This new collection of floral squares includes nine crochet patterns for 6″-Flower Squares.
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When I set out to crochet one square of about 6 inches, I thought it would be a challenge to come up with one. But once I started playing around with yarn, I quickly ended with 9 different squares!
So, here it is. A collection of 9 crochet patterns for 6″-floral squares.
These flower squares are very textured, fun to crochet, and showcase a large variety of stitches!
You can use your afghan blocks for any project using granny squares, but given their elaborate and old-style look, I think their best use is for blankets, pillowcases, and other home decor projects.
I first crocheted them all using two tones of King Cole Big Value Aran. You can see them in the picture above.
But I then decided to make a more colorful set using some leftover yarn from Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran but also Stylecraft Special Aran and a little bit of Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice.
All this to say that you can feel free to crochet your floral squares using any Aran-weight yarn from your stash!
Find more granny squares to crochet here on the blog…
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6-Inch Flower Squares Crochet Along (CAL)
Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing the free patterns of the 6″-floral squares here on the blog.
Here’s the schedule:
- March 9th, 2023 – Artichoke Flower Square
- March 16th, 2023 – King’s Flower Square
- March 23rd, 2023 – Queen’s Flower Square
- March 30th, 2023 – Secret Garden Square
- April 6th, 2023 – Pop Petals Flower Square
- April 13th, 2023 – Mini Gerbera Flower Square
- April 20th, 2023 – Lace Popocorns Flower Square
- April 27th, 2023 – Puff Stitch Flower Square
- May 4th, 2023 – Cluster Flower Square
AD-FREE PRINTABLE PATTERN
The ad-free, printable PDF pattern of all 9 6″-Floral Squares with step-by-step photos is available on Ravelry, LoveCrafts, or Etsy!
Materials
- 6.0-mm (J/10 US, 4 UK) Crochet Hook
- Aran (4, Medium) Weight Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
Yarn
- Sample in one solid color – King Cole Big Value Aran (257 yds / 235 m per 100 g) in color Sage (3483);
- Samples in multiple colors – Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (201 yds / 184m per 100 g).
Size
Each square measures 6″ (15.2 cm).
Gauge
The gauge is not crucial for this project.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- 2-Dc Cluster – 2-Double Crochet Cluster
- 3-Dc Cluster – 3-Double Crochet Cluster
- 3-Tr Cluster – 3-Treble Crochet Cluster
- Ch – Chain
- Hdc – Half Double Crochet
- Dc – Double Crochet
- Dc2tog – Double Crochet 2 Together
- Inverted V-St – Inverted V-Stitch
- MC – Magic Circle
- Picot – Picot Stitch
- Popcorn – Popcorn Stitch
- RS – Right Side
- Sc – Single Crochet
- Sl St – Slip Stitch
- Sp – Space
- St – Stitch
- Tr – Treble Crochet
- V-St – V Stitch
- WS – Wrong Side
- Yo – Yarn over
Special Stitches
2-Double Crochet Cluster (2-Dc Cluster)
Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pick up a loop. Yo, pull through 2 (2 loops on the hook). Yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pick up a loop. Yo, pull through 2 (3 loops on the hook). Yo, pull through all 3 loops.
3-Double Crochet Cluster (3-Dc Cluster)
Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pick up a loop. Yo, pull through 2 (2 loops on the hook). Yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pick up a loop. Yo, pull through 2 (3 loops on the hook). Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pick up a loop. Yo, pull through 2 (4 loops on the hook). Yo, pull through all 4 loops.
3-Treble Crochet Cluster (3-Tr Cluster)
Learn how to crochet the 3-tr cluster HERE.
Double Crochet 2 Together (Dc2tog)
Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, and pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on your hook). Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, and pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on your hook). Finally, yo, and pull through all 3 loops.
Inverted V-Stitch (Inverted V-St)
Yo, insert hook in same st as last one, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on your hook), yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on your hook). Yo, sk 1, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop (4 loops on your hook), yo, pull through 2 loops on hook (3 loops on your hook). Yo, pull through all 3 remaining loops.
Magic Circle (MC)
Learn how to make the MC HERE.
Picot Stitch (Picot)
Ch 3, sl st in back bump of first-made ch.
Popcorn Stitch (Popcorn)
Learn how to crochet a popcorn st HERE.
Puff Stitch (Puff)
(Yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, and pull up a loop to the same height of a dc) 3 times (7 loops on your hook). Yo, pull through 6 loops, yo, pull through the last 2 loops on your hook.
V-Stitch (V-St)
[Dc 1, ch 1, dc 1] in same indicated st.
1. Artichoke Flower Granny Square
The first pattern of the collection is the Artichoke Flower Granny Square. With its pointy petals, this floral square really reminds me of the beautiful artichokes that grew in my parent’s garden!
- Get the free pattern HERE.
2. King’s Flower Granny Square
The King’s Flower Granny Square is the first of two squares with a crown. That’s why they’re called king and queen’s flowers!
- Get the free pattern HERE.
3. Queen’s Flower Granny Square
Here’s the second royal square, the Queen’s Flower Granny Square! The crown is the same as for the King’s Flower, but the floral motif in the center has a more delicate touch.
- Get the free pattern HERE.
4. Secret Garden Granny Square
The Secret Garden Granny Square holds the simple beauty of blossoming buds during Spring!
- Find the free pattern HERE.
5. Pop Petals Flower Square
The Pop Petals Flower Square has a basic flower in the center surrounded by a luxurious round of popcorn petals!
- Get the free pattern HERE.
6. Mini Gerbera Square
The Mini Gerbera Flower Square is very simple and elegant. It features two rounds of petals made with puff stitches and double or treble clusters.
- Find the free pattern HERE.
7. Lace Popcorns Flower Square
The Lace Popcorns Flowers Square combines a few elements from the other afghan blocks to create a unique and elegant square motif.
- Find the free pattern HERE.
8. Puff Stitch Flower Square
The Puff Stitch Flower Square is a puffy and soft granny square pattern with a simple 6-petal flower motif made entirely using puff stitches.
- Get the free square pattern HERE.
9. Cluster Flower Granny Square
The Cluster Flower Square is the last pattern of this collection. For this square, the central flower is made using double crochet cluster stitches with 2 stitches for the first round and 3 stitches for the second round.
- Get the free pattern HERE.
I hope you’ll enjoy these 9 crochet patterns for 6″-Flower Granny Squares!
I would love to see your squares and your creations using them! Please, share a pic of your work on Facebook and Instagram using the hashtag #raffamusadesigns!
Find more crochet granny squares here on the blog…
