Hello and happy Easter Monday. I hope that you’ll enjoy a little bit of crochet with my latest pattern, the Crochet Ruffle Flower Square.
This floral afghan square is very simple and fun to crochet.
It combines the classic granny stitch with a round, central flower which is crocheted using surface crochet. So, the crown of the flower has a soft and fluffy tridimensional effect.
Choose your favorite Spring colors or pick up a few scraps from your stash, and let’s crochet together!
Find more floral squares here on the blog…
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Printable PDF Pattern
The printable PDF pattern of the Ruffle Flower Square is available in all my online shops. Grab your copy on Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and Etsy!
Materials
- 4-mm (G/6 USA, 8 UK) Hook
- DK (3, Medium) Yarn
- Tapestry Needle
Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)
Ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Inc – Increase
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp – Space
St – Stitch
Tr – Treble Crochet
Yo – Yarn over
Yarn
I used Paintbox Yarns Simply DK in the following colors:
- A – Buttercup Yellow (122)
- B – Champagne White (102)
- C – Raspberry Pink (143)
- D – Lime Green (128)
Feel free to use any yarn with the appropriate hook.
Special Stitches
Back Loop Only (BLO)
Learn how to crochet in the back loop only HERE.
Increase (Inc)
One increase consists of 2 sts made in the same indicated st.
Pattern Notes
- If the pattern says “sc 2”, you need to make 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts.
- (…) – Repeat the instructions within brackets for the indicated number of times.
- *… – Repeat the instructions from * for the indicated number of times.
- […] – Crochet the instructions within brackets all in the same indicated st.
Size
8” (20 cm)
Gauge
16 dc for 9 rows in 4” (10 cm).
Crochet Ruffle Flower Square Pattern
Using A, ch 3.
Round 1. [Dc 12] in first-made ch, sl st into first st to join. (12 sts)
Round 2. Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), sc inc 12, sl st into first st to join. (24 sts)
Round 3. Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), (BLO dc 1, BLO dc inc 1) 12 times, sl st into first st to join. (36 sts)
Round 4. Ch 1, (sc 3, sc inc 1) 9 times, sl st into first st to join. (45 sts)
Round 5. Ch 2, (BLO dc 4, BLO dc inc 1) 9 times, sl st into first st to join. (54 sts)
Round 6. Ch 2, (BLO dc 5, BLO dc inc 1) 9 times, sl st into first st to join. (63 sts)
Round 7. Ch 2, (dc 6, dc inc 1) 9 times, sl st into first st to join. (72 sts)
Fasten off A.
Let’s Square the Round
Join B in any st from round 7.
Round 8. Ch 3 (does not count as a st), *[tr 4], sk 2, [dc 3] in next st, sk 2, [hdc 2], sc 4, [hdc 2], sk 2, [dc 3], sk 2, [tr 4], ch 2. Repeat from * 3 more times, sl st into first tr to join. (22 sts on each side, 4 ch-2 sp corners)
Round 9
Round 9. Ch 2, [dc 4] in first ch-2 sp from previous round, *[dc 3] in sp between next tr-4 and dc-3 blocks, [dc 3] in sp between next dc-3 and hdc-2 block, sk 3, dc inc 2, [dc 3] in sp between next hdc-2 and dc-3 blocks, [dc 3] in sp between dc-3 and tr-4 blocks, [dc 4, ch 2, dc 4] in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * twice more. [Dc 3] in sp between tr-4 and dc-3 blocks, [dc 3] in sp between next dc-3 and hdc-2 blocks, sk 3, dc inc 2, [dc 3] in sp between next hdc-2 and dc-3 blocks, [dc 3] in sp between next dc-3 and tr-4 blocks, [dc 4, ch 2] in first ch-2 sp, sl st into first dc to join. (24 sts on each side, ch-2 sp corners)
Round 10. Ch 2, [dc 2] in first ch-2 sp, (dc 24, [dc 2, ch 2, dc 2] in next ch-2 sp) 3 times, dc 24, [dc 2] in first ch-2 sp, ch 2, sl st in first dc to join. (28 sts on each side and 2 ch at the corners)
Round 11. Ch 1, sc 1 in first ch-2 sp, (sc 28, [sc 1, ch 1, sc 1] in next ch-2 sp) 3 times. Sc 28, [sc 1, ch 1] in first ch-2 sp, sl st in first sc to join. (28 sts on each side, ch-2 sp corners)
Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Ruffles
RS facing, join B in any free loop from round 2, ch 2.
Round 1. Dc 1 in same st as joining, [dc 1, ch 2, sl st 1] in next free loop, *[sl st 1, ch 2, dc 1] in next free loop, [dc 1, ch 2, sl st 1] in next free loop. Repeat from * all around.
Fasten off and weave all your ends. RS facing, join C in any free loop from round 4, ch 2.
Round 2. Repeat round 1.
Fasten off and weave all your ends. RS facing, join D in any free loop from round 5, ch 2.
Round 3. Repeat round 1.
Fasten off and weave in all your ends.
Your Crochet Ruffle Flower Square is ready!
I hope that you enjoyed crocheting this square. Please, do not hesitate to contact me if you need any help or support. I am looking forward to seeing all your beautiful makes on Facebook and Instagram!
Find more flower granny squares here on the blog…
I can’t find the code for free PDF on Ravelry. Can anyone please help?
Hi Collene, you can find the code for the free Ravelry download on the main page of the CAL on BearRye Blog https://www.bearrye.com/2020/03/in-bloom-spring-blanket-cal.html?m=1
No me lo puedo descargar entro en ravelry y no sale para comprarlo. Gracias
Hola, me parece muy raro porqué otras personas lo han descargado. Has hecho el login en Ravelry? Puedes ser que Ravelry se ha desconectado de tu perfil…
I found the code but Raverly isn’t working properly. (code is on the listing in the days counting up to Mother’s Day)
I just tried to use the code and it seems like it works. Can I ask you what is the listing in the days counting up to Mother’s day? I’m confused…
I am unable to find a code for this particular pattern. I tried a code that I had used for a previous pattern but it did not work. When I click the link on the blog page – click for free pdf pattern now – it takes me to Ravelry and it is a paid pattern.
Hi Tami, the code is different for each day’s pattern. Did you check the updated one on the main CAL page? https://www.bearrye.com/2020/03/in-bloom-spring-blanket-cal.html?m=1
Never mind I figured it out. Sometimes it takes me awhile. Thank you.
No problem!
The design looks beautiful 😍 Found it on my Instagram and came searching here for the same. I would definitely love to try out the pattern. Thanks.
Thank you so much! Just a few days ago, I was thinking of making this square again using different colors! I hope to see your square and color combo soon 🙂
What do you mean when you say for the ruffles join in any free loop from row 2 please?
Love this pattern.
Hi Christine,
Since in round 3 all the sts are worked in the back loop only (BLO), you will have the front loops of the sts of round 2 that are still free and visible on the surface of your square.
The same goes for the front loops of round 4, because round 5 is worked in the BLO, so the front loops remain free.
And on round 5 is also the same because round 6 is worked in the BLO.
So, for the ruffles, you join the yarn in any of these free loops from rounds 2, 4, and 5. To make it easier, you can fold your square at the level of rounds 2 and 3 for example, so that the free loops of round 2 are right on top of the crease and easier to crochet into.
I hope this makes sense…
Please, let me know if you have any other questions 🙂
Best,
Raffaella