Step-by-Step Easy African Daisy Granny Square Pattern
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This Easy African Daisy crochet square is a beginner-friendly small flower granny square worked in the round and perfect for blankets, cardigans, tote bags, and baby gifts.
This small little flower granny square crochet pattern is based on the iconic African daisy crochet flower colorful, bold, and full of personality.
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The Easy African Daisy Flower square is based on the infamous African daisy crochet flower, African daisies are the symbol of love and purity. Friends often offer daisies as a gift to new mothers as they symbolize new life, so why not make a baby blanket for a new mom?
Make a granny square in your favorite colors
What Is the African Daisy Crochet Square?
The Easy African Daisy Flower Square is inspired by the well-loved African daisy motif. African daisies symbolize love and purity and are often gifted to new mothers as they represent new life, which makes this square perfect for baby blankets.
Unlike real daisies that close when sunlight fades, this crochet flower square will stay bright forever.
Small crochet squares are incredibly versatile. Use them to:
- Make coasters
- Join into a crochet tote bag
- Create a colorful crochet sweater
- Design a cardigan or summer top
- Join into a vibrant patchwork blanket
African daisies are known for their abundance of color — so don’t be shy. Mix bold and bright yarn combinations.
Make granny square in colors of your choice
Pattern is worked in the round , African daisy features in the center of the square. Unlike the real daisy that opens when the sunlight falls upon them and closes when the light fades, this little flower is sure to never fade away.
Skills required for pattern are to understand the basics of working in the round as well as joining different yarn colors and how to end and finish rows. Always ensuring that your final row count per side is correct or you will struggle to join your block at a late stage.
Gauge is not essential, but 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.
This Crochet Square is Featured in These Patterns
Option 1: Patchwork Flower Blanket
A crochet flower blanket is more than just a cozy throw, it’s a tapestry of memories, colors, and stitches. Each square tells its own story, and when pieced together, they create a masterpiece you’ll treasure for years to come. Whether you’re crocheting for yourself, gifting a loved one, or making a handmade heirloom, this project is as rewarding as it is timeless.
Start your own crochet flower blanket today and bring a piece of nature-inspired art into your home.
Buy the Patchwork Flower Blanket Pattern
The African Patchwork Crochet Flower Blanket* is available as a printable PDF pattern
What’s included:
- 8 unique crochet flower squares in one file
- Row-by-row written instructions
- Step-by-step photo tutorials for each round
- Stitch abbreviations + quick reference guide
- Detailed yarn requirements for every square
- Color placement chart + joining instructions
Option 2: Four Small Flower Squares Pattern Bundle
Prefer working pretty small delicate flower motifs? This version highlights four small crochet flower squares, perfect for blankets, pillows, or any creative crochet project. It has the same vibrant colors and timeless charm as the full blanket, but with a quicker finish.
Ideal if you want standalone statement squares for a variety of projects.
Buy the Four Small Flower Squares Pattern Bundle
The Four Small Flower Squares Bundle is available as a printable PDF pattern.
What’s included:
- 4 small crochet flower squares in one file
- Row-by-row written instructions
- Per-round photo tutorials
- Stitch abbreviations + quick reference guide
- Yarn requirements for each square
- Color layout + joining instructions
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Pattern written in US crochet terms.
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Materials & Tools
| Hook | 3.5 mm Crochet Hook |
|---|---|
| Yarn Weight | Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn |
| Fibre Type | Acrylic Crochet Yarn |
| Other Tools | |
| Finished Size | 11 x 11 cm / 5 x 5 inches |
Easy and simple basic crochet supplies
Lightweight yarn like DK yarn, or double knitting yarn, or referred to by some crochet councils as the 3/Light category. You might see DK yarn labeled as 8-ply yarn in Europe and Australia. You can use any yarn of your choice, just note that by using lighter yarn and a smaller one, each square and blanket size will be overall smaller, by using a heavier yarn and larger hook, the squares will be larger and the overall blanket size will be bigger.
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.
Tension (Gauge)
Gauge is not essential for this square.
However, always use the same hook and yarn throughout your project to ensure your blocks match up correctly when joining.
Pattern Instructions
Project Size Information
- Made with 3.5 mm hook: 11 x 11 cm / 5 x 5 inches
- Made with 2.5 mm hook:8 x 8 cm / 3.2 x 3.2 inches
You can use any yarn weight. Just remember:
- Lighter yarn + smaller hook = smaller square
- Heavier yarn + larger hook = larger square
Written Instructions
Construction Overview
- Pattern is worked in the round
- African daisy flower motif sits in the center
- Square is built outward in 6 rounds
- Color changes occur between rounds
- Final round shapes the motif into a square
Always ensure your final stitch count per side is correct before joining blocks, this prevents joining issues later.
Work in ends as you go to avoid finishing-day frustration
Skills Required
- Working in the round
- Magic ring
- Joining new yarn colors
- Front post stitches
- Ending and finishing rows
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 : 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.
UK : 3tr - 3 treble crochet
AFR : 3lb - 3 Langbeentjies in selfde steek
1. Work 3 dc into the same stitch (one after the other).
2. Space or skip per pattern to create clusters/shells.
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 : rep rows - repeat rows
AFR : Her/herh - Herhaal
Work rows as written for repetition count.
UK : yo - yarn over
AFR : dop/sdop - Draad oor pen / Slaan draad om pen
1) Hold yarn in non-dominant hand.
2) Bring yarn from back to front over the hook.
3) Pull yarn through loops as pattern requires.
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.African Flowers Patchwork Afghan - Free Crochet Blanket Pattern
Bright, bold, and full of life, this african flower blanket is a timeless project that transforms classic motifs into a striking patchwork design. Whether you love traditional granny square afghan patterns or prefer an african flower crochet blanket with a modern twist, this pattern offers the perfect balance of texture, colour, and creativity.
If you’re searching for a granny square blanket pattern free, exploring modern crochet baby blanket patterns free, or planning a statement african afghan, this design adapts beautifully to your style. Each floral square works up into a stunning flower crochet blanket pattern that can be customised for baby blankets, throws, or full-sized bedspreads.
Inspired by the growing popularity of birth flower blankets South Africa, this blanket celebrates natural beauty through crochet. The modular square-by-square construction makes the process relaxing, portable, and incredibly satisfying.
Step by Step
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FREE African Flower Granny Square Pattern
(This is the free online version. The downloadable PDF includes per-round photos.)
FREE online version is a watered down version of downloadable pattern which include row by row images of instructions.
Start
Begin with sc in a magic ring
Round 1
*3 dctog into magic ring, ch 3, repeat 7 more times, join with sl into top of starting 3 dctog, finish off color.
Round 2
Join new color around post of 3 dctog, * FPsc around 3 dctog, 5dc-shell into 3 ch-sp, rep from * around, join with sl into the top of FPsc, finish off color.
Mixup some colored granny squares for a fun blanket
Round 3
Join new color around FPsc from round 2. * FPhdc round FPsc, 6dc-shell into 3rd stitch of 5 dc shell, skip next two dc sts(s), rep from * around, join with sl into top of ch 3, finish off color.
Round 4
Join new color in round Fphdc from previous row, *1 Fphdc round Fphdc post, 1 hdc into each of the 6dc-shell stitches, from previous row, rep from * around, join with sl into top of first Fpdc, finish off color.
Round 5
Join new color in sp before, Fphdc,* 2 dctog, ch 1, 2 dctog, into space before FPdc, ch 2, 2 dctog, ch 1, 2 dctog in sp after FPdc, ch 4, 1 FPhdc round FPdhc, ch 4, repeat from * 3 times more round, to form square, join with sl into top of 2 dctog, finish off color.
Round
Join new color into corner 2 ch-sp,* 2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc into corner 2 ch-sp, 1 Fphdc round 2dctog, 1 hdc in next 1 ch-sp, 1 Fphdc round next 2dctog, working in hdc stitches from row 4, skip first hdc st ,1 hdc into next 5 hdc sts, 1 fphdc around Fphd from row 5, working in hdc stitches from row 4, 1 hdc into next 5 hdc sts, skip last hdc st , 1 Fphdc round 2dctog, 1 hdc in next 1 chsp, 1 Fphdc round next 2dctog, from row 5, repeat from * 3 times more round, to form a square, join with sl into starting hdc stitch, finish off color.
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Crochet Pattern FAQ
Is this an African flower granny square free pattern?
Yes. The full written instructions are provided above. A printable PDF version is also available for purchase.
Can beginners make this square?
Yes. If you understand basic crochet stitches and working in the round, you can make this square.
What yarn works best?
DK (Double Knitting) cotton yarn works beautifully, but you can use any yarn weight as long as you stay consistent.
How big is the finished square?
5 x 5 inches with a 3.5 mm hook. Smaller if using a 2.5 mm hook.
Is tension important?
Not critical, but consistency is important when joining multiple squares.
