African Patchwork Afghan : Crochet Large Flower Blanket Square 02
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African Patchwork Afghan : Crochet Large Flower Blanket Square 02
Patchwork-2, the second large square in the African Patchwork Crochet Flower Blanket collection by Stouto. This motif builds on the beauty and texture of floral crochet by combining petals, bold colour contrasts, and structural stitch work to make a striking square. Each large square is designed to interlock with the others, forming a cohesive and vibrant blanket.
HOOK
3.5 mm Crochet Hook
YARN
Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn
yarn : Organic Cotton Yarn
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INTRODUCTION
About This Pattern
On this page, you’ll find:
- Free Crochet Pattern , easy-to-follow written in US crochet terms
- A detailed photo tutorial for every round
- Yarn and hook recommendations
- Colour combination tips and finishing pointers
- Instructions on how this square fits into the full patchwork assembly
Whether you’re crafting this square alone as a sample, or combining it with the rest to complete your blanket, Patchwork-2 adds elegant dimension and floral energy to your project. Let’s get those stitches blooming!
African Flowers Patchwork : Flower Blanket Square Pattern 2
Is the first crochet flower blanket square for the free African Flowers Patchwork Afghan, the design balances large floral granny squares with sets of smaller flower squares, creating a bold patchwork effect that finishes at 170 cm x 170 cm (67 x 67 inches). If you want to use this crochet flower blanket square you are welcome to do so.
The free blanket pattern include 8 free flower blanket square patterns:
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.
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Notes
Material Notes
All you need to know about materials required for this project.
How Many Flower Blanket Squares Do You Need for the African Patchwork Crochet Flower Blanket?
The pattern includes four unique large flower designs, each measuring 30 x 30 cm (11 x 11 inches). Together, they make up the main building blocks of the blanket.
- Flower Blanket Square Pattern 1: 4 large squares (approx. 500–600 m of DK yarn)
- Flower Blanket Square Pattern : 3 large squares (approx. 500 m of DK yarn)
- Flower Blanket Square Pattern : 3 large squares (approx. 500 m of DK yarn)
- Flower Blanket Square Pattern 4: 3 large squares (approx. 500 m of DK yarn)
In total, you’ll need 13 large granny squares. Using DK cotton yarn (50 g = 100 m per skein), expect to use around 2000 m of yarn for all the large motifs. On average, 5 colors of 100 m each will yield 3 to 4 large squares.
When making multiple squares, it’s important to keep your stitch counts consistent on all sides. This ensures that joining the large and small flower granny squares together is simple and that your blanket lies flat without puckering or stretching.
Yardage Planning & Color Tips for this Crochet Flower Blanket Pattern
Planning your yarn yardage is one of the most important steps in making a flower granny square.
Estimating Yarn by Square
Large squares (30 x 30 cm / 11 x 11 inches):
Each requires approx. 150 to 180 m of DK yarn, depending on color changes.S
Small squares (11 x 11 cm / 5 x 5 inches): Each requires approx. 40 to 45 m of DK yarn.
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NOTES
Pattern Notes
Tips for Choosing & Managing Colors
- Pick a palette you love: This blanket celebrates bold floral design. Choose 4 to 6 colors that either contrast beautifully (bright, vibrant tones) or harmonize softly (pastels, neutrals).
- Assign colors to motifs: Decide which shades you’ll use for petals, centers, and backgrounds before starting. This will give your afghan a balanced, cohesive look.
- Mix stash yarns: This blanket is an excellent stash buster. Just be sure to keep yarn weight consistent across all squares.
- Buy extra for safety: If you’re purchasing new yarn, always buy one extra skein per color. Dye lots can vary, and having backup ensures a consistent finish.
- Distribute colors evenly: Spread bold shades across the blanket to avoid clusters. This makes the finished afghan look balanced and intentional.
Managing Yarn Ends for Crochet Blanket Square
- Since flower blanket squares often require frequent color changes, you’ll have lots of ends to weave in. To make this easier:
- Weave ends in as you go, instead of leaving them for the end.Use a yarn needle to tuck tails neatly under stitches.If you’re using cotton yarn, pull ends snugly to avoid loosening later.
- By planning yardage carefully and choosing colors thoughtfully, you’ll ensure your flower square blanket is not only beautiful but also practical to complete without yarn shortages or mismatched dye lots.
Can Beginners Make a Flower Square ?
- Yes, beginners can absolutely make a flower square blanket. Start with simpler flower motifs and basic joins. The African Patchwork Afghan is written for intermediate skill level, but with patience and practice, confident beginners can enjoy it too.
- Each square includes step-by-step photos and clear written instructions in the PDF version, making the process easier to follow.
How Do You Join Flower Blanket Squares Together?
There are three popular joining methods:
Whip stitch : Sewing blocks together with a yarn needle.
Slip stitch join : Crocheting them together with a hook.
Join-as-you-go : Attaching squares during the last round, saving time later.
On how to join squares for the African Patchwork Afghan revert back to the crochet flower blanket pattern page.
Choosing Colors for Your Flower Square Pattern
Since no color chart is included, you have full creative freedom.
Tips for choosing colors:
- Pick a theme (bright garden, earthy naturals, pastel spring).Use leftover yarn for a stash-busting, rainbow effect.Keep yarn weight consistent for uniform squares.
- Tips for Managing Yarn Ends
- Flower granny square blankets use lots of color changes, which means many yarn ends.
Tips to manage:
- Weave ends in as you go.Leave longer tails for easier weaving.Use a yarn needle and secure under stitches.
- Managing ends throughout saves time compared to leaving them all for the end.
- Detailed bold flower squares boho styled gypsy blanket.
INSTRUCTIONS
Pattern Instructions
Tips for Choosing & Managing Colors
- Pick a palette you love: This blanket celebrates bold floral design. Choose 4 to 6 colors that either contrast beautifully (bright, vibrant tones) or harmonize softly (pastels, neutrals).
- Assign colors to motifs: Decide which shades you’ll use for petals, centers, and backgrounds before starting. This will give your afghan a balanced, cohesive look.
- Mix stash yarns: This blanket is an excellent stash buster. Just be sure to keep yarn weight consistent across all squares.
- Buy extra for safety: If you’re purchasing new yarn, always buy one extra skein per color. Dye lots can vary, and having backup ensures a consistent finish.
- Distribute colors evenly: Spread bold shades across the blanket to avoid clusters. This makes the finished afghan look balanced and intentional.
Managing Yarn Ends for Crochet Blanket Square
- Since flower blanket squares often require frequent color changes, you’ll have lots of ends to weave in. To make this easier:
- Weave ends in as you go, instead of leaving them for the end.Use a yarn needle to tuck tails neatly under stitches.If you’re using cotton yarn, pull ends snugly to avoid loosening later.
- By planning yardage carefully and choosing colors thoughtfully, you’ll ensure your flower square blanket is not only beautiful but also practical to complete without yarn shortages or mismatched dye lots.
Can Beginners Make a Flower Square ?
- Yes, beginners can absolutely make a flower square blanket. Start with simpler flower motifs and basic joins. The African Patchwork Afghan is written for intermediate skill level, but with patience and practice, confident beginners can enjoy it too.
- Each square includes step-by-step photos and clear written instructions in the PDF version, making the process easier to follow.
How Do You Join Flower Blanket Squares Together?
There are three popular joining methods:
Whip stitch : Sewing blocks together with a yarn needle.
Slip stitch join : Crocheting them together with a hook.
Join-as-you-go : Attaching squares during the last round, saving time later.
On how to join squares for the African Patchwork Afghan revert back to the crochet flower blanket pattern page.
Choosing Colors for Your Flower Square Pattern
Since no color chart is included, you have full creative freedom.
Tips for choosing colors:
- Pick a theme (bright garden, earthy naturals, pastel spring).Use leftover yarn for a stash-busting, rainbow effect.Keep yarn weight consistent for uniform squares.
- Tips for Managing Yarn Ends
- Flower granny square blankets use lots of color changes, which means many yarn ends.
Tips to manage:
- Weave ends in as you go.Leave longer tails for easier weaving.Use a yarn needle and secure under stitches.
- Managing ends throughout saves time compared to leaving them all for the end.
- Detailed bold flower squares boho styled gypsy blanket.
STITCHES
Quick Stitch Guide
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US Stitch Terminology : Abbreviations
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2 Double Crochet - 2dc
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Back Loop Only - BLO
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Back Post Double Crochet - bpdc
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Back Post Half Double Crochet - bphdc
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Back Post Single Crochet - bpsc
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Front Post Double Crochet - fpdc
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Front Post Half Double Crochet - fphdc
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Front Post Single Crochet - fpsc
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Front Post Treble Crochet - fptr
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Half Double Crochet - hdc
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Next - nxt
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Repeat from * - rep from *
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Repeat Rows - rep rows
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Single Crochet - sc
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Shell Stitch - sh
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Slip Stitch - sl st
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Space After - sp after
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Space Before - sp before
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Stitches - sts
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Treble Crochet - tr
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V Stitch - v st
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Yarn Over - yo
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
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.
FREE PATTERN
Step by Step
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Free Crochet Pattern : African Patchwork : Flower Blanket Square 2
Round 1
Start with a magic ring, ch3 counts as the first dc st, 11 x 1dc into magic ring, join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, ch1, don't finish off color.
(12 x 1dc sts in the magic ring)
Round 2
Work in the back loop of each stitch, ch 1, counts as first hdc, 1hdc into the same st, * 2 hdc into next dc st, repeat from * join with sl into staring chain stitch, don't finish off color, ch1,
(12 x BLO - 2 hdc in hdc sts)
Round 3
Work in he back loop of each stitch, ch 1, counts as first hdc, 1 hdc into the same st, 1 hdc into the next st * 2 hdc into next dc st, 1 hdc into the next st, repeat from *, join with sl into the starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(12 x 2 hdc in hdc st, 1 hdc in hdc sts)
Round 4
Join new color with sc in BLO of any hdc stitch from round 3, ch2, counts as first dc stitch, 1 dc into the next stitch, ch2, skip next stitch, * 1dc into 2 st(s), ch2, sk 1 st, repeat from * around, join with sl into the top starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(12 x 2dc, ch2, sk1 st)
Round 5
Join new color in skipped st from round 4, ch3, counts as first dc stitch, 1dc into th same space, work 1 BLO sc in the next 2 dc sts,
Tip : fold dc round backwards to work in skipped stitch, this will ensure that the yarn does not get entangled when you start.
* BLO, 1dc, ch1, 1dc (dcV-Stitch) into the skipped stitch from round 4, 1sc into 2 dc sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into the starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(12 x (BLO, 1 dc, ch1, 1dc in skipped st , 1sc in 2dc sts, )
Round 6
Join new color with sc around post of first (dc) post of round 4, ch2, counts first 1 fpdc st, 1 fpdc around the next dc post, BLO, 1 sc into the next 3 sts, from round 5. *1 fpdc around next 2 dc posts from round 4, BLO 1 sc into the next 3 sts, from round 5, repeat from *
join with sl into the starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(12 x 1 fpdc, 1 fpdc, around fpdc sts (round 4) , BLO 3 sc, sts)
Round 7
Join new color with sc around post of first dc post of any 2dc round 5, ch3, counts as first 1 fpdc st,
1 dc in 1ch-sp, 1 fpdc around next dc post, of round 5,
BLO 1 sc into the next 2 sts, of round 6,
* 1 fpdc around next dc post, 1 dc into next 1ch-sp, 1 fpdc around next dc post, of round 5, BLO 1 sc into the next 2 sts, of round 6, repeat from * around, join with sl into the starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(12 x 1 fpdc, 1dc 1 fpdc (round 5), BLO 2sc, (round6))
Round 8
Join new color with sc around post of first dc post of round 6, ch2, counts as first 1 fpdc st, 1 fpdc around next dc post, from round 6. BLO 1 sc into the next 3 sts, of round 7.
* 1 fpdc around next 2 dc posts, from round 6, BLO 1 sc into the next 3 sts, from round 7, repeat from *. Join with sl into the starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(12 x 2 fpdc into round 6, BLO 3sc sts into round 7)
Round 9
Join new color with sc around post of first dc post of round 7, ch3, counts as first 1 fpdc st, 1 dc into space between fpdc and dc stitch from round 7, 1 fpdc around next dc post, 1 dc into space between dc and fpdc stitch from round 7, BLO 1 sc into the next 2 sts, from round 8, *1 fpdc st, around dc post, of round 7, 1 dc into space between fpdc and dc stitch from round 7, 1 fpdc around next dc post, 1 dc into space between dc and fpdc stitch from round 7, BLO 1 sc into the next 2 sts, from round 8, repeat from * Join with sl into staring chain stitch, don't finish off color, ch1.
(12 x 1 fpdc, 1 dc, 1 fpdc 1dc, 1fpdc, in round 7 ,BLO 2sc sts into round 8)
Round 10
Join new color with sc around post of first dc post of round 8, ch2, counts as first 1 fpdc st, 1 fpdc around next dc post, from round 8.
BLO 1 sc into the next 5 sts, of round 9.
*1 fpdc around next 2 dc posts, from round 8, BLO 1 sc into the next 5 sts, from round 9, repeat from *. Join with sl into the starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(12 x 2 fpdc into round 6, BLO 5sc sts into round
Join new color with sc around post of first dc post of round 9, ch3, counts as first 1 fpdc st, 1 fpdc around next dc post,1 dc into space between fpdc and dc stitch from round 9, 1 fpdc around next dc post, 1 dc into space between dc and fpdc stitch from round 9, 1 fpdc around next dc post, 1 fpdc around next dc post, BLO 1 sc into the next 2 sts, from round 10,
*1 fpdc st, around dc post, of round 9,1 fpdc around next dc post, 1 dc into space between fpdc and dc stitch from round 9, 1 fpdc around next dc post, 1 dc into space between dc and fpdc stitch from round 9,1 fpdc around next dc post, 1 fpdc around next dc post, BLO 1 sc into the next 2 sts, from round 8, repeat from *. Join with sl into staring chain stitch, don't finish off color, ch1,
(12 x 1 fpdc, 1fpdc, 1 dc, 1 fpdc 1dc, 1fpdc, 1fpdc in round 9 ,BLO 2sc sts into round 10 )
Round 12
Join color between 1hdc ito space between 2dc sts from round 11, ch2, Sk dc st, 1 hdc into each of the 7 sts from round 12, sk sc st, * 1hdc in space between 2dc sts from round 11, 1 hdc into each of the 7 sts from round 12
Round 13
Join in the 4th hdc st of 7 hdc sts,
*1sc in st, skip 3 sts, 6tr in hdc stitch between 2dc from round 12, skip 3 - repeat from *
Round 14
Join color with sc in hdc from round , counts as first sc in repeat below, * 1sc in hdc st, work the following into the next 6 tr sts, 1hdc, 1dc, 2dc, 2dc, 1dc, 1hdc.
Repeat from * around, join with slip stitch into the starting sc stitch.
Round 15
Join color around sc st, chain 3, counts as the first fpdc st in repeat below, * 1fpdc round sc, 1bpdc round the next 8 stitch posts,
Repeat from * around join with slips stitch into the starting chain stitch.
(108 sts in round)
Round 16
Join color in any stitch from round before.
Chain 4 - counts as 1dc + ch1, 1dc into the same space, skip 2 sts, 1dc in next st, ch2, 1dc in the same st, skip 2,
*1dc in nxt st, ch1, 1dc in same stitch ( Vst) , 1dc in nxt st, ch2, 1dc in same stitch repeat from * around,
Join with slip stitch into the starting chain stitch.
( 18 x 1dc,ch1,1dc, sk2, 1dc,ch1,1dc, sk2 ) (36 x Vsts)
Round 17
Join in color in any 2ch-sp,, ch3 - counts as first dc stitch of 3dc of the repeat below,
* 3dc, ch2, 3dc, 6dc in next ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp, 3hdc in next ch-sp, 3sc in next ch-sp, 3sc in the next st, 3hdc in next ch-sp, 3sc in next ch-sp, 3sc in next ch-sp, 3hdc in next ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp, 6dc in next ch-sp.
Join with slip stitch into the starting chain stitch.
(4 x (3dc,ch2,3dc,) 6dc, 3dc, 3hdc, 3sc, 3sc, 3hdc, 3dc, 6dc, in 9 ch-sps )
Round 18
Join color in corner chain space, ch5, counts as 1tr + ch1 in the repeat below,
* 1tr, ch1, 1tr, ch2, 1tr, ch1, 1tr, in corner chain space, sk1, 1tr, ch1, 1tr,
- ch2, 1dc,ch1, 1dc, repeat for next 8 x 3sts sets, sk1, 1tr, ch1, 1tr, sk1 -
repeat from * around for next 3 sides.
Slip stitch in starting chain st.
Round 19
Join in corner chain space, ch3 - counts as firs dc of 3dc in the repeat below
* 3dc, ch2, 3dc in corner ch-sp, 3dc in next 14 1ch-sps.
Repeat from * 3 more timex per side.
Join with slip stitch in starting chain space. Finish off tail, work in ends.
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