the flower add a pop of personality to the Granny Square, making it a perfect piece for blankets, pillows, or even wall hangings. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and let your creativity blossom with this fun and engaging crochet project!

Materials

• Yarn
• Crochet Hook

Instructions to Start the Granny Square with a Flower in the Middle

Chain 4, slip to first to join to make a ring. Working the first round directly into the ring.

Rnd 1

Ch3 (counts as first dc of first cluster), make a further 2 dc (3dc cluster made), chain 5, sl st in top of the last dc.
*3dc, ch5, slst in top of the last dc* repeat 6 more times, join with an sl st in top of chain 3. (8 ch spaces and 8x 3dc clusters are made)

Rnd 2

Sc in next dc, *12 dc in next ch5 space (petal), skip 1 dc, sc in next dc* repeat around, slst in first st.

Rnd 3

(Change color if you wish the background Granny Square to be a different color).
Flip the work over and work behind the petals just made.
*Ch5, sc around the post of previous round's sc,* repeat 8 times.

Rnd 4

Sl st to next space, in next ch space {ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc, ch3, 3dc in next ch space (corner made), 3dc, next ch space, 3dc, ch3, 3dc* repeat in last chain space, ch1, 3dc, ch1}.

Working into the chain spaces to create the first round of the granny square.

Rnd 5

Sl st to next corner ch3 space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch3, 3dc, [corner made].
(Ch1 in next ch space, 3dc) x 2, ch1 in next space, (3dc, ch3, 3dc), repeat 2 more times.
(In next ch space, ch1, 3dc) 2 times, ch1, sl st to join.

Rnd 6

Sl st to next ch space, in ch space, ch3 (counts as first dc), 2dc, ch3, 3dc.
*(Ch1 in next space, 3dc, repeat 3 times), chain 1, in next space, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) repeat to 2 more times (in next ch space, ch1, 3dc, repeat 3 times), chain 1, slip to join.*

Making the Crochet Square Bigger

If you wish to make the crochet square bigger, continue in the established pattern. You will make 1 extra 3dc than in previous rounds into each side of the square.
Sc in each stitch around.

Joining the Squares

Joining the squares is relatively easy. Position them as you want the pattern to follow and then join them together into the square.