Crochet Blooming Granny Afghan Square

Create a beautiful floral granny square using the art of crochet. This pattern combines traditional granny square techniques with intricate floral motifs to produce a stunning afghan square that is sure to impress. The combination of different stitches and colors will result in a blooming design that adds a touch of elegance to any crochet project. The Crochet Blooming Granny Afghan Square is a versatile pattern that can be used to make blankets, pillows, or even clothing items. By following the detailed instructions and using your favorite yarn colors, you can customize this square to match your personal style and preferences. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern offers a fun and rewarding challenge that will result in a beautiful finished product. Let your creativity bloom with this unique crochet design!

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

FINISHED SIZE: 12” square

MATERIALS: 4 or more colors Worsted weight yarn

Crochet hook size J / 6.0 mm

Tapestry needle

STITCH GUIDE: Sc = single crochet

Hdc= half double crochet

Dc= double crochet

Tr= triple crochet (2 yo before starting the stitch)

Dtr= double triple crochet (3 yo before starting the stitch)

SPECIAL STITCHES: Beg CLST (Beginning Cluster): ch 2, keeping last lp of each dc on hook, 2 dc in st indicated, YO and through all 3 lps on hook.

CLST (Cluster): Keeping last lp of each dc on hook, 3 dc in st indicated, YO and through all 4 lps on hook.

Tr CLST (Triple Crochet Cluster): Keeping last lp of each tr on hook, 3 tr in st indicated, YO and through all 4 lps on hook.

Dtr CLST (Double Triple Crochet Cluster): Keeping last lp of each dtr on hook, 3 dtr in st indicated, YO and draw through all 4 lps on hook.

INSTRUCTIONS:

With Color A, ch 6; join to form a ring.

Rnd. 1: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring; join to first sc.

Rnd. 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in same sc, 2 dc in each rem sc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (24 dc) Finish off Color A.

Rnd. 3: Join Color B between any 2 dc, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 3, sk next 3 dc, *sc in sp between last dc skipped and next dc, ch 3, sk next 3 dc; rep from * 6 times more, join to first sc. (8 sc)

Rnd. 4: Ch 1, sc in same sc, in next ch-3 sp work [hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc], *sc in next sc, in next ch-3 sp work [hdc, dc, 3 tr, dc, hdc], rep from * 6 times more; join to first sc. Finish off Color B.

Rnd. 5: Join Color C in 3rd tr of any petal; in same tr work [beg CLST, ch 2, CLST], ch 3, in 3rd tr of next petal work [tr CLST, ch 4, dtr CLST, ch 4, tr CLST] – corner made, ch 3, *in 3rd tr of next petal work [CLST, ch 2, CLST], ch 3, in 3rd tr of next petal work [tr CLST, ch 4, dtr CLST, ch 4, tr CLST] – corner made, ch 3, rep from * twice more; join to top of beg CLST. Finish off Color C.

Rnd. 6: Join Color A in top of any dtr CLST, ch 3, in same sp work [2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] – beg corner made, 3 dc in next ch-4 sp, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next ch-4 sp, *in top of next dtr CLST work [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] – dc corner made, 3 dc in next ch-4 sp, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next ch-4 sp, rep from * twice more; join to 3rd ch of beg ch-3.

Rnd. 7: Sl st to next corner ch-3 sp, work beg corner in same sp, 3 dc in sp between next two 3-dc groups [6 times], *in next corner ch-3 sp work corner, 3 dc in sp between next two 3-dc groups [6 times], rep from * twice more; join to 3rd ch of beg ch 3.

Note: To change colors as desired here and throughout, finish off color from prev rnd, attach new color to any ch-3 corner sp and cont working rnd as instructed.

Rnd. 8: Sl st to next ch-3 corner sp, work beg corner in same sp, 3 dc in sp between next two 3-dc groups [7 times], *in next corner ch-3 sp work corner, 3 dc in sp between next two 3-dc groups [7 times], rep from * twice more; join to 3rd ch of beg ch 3.

Rnd. 9: Sl st to next ch-3 corner sp, work beg corner in same sp, 3 dc in sp between next two 3-dc groups [8 times], *in next corner ch-3 sp work corner, 3 dc in sp between next two 3-dc groups [8 times], rep from * twice more; join to 3rd ch of beg ch 3.

Rnd.10: Sl st to next ch-3 corner sp, work beg corner in same sp, 3 dc in sp between next two 3-dc groups [9 times], *in next corner ch-3 sp work corner, 3 dc in sp between next two 3-dc groups [9 times], rep from * twice more; join to 3rd ch of beg ch 3. Finish off, weave in ends, block.