Crochet daisy granny square. {12 petals}

The daisy granny square is such a fun and easy crochet square. In this pattern, I will show you how to make the daisy granny square step by step with plenty pictures to guide.

If you know how to crochet a classic granny square, then this daisy granny square should be in your next project to try list. It looks a little intricate but you will only need to know the double crochet, 3 double crochet puff stitch and the slip stitch. These are also explained in the pattern so no worries if you have no prior knowledge.

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Skill Level:

Easy.

Materials

Yarn

Aran yarn.
You can however use any yarn you have around.

Hooks

5.0 mm crochet hook. If you used a different yarn, use the recommended hook size on the yarn label.

Notions

Pair of scissors

Yarn needle

Abbreviations/Stitches Utilized

st – stitch Ch – chain

dc – double crochet rep – repeat

Sl st – slip stitch sk – skip

sdc – standing double crochet sp – space

Rem – remain Yo – yarn over

Tr – treble crochet

3dctog – 3 double crochet together.

Gauge

5 rows of the daisy square measure 5.25” on both sides.

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Notes.

The square is made in rounds, working on the right side at all time. There is no turning.
The pattern uses US TERMS.

Parts of the pattern is written in shorthand, {i.e 3dc, 3dc, means, place 3dc in one space, then 3dc in the next space.}
The first and second round are worked in circle then turned to square in the third round.
Ch 3 at the beginning of a new round counts as a double crochet.

The square is made in 3 colors. Mustard Yellow for the centre, white for the petals then you can choose any color for the square part.
The colors used as indicated as color 1(seed), color 2 (for petals),color 3 (outer square)
Repeat instructions after the asterisk ** as stated in the pattern.

Measurements.

Finished square measures 5.25” x 5.25” after blocking.

Stitch Explanation.

Slip stitch {slst}: insert hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull through both the stitch and the loop on hook.

Treble crochet {tr}: yarn over twice, insert hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull through the stitch (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook) yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.

Standing treble crochet {str}: make a slip knot and insert hook, yarn over twice, insert hook in the first stitch, yarn over and pull through the stitch (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the first 2, yo, pull through the nxt 2, yo pull through the last 2. t

Double crochet {dc}: yarn over, insert hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull through the stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook),yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.

3dctog / 3 dc puff st: yo, insert hook in the stated st/sp, yo, pull through st (3 loops), yo, pull through 2 loops, [yo, insert hook in the same st/sp, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through 2 loops] repeat instructions in [] once more, (4 loops)yo, pull through the 4 loops.

Granny stitch: 3 double crochet in the same space. Sometimes written as 3dc cluster.

Standing double crochet : make a slip knot, yarn over, insert hook in the space specified, yarn over and draw a loop, yarn over draw through 2 loops, yarn over draw through the last 2 loops.

Crochet Daisy granny square pattern.

Start with a Magic ring.

Round 1. (Use Color 1)

Ch 3 {first dc}, 11 dc in the magic ring.

Join the round with a sl st in the 3^rd chain to close round.

Ch 1 & cut yarn. (12 sts)

Round 2. (with color 2)

Make a slip knot, then yo, insert hook in the first st, yo & pull through [3 loops], yo pull through the first 2 loops, **yo, insert hook in the same st, yo& pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, rep from ** once more (4 loops) Yo, pull through all the 4 loops, Ch 2.