Granny squares are the building blocks of many beautiful crochet projects—from cozy blankets to stylish bags. One popular variation is the Flower Granny Square, which adds a delicate, decorative element in the center. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced crocheter, this tutorial will walk you through the steps to create your own flower granny square.

🧶 Materials You’ll Need
- Worsted weight yarn (choose at least two contrasting colors: one for the flower and one for the square)
- Crochet hook (typically a 4.0 mm [G] or 5.0 mm [H], depending on your yarn)
- Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
- Scissors
🔁 Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble (triple) crochet
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
🌼 Part 1: Crochet the Flower Center
Step 1: Create a magic ring or ch 4 and sl st to form a ring.
This is the center of your flower.
Step 2: Round 1 – Form the petals
- Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 11 dc into the ring.
- Sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3 to close the round. (12 dc total)
Step 3: Round 2 – Petal shaping
- Switch to your flower color (if different from Round 1).
- (Ch 2, tr, ch 2, sl st in next dc) repeat in each dc around.
- You’ll create 12 petals. Fasten off and weave in ends.

🟩 Part 2: Square the Flower
Step 4: Attach square background yarn
- Join new yarn in any ch-2 space between petals with a sl st.
Step 5: Round 3 – Create square shape
- (Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same sp – this is your first corner.
- (3 dc in next sp, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next sp) around the circle, forming corners every third petal space.
- You should have 4 corners total, separated by 3-dc groups on each side.
Step 6: Round 4 – Expand the square
- Continue working around with (3 dc in each space between previous 3-dc groups, and 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in each corner).
Repeat this round as needed to reach your desired square size.

🧵 Finishing Touches
- Weave in all ends using your yarn needle.
- Block your square if needed to shape it neatly.
💡 Tips for Success
- Use contrasting colors for a bold flower effect.
- Practice your magic ring technique to get a tight, neat center.
- Customize your square size by adding more rounds.
- Use soft cotton yarn for a flat, defined stitch look.

🌺 What Can You Make with Flower Granny Squares?
- Baby blankets
- Shawls and wraps
- Tote bags
- Pillow covers
- Wall hangings
You can mix and match flower squares with solid or geometric ones for a truly unique piece.
🧶 Final Thoughts
Crocheting a flower granny square is a fun way to combine texture, color, and creativity. It’s beginner-friendly, but also enjoyable for experienced crafters who want to experiment with different patterns and colorways. Once you’ve mastered one, you’ll find endless possibilities to use them in your crochet projects.

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