12 Flower Granny Square Patterns and Ideas
A flower granny square is the classic square with a little bloom in the middle. Join a few and you get a blanket that looks like a garden, or make just two for a sweet bag or cushion.
This list is for crocheters who already know the basic granny square and want something prettier. You will find quick daisies and sunbursts, puff and popcorn flowers with lots of texture, and a few bigger 10 to 12-inch blocks for afghans. All of them are free to read online.
Flower Granny Square Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Cotton or acrylic yarn in a flower color, a leaf green and a background color
- Crochet hook set (3 mm to 6 mm)
- Yarn needle
- Small scissors
- Stitch markers
- Blocking mats and rust-proof pins
1. Puff Flower Granny Square
An eight-petal puff flower sits in the middle of a small, neat square. It finishes at only 3 inches in cotton, so it is perfect for coasters, bag panels or garment accents. Once you have the puff stitch down, it moves quickly.
- Designer: May / Start Crochet
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Aran / worsted cotton (#4)
- Hook: 3 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Mum Blanket Square
Photo: April Garwood / Banana Moon Studio
The lacy center of this 8-inch square looks like a chrysanthemum. Solid rounds around it turn the circle into a square, so it joins easily. It looks lovely in soft, muted colors for a vintage feel.
- Designer: April Garwood / Banana Moon Studio
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Summer Lawn Granny Square
Photo: Heather C Gibbs / Keep Calm and Crochet On UK
A cheerful three-color motif made in five rounds of cotton. Heather calls it relatively easy and good for beginners. At 10 cm it is a great scrap buster for blankets, bags or cushions.
- Designer: Heather C Gibbs / Keep Calm and Crochet On UK
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: DK (#3) cotton
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Daisy Granny Square
A 4-inch square with a daisy made from treble clusters and little puff-stitch leaves at the corners. Only five rounds, so you can make several in one evening.
- Designer: Agat / Made by Gootie
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Cabled Blooms 12-Inch Afghan Square
Photo: Jennifer Renaud / A Crocheted Simplicity
Cables give this 12-inch block a raised, textured bloom. You can make it in one solid color to show off the cables, or in several colors. A good pick for anyone who loves texture.
- Designer: Jennifer Renaud / A Crocheted Simplicity
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Sweet Flora Afghan Square
Photo: Lisa Fox / Green Fox Farms Designs
Puff stitches form a soft bloom in this 10-inch square. It is one of 20 flower squares from the Bouquet of Flowers Afghan crochet-along, so you can collect more if you love it.
- Designer: Lisa Fox / Green Fox Farms Designs
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: DK (Bernat Softee Baby DK used)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Popcorn Flower Square
Photo: Robin / Hooked by Robin
Popcorn stitches pop up from the surface to make a bumpy, 3D flower. Robin also shows a join-as-you-go method, so you can build a textured flower blanket with less sewing at the end.
- Designer: Robin / Hooked by Robin
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Flower Granny Square
Photo: Selina Veronique
A fresh take on the classic granny square with a simple flower in the center. It is 4.5 inches and Selina designed it with bags and sweaters in mind. The level is marked “Easy +”, so it is a nice first flower square.
- Designer: Selina Veronique
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Eight-Petal Flower Granny Square
Photo: Lindsey / Winding Road Crochet
Eight petals in two pinks sit on a white background with a touch of green. It uses clusters, treble stitches and dc2tog, so it is not a first project, but the video helps a lot. Lindsey suggests it for shawls, blankets and borders.
- Designer: Lindsey / Winding Road Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Dainty Daisy Granny Square
Photo: Brittany / Just Be Crafty
A tiny 2.5-inch daisy square inspired by a vintage blanket from the designer’s family camp. Make lots and join them for a classic retro afghan, or use a few on a pillow.
- Designer: Brittany / Just Be Crafty
- Skill level: Advanced beginner
- Yarn: see pattern
- Hook: 5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Dahlia Afghan Square
Photo: Pattern Paradise
A big 12-inch square with a full, textured dahlia made from bobble and puff stitches. It works as the centerpiece of an afghan, or on its own as a pillow front.
- Designer: Pattern Paradise
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Sunburst Granny Square
Photo: Jo / Jo to the World Creations
The sunburst is the flower square most beginners try first. It is worked in the round with no tricky stitches and uses just a little of three colors. At about 4.5 inches it is ideal for scraps.
- Designer: Jo / Jo to the World Creations
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Medium (#4)
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First flower square ever? Start with #12, then try #8.
- Want a quick summer project? Make #3 or #1 in cotton for coasters or a bag.
- Building a flower afghan? Pair the 12-inch blocks #5 and #11, or collect squares like #6.
- Love vintage blankets? Try #10 or #2.
- Want texture? Go for #7 or #1.
FAQ
How do you crochet a flower in a granny square?
Most flower squares start with a small flower in the center, made from puffs, clusters or long stitches. Then you add rounds that fill in the gaps and form four corners. Changing color between the flower and the background is what makes the flower stand out.
What yarn is best for flower granny squares?
Cotton gives crisp, clear petals and is great for bags and coasters. Acrylic is softer and cheaper for big blankets. Pick one yarn weight for the whole project so all your squares end up the same size.
How many flower granny squares do I need for a blanket?
It depends on the square size. A 40 by 50 inch lap blanket needs about 80 five-inch squares, but only 20 twelve-inch squares. Measure one finished square after blocking, then divide your blanket size by it.
Pick your favorite bloom and start your own little crochet garden.