Flower in granny square (2)

Flower in Granny Square (2) Crochet Pattern by Luba Davies

What is Being Made

This downloadable crochet PDF pattern by Luba Davies features a decorative flower motif combined with a granny square design. The finished piece measures 10 x 10 cm, making it ideal for blankets, afghans, cushion covers, or other patchwork crochet projects. The design incorporates a vibrant multi-colored flower with petals positioned within a traditional granny square framework, creating a charming and versatile motif that can be repeated and joined to form larger textile pieces.

Techniques Used

This pattern employs several fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate crafters. The flower motif begins with a Magic Ring (also called an Adjustable Ring or Circle Loop), which creates a tight center point for the flower. This technique allows crocheters to work rounds in the round without a visible hole in the middle. The granny square component uses the classic granny square construction method, which builds outward in rounds using clusters of stitches separated by chain spaces. The pattern combines both the flower motif and granny square into a single integrated design, demonstrating how to blend decorative elements with structural square shaping.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes five essential crochet stitches in US terminology:

• Chain (ch) – Used for foundation chains and creating arch spaces between stitches
• Slip stitch (sl st) – Used to join rounds and create seamless connections
• Single crochet (sc) – Used in the initial ring rounds to create a dense base for the flower center
• Double crochet (dc) – A fundamental stitch used in the granny square construction
• Double treble crochet (dtr) – A taller stitch used to create the prominent flower petals with height and dimension

The pattern specifically calls for chain spaces between double treble stitches to create openwork and definition within the petals, adding visual interest and texture to the finished motif.

Materials and Tools

This pattern is designed to work with DK weight yarn (also called light worsted or 8-ply), specifically using Stylecraft Special DK. The yarn is worked with a 3 mm crochet hook. Four yarn colors are required:

• Color A (Yellow) – Used for the flower center and initial magic ring rounds
• Color B (Pink) – Used for the prominent flower petals in rounds 3 and beyond
• Color C (White) – Part of the color palette for the complete design
• Color D (Green) – Included in the color scheme, likely for leaves or granny square components

The Stylecraft Special DK yarn provides approximately 295 meters per 100 grams, offering good yardage for creating multiple motifs. The DK weight combined with a 3 mm hook creates a fabric with moderate drape and structure, ideal for decorative motifs that hold their shape while remaining flexible.

Pattern Structure and Difficulty

Despite being labeled as Easy difficulty in the pattern itself, this design is suitable for intermediate crocheters due to the combination of techniques required. The flower motif construction involves working with a Magic Ring, managing color changes between rounds, and executing double treble stitches with chain spaces for shaping. The granny square component adds structural complexity. Crocheters should be comfortable with reading stitch diagrams, managing multiple colors, and understanding how rounds build upon each other. The finished 10 x 10 cm measurement provides a manageable project size for practicing these intermediate techniques.