Crochet Tulip Granny Square Pattern Guide

Materials

• Yarn in three colors
• Crochet Hook (5mm recommended)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations You Must Know

• ch: Chain
• dc: Double Crochet
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• sc: Single Crochet
• st: Stitch
• yo: Yarn Over
• sk: Skip
• rnd: Round

Instructions

Step 1: Magic Circle or Ring

Magic Circle

Wrap the yarn around two fingers to form an “X.”

Pinch the intersection and pull out a loop.

Insert the hook into this loop, yarn over, and pull through.

Adjust the loop on the hook so it’s not too tight or loose.

Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.

Alternate Start:

Step 2: Round 1

Chain 1 (Does not count as a stitch).

Work 16 double crochets (dc) into the magic circle.

Pull the magic circle tail to close the ring.

Slip stitch into the first double crochet to join.

Step 3: Round 2

Join green yarn with a slip stitch in any stitch from Round 1.

Chain 3 (counts as a dc), chain 1, dc in the same stitch.

Skip the next stitch.

Repeat Pattern: 1 dc in the next stitch, chain 1, 1 dc in the same stitch, skip the next stitch.

Repeat this pattern all the way around.

Join with a slip stitch into the top of the chain 3.

Step 4: Round 3 – Flower Formation

Chain 3 (counts as a dc).

Work 4 more dc in the same space (total 5 dc including chain 3).

Remove the hook from the loop, insert it into the first of these dcs (third chain of chain 3).

Pull the dropped loop through this stitch to form a popcorn stitch.

Chain 4.

Repeat Pattern: Popcorn stitch in the next chain 1 space, chain 4.

Repeat this pattern all the way around.

Slip stitch into the first popcorn stitch to join.

Step 5: Round 4 – Forming the Square

Join off-white yarn to any chain 4 space with a slip stitch.

Chain 3 (counts as a dc), work 2 more dc in the same space.

Chain 3, work 3 dc in the same space (corner formed).

Chain 1.

Repeat Pattern: 3 dc in the next chain 4 space, chain 1, 3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc in the next chain 4 space (corner).

Repeat until you have a square shape.

Slip stitch on top of the starting chain 3.

Step 6: Round 5

Chain 3 (counts as a dc), 2 more dc in the same space.

Chain 3, 3 more dc in the same space, chain 1.

Repeat Pattern: 3 dc in each chain 1 space, chain 1.

For Corners: 3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc in each chain 3 space corner.

Slip stitch on top of the starting chain 3.

Step 7: Round 6

Chain 3 (counts as a dc), work 2 more dc in the same space.

Chain 3, 3 dc in the same space, chain 1.

Repeat Pattern: 3 dc, chain 1 in each chain 1 space.

For Corners: 3 dc, chain 3, 3 dc in each chain 3 space corner.

Slip stitch on top of the starting chain 3.

Fasten off the yarn.

Finishing the Granny Square

Notes

Each round builds upon the previous one; following the instructions carefully will help in achieving the desired Tulip Granny Square with a 3D flower effect.

By following these steps, you will have a beautiful Tulip granny square with a lovely 3D flower in the center. Enjoy crocheting!