Flower in granny square

Flower in Granny Square Crochet Pattern by Luba Davies

Project Overview

This downloadable PDF crochet pattern by designer Luba Davies features a charming flower motif worked into a classic granny square format. The finished square measures 12 x 12 cm, making it an ideal size for blankets, cushion covers, garments, or decorative home accessories. The pattern combines traditional granny square construction with dimensional floral elements, offering an intermediate-level project that builds crochet skills through layered petal work and geometric shaping.

What Is Being Made

The pattern creates a single crochet square block featuring a prominent flower design at its center. The flower motif is constructed with multiple layers of petals that rise dimensionally from the base, then integrated into the surrounding granny square structure. This versatile motif can be made individually or repeated to create larger projects such as blankets, afghans, or garment panels.

Crochet Stitches Used

This pattern employs a range of fundamental and intermediate crochet stitches to build texture and dimension:

• Chain stitch (ch) – forms the foundation rings and arches throughout the pattern
• Slip stitch (sl st) – joins rounds and closes rings without adding height
• Single crochet (sc) – creates dense, structured edges on petals and transitions between rounds
• Half double crochet (hdc) – provides medium height and structure on petal edges
• Double crochet (dc) – forms the main body of petals and creates the characteristic openwork of traditional granny squares
• Treble stitch (tr) – used in the popcorn stitch variation for dimensional texture
• Popcorn stitch from 3 treble (p3 tr) – adds textured, three-dimensional detail to enhance the floral appearance

Pattern Construction Techniques

The flower motif is worked in rounds from the center outward, a classic technique for creating symmetrical designs. The pattern begins with a chain ring foundation, then builds successive rounds that increase in complexity and dimension. A key technique featured in this pattern is the petal bending method, where petals from an earlier round are bent to the wrong side of the work, allowing the crocheter to work subsequent rounds in the spaces behind them. This creates a layered, three-dimensional flower effect that gives the square visual depth and interest.

The first round establishes eight evenly-spaced arch spaces using chain-2 bridges. The second round fills these arches with complete petals using a combination of single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches. The third round involves bending the completed petals backward and working new arch spaces behind them, creating a second layer. This technique demonstrates intermediate-level construction skills and allows for creative variations in petal shaping.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern is designed using Patons 4ply cotton yarn, a lightweight, smooth yarn ideal for detailed crochet work. The yarn specifications are 100 grams = 320 meters, providing excellent stitch definition and drape. Three colors are used to create visual contrast and dimension:

• Color A (Pink) – forms the primary flower petals
• Color B (Apple Green) – used for leaves or background elements
• Color C (White) – provides contrast and highlights

A 2 mm crochet hook is used with this yarn weight, creating a tight, well-defined fabric suitable for garments and home décor items. The 4ply yarn weight combined with the small hook size produces fine, detailed stitches that showcase the flower motif and granny square pattern with clarity and precision.

Difficulty Level and Skill Requirements

Although labeled as Easy in the pattern, this project is best suited for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and can follow written instructions alongside stitch diagrams. The pattern requires familiarity with working in rounds, managing multiple yarn colors, and understanding how to manipulate fabric (bending petals to the wrong side) to create dimensional effects. Beginners may find the petal-bending technique and the coordination of multiple rounds challenging, while experienced crocheters will find this an enjoyable, relatively quick project.

Pattern Format

This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF file, making it convenient for digital reference while working. The pattern includes both written stitch instructions and diagrams, allowing croc