If you’re looking to add a charming, floral touch to your crochet projects, the easy flower square motif is a perfect design to learn. Ideal for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, this motif combines the beauty of a simple flower with the versatility of a classic square — making it ideal for blankets, cushions, bags, or even wearables.
🧶 Materials Needed
- Worsted weight or DK yarn in two or more colors (flower and background)
- Crochet hook (recommended size: 4.0 mm – 5.0 mm)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
📘 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- CH – Chain
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- SC – Single Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- TR – Treble Crochet
- ST – Stitch
- SP – Space
- REP – Repeat
🌸 Step-by-Step Pattern
Round 1: Flower Center
- With Color A (flower center), make a magic ring.
- CH 2 (counts as DC), work 11 DC into ring (12 total).
- Join with SL ST to top of beginning CH-2. Fasten off.
Round 2: Petals
- Attach Color B (petal color) in any DC.
- CH 2, TR, CH 2, SL ST in same ST (1 petal made).
- In next DC: SL ST, CH 2, TR, CH 2, SL ST in same ST.
- Repeat around for a total of 12 petals.
- Join with SL ST to first petal and fasten off.
Round 3: Square Formation
- Attach Color C (background color) in space between any two petals.
- CH 3 (counts as DC), 2 DC in same SP, CH 1.
- In next SP: 3 DC, CH 1 — Repeat around.
- After last group, join with SL ST to top of starting CH-3.
Round 4: Shaping Corners
- SL ST to next CH-1 space.
- CH 3, (2 DC, CH 2, 3 DC) in same SP (corner made).
- (3 DC in next CH-1 SP), (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in next SP) — Repeat around.
- Join with SL ST and fasten off.
🎨 Color Ideas
- Make each flower center a different color for a scrappy, boho vibe.
- Use solid backgrounds to frame the flowers.
- Match your project color palette for coordinated designs.
🧵 Uses for the Flower Square Motif
- Join multiple motifs for blankets, shawls, or scarves.
- Make individual coasters or potholders.
- Sew onto tote bags or garments for embellishment.
💡 Tips
- Use stitch markers for corners to maintain even sides.
- Block each motif before joining to ensure consistent size.
- Try the join-as-you-go method for quicker assembly in large projects.
🌼 Conclusion
The easy flower square motif is a delightful and versatile crochet pattern that adds charm to any handmade project. It’s quick to make, fun to customize with colors, and works beautifully in both large and small quantities. Whether you’re decorating your home or making a gift, these floral squares are always in bloom!
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Happy Crocheting! 🌼🧶
