Daisy 12 Petal Square

Daisy 12 Petal Square by Jacqui Goulbourn

Project Overview

The Daisy 12 Petal Square is an intermediate-level crochet design that creates a decorative square motif featuring twelve petals arranged in a daisy formation. This downloadable PDF pattern is ideal for crafters looking to expand their crochet square collection with a dimensional, floral-inspired design.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a finished square with a prominent daisy flower design at its center. The twelve petals radiate outward from the center point, creating a striking three-dimensional effect. The square is designed to be compatible with standard crochet square projects, including blankets, afghans, and modular garment construction.

Square Sizing and Hook Requirements

The Daisy 12 Petal Square conforms to the Ravelry standard for worsted weight squares and measures 12 inches when worked with an H (5.5mm) hook. Crafters using lighter yarn weights can achieve smaller finished dimensions; the sample shown in the pattern was created using DK yarn with a 4.5mm hook, producing a 9-inch square. This flexibility allows makers to customize the finished size based on their yarn weight selection.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches Used

This intermediate pattern incorporates several specialized crochet techniques that add visual interest and structural definition to the finished square:

• Back Post Single Crochet (Bpsc): This technique involves inserting the hook from the back around the post of the stitch below, then completing a standard single crochet. This creates raised texture and helps define the three-dimensional petal structure.
• Single Crochet Decrease: A fundamental decrease technique used to shape the design. The method involves working through two stitches simultaneously to reduce stitch count while maintaining fabric integrity.
• Spike Decrease: An advanced decrease technique specific to this pattern that works over a combination of single crochet, treble, and single crochet stitches. This specialized decrease creates the distinctive petal shaping and helps transition between the raised petal sections and the background fabric.

The pattern also incorporates standard crochet stitches including single crochet, treble crochet, and yarn over techniques to build the overall structure and create the layered petal effect.

Materials Required

Crafters will need yarn in their chosen weight and a crochet hook sized appropriately to the yarn. For the standard 12-inch square, use worsted weight yarn with an H (5.5mm) hook. Those preferring a smaller finished square should select DK weight yarn and a 4.5mm hook. The pattern accommodates various yarn weights, allowing customization based on individual project needs.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with specialized techniques. The spike decrease and back post single crochet stitches require understanding of post-based crochet methods and decrease techniques, making this design appropriate for crafters beyond the beginner level.