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Floral Granny Square Pattern

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This floral granny square pattern is easy to make. This pretty granny square flower will look great in any color combination.

Image of floral granny squares.
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Mix And Match Details

  • Yarn weight: #3 Light, with 14 WPI (wraps per inch)
  • Hook size: 3.5mm (E/4)
  • Finished size: 4.4 x 4.4 inches (11.5 x 11.5 cm)
  • Number of rounds: 6
  • Stitch count per side: 19 stitches in total (15 stitches + 4 x chain 1 spaces) 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.

About This Flower Granny Square

  • This pattern uses basic crochet stitches of single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet.
  • The pattern is easy to make and you will find step-by-step instructions below.
  • The pattern is made up of a circular flower motif which is worked in three rounds. It is then squared off with a traditional granny square border.
  • As the pattern is worked it will bunch up a little, but when you finish the last round, it will flatten out.
  • These squares will look great in bright and bold colors as well as soft pastel tones or even in just one color to suit just about any crochet project you like.
  • If you like this crochet granny square, you might also like these flower granny squares.
  • This is a free crochet pattern. You can find a printable pattern card at the end of this post.

Tips For Making Granny Squares

Tighten the starting ring - If you have used a magic circle to start the granny square, pull it tight to close the center, and securely weave in the end to ensure it does not work itself open in the future.

Be consistent with your tension - Having an even stitch tension will make the square look good, and the squares will be relatively consistent in size.

Count stitches - Regularly count your stitches to catch mistakes early. 

Choose the right yarn - When learning to crochet, choose a smooth, medium-weight yarn it will be easier for you to identify stitches and easier to work with.

Block Your Squares - Block your finished squares for a neater, more professional look.

Weave in ends - Weave in yarn ends as you go to save time later.

Read patterns carefully - When crocheting a new granny square pattern for the first time, take your time and read the pattern before starting. This will help you become aware of any new stitches or terms you may need to know before starting the pattern.

Don't stress mistakes - Mistakes happen, don't be afraid to undo and redo a few stitches or rounds if they happen.

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Need

Yarn

We used a #3 Light (also known as light worsted, DK, 8ply) yarn weight, with 14 WPI (wraps per inch) in the following colors:

  • 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

  • We used a 3.5mm (E/4) crochet hook which was half a size smaller than the size recommended for the yarn.

Note - You can use another yarn weight and use the hook size recommended by the manufacturer which can be found on the yarn label.

Notions

  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Finished Size

Yellow and blue floral crocheted squares and pink, green, yellow and white yarn.

This is a medium sized granny square and is about 4.4 inches (11.5cm) wide, when made using the yarn and hook size mentioned above.

Stitches And Abbreviations Used - US Terms

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Yellow and blue floral granny squares and colored yarn and crochet hook.

Pattern Instructions

Foundation, color A - Magic ring, or chain 4 then slip stitch into 1st chain to form a ring.

Abbreviated version

Foundation, color A - MR, or ch4, sl st into 1st ch to form a ring.

Round One

Floral granny square round one.

Round 1 - Chain 2 (this is not counted as a stitch), make 16 double crochets into the ring, pull the yarn tail to tighten the magic ring, slip stitch into the top of the 1st double crochet to join, chain 1, cut yarn and fasten off.

(You should have 16 double crochet stitches in this round)

Abbreviated version

Rnd 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 Two

Pink yarn in round two of floral granny square.

Round 2, color B - Slip knot yarn to hook, and slip stitch yarn into any stitch.

Chain 2 (this counts as 1 double crochet), then make 2 double crochets in the same space as chain 2.

* Skip 1 stitch, then make 3 double crochets and a chain 2 in the next stitch, repeat from * 6 more times, slip stitch into the top of chain 2 to join, chain 1, cut yarn, and fasten off.

[There should be 8 x petals]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 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 Three

Round three pink petals on floral granny square.

Round 3, color C - Slip knot yarn to hook, and slip stitch yarn into any chain 2 space.

Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), in the chain 2 space make 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 double crochet, 2 treble crochet, 1 double crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet, and chain 1.

Then in the next chain 2 space * make 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 double crochet, 2 treble crochet, 1 double crochet, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet, and chain 1, repeat from * 6 more times,

slip stitch into the top of the 1st single crochet to join, cut yarn and fasten off.

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 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 Four

Green yarn in floral granny square round four.

Round 4, color D - Slip knot yarn to hook, slip stitch yarn into any chain 1 space.

Chain 6 (counts as 1 treble, and chain 2), 1treble in the same space as chain 6, chain 5, then make 1 treble in the next chain 1 space, chain 5.

Then make * 1 treble, chain 2, 1 treble in the next chain 1 space, then chain 5, and make 1 treble in the next chain 1 space, and chain 5, repeat from * 2 more times, slip stitch into chain 4 to join, chain 1 cut yarn, fasten off. 

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 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 Five

white yarn in round five of floral granny square.

Round 5, color E - Slip knot yarn onto hook, slip stitch yarn into any chain 2 space.

Into the space chain 2, 2 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet, and chain 1. 

Make 3 half double crochets and chain 1 in each of the next two chain 5 spaces. 

Then make * 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets, and chain 1 in the chain 2 space, then 3 half double crochets and chain 1 in each of the next 2 spaces, repeat from * 2 more times, slip stitch into the top of chain 2, to join.

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 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 Six

Round six of floral granny square.

Round 6 - Slip stitch into each of the next 2 stitches, and slip stitch into the chain 2 space.

Next, chain 2, 2 double crochets, chain 2 and 3 double crochets, and chain 1 into the chain 2 space, then make 3 double crochets and a chain 1 in each of the next 3 spaces.

Then * make 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets, and chain 1 in the next chain 2 space, then 3 double crochets, and chain one in the next 3 spaces, repeat from * 2 more times, slip stitch into the top of chain 2 to join, chain 1 cut yarn and fasten off.

Abbreviated version

Rnd 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.

three floral granny squares.

Finishing

Use a yarn needle to weave in the loose ends.

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:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

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A pink. green and white floral granny square.

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Printable Pattern

Blue and yellow granny squares with flowers.

Floral Granny Square Pattern

This floral granny square pattern is easy to make. This pretty granny square flower will look great in any color combination.
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Skill Level : Easy
Makes: 1
Author :Harriet

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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