It's spring and daisies are everywhere, but not in our room! Why not bring a bunch of these colorful flowers with this crochet Daisy Granny Square? Perfect for blankets, pillows, or any creative project, the Daisy Granny Square features lovely corners, neat edges, and a clean, colorful look that's sure to brighten up any crochet collection. Get your hooks ready and enjoy this delightful pattern-making adventure!
Cozy Days Daisy Blanket
Materials Needed:
- Bulky level 5 yarn
- 8 mm crochet hook
- Optional: 10 mm crochet hook for the border
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- st: stitch
- yarn over and pull through
Steps:
Round 1: Magic Ring and Single Crochet
- Make a magic ring.
- Yarn over and pull through.
- Work 12 single crochets into the magic ring.
- Pull the yarn tail tight to close the ring.
- Slip stitch to the first single crochet to close up Round 1.
Round 2: Single Crochet Increase
- Chain 1.
- Work a single crochet into the same stitch.
- Continue working single crochets in each stitch around.
- In total, you should have 12 single crochets.
- Slip stitch to the first single crochet to close up Round 2.
Round 3: Cluster Stitch with New Color
- Insert your hook into any stitch and join the new yarn color.
- Chain 2, yarn over, insert your hook into the same stitch, pull through, yarn over, and pull through two loops.
- Repeat the step once more to make a beginning cluster, ending with three loops on the hook.
- Yarn over and pull through all three loops.
- Chain 3.
- Work a regular cluster (yarn over, insert hook, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops) in the next stitch, repeat until you have four loops on the hook.
- Yarn over and pull through all four loops.
- Chain 3 and continue working clusters with chain 3 spacers around.
- You should have a total of 12 clusters with chain 3 in between.
- Slip stitch to the top of the beginning cluster to close Round 3.
- Cut your yarn and pull through.
Round 4: Granny Square Formation
- Insert your hook into any chain 3 space and join new yarn.
- Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), and work 2 more double crochets in the same space.
- Chain 2, then work 3 more double crochets into the same space (this forms a corner).
- In the next chain 3 space, work 3 half double crochets.
- Repeat by working 3 half double crochets in the next chain 3 space.
- Work the corner stitches (3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets) in the next chain 3 space.
- Continue the pattern around by alternating corners with 3 half double crochets in between.
- Slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 3 to close Round 4.
Round 5: Final Round of Granny Square
- Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet).
- Work a double crochet in the next stitch.
- Skip the next stitch and work 2 double crochets into the chain space, chain 2, and work 2 more double crochets into the same space (this forms a corner).
- Skip the next stitch and work a double crochet in the stitch beside it.
- Continue working double crochets in each stitch across (should have 10 stitches total in this section).
- Repeat the corner pattern in each chain space as before.
- When reaching the final section of stitches, continue working double crochets across (should have 8 stitches).
- Slip stitch to the top of beginning chain 3 to close the last round.
- Cut your yarn and pull through.
Finishing the Blanket
- Joining Squares:
- To join the squares, locate the front loops of both squares and whip stitch them together.
- Ensure the wrong sides of the granny squares are facing you to get a cleaner seam on the right side.
- Adding the Border:
- Use a 10 mm crochet hook.
- Work slip stitches into the back loop only for a clean finished look.
Enjoy your cozy Daisy Granny Square Blanket!
