Add a flower to your next crochet project! Learn this Flower Granny Square Crochet Pattern Tutorial with easy, step-by-step instructions.
This crocheted square has a raised flower in the center. It looks similar to a granny square and can be used to make blankets, pillows, clothes, accessories, and other projects. However, unlike a traditional granny square, it does not start with a center ring.
This design was first made with baby projects in mind, but you can also use it for older children and teenagers. There are many ways to use this flower square in your crochet projects.
Flower Granny Square Materials Needed
Materials Needed
Yarn: Choose three contrasting yarn or crochet thread colors, called Color A, Color B, and Color C. You can use almost any type of yarn or thread. However, smooth worsted-weight yarn will give you a result similar to the sample shown.
In the sample project, the colors are used as follows:
– Color A: Flower center
– Shade B: Outer border
– Color C: Flower petals
Crochet Hook: Choose a crochet hook that works well with your yarn or thread. Check the yarn label for a suggested hook size, then see if it feels comfortable and gives you neat stitches.
Other Supplies: You will need a tapestry needle to weave in the loose yarn ends.
Gauge and Finished Size
The sample crochet square measures about 3.25 inches on each side before blocking. Your square does not need to be exactly this size.
However, if you plan to join several squares to make a blanket or another project, make sure they are all the same size. Matching your gauge will make joining the squares much easier.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern:
- ch = chain
- ch-2 sp = chain-2 space. In this pattern, a chain-2 space is defined as being the space formed when you worked 2 chain stitches to form the corner in the previous round.
- dc = double crochet
- ea = each
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch
Project Instructions
Using Color A, chain 6.
Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook. Work 1 sc in each remaining chain across the row. You should have 5 sc stitches.
Row 2: Chain 1 and turn your work. Make 1 sc in each stitch across the row. You should still have 5 sc stitches.
Row 3: Chain 1 and turn. Make 1 sc in each of the first 2 stitches.
To make the flower center, work 5 sc stitches into the next stitch. Drop the active loop from your hook. Insert the hook from back to front into the first sc stitch of this group of 5. Pick up the dropped loop and pull it through the first stitch to form a small popcorn shape.
Make 1 sc in each of the last 2 stitches. You will have 2 sc stitches on each side of the popcorn, with the flower center in the middle.
Rows 4–5: Chain 1 and turn. Work 1 sc in each stitch across both rows, keeping 5 sc stitches in each row.
At the end of Row 5, change to Color B. Cut Color A, leaving a yarn tail long enough to weave in or crochet over in the next steps.
Begin Crocheting in Rounds
Round 1: Join Color B. Chain 1, then work 5 single crochet (sc) stitches down the side of your piece. Chain 2 to make the first corner. Work 5 sc stitches across the bottom edge, then chain 2. Then work 5 sc stitches up the other side and chain 2. Again, work 5 sc stitches across the top edge, then chain 2. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc stitch of the round.
Round 2: Chain 3. This counts as your first double crochet (dc) stitch. Work 1 dc in each of the next 4 stitches.
To make the corner, work 2 dc stitches into the chain-2 space, chain 2, then work 2 more dc stitches into the same space. Work 1 dc in each of the next 5 stitches.
Repeat this pattern around the square. At the last corner, work 2 dc stitches, chain 2, and 2 more dc stitches into the same chain-2 space. Join with a slip stitch to the third chain of the beginning chain-3.
Cut Color B, leaving a long yarn tail. You have two options. Leave about 6 inches of yarn to weave in later, or leave a longer tail if you want to use it to sew the squares together when making a larger project.
Round 3: In this round, you will use surface crochet slip stitches to make a ring around the flower center. The process may feel a little different, but it is simple once you get started.
Turn your work so the right side faces you. To find the right side, look for the small popcorn stitch you made in Row 3. It should face upward and be easy to see.
Make a slip knot with Color C. Insert your crochet hook from the right side to the wrong side of the fabric, close to the center popcorn stitch. Catch the loop of the slip knot with your hook and pull it through to the front.
Work 6 surface crochet slip stitches in a circle around the popcorn stitch. Keep them close together so the first and last stitches nearly touch. Fasten off the yarn, but keep Color C handy for the next round.
Round 4: Now you will make the raised flower petals using the surface crochet slip stitches from Round 3.
Make a slip knot with Color C and place it on your hook. Carefully remove the loop from the hook without letting the knot come undone. Insert your hook into any surface crochet slip stitch from Round 3. Put the loop back on your hook and pull it through the stitch.
To make the first petal, chain 3, work 1 dc into the same stitch, chain 3 again, and make 1 slip stitch into that same stitch. Then make 1 slip stitch into the next surface crochet stitch.
Repeat these steps around the center until you have made 6 flower petals. Fasten off the yarn.
Finishing Your Crochet Square
Weave in all the loose yarn ends with a tapestry needle. If you plan to join your squares to make a blanket or another larger project, leave the long Color B tail unworked for now. You can use it to sew the squares together later.
How to Join Granny Squares
If you are not sure how to join granny squares, there are several methods you can use. Choose the one that works best for your project and feels comfortable for you.
The whip stitch is a popular option if you prefer sewing your squares together with a needle and yarn.
If you would rather crochet the squares together, you can use the slip stitch join. It works well for small squares like this flower design.
Another option is the single crochet join. However, it may look a little too thick for this small square.
