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# Flower Granny Square

**Finished Measurements**: 20cm x 20cm (8" x 8")

**Difficulty**: Intermediate

## Materials

**Yarn**: Worsted weight (medium/aran) yarn in three colours:
- Colour A (flower centre): approximately 10g
- Colour B (background): approximately 25g  
- Colour C (border): approximately 15g

**Hook**: 5mm (UK 6, US H/8)

**Notions**: 
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors

## Tension (Gauge)

16 tr and 8 rounds = 10cm x 10cm (4" x 4") in granny stitch pattern

Tension is important for achieving correct finished measurements. Make a test square and adjust hook size if needed.

## Abbreviations

- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- dc = double crochet (US single crochet)
- tr = treble crochet (US double crochet)
- sp = space
- RS = right side
- ( ) = repeat instructions within brackets
- * * = repeat instructions between asterisks

## Special Stitches

**3-tr cluster**: (Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st/sp, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through 2 loops) 3 times in same st/sp, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook.

**Granny cluster**: 3 tr worked in same space.

## Pattern Notes

- This square is worked in continuous rounds from the centre outward.
- Join each round with a slip stitch unless otherwise indicated.
- Ch-3 at beginning of rounds counts as first tr throughout.
- The flower is created in the first three rounds using colour changes.
- Do not turn work; RS always facing.

## Instructions

### Round 1 (Flower Centre - Colour A)

Using Colour A, make a magic ring (or ch 4 and sl st to first ch to form a ring).

**Round 1**: Ch 3 (counts as first tr), 2 tr in ring, ch 2, (3 tr in ring, ch 2) 3 times, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (4 groups of 3-tr with 4 corner ch-2 sps) 
*Total: 12 tr + 4 corner spaces*

Pull magic ring tail tight to close centre hole. Fasten off Colour A.

### Round 2 (Flower Petals - Colour B)

Join Colour B with sl st to any ch-2 corner sp.

**Round 2**: Ch 3 (counts as first tr), (2 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in same corner sp, ch 1, *(3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1; repeat from * twice more, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (4 corners made with ch-1 sp between)
*Total: 24 tr + 4 corner spaces + 4 side ch-1 spaces*

Fasten off Colour B.

### Round 3 (Background - Colour B)

Join Colour B with sl st to any ch-2 corner sp.

**Round 3**: Ch 3 (counts as first tr), (2 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in same corner sp, ch 1, 3 tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; repeat from * twice more, sl st to top of beginning ch-3. 
*Total: 48 tr + 4 corner spaces + 8 side ch-1 spaces (2 per side)*

Do not fasten off.

### Rounds 4-6 (Background - Colour B)

**Round 4**: Sl st to corner ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as first tr), (2 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in same corner sp, ch 1, (3 tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice, *(3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice; repeat from * twice more, sl st to top of beginning ch-3.
*Total: 72 tr + 4 corner spaces + 12 side ch-1 spaces (3 per side)*

**Round 5**: Sl st to corner ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as first tr), (2 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in same corner sp, ch 1, (3 tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times, *(3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 3 times; repeat from * twice more, sl st to top of beginning ch-3.
*Total: 96 tr + 4 corner spaces + 16 side ch-1 spaces (4 per side)*

**Round 6**: Sl st to corner ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as first tr), (2 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in same corner sp, ch 1, (3 tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 4 times, *(3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in next corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) 4 times; repeat from * twice more, sl st to top of beginning ch-3.
*Total: 120 tr + 4 corner spaces + 20 side ch-1 spaces (5 per side)*

Fasten off Colour B.

### Round 7 (Border - Colour C)

Join Colour C with sl st to any ch-2 corner sp.

**Round 7**: Ch 1, (dc, ch 2, dc) in same corner sp, *dc in each tr and ch-1 sp across to next corner (working 1 dc in each tr and 1 dc in each ch-1 sp), (dc, ch 2, dc) in corner ch-2 sp; repeat from * 3 times more, ending last repeat with sl st to first dc.
*Total: approximately 32 dc per side + 4 corner ch-2 spaces*

Fasten off, leaving a 20cm (8") tail for weaving in.

## Finishing

1. Weave in all ends securely using yarn needle, working ends through several stitches on wrong side.
2. Block square to 20cm x 20cm (8" x 8") dimensions:
   - Wet block by soaking in cool water, gently squeeze out excess (do not wring)
   - Pin square to blocking board, ensuring corners are 90-degree angles and sides are equal length
   - Allow to dry completely before unpinning
3. Check that all sides measure the same length and corners are square.

## Making Multiple Squares

To create a blanket or larger project:

1. Make desired number of squares (e.g., 25 squares for a 5 x 5 layout = approximately 100cm x 100cm / 40" x 40" finished blanket)
2. Arrange squares in desired layout
3. Join using one of these methods:

**Whip Stitch Method**: 
- Place two squares RS together
- Using yarn needle and matching yarn, whip stitch through back loops only along one edge
- Continue joining squares in rows, then join rows together

**Join-as-you-go Method**:
- Work Round 7 of second square up to point where it meets first square
- Instead of working ch 2 at corner, ch 1, sl st into corresponding corner of first square, ch 1
- Along joining edge, sl st into corresponding stitches of first square instead of working dc
- Continue around square normally

## Optional Edging for Blanket

Once all squares are joined, work a border around entire blanket using Colour C:

**Round 1**: Join yarn at any corner, ch 1, work dc evenly around entire edge, working (dc, ch 2, dc) in each corner, sl st to first dc.

**Round 2**: Ch 1, dc in each dc around, working (dc, ch 2, dc) in each corner ch-2 sp, sl st to first dc. Fasten off.

## Design Variations

- **Colour Changes**: Experiment with different colour combinations for flower and background
- **Larger Square**: Continue working additional rounds in Colour B before adding border (each round adds approximately 2.5cm / 1")
- **Different Flower**: Work all of Rounds 1-2 in Colour A for a larger flower centre
- **Striped Background**: Alternate between two colours in Rounds 3-6

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**Pattern Design**: Traditional granny square construction with flower motif  
**Technical Editor**: Pattern verified for accuracy

© [Current Year] - For personal and small-scale gift use. Not for mass production.