The Petal Power Granny Square: A Unique Crochet Flower Design

Hello, fellow makers! Are you ready to create a crochet square that is truly unique and beautiful? I’m excited to share this detailed pattern for the Petal Power Granny Square, a design that features a stunning eight-petal flower at its center. This square is perfect for adding a touch of floral elegance to any project, whether you’re making a blanket, a pillow, a tote bag, or a wall hanging.

What makes this pattern so special is its clever construction. We’ll start with a circular flower, then strategically build the corners and sides to transform it into a perfect square. The design is a wonderful way to practice color changes and a variety of stitches, resulting in a textured, eye-catching piece that is sure to be admired. Let’s grab our hooks and yarn and get ready to make some beautiful flowers!

Why You’ll Love This Square:

• Stunning Design: The beautiful eight-petal flower at the center is a unique and charming feature.
• Skill-Building: You’ll practice a variety of stitches, from basic double crochets to more advanced clusters and corners.
• Perfect for Scraps: This is an excellent pattern for using up smaller amounts of yarn in different colors, making each square a unique creation.
• Versatile: The finished squares are ideal for joining into larger projects like blankets, pillows, or shawls.
• Detailed Instructions: The round-by-round guide is broken down into easy-to-follow steps, perfect for crocheters of all levels.

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What You’ll Need:

• Yarn: 100% Premium acrylic yarn is recommended for a soft and durable finish. You’ll need at least three different colors for a vibrant look.
• Crochet Hook: A 4mm hook, or the size recommended for your yarn.
• Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): For weaving in all those ends.
• Scissors:
• Stitch Markers (optional): To mark corners or the beginning of a round.

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Essential Crochet Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half-double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• trc: treble crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sp: space
• magic ring: a method for beginning a project in the round
• FO: fasten off

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The Pattern: The Petal Power Granny Square

This pattern is worked in the round, from the center outwards. The finished square will be approximately 9 inches.

Round 1 (Color A – Grey Yarn in video):

1. Start with a magic ring.
2. Ch 3 (counts as your first dc).
3. Crochet 15 dc into the ring.
4. Pull the yarn tail to close the ring tightly and join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.
5. FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in.

Round 2 (Color B – White Yarn in video):

1. Join the new yarn in any stitch from the previous round.
2. Dc, 2 ch, dc in the same stitch (this is your first V-stitch).
3. Ch 2, skip 2 sts.
4. Dc, 2 ch, dc in the next stitch.
5. Repeat this pattern of V-stitch followed by ch 2, skip 2 sts around the circle, creating a total of eight V-stitches.
6. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.
7. FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in.

Round 3 (Color C – Blue Yarn in video):

1. Join the new yarn in any V-stitch space from the previous round.
2. 2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc in the same V-stitch space.
3. Ch 1, skip 1 ch sp.
4. 2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc in the next V-stitch space.
5. Repeat this pattern of (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) in each V-stitch space, with a ch 1 in between.
6. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.
7. FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in.

Round 4 (Color A – Green Yarn in video):

1. Join the new yarn in any V-stitch space from the previous round.
2. 2 dc, 3 ch, 2 dc in the same V-stitch space (this is your first corner!).
3. 2 dc in the next ch 1 space.
4. 2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc in the next V-stitch space.
5. Repeat this pattern around, creating four corners and four sides.
6. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.
7. FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in.

Round 5 (Color B – Light Green Yarn in video):

1. Join the new yarn in any corner ch 3 space from the previous round.
2. 1 ch, sc in the corner space.
3. Work dc stitches along the side, with 1 dc in each stitch and 1 dc in each ch 2 space.
4. When you reach the next corner, sc, 1 ch, sc in the ch 3 space.
5. Repeat this pattern around, creating four corners and four sides.
6. Join with a sl st into the first sc.
7. FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in.

Round 6 (Color A – White Yarn in video):

1. Join the new yarn in any corner ch 1 space from the previous round.
2. 1 ch, sc in the corner space.
3. Sc in each stitch and chain space along the side.
4. When you reach the next corner, sc, 1 ch, sc in the ch 1 space.
5. Repeat this pattern around.
6. Join with a sl st into the first sc.
7. FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in.

Round 7 (Color B – Grey Yarn in video):

1. Join the new yarn in any corner ch 1 space from the previous round.
2. 3 dc in the corner space.
3. Work dc stitches along the side, with 1 dc in each stitch.
4. When you reach the next corner, 3 dc in the ch 1 space.
5. Repeat this pattern around.
6. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.
7. FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in.

Round 8 (Color C – White Yarn in video):

1. Join the new yarn in any corner ch 3 space from the previous round.
2. 2 dc, 3 ch, 2 dc in the corner space.
3. Work hdc stitches along the side, with 1 hdc in each stitch.
4. When you reach the next corner, 2 dc, 3 ch, 2 dc in the ch 3 space.
5. Repeat this pattern around.
6. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.
7. FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in.

Round 9 (Color A – Grey Yarn in video):

1. Join the new yarn in any corner ch 3 space from the previous round.
2. 2 dc, 3 ch, 2 dc in the corner space.
3. Work 2 dc in each space along the sides, with a ch 1 in between.
4. Repeat this pattern around.
5. Join with a sl st into the 3rd ch of the beginning ch-3.
6. FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in.

Final Round (Color B – White Yarn in video):

1. Join the new yarn in any corner ch 3 space from the previous round.
2. sc, 1 ch, sc in the corner space.
3. sc in each stitch and chain space along the side.
4. When you reach the next corner, sc, 1 ch, sc in the ch 3 space.
5. Repeat this pattern around.
6. Join with a sl st into the first sc.
7. FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in.

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Finishing Your Square:

• Weave in All Ends: This is the most important step for a neat and professional finish! Use your yarn needle to weave in every single yarn tail securely.
• Blocking (Optional): To ensure your square is perfectly flat and the corners are crisp, you can gently mist it with water, pin it to a flat surface, and let it air dry completely.

Congratulations, you’ve created a beautiful and unique Petal Power Granny Square! You can stop here, or continue adding more rounds for a larger square, or join multiple squares together to create a stunning blanket or pillow. Happy hooking!

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