Pattern Description:
The Dainty Daisy Granny Square crochet pattern is a beautiful, beginner-friendly crochet motif that is well-suited for spring projects. It can be used to create items such as blankets, pillows, or decorative home projects. The pattern was developed through trial and error, inspired by a vintage crochet blanket from the designer’s family camp.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or acrylic in three colors (center, petals, background)
- Yarn Weight: #4 Medium/Worsted
- Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
- Notions: Yarn needle, scissors
- Measurements: Approx. 4 × 4 inches (10 × 10 cm) per square
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- Magic loop
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- YO – yarn over
- st – stitch
Instructions for Making the Dainty Daisy Granny Square Pattern:
Center of the Daisy (Color A – flower center):
- Start with a magic loop.
- Ch 2 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the magic loop. (Total: 12 dc)
- Pull tail to close loop tightly.
- Sl st to top of beg ch-2 to join. Fasten off Color A.
Daisy Petals (Color B):
- Join Color B in any dc from previous round.
- Petal: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc, ch 2, sl st in same st.
- Sl st into next st, ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st in same st (2nd petal made).
- Repeat this petal pattern in each remaining dc around. (Total: 12 petals)
- Sl st to base of first petal to join. Fasten off Color B.
Tip: Keep petals neat by working loosely and evenly around each dc from Round 1.
Square Background (Color C):
- Join Color C in any ch-2 space at tip of a petal.
- First corner: Ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch-2 space.
- Side cluster: In next ch-2 space, work 2 dc.
- In next ch-2 space, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) – this forms the 2nd corner.
- Continue around: (2 dc in next ch-2 space), (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space) for corners, and 2 dc for sides.
- After last side cluster, sl st to top of beg ch-3 to join.
Optional Extra Round for Larger Square:
- Sl st into next dc and into corner ch-2 space.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner space.
- Along side: Work 1 dc in each dc across until next corner.
- In next corner ch-2 space, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc).
- Repeat for remaining sides.
- Sl st to top of beg ch-3 to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
- Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends neatly on the wrong side.
- Gently block the square to shape it evenly, if desired.
Tips for Success
- Keep tension relaxed when crocheting petals to prevent puckering.
- Mix and match colors for center, petals, and background to create unique squares.
- For a larger project, join squares as you go with sl sts or sc along edges.
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