Giant Daisy Granny Square

Giant Daisy Granny Square by Ruth Haydock

Project Overview

The Giant Daisy Granny Square is a crochet design by independent designer Ruth Haydock, ideal for creating blankets and throws. This intermediate-level project combines classic granny square construction with a dimensional daisy flower motif, making it a striking decorative element for larger textile projects.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single large granny square featuring a prominent daisy flower at its center. The finished square incorporates a dimensional floral design that transforms a traditional granny square into a botanical-inspired decorative block suitable for assembling into blankets, throws, or other patchwork projects.

Construction Method and Structure

The Giant Daisy Granny Square is crocheted in three distinct sections. The project begins with a center circle created using the magic ring technique, which provides a secure foundation for the flower motif. From this center, 20 petals are crocheted outward, creating the dimensional daisy flower. Once the flower is complete, a border is added around the entire piece to transform it into a finished granny square shape.

Crochet Techniques Used

• Magic ring – used to create the center circle of the daisy flower
• Petal construction – 20 petals are worked off the center circle to form the daisy motif
• Border work – a border is crocheted around the completed flower to frame it as a granny square

Yarn and Materials

This pattern uses DK weight yarn in two colors. The daisy flower center requires 1g / 3 meters / 3 yards in Yellow (Lemon Sorbet, Shade 1041). The border, which frames the flower and completes the granny square, requires 25g / 74 meters / 81 yards in White (Shade 1001). The total yardage provided includes yarn for the complete border.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for crocheters with some experience. The magic ring technique, petal construction, and border work require solid foundational crochet skills, though the pattern remains accessible to those who have completed several basic projects.

Format

The Giant Daisy Granny Square pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF, allowing for immediate access and the ability to print or reference the pattern digitally while working.