Charming Floral-Inspired Afghan Square with Tiny Petals

Project Overview

Create a charming floral-inspired afghan square by crocheting delicate tiny petals. This project involves using a small hook and fine yarn to achieve intricate details in each petal. The square can be made in various colors to create a vibrant and eye-catching design. The tiny petals add a whimsical touch to the overall look of the afghan square, making it a unique and beautiful piece to incorporate into your crochet projects.

Measures 6" x 6"

Materials Required

MATERIALS:

• Bernat Softee Baby (Color = Candy Baby)
• Hook Size G/6-4.00 MM

Stitches Used

Stitches: ch, dc, sc, sl st.

Difficulty Level

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Instructions

Row 1

RND 1: Ch4, dc in the 4th ch from the hook.
Ch2. (2dc in same ch. Ch2) 5 times.
Join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch4. (6 sets of 2dc & 6 ch2 sps)

Row 2

RND 2: Do not turn. Ch4. Dc in the 4th ch from the hook.
Ch3. 3dc around the post of the last dc. (worked like you are working along a row end)
Sl st in next dc. [petal made]
2sc in next ch2 sp.
* Sl st in next dc.
Ch4, dc in the 4th ch from the hook.
Ch3, 3dc around the post of last dc.
Sl st in next dc. [petal made]
2sc in next ch2 sp.
Rep from * around. [6 petals]

Row 3

RND 3: Do not join. Do not turn.
*Ch6, with petal pulled forward, sc in the next 2sc.
Rep from * around. (6 ch-6 sps)

Row 4

RND 4: Ch3, do not turn. Dc in next dc. 6dc in next ch6 sp.
*Dc in next 2dc. 6dc in next ch6 sp.
Rep from * around. Dc in last dc.
Join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch3.

Row 5

RND 5: Ch3 (counts as 1dc) Do not turn.
Dc in 11dc. Ch3
(Dc in 12dc, ch3) around.
Join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch3. (48dc & 4 ch3 sps)

Row 6

RND 6: Ch3 (counts as 1dc) Do not turn.
Dc in ea dc around. Placing (3dc, ch3, 3dc) in ea corner ch3 sp.
Join with a sl st in the top of the beg ch3. (72dc & 4 ch3 sps)

Row 7

RND 7: Ch1. Do not turn. Sc in ea dc around, placing (2sc, ch2, 2sc) in ea corner ch2 sp.
Join with a sl st in the first sc.

Row 8

RND 8: Ch1. Do not turn. Sc in ea st around, placing 3sc in ea corner ch2 sp.
Join with a sl st in the first sc.

Fasten off.