The Boxed Flower Squares Crochet Blanket: Square One introduces the first floral motif in this multi-square blanket design. Known as the Big Flower Square, this bold and textured granny square is worked in the round and later shaped into a square to form part of the complete blanket layout.

This page provides the free online crochet pattern for Square One only.

To make the full blanket, including all flower square variations, boxed frames, sizing guides, layouts, joining methods, and borders, you will need the complete pattern.

About This Square

• Square Name: Big Flower Square
• Skill Level: Confident Beginner / Intermediate
• Construction: Worked in the round, then squared
• Finished Square Size: Approx. 24 cm / 9 inches (blocked)

Square One focuses on layered petals, textured stitches, and structured shaping, making it an excellent introduction to the techniques used throughout the full blanket.

Skills & Techniques Used

Skills Required

• Working in the round
• Changing yarn colors
• Ending off and securing yarn neatly

Techniques Used

• Double crochet (dc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Front post stitches (fpdc, fphdc, fpsc)
• Shell stitches
• Back Loop Only (BLO) stitches

Before You Start This Square

Before beginning, take a moment to gather your materials and read through the pattern notes. This flower square is worked entirely in the round using several colour changes and textured stitches.

For the best results:

• Use the same yarn and hook size for every flower square in your blanket.
• Read the stitch abbreviations before beginning.
• Check the stitch count at the end of each round.
• Weave in yarn ends as you complete each colour change.
• Block the finished square before measuring.

This page teaches you how to crochet the base flower square. Once complete, continue to the main Boxed Flower Squares Blanket pattern for the boxed border rounds, joining instructions and blanket finishing.

How This Square Fits Into the Blanket

The Big Flower Square is one of the feature motifs used throughout the Boxed Flower Squares Blanket.

Each flower square is first crocheted as an individual motif before being surrounded with additional framing rounds that create the blanket's distinctive boxed appearance. Once every square has been completed and framed, the squares are joined together to create the finished blanket.

This step-by-step approach makes the project easy to work on over time, allowing you to complete one square whenever you have time to crochet.

Complete instructions for the boxed frame, blanket assembly, joining methods and borders are included in the main Boxed Flower Squares Blanket pattern.

Customising Your Flower Square

Although this square was designed as part of the Boxed Flower Squares Blanket, it can easily be personalised.

Ideas include:

• Use a single colour for a modern textured look.
• Create a stash-busting square by changing colours each round.
• Match seasonal colour palettes for themed blankets.
• Coordinate colours with your home décor.
• Make every flower unique while keeping the outer framing colour consistent for a cohesive blanket.

If you're creating the original blanket design, using the same yarn weight and maintaining consistent tension will help ensure every finished square is the same size.

What Can You Make With This Flower Square?

This large crochet flower square is versatile enough to be used in many projects besides the original blanket.

Popular ideas include:

• Cushion covers
• Table toppers
• Tote bags
• Wall hangings
• Bed runners
• Decorative pillow fronts
• Patchwork throws
• Baby blankets
• Seasonal home décor

For projects that require larger, uniform squares, continue with the boxed frame instructions found in the complete Boxed Flower Squares Blanket pattern.