Crocheting a Granny Square Flower is a delightful and creative project that allows you to make beautiful and colorful blooms. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, this step-by-step guide will help you create your own enchanting Granny Square Flower. So, grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let’s get started!
Why Crochet Granny Square Flowers?
1. Creativity Unleashed
The Granny Square Flower allows crafters to showcase their creativity and artistic flair. With an array of colors, stitches, and patterns at their disposal, creators can design unique and stunning flowers that reflect their personality and style.
2. Portable and Versatile
One of the many perks of crocheting Granny Square Flowers is its portability. Whether you’re commuting, traveling, or enjoying a cozy afternoon at home, you can carry your crochet supplies and work on your flower anywhere, anytime.
3. Therapeutic Benefits
Crocheting, in general, has been proven to have therapeutic effects. The repetitive nature of the stitches can induce a meditative state, promoting relaxation and reducing stress levels. Creating a Granny Square Flower can be a wonderful way to unwind and recharge.
4. Handmade Gifts and Home Decor
Granny Square Flowers make for charming handmade gifts that hold sentimental value. You can use them to embellish scarves, hats, bags, and more. Additionally, they can be stitched together to form delightful blankets, cushions, or even wall hangings for your home.
Yarn Info
Big Twist Shine, 100% Super Bright Acrylic is a yarn suitable for making all kinds of Summer and Autumn projects. Recommended for making knitted hats, clothes, warm blankets for the home or comfy sweaters for adults and kids. BT Shine is bright and colorful and is perfect yarn for a whole range of projects. Content: 100% Acrylic Yarn Weight: 3 Light Weight & Yardage: 170g/6oz, 273m/219 yds.
Flower Granny Square Video Tutorial
Never get lost on a crochet pattern again! Follow along to my easy granny square tutorial. There is a video timestamp placed at the end of each written row.
Materials
Big Twist Shine #4, Worsted Weight yarn
4mm hook
Stitches
Sl St- Slip stitch
Sc- Single crochet
Hdc- Half double crochet
Dc- Double crochet
Tr- Treble crochet
Dc2tog- Double crochet 2 together
Tr2tog- Treble crochet 2 together
Rep- Repeat
Size
4.5 in. x 4.5 in.
11.5 cm x 11.5 cm
Notes
We’ll be working with 4 different colors of yarn for each motif. Starting from the center and working out, we’ll refer to them as Colors A, B, C, and D.
Color A. Magic circle or ch 4, sl st in first ch to form a ring
R1: Ch, 12 sc into ring, switch to Color B on the last st, sl st to join. Fasten off Color A. (12)(video 1:23)
R2 Color B : Ch 3 (does not count as dc throughout), 3 tr in next st, ch 3, *sl st next 2 sts, Ch 3, 3 tr in next st, ch 3, rep from * around, sl st in last st. Fasten off Color B. (4 petals)(video 2:23)
R3 Color C, Attach to last completed sl st: *Ch 3, (hdc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in the top of the ch-3 from R2, 2 tr in next st, ch 1, 3 tr in next st, ch 1, 2 tr in next st, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, hdc) in the top of the ch-3, ch 3, sl st between the 2 sl sts from R2, rep from * around. Fasten off Color C. (video 4:40)
R4 Color D Attach yarn to the dc on the left side of any petal: Ch 3, dc in the next dc st on the next petal (see reference picture below), ch 5, *sk 5, (dc2tog, ch 2, tr2tog, ch 2, dc2tog) in next st, ch 5, sk 5, dc2tog over the next 2 dc sts (the one on the left side of the current petal and the one on the right side of the next petal), ch 5, rep from * around, sl st to join. (video 8:56)
R5: Ch 1,*sc, 5 sc in ch-5 sp, sc in next st, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc next st, 5 sc in ch-5 sp, repeat from * around, sl st to join. Fasten off Color D. (video 14:48)
Finishing Touches
To complete your Granny Square Flower, fasten off the yarn and weave in any loose ends using a tapestry needle. You can also block your flower to give it a neater and more polished look.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully crocheted a stunning Granny Square Flower. Now you can use it to adorn scarves, hats, blankets, or any other crochet project you desire.
Remember, the beauty of the Granny Square Flower lies in its versatility, so feel free to experiment with colors, stitches, and sizes to create unique and mesmerizing blooms.
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Conclusion
The Granny Square Flower is an enchanting and timeless craft that continues to captivate the hearts of crafters and enthusiasts worldwide. With its rich history, versatility, and therapeutic benefits, crocheting these colorful blooms is a delightful journey of creativity and self-expression.
So, whether you’re an experienced crocheter or a complete beginner, we encourage you to pick up your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn colors, and embark on your Granny Square Flower adventure. Let your imagination run wild and watch your beautiful creation bloom!