Learn how to crochet a quick and easy floral granny square with this tutorial. Includes a video and a complete chart to help.
Design Story and Inspiration for the Floral Granny Square
I have been loving this floral granny square that I created for the Unforgettable Tote. I created this video while working on the Floral Granny Cowl and I’m planning other projects with this sweet little floral square so I decided to make a video tutorial to help you create your own!
I really wanted a crochet square with a flower center for the top of the Unforgettable Tote, and this sweet little square was just the thing. I really like making it with a colorful flower (I used Red Heart Unforgettable yarn for this square which changes colors!) and a solid color background. For the bag I used a cream to go with the Unforgettable, and for the cowl I used a nice gray and both worked so well.
Yarn Options for the Floral Granny Square
You can really use any yarn and hook you like to make this simple flower granny square. I used a worsted weight yarn and a size H (5.00mm) hook. If you decide to use another weight of yarn, just check the ball band for the recommended hook size and start with that. Then, if it seems too tight or too loose you can always go up or down a hook size, but usually the recommended size works well for this square.
The yarn seen in this video is Red Heart Unforgettable for the flower and Red Heart Soft for the rest of the square.
Floral Granny Square Video Tutorial
Simple Flower Granny Square
What You’ll Need
Yarn: Worsted weight (or any of your choice)
Crochet Hook: US Size H (5.00mm) (or size recommended on ball band)
Notions: Yarn needle, scissors
Gauge: One granny square = 3.5″ in worsted weight yarn
Stitch Descriptions and Abbreviations
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Crochet 3D Flower Granny Square Pattern
Ch 8. Join with sl st to form ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, *(sc, ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, sc) in ring, ch 5; rep from * twice more, (sc, ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, sc) in ring, ch 2, dc in 1st sc. Fasten off.
Round 2: Join CC in last ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc around post of dc, *ch 2, (dc 3, ch 3, dc 3) in next ch-5 sp; rep from * twice more, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, hdc to top of t-ch.
Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc around post of hdc, *ch 2, dc 3 in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, (dc 3, ch 3, dc 3) in next ch-3 sp; rep from * twice more, ch 2, dc 3 in ch-2 sp, ch 2, dc 3 in ch-1 sp, ch 3, sl st to top of t-ch. Fasten off.
Weave in ends. Block if desired.
Floral Granny Square Chart
Patterns Made with the Floral Granny Square
The Unforgettable Tote is a roomy tote made with a band of Floral Granny Squares and a post double crochet base. The handles are crocheted around a jute cord to make them extra durable.
The Floral Granny Cowl uses several of the Floral Granny Squares joined together with a unique cabling method to create a fun accessory.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial! I’d love to see what you decide to make using this cute granny!
Amanda
