If you love granny squares and flowers you will love this simple 4-inch loopy flower crochet granny square pattern. This unique design can be used to make things like blankets, pillows, table runners, or bags.
Table of contents
- Mix and Match Details
- Crochet Stitches
- Skill Level
- What You Will Need
- Finished Size
- Stitches and Abbreviations Used
- Pattern Notes
- Pattern Instructions For The Loopy Flower Granny Square
- Finishing
- Easy Ways To Join Granny Squares Together
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Inch Squares
- Stay Connected
- Printable Pattern
- Learn To Crochet
- Comments
Mix and Match Details
- Yarn weight: #3 Light, with 12 WPI (wraps per inch)
- Hook size: 5mm (H/5)
- Finished size: 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm)
- Number of rounds: 5
- Stitch count per side: 15 stitches (12 double crochets, and 3 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.
If you like this pattern for a simple loopy flower crochet granny square, you might also like this sunflower granny square, this sunburst granny square, this daisy granny square, this floral granny square pattern or this circle center granny square.
Crochet Stitches
You will need to know a few basic crochet stitches to make this loopy flower crochet granny square such as chain stitch, single crochet, double crochet, treble stitch, and slip stitch.
Skill Level
This free crochet pattern for a loopy flower crochet granny square is suitable for a beginner.
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 - pink
- Color B- purple
- Color C- blue
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 medium-sized granny square measures about 4 inches (10 cm) in width, unblocked, using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
- tr - treble stitch
- lp - loop
- prev - previous
- 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
Pattern Notes
US Crochet Terms
The information in this guide refers to US crochet terms, and instructions are for the right-handed.
- This pattern starts with a chain 4 foundation ring, but you could also start it with a magic ring.
Pattern Instructions For The Loopy Flower Granny Square
Foundation, color A - Chain 4, slip stitch into 1st stitch to join.
Abbreviated version
Foundation, col A - Ch4, sl st into 1st st to join.
Round One
Round 1 - Chain 1 (not counted as a stitch), make * 1 single crochet, and chain 8, repeat from * 6 more times, then make 1 single crochet, chain 4, and 1 treble stitch into the ring.
[You should have 8 loops and 8sc in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 1 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), * 1sc, ch8, rpt from * 6 more times, 1sc, ch4, 1tr into ring. [8 loops and 8sc in this rnd.]
Round Two
Round 2 - Chain 5, * slip stitch into next loop, chain 5, repeat from * 6 more times, slip stitch into the 1st slip stitch to join, cut yarn and fasten off.
[In this round there should be 8 x chain 5 spaces, 8 x slip stitches.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 2 - Ch5, * sl st into next lp, ch5, rpt from * 6 more times, sl st into 1st sl st to join, cut yarn and fasten off. [8 x ch-5 sps, 8 x sl st]
Round Three
Round 3, color B - Slip stitch color B into any chain 5 space, make 5 single crochets, then * 5sc in the next ch-5 space, repeat from 6 more times, sl st into 1st sc to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in end.
[You should have 40 single crochet in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 3, col B - Sl st col B into any ch-5 sp, 5sc into the ch-5 sp, * 5sc in next ch-5 sp, rpt from 6 more times, sl st into 1st sc to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in end. [40sc]
Round Four
Round 4 - Slip stitch color C into the 3rd single crochet of any 5 single crochet group in any chain 5 space of the previous round.
Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), 1 single crochet in same space as chain 1, * chain 3, skip 4 stitches, (2 single crochet, chain 2, 2 single crochet) in next stitch, chain 3, skip 4 stitches, 1 single crochet in next stitch, repeat from * 2 more times, chain 3, skip 4 stitches, (2 single crochet, chain 2, 2 single crochet) in the next stitch, chain 3, and slip stitch into 1st single crochet to join.
[There should be 20 single crochet, 8 x chain 3 spaces, and 4 x chain 2 spaces in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 4 - Sl st color C into the 3rd sc of any 5sc group in any ch-5 sp of prev rnd.
Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in same sp as ch-1, * ch3, sk 4-sts, (2sc, ch2, 2sc) in next st, ch3, sk 4-sts, 1sc in next st, rpt from * 2 more times, ch3, sk 4-sts, (2sc, ch2, 2sc) in next st, ch3, sl st into 1st sc to join. [20sc, 8 x ch-3 sps, 4 x ch-2 sps]
Round Five
Round 5 - Slip stitch into the chain 3 space, chain 2 (this counts as double crochet), 2 double crochet in the same space as the chain 2, * chain 1, (3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet) in the chain 2 space, chain 1, then make 3 double crochet in next 2 chain 3 spaces, repeat from * 2 more times, (3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet) in next chain 2 space, chain 1, 3 double crochet in next chain 3 space, ch1 slip stitch into the top of chain 2 at the start of the round to join, cut yarn and fasten off.
[You should have 48 double crochet, 12 x chain 1 spaces, and 4 x chain 2 spaces in this round.]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 5 - Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch2 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp as ch2, * ch1, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch-2 sp, ch1, 3dc in next ch-3 sp, rpt from * 2 more times, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch-2 spc, ch1, 3dc in next ch-2 sp, ch1, sl st into ch-2 to join, cut yarn and fasten off. [48dc, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The time it takes to crochet a granny square can range from 15 minutes to a few hours, depending on size, complexity, yarn weight, hook, size, and the experience of the crocheter.
Yes, you can crochet granny squares together to create larger projects like blankets, garments, or bags.
See our section above for some ways to join granny squares.
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Printable Pattern
Loopy Flower Crochet Granny Square Pattern
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 - pink
- Color B- purple
- Color C- blue
Hook
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Finished Size
- This medium-sized granny square measures about 4 inches (10 cm) in width, unblocked, using the yarn weight and hook size mentioned above.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
- tr - treble stitch
- lp - loop
- prev - previous
- 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
Pattern Notes
- This pattern starts with a chain 4 foundation ring, but you could also start it with a magic circle.
Instructions
- Foundation, col A - Ch4, sl st into 1st st to join.
- Rnd 1 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), * 1sc, ch8, rpt from * 6 more times, 1sc, ch4, 1tr into ring. [8 loops and 8sc in this rnd.]
- Rnd 2 - Ch5, * sl st into next lp, ch5, rpt from * 6 more times, sl st into 1st sl st to join, cut yarn and fasten off. [8 x ch-5 sps, 8 x sl st]
- Rnd 3, col B - Sl st col B into any ch-5 sp, 5sc into the ch-5 sp, * 5sc in next ch-5 sp, rpt from 6 more times, sl st into 1st sc to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in end. [40sc]
- Rnd 4 - Sl st color C into the 3rd sc of any 5sc group in any ch-5 sp of prev rnd. Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in same sp as ch-1, * ch3, sk 4-sts, (2sc, ch2, 2sc) in next st, ch3, sk 4-sts, 1sc in next st, rpt from * 2 more times, ch3, sk 4-sts, (2sc, ch2, 2sc) in next st, ch3, sl st into 1st sc to join. [20sc, 8 x ch-3 sps, 4 x ch-2 sps]
- Rnd 5 - Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch2 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp as ch2, * ch1, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch-2 sp, ch1, 3dc in next ch-3 sp, rpt from * 2 more times, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ch-2 spc, ch1, 3dc in next ch-2 sp, ch1, sl st into ch-2 to join, cut yarn and fasten off. [48dc, 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.
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Paula says
This is so pretty. I am going to use it to make a bag.