Are you ready to add a touch of handmade charm to your next project? This easy crochet flower square motif is perfect for using up scrap yarn, practicing your stitches, and creating something truly adorable. With a simple central flower and a straightforward method for squaring it off, you’ll be hooked in no time!
Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
Materials You’ll Need:
- Yarn: DK (light worsted) or Worsted weight yarn in 2-3 colors (e.g., Color A for the center, Color B for the petals, Color C for the squaring). Small amounts are perfect!
- Crochet Hook: Size G/6 (4.0 mm) or H/8 (5.0 mm) – choose the size that works best with your yarn and tension.
- Yarn Needle: For weaving in ends.
- Scissors: For cutting yarn.
Gauge:
Gauge is not critical for this motif, but if you’re making multiple squares to join, try to keep your tension consistent so they are roughly the same size.
Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet (or triple crochet)
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch(es)
- beg: beginning
- rep: repeat
Let’s Crochet Your Flower Square!
We’ll work this motif in three simple stages: the center, the petals, and then squaring it off.
Part 1: The Flower Center (Color A)
- Round 1: Magic Ring
- Start with a Magic Ring (also known as a Magic Circle or Adjustable Ring). If you’re not familiar with it, you can substitute with: Ch 4, then sl st into the first ch to form a ring.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Work 12 sc into the Magic Ring.
- Pull the yarn tail of the Magic Ring tight to close the center.
- Sl st into the first sc to join the round. (12 sc)
- Fasten off Color A. Weave in ends later, or as you go.
Part 2: The Petals (Color B)
- Round 2: Creating the Petals
- Join Color B with a sl st into any sc from Round 1.
- *[Ch 3, work 3 dc into the same sc, Ch 3, then sl st back into the same sc]. This completes your first petal.
- Skip the next sc.*
- Repeat from * to * 5 more times. You will create a total of 6 petals.
- Sl st into the first sl st you made at the beginning of the round to join.
- Fasten off Color B.
Part 3: Squaring Off the Flower (Color C)
- Round 3: Transforming to a Square
- Join Color C with a sl st into any of the ch-3 spaces of a petal.
- Ch 3 (counts as your first dc), work 2 dc into the same ch-3 sp. (This forms your first “side” cluster of 3 dc).
- Ch 1.
- Now, in the next ch-3 sp (of the very next petal), work your first corner: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
- Ch 1.
- In the next ch-3 sp (of the next petal), work another “side” cluster: 3 dc.
- Ch 1.
- In the next ch-3 sp (of the next petal), work your second corner: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
- Ch 1.
- In the next ch-3 sp (of the next petal), work another “side” cluster: 3 dc.
- Ch 1.
- In the next ch-3 sp (of the next petal), work your third corner: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
- Ch 1.
- Sl st into the top of the beg ch-3 to join the round.
- Round 4 (Optional: For a larger square or joining):
- Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc).
- Work 2 dc in the same ch-1 sp.
- Ch 1.
- Work 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp.
- Ch 1.
- In the next ch-2 sp (which is a corner), work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
- Ch 1.
- Work 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp.
- Ch 1.
- Repeat the pattern of “3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1” around.
- Sl st into the top of the beg ch-3 to join.
- Fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.
Video tutorial
Finishing Touches & Tips:
- Weave in Ends: This is crucial for a neat finish! Use your yarn needle to securely weave in all loose yarn tails.
- Blocking (Optional but Recommended): For perfectly flat squares, gently wet your finished motif, pin it to shape on a foam board (or similar), and let it dry completely. This will make joining much easier!
- Color Play: Experiment with different color combinations! Use a single color for the whole square, or try bold contrasts for the center, petals, and border.
- Joining Squares: These motifs can be joined together using various methods like slip stitch, single crochet, or the popular “join-as-you-go” technique to create blankets, scarves, or even garments.
- Variations:
- Different Petals: Experiment with more or fewer stitches in your petals (e.g., 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc for smaller petals).
- Larger Squares: Simply add more rounds of the granny square pattern (3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, and (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corners) to make your square bigger.
You’ve done it! You’ve successfully crocheted an easy and beautiful flower square motif. These little blooms are incredibly addictive to make, and you’ll find yourself creating a garden of them in no time. Happy crocheting!
