Crochet White Flower Granny Square
Create a beautiful granny square featuring a delicate white flower using the art of crochet. This project involves using basic crochet stitches to form the square base, then adding a lovely white flower motif in the center. The white flower can be made using a combination of chain stitches, single crochet stitches, and slip stitches to achieve a detailed and intricate design. This granny square can be used to make various items such as blankets, pillows, or even clothing accessories like scarves or bags. The flower can be customized with additional embellishments like beads or buttons for a unique touch. This project is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels and can be a fun and rewarding way to showcase your creativity through yarn crafting.
MATERIALS
YARN SUBSTITUTIONS
- Rico Creative Cotton Aran
- Rico Essentials Organic Cotton Aran
SIZE
4″ (10 cm)
GAUGE
4 rounds of a classic granny square in 4″ (10 cm).
ABBREVIATIONS (US TERMS)
BLO – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Dc – Double Crochet
Inc – Increase
MC – Magic Circle or Adjustable Ring
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sp – Space
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch
Yo – Yarn Over
SPECIAL STITCHES
Back Loop Only (BLO)
Increase (Inc)
One increase consists of 2 sts worked in the same indicated st. The pattern indicates when to make a sc, hdc, dc, or tr inc.
Magic Circle (MC)
PATTERN NOTES
- If the pattern says “sc 2”, you need to sc 1 in each of the next 2 sts.
- (…) – Repeat the instructions within brackets for the indicated number of times.
- *… – Repeat the instructions from * for the indicated number of times.
- […] – Crochet the instructions within brackets all in the same indicated st.
WHITE FLOWER GRANNY SQUARE – FREE CROCHET PATTERN
Using A, make a MC.
Round 1 (RS). Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), dc 12 in MC, sl st in first st to join. (12 sts)
Round 2. Ch 2, dc inc 12, sl st in first st to join. (24 sts)
Round 3. Ch 1 (does not count as a st), (sc inc 1, sc 2) 8 times, sl st in first st to join. (32 sts)
Fasten off A. RS facing, join C in BLO of any st from round 3.
Round 4. BLO sc 1 in same st as joining, *ch 1, sk 2, [BLO hdc 3] in next st, ch 2, [BLO hdc 3] in next st, ch 1, sk 2, BLO sc 2. Repeat from * 3 times. Ch 1, sk 2, [BLO hdc 3] in next st, ch 2, [BLO hdc 3] in next st, ch 1, sk 2, BLO sc 1. Join with a sl st in the first sc.
Round 5. Sl st in next ch-1 sp and ch 2 (counts as the post of a dc), [dc 2] in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, *[dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, ([dc 3] in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice. Repeat from * 3 times. [Dc 3, ch 2, dc 3] in last ch-2 sp, ch 1, [dc 3] in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, join with a sl st in first dc (and not in initial ch-2!).
Fasten off and weave in all your ends (photo 1).
PETALS
RS facing, join B in FLO on any st of round 3 of the granny square (photo 2).
Round 1. Ch 2, FLO dc 1 in same st as joining, *FLO tr inc 1, [FLO dc 1, ch 2, FLO sl st 1] in next st, FLO sl st 1, [FLO sl st 1, ch 2, FLO dc 1] in next st. Repeat from * 7 times, FLO tr inc 1, [FLO dc 1, ch 2, FLO sl st 1] in next st, FLO sl st 2. (8 petals)
Fasten off and weave in all your ends.