This African flower granny square has exactly eight coral petals around a pale-gold center, a narrow ivory outline and a deep peacock-teal frame. Four open corner spaces square the flower without hiding its round shape.
The motif is worked in seven rounds and blocks to about 7 in (18 cm) with DK cotton. Petals are completed in one round, then an ivory round separates them before the teal squaring rounds begin.
Reading This African Flower Granny Square
The motif changes structure with each color. Gold establishes eight spaces. Coral fills those spaces with seven-stitch petals. Ivory outlines every petal and reaches down to the gold between them. Teal then divides the 64-stitch circle into four equal sides of 16 base stitches.
- Eight countable petals. Each coral repeat goes into one gold chain space.
- Clear separation. Long ivory single crochets land in the gold stitches between petals.
- Four equal sides. Every first teal corner repeat consumes 16 ivory stitches.
- Join-ready edge. The last round has matching 25-stitch sides between corner spaces.
Materials
- DK weight (3) cotton: 18 yd (16 m) pale gold, 35 yd (32 m) coral, 25 yd (23 m) ivory and 70 yd (64 m) peacock teal.
- 4 mm (US G-6) hook.
- Four locking markers, yarn needle, scissors, blocking mat and rustproof pins.
A non-splitting cotton makes the petal tops easy to find. Use yarns from the same line if possible; a thinner ivory can pull the petals inward even when the stitch count is correct.
Gauge and Blocked Size
- Skill level: Intermediate.
- Blocked size: about 7 in (18 cm) square.
- Round 3 diameter: about 4.25 in (10.8 cm).
- Gauge: 18 dc and 9 rows = 4 in (10 cm).
A motif is easier to size by checkpoints than by a separate swatch. Measure the coral flower after Round 2 and the ivory circle after Round 3. If the square finishes small, block it only to the point where the outer stitches remain vertical.
Stitches and Special Placement
US terms are used. The crochet chart guide can help you follow the changing round structure.
- long sc: insert the hook into the gold stitch below the petal gap, draw the loop up to the current height and complete a single crochet.
- corner: work the listed stitches into one chain space without tightening the chains.
- hdc and dc: the two heights ease the circle into straight square sides.
Pattern Notes
- Join every round and fasten off before the next color unless instructed otherwise.
- Starting chains do not count as stitches.
- Place a marker in each corner space after Round 4.
- Count the coral petals before adding ivory. There must be eight.
How to Crochet Flower Granny Square Rounds
Round 1 alternates one gold single crochet and one chain eight times. In Round 2, each chain space receives one coral petal made from sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc and sc. The seven stitches fill the space from low to high and back to low.
Ivory Round 3 works across every coral stitch and then drops to the gold stitch between petals. Those eight long stitches create the spokes visible around the center. The first teal round assigns 16 ivory stitches to every side, placing the corner in the fifteenth base stitch of each repeat.
Complete Crochet Symbol Chart
This chart follows the written pattern stitch for stitch. Read Rounds 1 to 3 in the flower panel, then Rounds 4 to 7 in the square panel. The corner callouts show exactly which stitches share one base stitch or corner space. Starting chains do not count as stitches.
Blocking the Motif
- Soak the square in cool water for ten minutes and press it in a towel.
- Pin the four corners to a 7 in (18 cm) square, checking both diagonals.
- Add one pin at the center of each side. Do not stretch individual petal loops.
- Let the cotton dry completely before removing the pins.
The crochet blocking guide covers acrylic and steam methods too. For a blanket, block every motif to the same template before joining.
Joining and Project Planning
Round 7 leaves 25 teal single crochets between corners. For a whipstitch join, match those 25 stitches and the corner chain spaces. For join-as-you-go, replace the middle chain of each corner and selected edge stitches with slip stitches into the neighboring square.
This flower granny square pattern pairs well with a plain teal square of the same final count. Alternating patterned and solid blocks gives the flowers room to read. If you want a different floral structure, the sunflower granny square uses layered petals and a darker center.
Color Variations
A crochet flower granny square needs contrast at two points: center against petals, and outline against frame. Try mustard, dusty pink, cream and charcoal; or cocoa, sand, sage and olive. For a quieter granny square, keep gold and coral close in value and let ivory do the separating.
The same flower granny square free pattern can be stopped after Round 3 for an applique. Add a felt backing only for decor, not for a washable blanket. For a larger crochet granny square, repeat the final teal round, adding (sc, ch 2, sc) at every corner.
Care
Wash joined projects according to the most delicate yarn in the palette. Cotton can relax after washing, so reshape the corners and dry flat. Store leftover squares flat rather than folded through the center flower.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to crochet flower granny square petals evenly?
Build one petal in each marked chain space and count seven coral stitches per petal before moving to the next space.
How to crochet a granny square for beginners?
Start with a basic solid square first. This flower version adds long stitches, color changes and exact corner placement, so it suits a confident beginner or intermediate crocheter.
Why does my square curl after the ivory round?
The long single crochets are too short or the ivory tension is tight. Draw each long loop up to the height of the petal stitches before finishing it.
Can I use worsted yarn for this crochet flower granny square?
Yes. Use a 5 mm hook as a starting point and expect a motif closer to 8.5 in (22 cm), depending on gauge.
How many motifs do I need for a baby blanket?
Twenty squares in a 4 by 5 layout make a center about 28 by 35 in before joining and border width are added.
Can I change the motif to six petals?
Not without recalculating the squaring round. This pattern's four equal sides depend on 8 petals and 64 ivory stitches.
African Flower Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Crochet an African flower granny square with eight coral petals, a gold center, ivory outline and deep-teal frame. The free seven-round motif includes exact counts and blocking size.
Pattern by Clara Parker · Crochet Mom
Materials
Abbreviations (US)
| mr | magic ring |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sp | space |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| rnd(s) | round(s) |
Special stitches
- Long single crochet
- Insert the hook into the indicated gold stitch below, draw the loop up to the current round height, yarn over and complete the single crochet without pulling it tight.
Pattern notes
- Join each round and fasten off before the next color.
- Starting chains do not count as stitches.
- The pattern has exactly 8 coral petals and 4 corner spaces.
The pattern
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Eight-petal flower and square frame
0/7Change color at the start of each named round.
- Rnd 1 With gold, make a magic ring. Ch 1, then repeat (sc in the ring, ch 1) 8 times. Join to the first sc and fasten off. (8 sc, 8 ch-1 sps)
- Rnd 2 Join coral in any ch-1 sp. In each ch-1 sp work (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc). Join and fasten off. (56 sts, 8 petals)
- Rnd 3 Join ivory in the first coral sc. Repeat (sc in each of the 7 coral sts across the petal, long sc in the next gold sc between petals) 8 times. Join and fasten off. (64)
- Rnd 4 Join teal in any long sc and ch 1 (does not count). Sc in the same st and in the next 12 sts, hdc in the next st, (dc, ch 3, dc) in the next st, hdc in the next st. Repeat this 16-stitch placement 3 more times, working 13 sc at the start of each repeat. Join to the first sc. (68 sts, 4 ch-3 sps)
- Rnd 5 Ch 1. Repeat (sc in the next 17 sts, work 2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc in the corner ch-3 sp) 4 times. Join. (84 sc, 4 ch-2 sps)
- Rnd 6 Ch 1. Sc in each sc around and work (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner sp. Join. (92 sc, 4 ch-2 sps)
- Rnd 7 Ch 1. Sc in each sc around and work (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner sp. Join and fasten off. (100 sc, 4 ch-2 sps)
Finishing
- Weave each color tail through stitches of the same color.
- Soak the motif and press it in a towel.
- Pin to a 7 in (18 cm) square, checking equal diagonals.
- Let it dry completely before joining or stacking.
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