Rose in square

Rose in Square Crochet Pattern by Luba Davies

What is Being Made

The Rose in Square is a decorative crochet motif designed by Luba Davies that features a multi-layered rose flower worked in the round and finished with a square border. This beginner-friendly pattern creates a finished square piece suitable for blankets, cushions, garments, or standalone decorative applications. The design uses contrasting colors to define the rose petals, leaves, and background, making it an ideal project for crafters learning to work with color changes and dimensional petal construction.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques that make it accessible to beginners while building essential skills. The primary technique involves working in rounds, which creates the circular foundation for the rose motif. The pattern demonstrates the use of increases to expand the fabric and create the dimensional petal layers. Crafters will practice forming rings with chain stitches and slip stitches, then building outward with successive rounds that create the characteristic layered petal effect. The pattern maintains the face side of the work throughout, ensuring consistent stitch placement and visual presentation.

Stitches Used

The Rose in Square pattern utilizes a limited but effective stitch palette:

• Chain (ch) – Used to create the foundation ring and the arch spaces between petals
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Used to join rounds and create seamless transitions
• Double Crochet (dc) – Forms the body of each petal, creating height and dimension
• Single Crochet (sc) – Used to anchor petals and create the base stitches for petal arches

The pattern creates two distinct petal layers: the first layer uses 4 double crochets per petal, while the second layer uses 5 double crochets per petal, increasing the visual impact and fullness of the rose bloom.

Materials and Tools

Yarn: Patons 4ply cotton in 100% cotton construction. The pattern calls for three colors: Color (A) Red for the rose petals, Color (B) Green for leaves and stems, and Color (C) White for the background or square border. Each 100-gram ball yields approximately 320 meters of yarn, providing ample yardage for completing the motif.

Hook: A 2.25 mm crochet hook is specified to work with the 4-ply cotton yarn, creating a tight, defined fabric that showcases the stitch definition and color work clearly.

Pattern Structure

The pattern progresses through multiple rounds of increasing complexity. The foundation begins with a six-chain ring, establishing the center point. Subsequent rounds build the rose by creating two petal layers, each consisting of eight petals arranged in a circle. The use of chain-space arches between rounds allows petals to stand away from the base, creating the three-dimensional effect characteristic of a realistic rose bloom. The pattern instructions indicate continuation beyond the visible text, suggesting additional rounds for completing the square border and finishing the piece.