This free video tutorial will show you how to crochet a classic flower granny square motif. Keep reading the article for additional creative granny square crochet ideas!
πΈ Crochet Flower Square Motif β Step-by-Step
π§Ά Materials:
- 3.5β4 mm crochet hook
- Cotton or acrylic yarn in flower colors + white for the border
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
β¨ Abbreviations:
- ch β chain
- sl st β slip stitch
- sc β single crochet
- dc β double crochet
- tr β treble crochet
- sp β space
- rep β repeat
π Instructions
Flower Center (Any color you like):
Round 1:
- Magic ring, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc)
- 11 dc into ring
- Sl st to top of ch 3. (12 sts)
Round 2:
- Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc + ch 2)
- 1 dc in next st, ch 2 β rep around. (12 dc, 12 ch-2 sps)
- Sl st to 3rd ch of starting ch 5.
Petals:
Round 3:
- Sl st into first ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as dc)
- In same sp: 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc
- In next ch-2 sp: 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc β rep around
- Sl st to top of starting ch 3. (12 petals)
Fasten off flower color.
Square Motif Base (White):
Round 4:
- Join white yarn in any ch-3 sp
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp
- Ch 5 (corner), 3 dc in next ch-3 sp β rep 4 times
- Between corners: ch 2
- Sl st to top of starting ch 3.
Round 5:
- Sl st to next sp between dc groups
- Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next corner sp, ch 5, 3 dc in same sp
- Work 3 dc in each sp between flower petals with ch 2 between
- Rep for all sides and corners
- Sl st to finish.
β¨ Finishing:
- Fasten off and weave in ends
- Block your squares if necessary for even shaping
π· Assembly:
- Join squares using your favorite joining method (slip stitch or whipstitch)
- You can create blankets, bags, table mats, or cushion covers.
Video tutorial : How To Crochet Flower Square Motif For Beginner