Crochet Blooming Granny Square Tutorial

Discover the enchanting art of creating a Crochet Blooming Granny Square, a delightful twist on the classic crochet technique. This unique pattern combines the timeless beauty of the granny square with intricate floral motifs, resulting in a truly captivating design. As you embark on this crochet adventure, you'll be amazed at how each stitch comes together to form a blooming masterpiece.

Whether you choose to create a single square or embark on a larger project, such as a blanket or a pillow, the Crochet Blooming Granny Square is bound to add a touch of elegance and whimsy to any crochet creation. So grab your crochet hook, select your favorite yarn, and let your imagination run wild as you embark on this delightful crochet journey.

Easy Skill

Sizes

One block worked in Worsted Weight yarn is about 5" square.

One block worked in Bulky Weight yarn is about 7" square.

Materials

Premier Yarns - Deborah Norville Collection – Everyday Soft Worsted & Serenity Chunky Weight – used in models.

Worsted Weight Yarn

For each Block:

• Main Color (MC) – 60yds
• Contrasting Color (CC) – 6yds

Bulky Weight Yarn

For each Block:

• Main Color (Pond) (MC) – 60yds
• Contrasting Color (Cloud Dancer) (CC) – 6yds

Additional Materials

Yarn Needle.

Crochet Hooks

• For Worsted Weight yarn - Deborah Norville size I-9 (5.50 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
• For Bulky Weight yarn - Deborah Norville size L-11 (8.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauges

• For Worsted Weight yarn – one Block = 5" square.
• For Bulky Weight yarn – one Block = 7" square.

Abbreviations

• beg: beginning
• CC: contrasting color
• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• lp(s): loop(s)
• MC: main color
• rem: remaining
• rep: repeat
• rnd: round
• sc: single crochet(s)
• sp(s): space(s)
• slst(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• tr: treble crochet
• yo: yarn over

Joining with sc

When instructed to join with sc, begin with a sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.

Special Stitches

Shell: (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in the same st or sp indicated.

Granny Block

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with MC, ch4, join with slst to first ch to form ring; ch5 (counts as first dc and ch-2, now and throughout), [3dc in ring, ch2] 3 times, 2dc in ring; join with slst to first dc (3rd ch of ch-5). (12dc & 4 ch-2sps)

Rnd 2: Slst in ch-2sp, ch5, 3dc in same sp, ch1, [Shell in next ch-2sp, ch1] 3 times, 2dc in first sp; join as before. (24dc, 4 ch-1sps & 4 corner ch-2sps)

Rnd 3: Slst in ch-2sp, ch5, 3dc in same sp, ch1, 3dc in next ch-1sp, ch1, [Shell in corner ch-2sp, ch1, 3dc in next ch-1sp, ch1] 3 times, 2dc in first sp; join as before. (36dc, 8 ch-1sps & 4 corner ch-2sps)

Rnd 4: Slst in ch-2sp, ch5, 3dc in same sp, ch1, [3dc in next ch-1sp, ch1] twice, *Shell in corner ch-2sp, ch1, [3dc in next ch-1sp, ch1] twice; rep from * twice more, 2dc in first sp; join as before. (36dc, 8 ch-1sps & 4 corner ch-2sps) finish off leaving long end for sewing blocks together.

Floral Trim

Note: This round is worked in the stitches of Rnds 1 and 2.

With the right side of Block facing, join CC with sc to any corner ch-2sp of Rnd 1 between the 3-dc groups, , ♥*ch3, working in Rnd 2, sc in center dc of next 3-dc group, ch3**, working in Rnd 1, sc in center dc of next 3-dc group; rep from *to** once, working in Rnd 1, sc in next corner ch-2sp between the 3-dc groups; rep from ♥ around, ending at ** on final repeat; join with slst to first sc.