Crochet Daffodil Square
Create a beautiful square featuring a daffodil design using the art of crochet. This intricate pattern will allow you to showcase your skills and create a stunning piece of handmade art. The daffodil square can be used in various projects such as blankets, pillows, or even framed as wall art. The vibrant colors and delicate details of the daffodil will add a touch of elegance to any crochet creation. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project will allow you to hone your skills and create a timeless piece that will be cherished for years to come.
Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
- yellow and soft white
- J hook
Size: 6" square
Notes:
- I crochet tight so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the hdc has 3 loops = the front loop, the back loop and the side loop. All 3 loops will be used for this square
- leave a long tail at the tips of the flower petals and do not weave them in until the end. They will be used to tack down the tips.
Directions:
For the flower middle:
Rnd 1: With yellow ch 2, 12 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to the front loop of the 1st hdc. (12 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in the front loop of each hdc around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. (12 sc)
Rnds 3 & 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join as before.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in the same sc as joining st, ch 2. *sc in the next sc, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join as before. End off.
For 1st petal:
Row 1: Join yellow with a sl st in any back loop of a hdc on Rnd 1, ch 3, dc in next 2 back loops, ch 3, turn.
Row 2: Dc in next dc, dc in top ch of ch 3, ch 2, turn.
Row 3: Dc next dc and ch 3 together. End off leaving a long tail.
For next 5 petals:
Row 1: Join yellow with a sl st in same back loop as the last dc of the previous petal on Rnd 1.
Rows 2 & 3: Repeat Rows 2 & 3 of 1st petal.
For granny base:
Rnd 1: Join soft white with a sl st in any side loop, (ch 3, dc) in same side loop. 2 dc in each side loop around. Join with a sl st to top ch of beginning ch 3. (24 sts)
Rnd 2: (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same dc as joining st, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc. *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next dc, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join as before.
Rnd 3: Sl st over to corner ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner ch-2 space, ch 1. {3 dc, ch 1 in next ch-1 space} 2 times. *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 1. {3 dc, ch 1 in next ch-1 space} 2 times. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join as before.
Rnd 4: Sl st over to corner ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner ch-2 space, ch 1. {3 dc, ch 1 in next ch-1 space} 3 times. *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 1. {3 dc, ch 1 in next ch-1 space} 3 times. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join as before.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining st, sc in each dc and ch-1 space around with (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner ch-2 space. End off.
- weave in flower tip ends to the granny base to tack them down.
- weave in all other ends.
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