The Sweet Blossom Granny Square starts off as a traditional square. The addition of multi-faceted, textured flower applique makes it unique. Several squares joined together with plain squares interspersed would make a lovely floral throw for your home décor needs.
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Supplies
#4 worsted weight yarn {70 yds MC; 15 yds CC}
US G (4mm) hook
Tapestry needle
Gauge:
10 row square=8”
Finished Size:
Granny Square=8”
Finished Size:
Flower=4”
Abbreviations Used: (US Terms)
MC=main color
CC=contrasting color
MR=magic ring
ch=chain
dc=double crochet
sl st=slip stitch
ch 2-sp=chain 2 space
rep=repeat
BL=back loops
st=stitch
tr=treble
FL=front loops
sk=skip
Notes
- Ch 3 counts as a stitch
- Fasten off each round of the granny square and rejoin each round in any corner.
Sweet Blossom Granny Square Feature in Friends With Granny Blanket CAL
The Sweet Blossom Granny Square was featured in the Friends With Granny Blanket CAL hosted by Madame Stitch and Eclaire Makery. You can still click the button below to see the other squares that featured in this event.
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Granny Square:
Rnd 1: With MC, using MR, ch 3, 2dc, ch 2, dc 3, ch 2, dc 3, ch 2, dc 3, ch 2 in ring, sl st top of ch 3 [12 dc, 4 ch 2-sp]
Rnd 2: Join in any corner ch 2-sp,( ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch 2-sp; (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next three ch 2-sp; join [24 dc, 4 ch 2-sp]
Rnd 3: Join in any corner ch 2-sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch 2-sp; *3 dc in next sp between the
3 dc cluster, (3 dc,ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch 2-sp; rep from * around, join with sl st top of ch 3 [36 dc, 4 ch 2-sp]
Rnd 4: Join in any corner ch-2 sp, Ch 3, (2 dc,ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, 3 dc in each 3 dc cluster sp between corners, and (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner ch-2 sp around, join with sl st in top of Ch 3 [48 dc, 4 ch 2-sp]
Rnds 5-10: (or until your square measures 8 in): Rep rnd 4 [Each dc count will increase by 12]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Flower Motif:
Rnd 1: With CC, using MR, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, pull to close, sl st top of ch 3 [12]
Rnd 2: Working in BL’s this rnd only, Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join [24]
Rnd 3: ch 3, tr in FL of previous row, *dc next, tr next in FL of previous row; rep from * around, join [12 dc, 12 FPtr]
Rnd 4: ch 1, sc same st, *ch 8, sk next 3, sc next; rep from * 4x, ch 8, join in first sc [6 sc, 6 ch 8]
Rnd 5: ch 1, *12 dc in ch 8-sp, sl st in sc, ch 1; rep from * 4x, 12 dc in last ch 8-sp, join [72 dc, 6 sl st]
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Line up the middle magic ring of the flower to the middle magic ring of the granny square. Tack the circle portion of the flower only to the square, leaving the petals free.
My other granny square designs:
Rose Garden Pouch
XOXO Wall Hanging(Made with fun granny X’s and O’S)
Diamond Fun Bookmark/Glasses Case
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