Make a Blooming 8-Petal Flower Granny Square — Easy Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern

Brighten your next crochet project with a charming 8-petal flower set inside a classic granny square. This pattern uses three colors to form a clear floral motif and a square border that joins easily to other squares for blankets, cushions, scarves or decorative accents. It’s suitable for crocheters comfortable with basic stitches and working in the round.

If You’re Looking to Add a Touch of Charm and Whimsy to Your Crochet Projects

The Crochet 8 Petal Flower Granny Square is the perfect pattern to try out! This delightful design features a lovely motif of a vibrant 8-petal flower delicately nestled within a classic granny square. It’s a fun and rewarding project that will surely brighten up any blanket, pillow, or scarf you create. So gather your yarn and hook, and let's dive into the world of colorful crochet creations with this blooming granny square pattern!

Materials Needed

• Yarn – Loopara 5ply combed cotton (Blue 13, Yellow 28, White 61)
• Hook – 2.3mm
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker

Abbreviations

Common abbreviations used in the pattern: ch = chain, dc = double crochet, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, sl = slip stitch, bobble = double crochet bobble.

Step By Step Tutorial

How to Crochet an 8 Petal Flower Granny Square – Step by Step

1. R1: Magic ring, ch 3, dc, ch 3, (dc bobble, ch 3) 7 times, sl in top of beginning ch-3
2. R2: Change color, (ch 3, 2 dc bobble, ch 3, sc) 8 times, sl in first ch-3 sp
3. R3: Change color, ch 2, ch 3, [(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3), hdc, ch 3] 3 times, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3), sl in top of beginning ch-2
4. R4: Ch 3, dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1, [(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc), ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, dc inc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1] 3 times, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc), ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, sl in top of beginning ch-3
5. R5: Change color, ch 1, 2 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, [(5 sc), 6 sc, sc inc, 2 sc, sc inc, 6 sc] 3 times, (5 sc), 6 sc, sc inc, sl in first sc. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Finishing and Uses

Block your finished square to help the flower pattern lay flat and define the petal shapes. Make multiple squares and join them with your preferred method — slip-stitch join, whipstitch, or mattress stitch — to create blankets, cushions, or a floral scarf. Color placement can be changed to suit your palette; keeping consistent tension through color changes will produce the neatest results.

Notes

Crochet Tips:

1. Use stitch markers to keep track of your pattern repeats, especially in rounds 3 and 4.
2. Maintain consistent tension throughout color changes for clean transitions.
3. Make your chain spaces even for a balanced square shape.
4. Block your finished square to help the flower pattern lay flat and define the petal shapes.

Enjoy experimenting with color combinations and joining techniques to make a full project out of these cheerful 8-petal flower granny squares.