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African Daisy Crochet Square – Perfect for Baby Blankets
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Updated Sep 2026

Easy African Daisy - African Flower Granny Square Free Pattern

Looking for an African flower granny square free pattern?
This Easy African Daisy crochet square is a beginner-friendly small flower granny square worked in the round and perfect for blankets, cardigans, tote bags, and baby gifts.

This small little flower granny square crochet pattern is based on the iconic African daisy crochet flower colorful, bold, and full of personality.

HOOK
3.5 mm Crochet Hook
YARN
Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn
Acrylic Crochet Yarn
SIZE
11 x 11 cm / 5 x 5 inches
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INTRODUCTION

About This Pattern

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The Easy African Daisy Flower square is based on the infamous African daisy crochet flower, African daisies are the symbol of love and purity. Friends often offer daisies as a gift to new mothers as they symbolize new life, so why not make a baby blanket for a new mom?

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What Is the African Daisy Crochet Square?

The Easy African Daisy Flower Square is inspired by the well-loved African daisy motif. African daisies symbolize love and purity and are often gifted to new mothers as they represent new life, which makes this square perfect for baby blankets.

Unlike real daisies that close when sunlight fades, this crochet flower square will stay bright forever.

Small crochet squares are incredibly versatile. Use them to:

  • Make coasters
  • Join into a crochet tote bag
  • Create a colorful crochet sweater
  • Design a cardigan or summer top
  • Join into a vibrant patchwork blanket

African daisies are known for their abundance of color — so don’t be shy. Mix bold and bright yarn combinations.

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Pattern is worked in the round , African daisy features in the center of the square. Unlike the real daisy that opens when the sunlight falls upon them and closes when the light fades, this little flower is sure to never fade away.

Skills required for pattern are to understand the basics of working in the round as well as joining different yarn colors and how to end and finish rows. Always ensuring that your final row count per side is correct or you will struggle to join your block at a late stage.

Gauge is not essential, but it's best to stick to the same yarn weight and crochet hook thru-out making your squares or your squares would not match up.Work ends, as you go will help you at the end when it comes to finishing the blanket unless you love spending a day at least to work on loose ends.

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Option 1: Patchwork Flower Blanket

A crochet flower blanket is more than just a cozy throw, it’s a tapestry of memories, colors, and stitches. Each square tells its own story, and when pieced together, they create a masterpiece you’ll treasure for years to come. Whether you’re crocheting for yourself, gifting a loved one, or making a handmade heirloom, this project is as rewarding as it is timeless.

Start your own crochet flower blanket today and bring a piece of nature-inspired art into your home.

Buy the Patchwork Flower Blanket Pattern

The African Patchwork Crochet Flower Blanket* is available as a printable PDF pattern

What’s included:

  • 8 unique crochet flower squares in one file
  • Row-by-row written instructions
  • Step-by-step photo tutorials for each round
  • Stitch abbreviations + quick reference guide
  • Detailed yarn requirements for every square
  • Color placement chart + joining instructions

Four small crochet square in one easy to download PDF pattern bundle


Option 2: Four Small Flower Squares Pattern Bundle

Prefer working pretty small delicate flower motifs? This version highlights four small crochet flower squares, perfect for blankets, pillows, or any creative crochet project. It has the same vibrant colors and timeless charm as the full blanket, but with a quicker finish.

Ideal if you want standalone statement squares for a variety of projects.

Buy the Four Small Flower Squares Pattern Bundle

The Four Small Flower Squares Bundle is available as a printable PDF pattern.

What’s included:

  • 4 small crochet flower squares in one file
  • Row-by-row written instructions
  • Per-round photo tutorials
  • Stitch abbreviations + quick reference guide
  • Yarn requirements for each square
  • Color layout + joining instructions
COMPLETE PROJECT INVENTORY

Materials, Yardage Breakdown & Fiber Selection

Engineered for stash-busting joy or a disciplined heirloom palette. Every yardage estimate includes our recommended 10% tension buffer so you never run out on round 6 of the final corner.

CROCHET HOOK
3.5 mm Crochet Hook
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YARN WEIGHT
Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn
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YARN FIBRE
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Notes

Material Notes

All you need to know about materials required for this project.

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Easy and simple basic crochet supplies

Lightweight yarn like DK yarn, or double knitting yarn, or referred to by some crochet councils as the 3/Light category. You might see DK yarn labeled as 8-ply yarn in Europe and Australia. You can use any yarn of your choice, just note that by using lighter yarn and a smaller one, each square and blanket size will be overall smaller, by using a heavier yarn and larger hook, the squares will be larger and the overall blanket size will be bigger.

Hooks

  • The example pattern uses a: 3.5 mm / US 4 /E-4 fo the example yarn used.
  • But feel free to use the hook that suits your preferred yarn.

Tension (Gauge)

Gauge is not essential for this square.
However, always use the same hook and yarn throughout your project to ensure your blocks match up correctly when joining.

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SIZING

Size Information

  • Made with 3.5 mm hook: 11 x 11 cm / 5 x 5 inches
  • Made with 2.5 mm hook:8 x 8 cm / 3.2 x 3.2 inches

You can use any yarn weight. Just remember:

  • Lighter yarn + smaller hook = smaller square
  • Heavier yarn + larger hook = larger square
INSTRUCTIONS

Pattern Instructions

Construction Overview

  • Pattern is worked in the round
  • African daisy flower motif sits in the center
  • Square is built outward in 6 rounds
  • Color changes occur between rounds
  • Final round shapes the motif into a square

Always ensure your final stitch count per side is correct before joining blocks, this prevents joining issues later.

Work in ends as you go to avoid finishing-day frustration

Skills Required

  • Working in the round
  • Magic ring
  • Joining new yarn colors
  • Front post stitches
  • Ending and finishing rows
STITCHES

Quick Stitch Guide

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US Stitch Terminology : Abbreviations

This pattern includes a variety of crochet stitches and techniques. To help you along the way, detailed stitch tutorials and explanations are linked below.
All stitch instructions are available in both US Crochet Terminology and UK Crochet Terminology, making it easy to follow along using the terms you are most familiar with.
If you are new to any of the stitches used in this pattern, we recommend reviewing the relevant stitch guide before starting. Each guide includes step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stitch terminology conversions where applicable.
Take your time, practice any unfamiliar stitches, and most importantly—enjoy the process of creating your blanket one row at a time.

2 Double Crochet - 2dc
UK : 2tr - 2 treble crochet
AFR : 2lb - 2 Langbeentjies in selfde steek

1. Work 1 dc into the stitch (complete as usual).
2. Work a second dc into the same stitch.
3. Both sts occupy the same base — small cluster.

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Is this an African flower granny square free pattern?

Yes. The full written instructions are provided above. A printable PDF version is also available for purchase.

Can beginners make this square?

Yes. If you understand basic crochet stitches and working in the round, you can make this square.

What yarn works best?

DK (Double Knitting) cotton yarn works beautifully, but you can use any yarn weight as long as you stay consistent.

How big is the finished square?

5 x 5 inches with a 3.5 mm hook. Smaller if using a 2.5 mm hook.

Is tension important?

Not critical, but consistency is important when joining multiple squares.

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