Flower 9-inch Square Crochet Pattern

By Stoutomaster on Mon, 03/10/2025 - 00:27
Flower 9-inch Square Crochet Pattern

Easy crochet pattern for an 8-petal African flower crochet square perfect for use in a large crochet afghan. 
This easy-to-make beautiful crochet flower square can be used in various designs! 
Here's a basic guide to get you started on an 8-petal African flower crochet square pattern.

Granny Squares
Easy to follow crochet granny squares project

Easy-to-follow flower granny square pattern

Features the classic African flower in the center of a larger crochet square with some variation of mixed stitches in the round.

A digital  PDF version of this pattern is available for purchase and includes easy step-by-step photographs and detailed written instructions.

Materials you will need to create this 8-petal crochet flower square

  • Worsted weight yarn, in the yarn colors of your choice.
  • Use a crochet hook which is specified by your yarn label, for this example I used a 4.5mm crochet hook.
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle, for weaving in ends

The example square is worked up in a 4.5mm crochet hook,on average using 5 skeins of yarn of 100m / 109 yards of yarn you can easily create 3 to 4 9-inch crochet flower squares.

This free online crochet flower square pattern is part of the Find Peace Crochet Flower Squares Lapghan Pattern

This Blanket pattern is available in my online store and includes:

  • All in one light weight afghan pattern, easily downloadable digital pdf file.
  • Printable PDF pattern, easily accessible on desktop and mobile devices.
  • Crochet flower square pattern includes detailed written instructions, as well as per-row photos to easily guide entry-level crochet lovers.
  • Pattern includes yarn length requirements.
  • Detailed instructions on joining blanket squares.
  • The pattern is written in English only - US Terminology
  • Blanket and crochet sizes based on using double knit crochet yarn and a 4.5 mm crochet hook.
  • Finished measurements of example lapghan : 60’ x 60’ / 152 x 152 cm

 

This pattern is one component of a crochet bundle or pattern, for more on this visit :

8-Petal Flower Granny Square Lapghan | Find Peace Blanket Pattern

By Stoutomaster on Wed, 09/11/2024 - 08:32
Easy lapghan granny flower square blanket

Looking for a peaceful, creative project that brings both beauty and relaxation?

The Find Peace Flower Square Lapghan is the perfect crochet blanket pattern to settle into. This easy afghan blanket is built from beginner granny square patterns, featuring charming African flower granny square motifs combined with classic stitches for a soft, timeless look.

Whether you're brand new to crochet or just want something relaxing to work on, this pattern is ideal. The easy granny square patterns are simple to follow, and once you've made a few, you'll find yourself in a gentle rhythm, hook in hand, worries fading, peace growing with every stitch.

Buy this pattern

a digital PDF crochet pattern is available, see store links for more, and includes :

9 inch African daisy crochet granny square pattern example
  • Step-by-step written instructions
  • Per-row photo tutorial to guide you visually through each stage
  • Shorthand (abbreviated) instructions for experienced crocheters
  • Yarn usage details and approximate yardage
  • Color guidance shown in the photo examples.
Etsy
Raverly

Free Online Pattern

Pattern Instructions

Start with a magic ring, 

Round 1

1sc in magic ring, ch2, counts as the first dc st, 1 dc in the same space, counts as the second dc for dc2tog, ch 2,*dc2tog, ch 2, into magic ring, repeat 6 more times, join with sl into the top of starting ch stitch, pull the tail of the magic ring to close the loop and finish off color.
(8 x dc2tog, ch2, sts)

Round 2

Join new color with 1sc, in 2ch-sp from the round before, ch2 counts as the first hdc, 3 hdc in the same space, ch 2, *4 hdc in 2ch-sp, ch2, repeat from * around, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, and finish off color.
(8 x 4hdc in 2chsp, ch2) 

Round 3

Join new color with 1sc, in 2ch-sp from the round before, ch2 counts as the first hdc, 1 dc in same space, ch2, 2dc in the same ch-sp,*2 dc, ch2, 2dc in next ch-sp, repeat from * around, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, and finish off color.
(8 x 2dc, ch2, 2dc in 2chsp) 

Round 4

Join new color with 1sc, in space between the last and first 2 dc sts, from the round before, 6 dc into the next 2ch-sp,* 1sc, in space between the first and last and first 2 dc sts, from the round before, 6 dc into the next 2ch-sp, repeat from * around, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, and finish off color.
(8 x 1sc, 6dc in 2chsp) 

Round 5

Join new color with 1sc, in BLO - back loop only, of first dc stitch from the row before, working in BLO - back loop only, ch1, counts as first hdc st, BLO 1 hdc into each of the next 5 dc sts from the round before, 1 sc into space between first and last 2dc sts from round 3,* BLO 1 hdc into each of the next 6 dc sts from the round before, 1 sc into space between first and last 2dc sts from round 3, repeat from * around, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, and finish off color.
(8 x 6 BLO hdc sts, 1sc)

Round 6

Join new color with 1sc,  ch4, counts as first dc stitch, and 2 chain stitches, 1 dc into the same sc stitch,BLO, 1 hdc into next 2 sts, 1 sc into next 2 sts, 1 hdc into next 2 sts, 1 fphdc around next sc stitch, 
BLO, 1 hdc into next 2 sts, 1 sc into next 2 sts, 1 hdc into next 2 sts,* 1 dc in next sc st, ch2, 1dc in same stitch, BLO, 1 hdc into next 2 sts, 1 sc into next 2 sts, 1 hdc into next 2 sts, 
1 fphdc around next sc stitch, BLO, 1 hdc into next 2 sts, 1 sc into next 2 sts, 1 hdc into next 2 sts,repeat from * around, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, and finish off color.
(4 x 1dc,ch2,1dc, BLO 2hdc, 1sc, 2hdc, 1fphdc, BLO 2hdc, 1sc, 2hdc) 

Round 7

Join new color with 1sc, in corner 2ch-sp, ch 2 counts as first dc stitch, 1 dc same space, ch2, 2dc into the same space, 1 dc into the next 15 sts,   
* 2dc in corner 2ch-sp, ch2, 2dc into the same space, 1 dc into the next 15 sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, and finish off color.
(4 x 2 dc , ch2, 2dc in 2chsp, 15 dc sts ) 

Round 8

Join new color with 1sc, in corner 2ch-sp, ch3 counts as first hdc stitch, and ch2,  1hdc into the same space, 1 hdc into the next 19 sts,* 1hdc in corner 2ch-sp, ch2, 1hdc into the same space, 1 hdc into the next 19 sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, and finish off color.
(4 x 1 hdc, ch2, 1hdc in 2chsp, 19 hdc sts ) 

Round 9

Join new color with 1sc, in corner 2ch-sp, ch 2 counts as first dc stitch, ch2, 1dc into the same space,  **skip next 2 sts, 1 dc, ch1, 1dc (V-stitch) into the next st, repeat ** 6 more times, * 1dc, in corner 2ch-sp, ch2, 1dc into the same space,  **skip next 2 sts, 1 dc, ch1, 1dc (V-stitch) into the next st, repeat ** 6 more times,  
repeat from * around, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, and finish off color.
(4 x 1dc, ch2, 1dc, 7 x dc Vstitch ) 

Round 10

Join new color with 1sc, in corner 2ch-sp, ch 2 counts as first dc stitch, 2 dc into same ch-sp, ch2, 3dc into the same space,  **3 dc into the next 1ch-sp, repeat ** 6 more times,* 3dc, in corner 2ch-sp, ch2, 3dc into the same space,  **3dc  into the next ch-sp, repeat ** 6 more times,  
repeat from * around, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, and finish off color.
(4 x 3dc, ch2, 3dc, 7 x 3dc ) 

Round 11

Join new color with 1sc, in corner 2ch-sp, ch1 counts as first hdc stitch, 1 hdc same space, ch2, 2hdc into the same space, 1 hdc into the next 25 sts,* 2hdc in corner 2ch-sp, ch2, 2hdc into the same space, 1 hdc into the next 25 sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, and finish off color.
(4 x 2 hdc , ch2, 2hdc in 2chsp, 25 hdc sts ) 

Round 12

Join new color with 1sc, in corner 2ch-sp, ch1 counts as first hdc stitch, 1 hdc same space, ch2, 2hdc into the same space, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc into the next 27 sts, 2 hdc in st, before 2ch-sp.
* 2hdc in corner 2ch-sp, ch2, 2hdc into the same space, 2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc into the next 27 sts, 2 hdc in st, before 2ch-sp., repeat from * around, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, and finish off color.
(4 x 2 hdc , ch2, 2hdc in 2chsp, 31 hdc sts )
 

365 Rows of Mixed Crochet Stitches : Temperature Blanket

By Stoutomaster on Wed, 07/03/2024 - 20:15
365 All year-round Mixed stitch crochet blanket pattern

Welcome to this special crochet temperature blanket pattern page. Capture the color or mood of each day of the year, with a mixture of more than 30 blanket stitch patterns as you work your way through all four seasons.

Perfect blanket pattern for beginners and seasoned crocheters alike, featuring simple, easy-to-follow stitches that let the colors and the weather shine. 

Let’s stitch the year together, one color, one stitch row, one day, at a time!

Crochet Striped Stitch Sampler Blanket Pattern: A Fun, Skill-Building Crochet Journey

By Stoutomaster on Wed, 05/22/2024 - 03:41
The original rainbow striped stitch samper pattern by Stouto crochet

If you're looking for a relaxing and rewarding crochet project that combines creativity with learning, you're going to love this Stitch Sampler Blanket pattern.

This striped crochet stitch sampler blanket is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to explore different crochet stitches, build skills, and make something stunning in the process. Whether you're a confident beginner or a seasoned crocheter, this pattern brings both challenge and joy—one beautiful row at a time.