This is a crochet flower square motif, often called a “Granny Square with Flower Center.” Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to make this type of motif:
Detailed Instructions for Crochet Flower Square Motif
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- MR = Magic Ring
- CH = Chain
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- SC = Single Crochet
- DC = Double Crochet
- TR = Treble Crochet
- Puff Stitch = Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, repeat 3 times, yarn over, pull through all loops
Start with the center (color 1—bright pink in the image).
- Magic Ring (or CH 4 and join with SL ST to form a ring)
- Round 1:
- CH 3 (counts as 1 DC)
- 11 DC into the ring
- Join with SL ST to top of the beginning of CH 3
- [Total: 12 DC]
Petal Round (Color 2 – Peach in Image)
- Round 2:
- Attach new color
- CH 2 (does not count as stitch), Puff Stitch in same space, CH 1
- Repeat the puff stitch in next stitch, CH 1 around
- Join with SL ST to top of first puff stitch.
- [Total: 12 Puff Stitches, separated by CH 1 spaces]
Puff Stitch Example:
- Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, pull up loop (3 loops on hook)
- Repeat this step 3 more times (total 9 loops on hook)
- Yarn over, pull through all loops, CH 1 to close
Square Border (Color 3 – Light Green in Image)
- Round 3:
- Join new color in any CH-1 space between puff stitches
- [3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC] in same space (corner made)
- In next CH-1 space, work 3 DC
- Repeat Corner, 3 DC, 3 DC, Corner for all sides
- Join with SL ST to top of beginning DC
Optional Final Round (If you want it larger)
- You can add another round of DC with corners in each CH-2 space
- Example: 3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in each corner, 1 DC in each stitch along the sides
Assembly Suggestions:
- Make several squares
- Join with slip stitch, whip stitch, or continuous join-as-you-go
- Perfect for blankets, bags, or decorative projects
