WOW! VERY BEAUTIFUL SQUARE WITH FLOWER | Video tutorial

Crochet Pattern: Exquisite Floral Square

This pattern creates a beautiful square with a central raised flower motif.

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in multiple colors (e.g., flower center, petals, background, border)
• Crochet hook (size H-8 or as recommended for your yarn)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• rep: repeat
• sk: skip
• sp: space
• pc: popcorn stitch (5 dc in same st, drop loop, insert hook in first dc, pull loop through)

Pattern:

Flower Center (Color A):

1. Magic Ring: Ch 2, 10 hdc into the ring, sl st to first hdc. (10 hdc)
2. Ch 1, pc in each st around, sl st to first pc. (10 pc) Fasten off Color A.

Petals (Color B):

1. Join Color B in any pc. Ch 1, (dc, tr, dc) in the same st.
2. Sk the next pc, (dc, tr, dc) in the next pc.
3. Rep around, sl st to the first dc. (5 petals) Fasten off Color B.

Square Background (Color C):

1. Join Color C in the center tr of any petal. Ch 1, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the same tr.
2. Hdc in the next dc, hdc in the next dc, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the next tr. Rep from * to * 3 times, sl st to the first hdc.
3. Ch 1, hdc in each hdc until the ch 2 sp, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the ch 2 sp. Rep from * to * 3 times, hdc in each remaining hdc, sl st to first hdc.
4. Rep step 3, increasing the amount of hdc between the corner ch 2 spaces each round, until the square reaches the desired size. You can add more rows to make the square larger. Fasten off Color C.

Border (Color D):

1. Join Color D in any corner ch 2 sp. Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the same sp.
2. Sc in each st until the next corner ch 2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the corner sp. Rep from * to * 3 times, sl st to the first sc.
3. Ch 1, Sc in each st until the next corner ch 2 sp, (sc, ch 2, sc) in the corner sp. Rep from * to * 3 times, Sc in each remaining stitch.
4. Repeat step 3 for a thicker border. Fasten off Color D.
5. Weave in all ends.

Variations:

• You can use different stitch combinations for the petals, such as shells or puff stitches.
• Experiment with different color combinations to create unique looks.
• You can add a final round of picot stitches for a decorative edge.
• You can change the amount of dc in the popcorn stitch to make it larger or smaller.
• You can add beads or other embellishments to the flower center or petals.
• For a lacy look, you can add ch spaces between the hdc stitches in the background.

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Tips:

• Maintain consistent tension for a neat and even square.
• Use stitch markers to mark the corners for easy identification.
• Blocking the finished square will help it lay flat and enhance the stitch definition.
• When changing colors, make sure to weave in the ends securely.
• Practice the popcorn stitch on a scrap piece of yarn if you are new to it.

Enjoy creating your beautiful floral square!