This pretty 12-popcorn flower granny square pattern can be used to make many different projects. It looks great in just about any color combination.

Four flower granny square made with popcorn stitch.

Table of contents

Mix And Match Details
Crochet Stitches
Crochet Popcorn Stitch
Skill Level
What You Will Need
Finished Size
Stitches and Abbreviations Used
Special Stitches
Pattern Notes
Popcorn Flower Granny Square Step-By-Step Photo Tutorial
Finishing
Easy Ways To Join Granny Squares Together
What To Make With Granny Squares
4 Inch Squares
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Mix And Match Details

Yarn weight: #3, with 12 WPI (wraps per inch)
Hook size: 5mm (H/5)
Finished size: 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm)
Number of rounds: 4
Stitch count per side: 15 stitches (6 treble crochet, 6 double crochet, and 3 x chain 1) and chain 2 corners.

Explore other granny squares of similar sizes for potential pairings. You can search our collection of 4 inch granny squares for more options.

Crochet Stitches

To make this popcorn stitch flower square you will need to know a few basic crochet stitches like chain stitch, half double crochet, double crochet, treble stitch, and slip stitch.

Double Crochet Stitch (dc)

Yarn over hook (YO), insert the hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
Yarn over hook (YO) again and pull back up through the stitch. You will have three loops on the hook.
Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through two loops on the hook. You will now have two loops on the hook.
Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through the two loops on the hook.
This completes a double crochet stitch.

Treble Crochet (or Triple Crochet) (tr)

Wrap the yarn over the hook (YO) twice, and insert the hook from the front to the back of a stitch.
Yarn over hook (YO) again and pull back up through the stitch. You will have four loops on the hook.
Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through two loops on the hook. You will now have three loops on the hook.
Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through two loops on the hook. You will now have two loops on the hook.
Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through the two loops on the hook.
This completes a treble crochet stitch.

You will also need to know how to make a 2-stitch half-double crochet. You can learn more about this in our special stitches section further down the page.

Crochet Popcorn Stitch

For this crochet project, you will need to know how to make crochet popcorn stitches.

If you don not know how, check out our blog post How To Crochet Popcorn Stitch for easy steps on making these cute textured stitches. No experience needed—perfect for beginners!

Skill Level

This is an easy pattern and suitable for a beginner who knows the basic crochet stitches.

What You Will Need

Yarn

We used a #3 Light (light worsted, DK, 8ply) yarn weight, with 12 WPI (wraps per inch) in the following colors:

Color A - amber
Color B - olive
Color C - white
Color D - brown

Hook

We used a 5mm (H/5) hook.

Note - You can use another yarn weight and use the hook size recommended on the yarn label.

Notions

Scissors
Yarn needle

Finished Size

This granny square measures about 4 inches (10 cm) wide, unblocked, using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used

ch - chain
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
tr - treble stitch
col - color
2st-hdc-cl - 2 stitch half double crochet cluster, see special stitches below
pc - popcorn stitch
sl st - slip stitch
st/sts - stitch/stitches
sp/sps - space/spaces
rnd - round
rpt - repeat
[ ] - at the end of a round, indicates the number of stitches in that round

Special Stitches

2 stitch half double crochet cluster stitch (2st-hdc-cl)

Yarn over hook (YO), insert hook into stitch.
yarn over hook (YO), pull the yarn back through the stitch. You will have three loops on the hook.
Yarn over hook (YO), and pull through two loops. You will have two loops on the hook.
Yarn over hook (YO), insert back into the same stitch.
Yarn over hook (YO) and pull back through the stitch. You will have four loops on the hook.
Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull through all loops on the hook. You will have one loop on the hook.
This completes a 2 stitch half double crochet cluster stitch.

Abbreviated version

2st-hdc-cl - YO, insert hk into st, YO pull yarn through st (3 lps on hk), YO pull through 2 lps (2 lps on hk), YO insert hk into same st, YO pull yarn through st (4 lps on hk), YO pull through all lps on hk (1 lp on hk).

Pattern Notes

US Crochet Terms

The information in this guide refers to US crochet terms, and instructions are for the right-handed.

The pattern starts with a 4 chain foundation ring but you can also start it with a magic ring.

Popcorn Flower Granny Square Step-By-Step Photo Tutorial

Foundation - Chain 4, slip stitch into the 1st stitch to join.

Abbreviated version

Foundation, col A - Ch4, sl st into 1st st to join.

Round One

A one round crocheted circle in amber color.

Round 1 - Chain 4 (this counts as double crochet and chain 1), * 1 double crochet, chain 1, repeat from * 10 more times, slip stitch into the 3rd chain of the chain 4 made to join, cut yarn, fasten off.

[There should be 12 double crochets, and 12 x chain 1 spaces in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 1 - Ch4 (counts as dc and ch1), * 1dc, ch1, rpt from * 10 more times, sl st into 3rd ch to join, cut yarn, fasten off. [12dc, 12 x ch-1 sps]

Round Two

An amber and olive green crocheted circle.

Round 2, color B - Slip stitch color B into any chain 1 space.

Chain 2 and 1 half double crochet in same space (this counts as a 2 stitch half double crochet cluster), chain 2, then make * 2 stitch half double crochet cluster in the next chain 1 space, chain 2, repeat from * 10 more times, slip stitch into the top of 1st 2 stitch half double crochet cluster to join, cut yarn, fasten off.

[There should be 12 x 2 stitch half double crochet cluster stitches, and 12 x chain 2 spaces in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 2, col B - Sl st col B into any ch-1 sp.

Ch2 and 1hdc in same sp (this counts as 2st-hdc-cl), ch2, * 2st-hdc-cl in next ch-1 sp, ch2, rpt from * 10 more times, sl st into top of 1st 2st-hdc-cl to join, cut yarn, fasten off. [12 x 2st-hdc-cl, and 12 x ch-2 sps]

Round Three

White crochet popcorn stitches on a crochet circle.

Round 3, color C - Slip stitch color C into any chain 2 space.

Chain 3 (this counts as the 1st double crochet of the 1st popcorn stitch), popcorn in the same space as chain 3, chain 2, then * popcorn in the next chain 2 space, chain 2, repeat from * 10 more times, slip stitch into the back of the 1st popcorn stitch to join, cut yarn, fasten off.

[There should be 12 popcorn stitches, and 12 x chain 2 spaces in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 3, col C - Sl st col C into any ch-2 sp.

Ch3 (counts as 1st dc of 1st pc), pc in same sp as ch-3, ch2, * pc in next ch-2 sp, ch2, rpt from * 10 more times, sl st into back of 1st pc to join, cut yarn, fasten off. [12pc, 12 x ch-2 sps]

Round Four

A partially complete popcorn flower granny square.

Round 4 - Slip stitch color D into any chain 2 space.

Chain 4 (this counts as a treble stitch), 2 treble in same space as chain 3, then * chain 1, (3 double crochet, chain 1) in the next two chain 2 spaces, (3 treble, chain 2, 3 treble) in the next chain 2 space, repeat from * 2 more times, chain1, (3 double crochet, chain 1) in the next two chain 2 spaces, chain 1, 3 treble in same space as the chain 4, chain 2, slip stitch into the top of the chain 4 to join, cut yarn, fasten off.

[You should have 24 treble stitches, 24 double crochet, 12 x chain 1 spaces, and 4 x chain 2 spaces in this round.]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 4, col D - Sl st col D into any ch-2 sp.

Ch4 (counts as tr), 2tr in same sp as ch-3, * ch1, (3dc, ch1) in next 2 ch-2 sps, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next ch-2 sp, rpt from * 2 more times, ch1, (3dc, ch1) in next 2 ch-2 sps, ch1, 3tr in same sp as ch-4, ch2, sl st into top of ch-4 to join, cut yarn, fasten off. [24tr, 24dc, 12 x ch-1 sps, 4 x ch-2 sps]

Finishing

Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends and if necessary block the squares to ensure that they are of an even size and shape to make joining easier.

Easy Ways To Join Granny Squares Together

Once you have completed multiple granny squares, the next step is to join them together to create a larger project.

And there are many ways to do this, depending on the desired final product and the look you want to achieve.

Here are a few techniques for joining granny squares:

Whipstitch - This simple method use a needle and thread to sew the squares together. The stitches are worked through the back loops of each square, creating an invisible seam on the front.
Single crochet join - This method involves using a single crochet stitch to join the squares together. The squares are held with the wrong sides facing each other, and the single crochet stitches are worked through the back loops of the squares to create a decorative border.
Slip stitch join - This method involves using a slip stitch to join the squares together. The squares are held with the right sides facing each other, and the slip stitch is worked through the back loops of each square to create a decorative ridge on the front.
Join-as-you-go - This method involves crocheting the squares together as you work on each square. This creates a continuous seam that eliminates the need to sew the squares together later.

What To Make With Granny Squares

You can make many different things with granny squares. Here are a few ideas:

Blankets - Combine multiple daisy granny squares to make a cozy and colorful blanket.
Pillows - Join a few granny squares and line the backs with a matching fabric to create a beautiful pillow cover
Coasters - Make smaller versions of the granny squares to use as coasters.
Bags - Use multiple granny squares to create a unique and eye-catching bag.
Scarves - Combine several granny squares to make a beautiful lacy scarf.
Clothing - Incorporate granny squares into a dress, skirt, or top for a unique and fashionable look.
Home decor - Use the granny squares to add a touch of handmade charm to curtains, table runners, or wall hangings.

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