Crochet Lotus Flower Granny Square

Crochet lotus flower granny squares are a delightful and charming way to add a touch of whimsy to your crochet projects! These intricate squares combine the time-honored tradition of granny squares with the delicate beauty of lotus flowers, creating a unique and eye-catching design that will brighten up any project. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a new challenge or a newbie eager to try something fun, crocheting lotus flower granny squares is a wonderful way to let your creativity bloom!

Materials Needed

• Yarn– Loopara 4ply combed cotton (Green 12, Green 15, Yellow 42 and Pink 57)
• Hook- 2.3mm
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• Fiber fill
• Scissors

Step By Step Tutorial

How to Crochet the Flower Center

1. R1: Magic ring, 6 sc, sl,ch
2. R2: 6 sc inc, sl,ch
3. R3: (Sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl,ch
4. R4: Sc, sc inc, (2 sc, sc inc) 5 times, sc, sl,ch
5. R5: 24 sc, sl,ch
6. R6-7: 24 sc, sl,ch (in BLO)
7. R8: Sc, sc2tog, (2 sc, sc2tog) 5 times, sc, sl,ch
8. R9: (Sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl,ch (stuff)
9. R10: 6 sc2tog, sl, fasten off, close, weave in ends

How to Crochet the Stamen

1. (Ch 2, sl in 2nd ch from hook, sl) 24 times, fasten off, weave in ends

How to Crochet the First Layer Petals

1. R1: Ch, (sc, ch 3, sk 1) 12 times, sl, sl,ch
2. R2: Sc, (sc, hdc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, hdc, sc) 6 times, sl

How to Crochet the Second Layer Petals

1. R1: bpsl (ch 3, bpsl, ch 4, bpsl) 6 times, sl, sl,ch
2. R2: (Sc, hdc, 2 dc, tr, ch 2, tr, 2 dc, hdc) 6 times, sl

How to Crochet the Third Layer Petals

1. R1: bpsl, (ch 3, bpsl, ch 5, bpsl) 6 times, sl,ch
2. R2: Sc, (hdc, 2 dc, tr, dtr, ch 2, dtr, tr, 2 dc, hdc) 6 times, sl, fasten off, weave in ends

How to Crochet the Granny Square

1. R1: bpsl, (ch 5, bpsl) 12 times, sl, ch 3
2. R2: (3 dc, ch) 12 times, sl, fasten off, weave in ends
3. R3: (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch), (3 dc, ch) 2 times, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch), (3 dc, ch) 2 times] 3 times, sl, fasten off, weave in ends
4. R4: (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch), (3 dc, ch) 3 times, [(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch), (3 dc, ch) 3 times] 3 times, sl, fasten off, weave in ends

Notes

Crochet Tips:

Keep tension consistent throughout, especially for back post slip stitches which create spaces for petals. Make sure corner spaces (chain 2) are even and not too tight to maintain square shape.