Crochet Flower Granny Square Tutorial
Crochet Flower Granny Squares
Crochet Flower Granny Squares are such a delightful addition to any crochet project! These lovely squares combine the traditional granny square technique with charming floral designs, resulting in a playful and colorful creation. With their intricate patterns and bright colors, they bring a touch of whimsy to blankets, scarves, or even home decor items.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, working on these crochet flower granny squares will surely brighten your day and add a cheerful touch to your handmade creations. Happy crocheting!Materials Needed
- Yarn in various colors
- Crochet hook
Pattern Instructions
Round 1 (Flower Core)
Start with green yarn. Make a magic ring.
Chain 1.
Do 6 single crochets into the ring. Chain 3 between each single crochet.
Carefully tighten the magic ring by pulling the yarn tail.
Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Round 2 (Flower Petals)
Chain 2 (counts as a half double crochet).
Work 3 half double crochets into each single crochet from the previous round (18 stitches total).
Overlay the yarn tail to cinch up the center.
Join with a slip stitch to the chain 2.
Round 3 (Building the Flower)
Change to white yarn.
Chain 2 (counts as a double crochet), and add another double crochet in the same stitch.
Perform a front post double crochet on the next stitch.
Work two double crochet clusters (one double crochet in each of the next two stitches).
Continue this pattern around (two double crochets, front post double crochet), ending with two double crochets in the last stitch.
Join with a slip stitch.
Round 4 (Expanding the Flower)
Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet).
Work another double crochet in the same stitch.
Continue with a two double crochet cluster in the next 4 stitches.
Alternate clusters with a front post double crochet around.
Join with a slip stitch.
Round 5 (Petals Definition)
Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet), and add three more double crochet clusters in the following three stitches.
Execute a front post single crochet.
Continue with eight clusters of two double crochets.
Alternate with a front post single crochet and repeat the pattern.
Join with a slip stitch.
Round 6 (Final Round for Flower)
Work single crochets all around (85 stitches total).
Join with a slip stitch and fasten off.
Transforming the Flower into a Granny Square
Building the Square Frame
Find and use the empty stitches from earlier rounds. Insert hook and attach new yarn with a slip stitch.
Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch.
Chain 4, single crochet into the next empty stitch. Repeat around.
Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
Filling the Square Frame
Chain 3 in any chain space, then work two double crochets in the same space.
Chain 1, then three double crochets in the next chain space.
In the corners, work three double crochets, chain three, and three more double crochets.
Continue the pattern around for each side.
Complete the round with a slip stitch.