Crochet Daisy Granny Square
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Discover the enchanting world of the Crochet Daisy Granny Square! This delightful pattern combines the timeless beauty of daisies with the classic charm of granny squares. With just a few simple stitches, you can create a stunning piece that will add a touch of whimsy to any project. This unique design showcases the intricate details of daisies, bringing a burst of floral elegance to your crochet repertoire. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this pattern offers a wonderful opportunity to explore new techniques and create something truly special. So grab your crochet hook and let your creativity bloom with the Crochet Daisy Granny Square!
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Yarn
We used a #3 Light (also known as light worsted, DK, 8ply) yarn weight, with 14 WPI (wraps per inch) in the following colors:
- Small amount - Color A yellow (or color of choice)
- Small amount - Color B off-white (or color of choice)
- Small amount - Color C red (or color of choice)
Hook
- We use a 5.5mm (I/9) hook
Note - You can use another yarn weight and use the hook size recommended by the manufacturer which can be found on the yarn label.
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
FINISHED SIZE
This is a medium sized granny square and is about 4 inches (10 cm) wide, using the yarn and hook size mentioned above.
STITCHES USED IN THIS PATTERN
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- hdc -half double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sp - space
- YO - yarn over hook
- dc3 cluster - double crochet three cluster (see special stitches below)
SPECIAL STITCHES
Double crochet 3 cluster (dc3 cluster)
A double crochet 3 cluster is made by working three double crochets in the same space and completed as one stitch. This means that it does not change the stitch count.
- Yarn over hook (YO), insert hook into a stitch, yarn over the hook (YO), and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should have three loops on your hook.
- Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn through the first two loops on the hook. You should now have two loops on the hook.
- Yarn over the hook (YO), insert hook into the same stitch, then yarn over the hook (YO), and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have four loops on the hook.
- Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn through the first two loops on the hook. You should have three loops on the hook.
- Yarn over the hook (YO), insert the hook into the same stitch, yarn over the hook, and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have five loops on the hook.
- Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn through the first two loops on the hook. You should now have four loops on the hook.
- Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn through all four loops remaining on your hook.
- Chain 1 to secure the stitch.
- This completes a dc3 cluster.
Abbreviated Version
dc3 cluster - YO, insert hook in st, YO, pull up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, (YO, insert hook in same st, YO, pull up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops) twice, YO, pull through all 4 loops on hook, ch1.
PATTERN NOTES
US Crochet Terms
- I recommend that you weave in the tail ends as you go because it will make working the rounds easier.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Foundation Ring
Using Color A (yellow), make a slip knot and chain 4, slip stitch into the first chain to form a foundation ring
Abbreviated Version
Color A, ch4, join with a sl st.
ROUND ONE
Making the daisy center
Round 1 - Color A. Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch), work 16 half double crochets into the foundation ring.
Join with a slip stitch into the top of the first half double crochet, chain 1, cut yarn, and fasten off.
You should have 16 half-double crochets
Abbreviated Version
Rnd 1 - Color A. Ch2 (does not count as a st), 16 hdc into ring. Join with sl st into top of first hdc, ch1, cut yarn, and fasten off. [16hdc]
ROUND TWO
Making the daisy flower petals
Round 2 - Join Color B (off-white) with a slip stitch into any half double crochet stitch from the previous round.
Chain 3, and double crochet 3 stitches together in the same stitch as chain 3, chain 3 and slip stitch into the same stitch, slip stitch into the next stitch.
*(Chain 3, and double crochet 3 stitches together in the next stitch, chain 3 and slip stitch into the same stitch as double crochet 3 stitches together), slip stitch into the next stitch, repeat from * six more times, slip stitch into the base of the first chain 3, chain 1, cut yarn and fasten off.
You should have 8 petals.
Abbreviated Version
Rnd 2, color B - Sl st into top of any hdc of previous round. ch3, dc3 cluster in same sp as ch3, ch3, sl st into same st, sl st into next st. *(ch3, dc3 cluster, in next st, ch3, sl st in same st as dc3 cluster), sl st into next st, repeat from * 6 more times, sl st into base of first ch3, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off. [8 petals]
ROUND THREE
Border
Round 3 - Join Color C (red) with a slip stitch into the top of any petal (double crochet three stitches together).
Chain 1 (counts as single crochet), chain 5, and single crochet into the top of the next petal.
*Ch 5 and single crochet into the top of the next petal, repeat from * five more times, chain 5, and slip stitch into the first chain 1.
You should have 8 x chain 5 spaces and 8 x single crochets.
Abbreviated Version
Rnd 3 - Color C. Sl st into top of any dc3 cluster. Ch1 (counts as sc), ch5, sc in top of next dc3 cluster, *ch5, sc into top of next dc3 cluster, repeat from * 5 more times, ch5, sl st into first ch1. [8 x ch-5 sps, 8 x sc]
ROUND FOUR
Round 4 - Slip stitch into chain 5 space.
Chain 3 (counts as double crochet), next make 2 double crochets, chain 2, and 3 double crochets in the same chain 5 space.
Next chain 3 and make a single crochet into the next chain 5 space, then chain 3.
Next, *make 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets into the next chain 5 space, chain 3, and then make a single crochet into the next chain 5 space, and chain 3, repeat from * two more times, slip stitch into the top of the first chain 3.
You should have 18 double crochets, 4 single crochets, 8 x chain 3 spaces, and 4 x chain 2 spaces
Abbreviated Version
Rnd 4 - Sl st into ch5 sp. Ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc, ch2, 3dc in same ch5 sp. Ch3, sc into next ch5 sp, ch3, *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch5 sp, ch3, sc in next ch5 sp, ch3, repeat from * 2 more times, sl st in top of first ch3. [18dc, 4sc, 8 x ch-3 sps, and 4 x ch-2 sps]
ROUND FIVE
Round 5 - Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches, and slip stitch into the chain 2 space. Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet stitch), 2 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets in the same chain 2 space.
Make 3 half double crochets into each of the next two chain 3 spaces.
Then * make 3 double crochets, chain 2 and 3 double crochets in the next chain 2 space, then 3 half double crochets into each of the next two chain 3 spaces, repeat from * two more times, slip stitch into the top of the first chain 3, cut yarn and fasten off.
You should have 24 double crochets, 24 half double crochets, and 4 x chain 2 spaces
Abbreviated Version
Rnd 5 - Sl st into next 2 sts, sl st in ch-2 sp. Ch3 (counts as a dc), 3 dc, ch2, 3dc in same ch2 sp, 3 hdc in each of the next 2 ch-3 sps. *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch-2 sp, then 3hdc in the next 2 ch-3 sps, repeat from * 2 more times, sl st into top of first ch3, cut yarn and fasten off. [24dc, 24hdc, 4 x ch-2 sps]
FINISHING
Once you have completed the granny square, cut the yarn from the ball leaving a 6-inch (15 cm), and pull it through the last stitch. Use a darning needle to weave in the loose ends.