How to Crochet a Large Flower Granny Square
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.
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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.
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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
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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 |
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.
Pattern Instructions
Project Size Information
Finished Measurements
Large Square size: 30 x 30 cm / 11 x 11 inches
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 : ch - chain
AFR : ks - ketting steek
Make a slipknot, yo, pull through loop. Repeat for desired chains.
UK : sl st - slip stitch
AFR : gls - glysteek
1. Insert hook into the stitch or space.
2. Yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook (one motion).
3. Used to join rounds or move without height.
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 : 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 : 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 : fptr - front post treble crochet
AFR : vblb / vslb - Voorste Been Langbeentjie / Voor Stam Langbeentjie / voorpaal-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook front→back→front around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through first 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
UK : fpdc - Front post double crochet
AFR : vbkb / vskb - Voorste Kortbeen(tjies) / Voor Stam Kortbeen(tjies) / voorpaal enkelhekel
1. Insert hook front→back→front around the post of stitch below.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (2 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through both loops.
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 : 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 : ch / ch-sp -
AFR : -
UK : MC - magic circle
AFR : MR - Magiese Ring
1. Wrap yarn around your fingers to form a loop.
2. Insert hook into the loop and pull yarn through to create your first stitch.
3. Crochet the number of stitches required by your pattern into the loop.
4. Pull the yarn tail to close the loop tightly.
5. Continue with the next round as instructed.
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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Large Granny Flower Square Free Crochet Pattern : Protea
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 2, counts as first dc, 1fpdc around post of next dc stitch, * 1 dc into space between the last worked dc and the next dc, 1 fpdc around post of next dc st, repeat from * around,
join into the top of start ch with sl, finish off color.
Round 3
Join new color in space between fpdc st, and dc st with sc stitch, ch 3, counts as first dc, 1fpdc around post of next dc stitch,
* 1 dc into space between the last worked dc and the next dc, 1 fpdc around post of next dc st, repeat from * around, join into the top of start ch with sl, finish off color.
Round 4
Join new color around post of dc stitch, ch3, counts as first fpdc st, * 1 fpdc around post of next dc st, repeat from * around, join with sl into top of ch 3, finish off color.
Round 5
Join new color in any stitch from the round before,*1 sc in stitch, ch2, 2 dc into the same st as sc before, skip two st(s), repeat from * around, join with sl into sc, finish off color.
Round 6
Join color in 2 ch-sp between any two dc st(s), ch 3, counts as first dc, 2 dc into the same sp, ch 1. Skip over the next two stitches,
* 3 dc into top of next 2 ch-sp, ch-1, skip over next two stitches, repeat from * rnd, join with sl into the top of first 3 ch, finish off color.
Round 7
Join new color around 2ch-sp post of round 5, ch4, counts as first dc stitch and ch1, 1 fpdc around the same post, ch1,1 sc in space between 3dc sts from round 6, ch1,
* 1fpdc, round 2ch-sp post from round5, ch1, 1 fpdc around same post, ch1, 1 sc in space between 3dc sts from round 6, ch1,repeat from * around,join with sl into top op starting ch3, finish off color.
Round 8
Join new color with sc into sc, * 1 sc into sc, skip fpdc stitch,(1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in 1 ch-sp, skip next 1fpdc st, repeat from * around,
join with sl into first sc stitch. finish off the color.
Round 9
Join new color round first post of 4dc-shell, ch 3, counts as first 1 FPdc, 1 dc in 1 ch-sp, 1 FPdc around dc post, 1 dc into 1 ch-sp, 1 FPdc around dc post, 1 dc in 1 ch-sp, 1 FPdc around dc post, ch1,
* 1 FPdc, 1 dc in 1 ch-sp, 1 FPdc around dc post, 1 dc into 1 ch-sp, 1 FPdc around dc post, 1 dc in 1 ch-sp, 1 FPdc around dc post, ch1,
Repeat from * around, join with sl into top of ch 3, finish off color.
Round 10
Join new color with sc in 4th stitch of 7 dc petal, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, in 1ch-sp, between 7dc petal stitches, ch1,* 1 sc in 4th stitch of 7 dc petal, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, in 1ch-sp, between 7dc petal stitches, ch1
repeat from * around, join with sl into sc, finish off color.
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.
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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