How to Crochet the Gazania Large Flower Granny Square
The Gazania Large Granny Square Pattern is a true showstopper. Inspired by the bright and vivid Gazania flower, this floral crochet square bursts with texture and character. I’ve used this versatile 12-petal flower motif in several of my designs, including the popular Gazania Tote Bag, but today we’ll focus on this bold and beautiful blanket square.
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About This Pattern
About the Gazania Flower Square
This large granny square pattern is worked in the round and combines classic crochet stitches with textured front-post stitches for a raised, petal-like effect. The square measures generously and makes a stunning feature piece whether used in a blanket, a bag, or even a garment.
Because Gazanias are naturally vivid, don’t be afraid to experiment with color. Bold contrasts really make this square shine, but it also looks beautiful in softer palettes for a more subtle floral design.
This makes the Gazania Square flexible for many projects – from lightweight summer throws to cozy winter afghans.
Perfect For:
- Crochet afghans & throws
- Colorful stash-busting projects
- Unique floral squares for bags, garments & pillows
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
Pattern Options
On this page you’ll find a straightforward written pattern with all the stitch instructions you need. For crocheters who prefer extra guidance, a downloadable PDF is also available.
- The PDF version includes:
- Step-by-step written instructions
- Per-round photo tutorial
- Shorthand instructions for quick reference
- Yarn length requirements
- Color suggestions
You can purchase the single pdf version of the Sunnyday Large Square Pattern here.
The digital pattern makes it easy to follow along on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
Bundle Option
If you love the Sunnyday Large Granny Square Pattern, you’ll also enjoy the full
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
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Materials & Tools
| Hook | 3.5 mm Crochet Hook |
|---|---|
| Yarn Weight | Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn |
| Fibre Type | Cotton–Acrylic Blends |
| Other Tools | |
| Finished Size | 30 x 30 cm / 11 x 11 inches |
Yarn Recommendations:
- Sample square made using DK / Light Worsted (Category 3) yarn.
- Cotton yarn was used in this example for a crisp stitch definition.
- Each skein: \~130 yds / 119 m per 50 g ball.
- Crochet Hook Used: 3.5 mm (US E-4)
Yarn Alternatives:
- Lighter yarn + smaller hook → smaller finished square.
- Heavier yarn + larger hook → larger square and blanket.
- Worsted (Cat. 4): Hook 5 mm – 6 mm.
- Bulky (Cat. 5): Hook 6.5 mm – 9 mm.
Pattern Instructions
Project Size Information
Finished Measurements (using a 3.5 mm crochet hook):
- 30 x 30 cm / 11 x 11 inches
Written Instructions
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Skills required:
- Understand the basics of working in the round.
- You should be able to understand the basics of joining different yarn colors and how to end and finish rows.
- This online version of this pattern is not a step-by-step tutorial, if you wish to get a more detailed version feel free to purchase the photo tutorial / pattern on any of the listed platforms.
Techniques used:
- All crochet squares are worked in the round, check that your final row count per side is correct or you will struggle to join your crochet squares at a later stage.
- Gauge can be important, 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.
Note for all squares
Ensure that each side of a square has the required stitch count, according to the pattern instruction count, this will ensure that jo ining your squares will be simple and straightforward.
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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.Step by Step
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Gazania : Large Granny Square Free Crochet Pattern
Start with a magic ring,
Round 1
Ch3 counts as the first dc st,Work 1dc. 11 more times into the same space, join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, ch1, don't finish off color.
Round 2
ch 1, counts as first hdc, 1hdc into the same st,* 2 hdc into next dc st, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, don't finish off color, ch1,
Round 3
ch 1, counts as first hdc, 1hdc into the same st, 1 hdc into the next st, * 2 hdc into next dc st, 1 hdc into the next st , repeat from * around,
join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 4
Join new color with sc in BLO of any hdc stitch from round before, ch 2, counts as first dc stitch, 1dc into the next stitch, ch2, skip next stitch,
* 1dc into next 2 st(s), ch 2, sk 1 st,repeat from * around,
join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 5
Join new color with sc in BLO of first dc stitch counts as first sc stitch, BLO 1 sc into the next dc st, 1dc, ch1, 1dc into the skipped stitch from round 4,
* BLO, 1sc into the next 2 dc sts, 1dc, ch1, 1dc into the skipped stitch from round 4, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 6
Join new color with sc around post of first dc post of round 4, ch2, counts first 1fpdc st, 1fpdc around next dc post, BLO 1 sc into the next 3 sts,
*1fpdc around next 2 dc posts, BLO 1 sc into the next 3 sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 7
Join new color with sc around post of first dc post of round 5, ch2, counts first 1fpdc st, 1 dc into next 1chsp, 1fpdc around next dc post, BLO 1 sc into the next 2 sts,
*1fpdc around next dc posts, 1 dc into next 1chsp, 1fpdc around next dc post,BLO 1 sc into the next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 8
Join new color with sc around post of first dc post of round 6, ch2, counts first 1fpdc st, 1fpdc around next dc post, BLO 1 sc into the next 3 sts, *1fpdc around next 2 dc posts, BLO 1 sc into the next 3 sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 9
Join new color with sc around post of first dc post of round 6, ch2, counts first 1fpdc st,
1dc into space between fpdc and dc stitch from round 7,1fpdc around next dc post, 1dc into space between fpdc and dc stitch from round 7,
BLO 1 sc into the next 2 sts, *1fpdc st, around next dc post,1dc into space between fpdc and dc stitch from round 7,
1fpdc, ch1, 1fpdc, around next dc post, 1dc into space between fpdc and dc stitch from round 7,
BLO 1 sc into the next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, dont finish off color, ch1,
Full photo tutorial available in pdf pattern download.
Round 10
*1 dc into next 3 sts, 1dc, ch1, 1dc in 1chsp, 1 dc into next 3 sts, BLO 1 sc into the next 2 sts, repeat from * around,
join with sl into staring chain stitch, dont finish off color, ch1,
Round 11
Join new color with sc around 2 post of fpdc post of round 8, 1hdc, 1hdc, 1dc, 2dc, into next 4 sts, 2dc into 1chsp, 2dc, 1 dc, 1hdc, 1hdc into the next 4 sts, *1fpdc around 2 posts of fpdc post of round 8,
1hdc, 1hdc, 1dc, 2dc, into next 4 sts, 2dc into 1chsp, 2dc, 1 dc, 1hdc, 1hdc into the next 4 sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring 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 10 sts,
* 1 bpdc stitch in each of the next 11 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.
Round 14
Join new color with sc into corner 2ch-sp,Ch2, counts as first hdc st, 1 hdc in same space,1 dc into the next 4 tr sts, 3 hdc into the next 2, 1ch-spaces, 3 sc into the next 4, 1ch-spaces, 3 hdc into the next 2, 1ch-spaces, 3 dc into the next 1 ch-sp,
1 dc into the next 4 tr sts, 2 hdc in 2 chsp, ch 2, *2 hdc in 2 chsp, 1 dc into the next 4 tr sts, 3 hdc into the next 2, 1ch-spaces, 3 sc into the next 4, 1ch-spaces, 3 hdc into the next 2, 1ch-spaces, 3 dc into the next 1 ch-sp,1 dc into the next 4 tr sts, 2 hdc in 2 chsp, ch 2
repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 15
Join new color with sc into corner 2ch-sp,Ch2, counts as first dc st, 1 dc in same space,1 dc into the next 9 dc sts, 1 hdc into the next 3 sts,1 sc into the next 18 sts,
1 hdc into the next 3 sts,1 dc into the next 9 dc sts, 2 dc into next 2ch-sp, ch2 , *2dc in 2ch-sp, 1 dc into the next 9 dc sts, 1 hdc into the next 3 sts,1 sc into the next 18 sts,
1 hdc into the next 3 sts, 1 dc into the next 9 dc sts, 2 dc into next 2ch-sp, ch2, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 16
Join new color with sc into corner 2ch-sp,Ch2, counts as first dc st, 1 dc in same space,1 dc into the next 46 sts, 2 dc into next 2ch-sp, ch2, *2 dc into next 2ch-sp, ch2,1 dc into the next 46 sts, 2 dc into next 2ch-sp, ch2, repeat from * around,
join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
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Crochet Pattern FAQ
FAQs About Large Granny Square Patterns
What is a large granny square pattern?
A large granny square pattern is an oversized crochet square that can be used on its own as a centerpiece or joined with other squares to make blankets, bags, and more. Unlike small motifs, large squares usually feature multiple rounds and can include textured or floral designs, like the Gazania.
How big should a large granny square be?
Most large granny squares measure between **8 and 12 inches (20–30 cm)** across. The Gazania Flower Square in this pattern measures **11 x 11 inches** when made with DK yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
What can I make with a large granny square?
Large granny squares are versatile! You can use them to create:
- Crochet afghans and throws
- Tote bags and market bags
- Pillow covers
- Garments like cardigans or ponchos
- Wall hangings and home décor
What yarn works best for a large granny square?
DK / Light Worsted yarn is commonly used, but you can make a large granny square in any yarn weight. Just remember: lighter yarn = smaller squares, heavier yarn = bigger squares.
Is this large granny square pattern beginner-friendly?
Yes! While the Gazania uses textured stitches like front-post crochet, the step-by-step instructions make it beginner-friendly. Confident beginners can absolutely give it a try.
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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