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Protea Large Granny Flower Square Pattern
My love for flower granny squares is almost as big as my passion for bold colors. The Protea Flower Square combines beautiful stitch textures with bright shades, making it a true statement piece.
At first, many crocheters were hesitant, worried that floral squares would be too difficult. But honestly? Working in the round and building squares is one of the simplest and most enjoyable ways to grow your crochet skills.
HOOK
3.5 mm Crochet Hook
YARN
Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn
Cotton–Acrylic Blends
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INTRODUCTION
About This Pattern
The square begins with front post stitches, gradually layering into petal-like textures. While it looks complex, it only uses basic crochet stitches worked in clever combinations.
Difficulty & Techniques
- Difficulty level: Intermediate
- Skills required:
- Working in the round
- Joining new yarn colors
- Counting stitches per side correctly for easy joining later
Techniques used:
- Front post stitches
- Working in rounds to form floral motifs
- Consistent stitch counts across all sides
Pro tip: Weave in your ends as you go. Unless you enjoy dedicating a full day to tidying up loose ends, finishing gradually makes assembly much easier!
Size & Materials
- Finished Measurements: Large square: 30 x 30 cm / 11 x 11 inches
Yarn Used (example):
- 100% Cotton DK / Light Worsted yarn
- 130 yds / 119 m per 50 g skein
Hook:3.5 mm / US E-4
Yarn Alternatives:
- Any yarn weight works!
- Lighter yarn + smaller hook → smaller blocks
- Heavier yarn + larger hook → oversized squares
Best results come from using the same yarn type and hook across all squares so they join neatly.
This design is a fantastic stash-busting pattern, so feel free to mix and match your favorite yarns and colors.
Pattern for Sale – Protea & Friends
FAQs About Large Flower Granny Square Patterns
What is a large flower granny square pattern?
It’s a crochet square featuring floral motifs worked in the round. Unlike small, simple granny squares, large flower squares often use textured stitches like front-post crochet to create petal-like effects.
How big should a large granny square be?
Most large flower squares measure 8 to 12 inches (20–30 cm). The Protea measures 11 inches when worked with DK yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
What projects can I make with large flower granny squares?
They’re incredibly versatile! Use them for:
- Afghans and throws
- Decorative pillows
- Tote bags and purses
- Wall art or table toppers
Looking for more crochet squares patterns ?
Visit my large crochet squares page.
Is the Protea Square beginner-friendly?
Yes – if you’re confident with basic stitches and working in the round, you can make it. The PDF includes per-round photos and diagrams, so it’s accessible for adventurous beginners too.
What yarn works best for floral granny squares?
Cotton or cotton blends give excellent stitch definition, but acrylic yarns work well too. Just keep your yarn weight and hook size consistent for uniform squares.
Be sure to have a look at the other granny flower squares in the bundle which features 4 unique large floral granny square patterns:
- Protea Large Blanket Square
- Gazania Large Blanket Square
- Agapanthus Large Blanket Square
- SunnyDay Large Blanket Square
The Protea Large Granny Flower Square Pattern
This is a free condensed online version of the Protea Square. .
Delicate Flowers Crochet Blanket Squares Pattern Bundle – PDF Download
Bring the beauty of blooms to your crochet with this Delicate Flowers Blanket Squares Pattern Bundle.
What’s Included
This bundle features 4 unique large floral granny square patterns:
- Protea Large Blanket Square
- Gazania Large Blanket Square
- Agapanthus Large Blanket Square
- SunnyDay Large Blanket Square
Each square measures approx. 24 cm / 9 inches when made with DK yarn and a 4.5 mm hook. Use them individually or join them together to create a beautiful afghan, throw, or decorative blanket.
Skill Level
Intermediate – but beginner-friendly too! Each pattern includes step-by-step photo tutorials and detailed written instructions to guide you through every stitch.
Pattern Features
- 4 large flower square designs in one convenient PDF
- Row-by-row written instructions + clear photos
- Yarn length requirements per square
- Joining & finishing guide to assemble your blanket
- Printable PDF, accessible on desktop & mobile devices
Yarn & Hook Information
- Written in English (US crochet terms)D
- Designed for DK / Light Worsted (Category 3) yarn with a 4.5 mm hook
- Approx. 500 m / 545 yds needed for 4 squares (varies by yarn weight)
Other yarn options:
- Worsted (Category 4) → Hook H-8 (5 mm) to J-10 (6 mm)B
- ulky (Category 5) → Hook K-10.5 (6.5 mm) to M-13 (9 mm)
Perfect For
- Year-round floral crochet projects
- Stash-busting with colorful yarns
- Making a cozy, decorative afghan full of blooms
Written in English, US crochet terminology
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.
Yarn used in the pattern example:
- 100% Cotton Yarn
- 130 yds/119m per 1.75oz/50g skein/ball
The above-mentioned yarn is not a requirement for the pattern, you can use any yarn of your choice, just note that using more lightweight yarn and a smaller hook, the blocks and blanket size will be overall smaller, and using a heavier yarn and larger hook, the squares will be larger and the overall blanket size will be larger.
Suggestions for yarn substitutions:
This pattern is a stash buster so pick a yarn that you enjoy working with.
I prefer a lightweight yarn, as this makes the blanket not too heavy, but the final choice is simply your preference. The final blanket size and blocck sizes are based on the pattern being worked in 3.5 mm / US 4 /E-4 hook.
Crochet 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.
I would suggest sticking to the same hook and yarn across all squares this will ensure that they all match up.
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
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SIZING
Size Information
Finished Measurements
Large Square size: 30 x 30 cm / 11 x 11 inches
STITCHES
Quick Stitch Guide
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US Stitch Terminology : Abbreviations
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Chain Stitch - ch
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Slip Stitch - sl st
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Single Crochet - sc
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Half Double Crochet - hdc
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Double Crochet - dc
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Front Post Double Crochet - fpdc
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Front Post Single Crochet - fpsc
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Shell Stitch - sh
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Stitches - sts
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Magic Ring - MR
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.
Double Crochet - dc
UK : tr - treble crochet
AFR : lb - Langbeentjie / dubblehekel
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.
FREE PATTERN
Step by Step
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Round 11
Join new color with sc around the first post of 5 dc shell stitch from the round before, counts as first 1fpdc st, 1 dc in next 1ch-sp, 1fphdc around next dc post, 1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, 1fphdc around next dc post,
1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, 1fphdc around next dc post, 1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, 1fphdc around last dc post, Skip over sc stitch, *1fpdc st, 1fphdc around next dc post, 1 dc in next 1ch-sp, 1fphdc around next dc post,
1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, 1fphdc around next dc post, 1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, 1fphdc around next dc post, 1 dc in next 1 ch-sp, 1fphdc around last dc post, skip over sc stitch,
repeat from * around,join with sl into starting chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 12
Join new color with back post sc stitch around post of first fpdc stitch from the round before, ch2 counts as first bpdc stitch, work 1 bpdc stitch in each of the next 8 sts,
* 1 bpdc stitch in each of the next 9 sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 13
Join new color top of any bpdc stitch from round before with sc, ch3, counts as first tr stitch, 1 tr into the same stitch, 2 tr into the next stitch, **( skip 2 sts, 1dc, ch1, 1dc into the next stitch ) repeat from ** 9 time more,
skip 2 sts, 2tr into next stitch, 2 tr into the next stitch, ch 2 *2tr in next 2 sts, **( skip 2 sts, 1dc, ch1, 1dc into the next stitch ) repeat from ** 9 time more,
skip 2 sts, 2tr into 2 sts, ch 2,repeat from * around,join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
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About the Designer
Hi, I'm Linda, the designer behind Stouto Creative Crochet. I create original crochet patterns inspired by colour, texture, and the joy of handmade crafts.
Each pattern is personally designed, written, tested, and photographed to provide clear instructions and an enjoyable crochet experience. My goal is to help crocheters of all skill levels create beautiful projects they can be proud of.
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