Crochet Floral Granny Square
Crochet Floral Granny Squares are a delightful and versatile craft project that can bring a touch of whimsy to any handmade creation. These charming squares typically feature intricate floral designs that add a pop of color and beauty to blankets, bags, or even clothing. The process of creating a Crochet Floral Granny Square is both relaxing and rewarding, making it a perfect way to unwind and get in touch with your creative side. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, working on these granny squares can be a fun and fulfilling experience. So, grab your yarn and hook, and let your imagination bloom with these lovely floral-inspired crochet squares!
What You Will Need
Yarn
- #3 Light (DK, Light worsted, 8-ply) acrylic yarn.
- Color A (center), orange, about 1.75 yards (1.6 meters)
- Color B (center), light pink, about 2.6 yards (2.4 meters)
- Color C (petals), dark pink, about 7 yards (6.4 meters)
- Color D (flower border), green, about 3.5 yards (3.2 meters)
- Color E (block border), white, about 13.15 yards (12 meters)
Hook
- 3.5mm (E/4)
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Gauge
- Use the finished size of the granny square for the gauge - about 4.4 inches (11.5cm) across and 6 inches (15cm) from corner to corner.
Finished Size
- About 4.4 inches (11.5cm) across and 6 inches (15cm) from corner to corner.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)
- MR - magic ring
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- tr - treble or triple stitch
- hk - hook
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sl st - slip stitch
- sp/sps - space/spaces
- sk - skip
- rpt - repeat
Instructions
- Foundation, color A - MR, or ch4, sl st into 1st ch to form a ring.
- Round 1 - Ch2 (not a st), 16dc in ring (pull MR tight to close), sl st into top of 1st dc to join, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off. [16 dc]
- Round 2, color B - Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st yarn into any st.Ch2 (counted as 1dc), 2dc same sp as ch-2, ch2, * sk 1-st, (3dc, ch2) in next st, rpt from * 6 more times, sl st in top of ch-2 to join, ch1, cut yarn and fasten off. [8 petals]
- Round 3, color C - Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st yarn into any ch-2 sp.Ch1 (not a st), in ch-2 sp make (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 2tr, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc, ch1) then in next ch-2 sp * (1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 2tr, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc, ch1) rpt, from * 6 more times, sl st into top of 1st 1sc to join, cut yarn and fasten off.
- Round 4, color D - Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st yarn into any ch-1 sp.Ch6 (counts as 1tr, and ch2), 1tr in same sp as ch-6, ch5, 1tr in next ch-1 sp, ch5, *(1tr, ch2, 1 tr) in next ch-1 sp, ch5, 1tr in next ch-1 sp, ch5, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st into ch-4 to join, ch1 cut yarn, fasten off.
- Round 5, color E - Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st yarn into any ch-2 sp.(Ch2, 2dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1) into the ch-2 sp, (3hdc, ch1) in the next two ch-5 sps, *(3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1) in the ch-2 sp, (3hdc, ch1) in the next 2-sps, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st into top of ch-2, to join.
- Round 6 - Sl st into each of the next 2 sts, sl st into ch-2 sp.(Ch2, 2dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1) into the ch-2 sp, (3dc, ch1) in the next 3 sps, *(3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1) in the ch-2 sp, (3dc, ch1) in the next 3 sp, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st into top of ch-2, to join, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off. [60dc, 16 x ch-1 sps, and 4 x ch-2 sps]
- Finish - Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends.
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