Looking for a fresh, textured, and modern take on the classic floral square? The Layered Petal Bloom Granny Flower Square pattern brings depth, dimension, and softness to your crochet projects with beautifully stacked petals, front post double crochets, and puff-stitch detailing. Perfect for blankets, cushions, and heirloom throws, this square is designed with UK makers in mind and works wonderfully with popular DK yarns found across the UK and Europe.
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About This Pattern
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Skill Level : Confident beginner to intermediate
Techniques Used
- Puff stitches
- Front post double crochet
- Working layered stitches
Whether you're building a full floral blanket or mixing this square into a patchwork design, the Layered Petal Bloom adds that timeless handmade charm.
What Makes the Layered Petal Bloom Square Special?
This modern floral square uses:
- Front post double crochets to raise petal edges
- Puff stitches for added dimension
- Layered construction to create the bloom effect
- A soft, textured finish perfect for blankets and home décor
It’s a stash-buster friendly pattern with flexible yarn options, making it suitable for beginners who are comfortable working in the round and confident crocheters who enjoy trying new stitch combinations.
Materials & Tools
| Hook | 3mm Crochet Hooks |
|---|---|
| Yarn Weight | Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn |
| Fibre Type | Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn |
| Finished Size | 33 x 33 cm / 13 x 13 inches |
Yarn Recommendations
The Layered Petal Bloom Granny Flower Square pattern is designed using DK (Double Knitting) yarn, which is commonly used in the UK, Europe, and Australia.
Recommended Yarn Weight
- DK / Light (3) / 8-ply
- Works well with cotton, cotton blends, or soft acrylics
Yarn used in photo tutorials
- 100% Cotton DK
- 50g = 100m
- Hook size: 3 mm
Stash-Buster Friendly
You can use:
- Any DK yarn
Any fibre you enjoy working with
Just remember:
- Lighter yarn + smaller hook = smaller square.
- Heavier yarn + larger hook = bigger square.
Yarn Length Requirements
- Based on DK cotton (100m per 50g ball):
- 3 to 4 large squares: ~400 m total
- Using 5 colours (each 100m), you’ll get 3 large squares minimum
Full Blanket (12 Squares)
- Squares only: approx 4800 m
- Border + finishing: 1000–1200 m
Tension & Gauge Notes
- To ensure consistent square size:
- Use the same yarn weight throughout
- Stick to the same hook size
- All squares are worked in the round
- Keep an eye on stitch counts per side so squares join neatly later
- Weaving in ends as you go is strongly recommended (unless you love a long finishing day!)
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Pattern Instructions
Project Size Information
Square Size
- 33 x 33 cm
- 13 x 13 inches
A perfect size for heirloom floral blankets, baby gifts, or decorative throws.
Written Instructions
The Layered Petal Bloom square is written in standard US crochet terms.
Square pattern includes:
- Full written instructions
- Per-round stitch abbreviations
- Per-round shorthand notes (e.g. `(8 x 1 fphdc, 6 hdc sts)`)
- A row-by-row photo tutorial
The shorthand notes make it easy to repeat squares without rereading full instructions.
Pattern Notes & Variations
- Using One Colour
- Work with the right side facing you at all times
- Do not turn between rounds
- Use slip stitches to move to the next starting space
- Follow starting chain instructions exactly
Colour Variations
- Photo examples may differ from the main blanket sample
- Mix 3 to 5 colours for bold petals
- Keep petals one colour for a classic bloom look
- Try a neutral background for a modern, Scandinavian-inspired finish
Layered Petal Bloom Granny Flower Square Free Pattern
A beginner-friendly guide with UK & US terminology
This add-on is designed to help beginners understand each round with clear steps, easy explanations, and a UK–US conversion table. A photo can be added for every round to guide visual learners.
UK vs US Crochet Terminology
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Important:
Your pattern is written in US terminology, but includes UK equivalents in the abbreviation list.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
(US terms with UK meaning in brackets)
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc (UK dc) – single crochet
- hdc (UK htr) – half double crochet
- dc (UK tr) – double crochet
- tr (UK dtr) – treble crochet
- fpdc – front post double crochet
- fphdc – front post half double crochet
- fptr – front post treble crochet
- ch-sp – chain space
- sk – skip
- rep – repeat
- BLO – back loop only
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sp(s) – space(s)
Quick Stitch Guide
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.
UK : bphtr - Back post half treble crochet
AFR : abhlb / ashlb - Agterste been Halwe Langbeen / Agter stam Halwe Lang Been/ afterpaal half-dubbelhekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook back→front→back around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
UK : bpdtr - back post double treble crochet
AFR : abdsl / asdsl - Agterste been Dubble Slag Steek / Agter stam Dubble Slag Steek / voorpaal driedubblehekel
1. Yarn over twice, insert around post back→front→back.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (4 loops).
3. Work off in 3 sets of 2 loop pulls as for TR.
UK : ch - chain
AFR : ks - ketting steek
Make a slipknot, yo, pull through loop. Repeat for desired chains.
UK : ch-sp - chain space
AFR : Ks sp - Kettingsteek spasie
1. Make a slip knot on the hook.
2. Yarn over (yo).
3. Pull yarn through the loop on the hook. → 1 ch made.
4. Repeat for desired number of chains.
UK : tr - treble crochet
AFR : lb - Langbeentjie / dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops (2 remain).
4. Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.
UK : fphtr - Front post half treble crochet
AFR : vbhlb / vshlb - Voorste Halwe Langbeen(tjies) / Voor Stam Halwe Langbeen(tjies)/ voorpaal half-dubble hekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook front→back→front around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
UK : htr - half treble crochet
AFR : hlb - Halwe Langbeentjie / Half Lang Been / half-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
UK : rep from * - repeat from *
AFR : her * - Herhaal van *
1) Find the *.
2) Work the instructions after it.
3) When told, go back to * and repeat the sequence the required number of times.
4) Stop when the pattern says.
UK : dc - double crochet
AFR : kb - kortbeen / kortbeentjies / enkelhekel
1. Insert hook into the next stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
3. Yarn over and pull through both loops. → 1 sc complete.
UK : sh - Shell stitch
AFR : skulp - skulp steek
1. Work 3 dc of any (hdc,dc,tr) into same stitch or space.
2. Skip 2–3 sts depending on pattern, repeat.
UK : sp after - space after
AFR : spa - Spasie Agter
Insert hook in space after marked stitch.
UK : sp before - space before
AFR : spv - Spasie Voor
Insert hook in space before marked stitch.
UK : sts - stitches
AFR : sts - Steke
1) Identify the stitch’s top “V”.
2) Insert hook as pattern instructs (both loops or FLO/BLO).
3) Work the stitch to completion. 4) Count stitches regularly.
UK : dtr - double treble crochet
AFR : dsl - dubble slag steek / driedubblehekel
1. Yarn over twice.
2. Insert hook in stitch, pull up loop (4 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 remain).
4. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 remain).
5. Yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
Pattern Reference
This page is part of a larger crochet pattern and is intended as a companion tutorial or stitch reference. For complete instructions, materials, sizing information, and all pattern sections, please visit the main pattern page.Modern Heirloom Flowers - Granny Square Blanket Pattern
Welcome to the free Granny Square Blanket Pattern , Modern Heirloom Flowers . This page is the main pattern hub for a beautiful, textured granny square blanket made from four unique floral granny squares, each available as its own free sub‑pattern page.
This design combines modern texture with classic heirloom styling, making it perfect for blankets you’ll treasure, gift, or display. The instructions on this page guide you through how to make the blanket, while each individual granny square pattern is linked separately for easy reuse and resizing.
This page is written as the starting point of the free pattern, with clear steps, material guidance, sizing help, and links to each square.
Step by Step
⚠️ This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not copy or redistribute.
Round 1
Start with a magic ring, sc in magic ring, ch4 counts as 1 dc + ch1,
1 dc, ch 1, 7 more times into magic ring,
join with sl on top of starting ch, ch1, don't finish off color.
(8 x 1dc, ch1, n the magic ring)
Round 2
Slip stitch into ch-sp before join, ch4, counts as 1 hdc + ch2, skip next dc st,
*1 hdc in next 1 ch-sp, ch2, sk next dc, repeat from *, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(8 x 1hdc, in ch-sp, ch2)
Round 3
Join new color with sc in hdc - count as first sc st, ch4 counts as first dc+ch, 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc in the next 2ch-sp,
*1 sc in hdc, 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, in next 2ch-sp, repeat from * around, join with sl at the top of the starting sc, and finish off color.
(8 x 1 sc, (1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, in 2ch-sp))
Round 4
Join new color with hdc puff stitch around first dc st, of any dc petal, ch1,
- 1 hdc puff stitch around the post, ch1, for each of the next 3 dc sts,
*1 hdc puff stitch around the post, ch1, for each of the next 4 dc sts,
repeat from * around, join with sl on top of starting puff stitch, and finish off color.
(8 x ( 4 x 1 hdc-puff st, ch1) )
Round 5
Join new color with sc around the top of puff stitch, ch3,
counts as first fphdc + ch1, 1 fphdc, ch1, around each of the next 3 puff stitches, 1sc in ch-sp after puff stitch, ch1,
*1 fphdc, ch1, around the next 4 puff stitches, 1sc in ch-sp after puff stitch, ch1
repeat from * around, join with sl on top of the starting fphdc stitch, and finish off the color.
(8 x 4 x (1 fphdc, ch1, 1x 1sc,ch1)
Round 6
Join new color in 1ch-sp from the round before, ch3, counts as first dc st,
2dc into the same ch-sp, skip 2 hdc sts, 3dc in ch-sp, skip 1hdc, skip 1sc st, skip next hdc,
* 3dc into the next ch-sp, skip 2 hdc sts, 3dc in ch-sp, skip 1hdc sts, skip 1sc st skip 1 hdc st,
repeat from * around, join with sl on top of the starting chain stitch, finish off the color.
(8 x 3dc, skip 2 hdc sts, 3dc, sk 1hdc, sk 1 sc,sk 1hdc = 16 x 3dc’s)
Round 7
Join color space between 3dc sts, with sc stitch, counts as first sc stitch for repeat below
*1sc in space between 3dc sts, 1dc in next dc st, ch1,
1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1 in next dc st,
1dc in next dc st, ch1, repeat from * around, join with sl on top of the starting sc stitch, finish off color.
(16 x 1sc in space between 3dc sts, 1dc, ch1, (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, in same st ) 1dc, ch1 in dc sts)
Round 8
Join new color with hdc puff stitch around first dc st, of any dc petal, ch1, - 1 hdc puff stitch around the next post, ch1, for each of the next 3 dc sts,
*1 hdc puff stitch around the post, ch1, for each of the next 4 dc sts,
repeat from * around, join with sl on top of starting puff stitch, and finish off color.
(16 x ( 4 x 1 hdc-puff st, ch1) )
Round 9
Join new color with sc in space before any first 4 puff sts - chain 3 counts as first dc stitch of repeat below
* 4 x 1dc,ch1 in space repeat from skip 4 puff sts. * 15 more times join with sl on top of the starting chain Finish off color.
(16 x 4 x 1dc,ch1))
Round 10
Join new color with hdc puff stitch around first dc st, of any dc petal, ch1, - 1 hdc puff stitch around the next post, ch1, for each of the next 3 dc sts, *1 hdc puff stitch around the post, ch1, for each of the next 3 dc sts,
repeat from * around, join with sl on top of starting puff stitch, and finish off color.
(16 x ( 4 x 1 hdc-puff st, ch1) )
Round 11
Join new color in space between 4 puff sts chain 4 counts as 1hdc + ch2 for repeat below
* 1hdc, ch2, 1hdc in space between 4 puff sts,
1fphdc round puff st, 1 hdc in space between worked and next puff st,
1fphdc round puff st 1 hdc in space between worked and next puff st,
1fphdc round puff st 1 hdc in space between worked and next puff st,
1fphdc round puff st,
Repeat from * around, join with sl on top of starting puff stitch, and finish off color.
(16 x ( 1hdc,ch2,1hdc, 1fpdc 1hdc,1fpdc 1hdc,1fpdc 1hdc,1fpdc ) )
Round 12
Join in color corner 3ch-sp, ch4 - counts as first tr stitch of repeat below,
*6tr, ch3, 6tr in ch-sp,
skip 2 puff sts, 1sc in sc, in ch-sp, skip next 2 puff sts,
4dc-shell in next ch-sp,
skip 2 puff sts, 2sc in sc, in ch-sp, skip next 2 puff sts,
4dc-shell in next ch-sp,
skip 2 puff sts, 2sc in sc, in ch-sp, skip next 2 puff sts,
4dc-shell in next ch-sp,
skip 2 puff sts, 1sc in sc, in ch-sp, skip next 2 puff sts,
-repeat from * for the next corner and sides.
Join with a slip stitch into the starting chain stitch.
(4 x 6tr,ch3,6tr, sk2 puff sts, 1sc, sk2 puff sts, 4 dc-shell in ch-sp, sk2 puff sts, 1sc, sk2 puff sts, 4 dc-shell in ch-sp, sk2 puff sts, 1sc, sk2 puff sts, 4 dc-shell in ch-sp, sk2 puff sts, 1sc, sk2 puff sts, )
Round 13
Join color in corner chain space, ch2, counts as first dc in the repeat below,
*2 dc in corner ch-sp ch2, 2dc in same ch-sp,
1hdc in next 5tr sts, 1dc in next tr st, 1dc in next sc st,
1hdc in next dc st, 1sc in next 2 dc sts, 1hdc in next dc st, 1dc in next 2 sc sts
1hdc in next dc st, 1sc in next 2 dc sts, 1hdc in next dc st, 1dc in next 2 sc sts
1hdc in next dc st, 1sc in next 2 dc sts, 1hdc in next dc st, 1dc in next 1 sc st
1dc in in first tr st, 1hdc in the next 5tr sts,
repeat from * around for the next 3 sides.
Slip stitch in starting chain st.
(4 x 2dc,ch2,2dc, 5hdc,2dc,1hdc,2sc,1hdc, 2dc,1hdc,2sc,1hdc, 2dc,1hdc,2sc,1hdc,2dc,5hdc sts - 34 sts per side )
Round 14
Join in corner chain space, ch2 - counts as first hdc of in the repeat below
*2hdc, ch2, 2hdc in corner ch-sp,
1hdc into each st of side - before corner - repeat from * 3 more times per side.
Join with slip stitch in starting chain space. Finish off tail, work ends.
(4 x 36 hdc sts per side)
Round 15
Join new color in corner ch-sp,ch3 counts as first dc for repeat below
*2dc,ch2,2dc in corner ch-sp - 1fpdc around post of next st, 1bpdc around post of next st,
* Repeat from * for all stitches and all sides of the square.
* Join with a slip stitch into the starting chain stitch finish off color.
(4 x 2dc 18 x 1fpdc,1bpdc 2dc ch2 - sts per side)
Round 16
Join new color in corner ch-sp,ch3 counts as first dc for repeat below
*2hdc,ch2,2hdc in corner ch-sp - 1fphdc around post of next st, 1bphdc around post of next st,
* Repeat from * for all stitches and all sides of the square.
* Join with a slip stitch into the starting chain stitch finish off color.
(4 x 2hdc 20 x 1fphdc,1bphdc 2hdc ch2 - sts per side)
Round 17
Join in corner chain space, ch2 - counts as first hdc of in the repeat below
*2hdc, ch2, 2hdc in corner ch-sp,
1hdc into each st of side - before corner - repeat from * 3 more times per side.
Join with slip stitch in starting chain space. Finish off tail, work ends.
(4 x 52 hdc sts per side)
Round 18
Join color in corner chain space with SC stitch counts as first sc stitch for repeat below;
*1sc,ch2,1sc in corner chain space ,**ch2, skip 2 sts, 1sc in space between next two sts repeat** until end of side - repeat from * for each side
Join with slip stitch in the first sc stitch and finish off color.
(4 x 1sc,ch2,1sc-in corner x 26 x ch2,sk2,1sc per side)
Round 19
Join new color in corner 2ch-sp, ch3 counts as first dc for repeat below
*2dc,ch2,2dc in corner 2ch-sp, **2dc in next 2ch-sp,
* Repeat from, ** across for side, repeat from * for each side.
* Join with a slip stitch into the starting chain stitch.
(4 x 56 dc sts per side)
Round 20
Join in corner chain space chain 2 counts as first hdc leg of pattern repeat below
*2hdc,ch2,2hdc in corner chain space, 1hdc into each dc stitch,
- repeat for each side of the square.
Finish off ends.
(4 x 60 hdc sts per side)
Round 21
Join in corner chain space chain 3 counts as first dc leg of pattern repeat below
*2dc,ch2,2dc in corner chain space, 1dc into each dc stitch,
- repeat for each side of the square.
Finish off ends.
(4 x 64 dc sts per side)
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