Welcome to the timeless and floral world of amigurumi! 🌸✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Flower Granny Square—a classic and versatile creation perfect for blankets, bags, home décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting intricate and colorful motifs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up delicate petals, experimenting with vibrant yarn combinations, or simply want to add a charming floral touch to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted granny square with blooming flowers, textured details, and a touch of vintage charm! 🌿
This design embraces soft textures, layered shaping, and playful details to bring a fresh and cheerful presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Flower Granny Square turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out pastel pinks, sunny yellows, and lush greens, and let’s stitch up a stunning floral granny square! 🌸
🌸 Flower Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Brighten up your cushions, blankets, or bags with this bold and beautiful flower granny square pattern! Featuring layered petals and colorful rounds, this vibrant motif adds a modern twist to traditional granny squares.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Includes basic granny techniques and color changes.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12 x 12 inches (30 x 30 cm) with worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
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Yellow (center)
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Pink, White, Blue, Purple (petals)
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Light Aqua, Turquoise, Burgundy (outer rounds)
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5.0 mm crochet hook
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Scissors
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Tapestry needle
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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sc – Single Crochet
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hdc – Half Double Crochet
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dc – Double Crochet
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tr – Treble Crochet
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st(s) – Stitch(es)
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sp – Space
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FO – Fasten Off
🔘 CENTER – Round 1 (Yellow)
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MR, ch 2 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring.
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Join with sl st to top of ch-2. (12 dc)
FO.
🌸 PETALS – Round 2 (Pink)
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Join pink into any st.
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Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in next st.
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Repeat * around for 6 petals.
Join with sl st to first petal’s base.
FO.
⚪ Layer 2 Petals – Round 3 (White)
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Join white between pink petals (into skipped stitches from Round 1).
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Ch 2, 3 dc in same space, ch 2, sl st in next space between petals.
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Repeat * around to form 6 offset petals.
Join and FO.
🔵 Layer 3 Petals – Round 4 (Blue)
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Join blue in any ch-2 space of the white petals.
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Ch 3, 3 tr in same sp, ch 3, sl st in same sp.
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Sl st to next ch-2 sp, repeat around.
Join and FO.
🟣 Round 5 – Purple (Filling gaps and starting squaring)
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Join purple into space between blue petals.
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Ch 3, 2 dc in sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next sp.
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Repeat * around to form a rounded square.
Join and FO.
🔷 Round 6 – Light Aqua
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Join in any ch-1 sp.
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3 dc in each sp, ch 1 at each corner.
Form corners by doing (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the same space where needed.
Join and FO.
🟥 Round 7 – Outer Layer (Mixed Burgundy, Aqua, Gold)
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Use a mix of color blocks for visual interest – join new color in any ch-1 corner sp.
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(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in corners; 3 dc in each sp across sides.
Repeat all around. Join and FO.
✅ Finishing
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Weave in all ends securely.
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Block square gently to ensure perfect shape.
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Join to other squares or use as front panel for a cushion cover.
💡 Customization Tips
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Add more rounds to expand size
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Use tonal shades for a softer look
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Try cotton yarn for a crisp finish
This blooming granny square is perfect for bold, floral projects and mixes beautifully with solid or textured squares in a blanket or pillow design! 🌼🧶
