Crochet Freedom Flower Square Pattern

The Crochet Freedom Flower Square pattern is a delightful and versatile design that brings a whimsical touch to any crochet project. With its intricate floral motif and unique square shape, this pattern offers crafters the freedom to explore their creativity and experiment with colors and textures. Whether you're a beginner looking for a fun challenge or an experienced crocheter seeking a new project, this pattern is sure to bring joy and satisfaction to your crafting endeavors.

Materials

RH 4 ply Color A = White, Color B = Red, Color C = Blue.

Crochet Hook: Size G for 7" square, or size needed for gauge. Size G for edging.

Gauge: 7"

Note:

Blocking: Block lightly and briefly with a warm damp pressing cloth on the reverse side of the square with a medium-hot iron.

Joining: Join each new color by yarn over and drawing through the last two loops of the stitch before.

Pattern Stitches

V Stitch (v-st.): (dc, ch 1, dc)

Instructions

Round 1

With Color A and Size G hook, make a loop. Ch 1, work 20 single crochet in loop. Join with a slip stitch in first stitch. Draw loop closed.

Round 2

Ch 1, working around single crochet of Round 1, *insert hook into center, yarn over. Draw up a loop, even with working round. Finish single crochet. Continue from * 23 times more, making sure work lays flat and smooth. 24 long single crochets. Join with slip stitch in first single crochet. Finish off Color A.

Round 3

Join Color B in any stitch. Ch 1. In same stitch *work (single crochet, half double crochet, 2 double crochets). In next stitch work (2 double crochets, half double crochet, single crochet). Skip 1 stitch. Continue from * around. 8 petals. Join with a slip stitch in first single crochet. Finish off Color B.

Round 4

Join Color C with a slip stitch in skipped stitch of Round 3, working behind petals. Ch 1, single crochet in same stitch. Ch 4, single crochet in next skipped stitch. Ch 7 for corner, *single crochet in next skipped stitch. Ch 4, single crochet in next skipped stitch, ch 7 for corner. Continue from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first single crochet. 8 loops.

Round 5

Slip stitch in ch 4 space, ch 3. Work 2 more double crochets in same space. In corner ch 7 space work (5 double crochets, ch 2, 5 double crochets). *In next ch 4 space work 3 double crochets. Work corner in next ch 7 space. Continue from * around. Join with a slip stitch in top of ch 3.

Round 6

Ch 1, single crochet in same stitch. Single crochet in next 7 stitches. *In corner work 3 single crochets, single crochet in next 13 stitches. Continue from * around, ending single crochet in next 5 stitches. Skip ch 1, join with a slip stitch in first single crochet. Finish off Color C.

Round 7

Join Color A in corner stitch. Work (ch 3, double crochet, ch 2, 2 double crochets). Skip 1 stitch, *work (v-stitch in next stitch, skip 1 stitch). 7 times. 7 v-stitches. Work corner (2 double crochets, ch 2, 2 double crochets). Continue from * around. Join with a slip stitch in top of ch 3. Finish off Color A.

Round 8

Join Color B in corner with a slip stitch. Work (ch 2, half double crochet, ch 1, 2 half double crochets). *Work 2 half double crochets in space between next two double crochets, work 2 half double crochets in each v-stitch across, work 2 half double crochets in space between last 2 double crochets, work corner (2 half double crochets, ch 1, 2 half double crochets). Continue from * around. Join with a slip stitch in top of ch 2. Slip stitch to center.

Round 9

*In corner space work 3 single crochets, work single crochet across next 22 stitches. Continue from * around. Join with a slip stitch in first single crochet. Finish off Color B.

Finish off and weave in all ends.