The Bold Buttercup Flower Crochet Square Pattern is a statement flower large granny square pattern designed for crocheters who love texture and bold floral detail. Inspired by the layered petals of a buttercup bloom, this square features sculpted stitches, raised post-stitch texture, and a clean square frame that blocks beautifully.
Worked in the round from the center outward, this floral crochet square includes both written instructions and a stitch diagram, making it easy to follow whether you prefer charts or step-by-step text. Its generous size makes it perfect for blankets, cushions, and standout crochet projects where a single square can shine
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About This Pattern
This flower large granny square pattern creates a bold, textured floral motif with strong stitch definition and a structured square frame. Layered petals, raised post stitches, and clean corners make this square ideal for projects where texture and shape matter.
The pattern is worked in the round and includes written instructions and a stitch diagram, allowing you to follow along in the format you prefer. Its larger finished size makes it especially well suited for blankets, cushions, and statement crochet designs.
This pattern is available across all Stouto Crochet store fronts, including printable PDF formats.
Skill Level : Intermediate
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Materials & Tools
| Hook | 3mm Crochet Hooks |
|---|---|
| Yarn Weight | Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn |
| Fibre Type | Cotton–Acrylic Blends |
| Other Tools | |
| Yarn Needed | Yarn Usage
Gauge
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| Finished Size | Approx. 20 cm × 20 cm (8” × 8”) after blocking |
Yarn
- Soft cotton yarn
- 50 g = 119 m (130 yds)
- Smooth, plied yarn recommended for best stitch definition
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Pattern Instructions
Pattern Notes
- This flower large granny square pattern is worked in the round from the center outward.
- Rounds are joined with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.
- The beginning chain counts as the first stitch where noted in the instructions.
- Use stitch markers to mark the start of rounds if needed.
- Post stitches are worked around the indicated stitches from previous rounds, not into the top two loops.
- Chain spaces are used as placement guides for petal shaping and corner formation.
- Maintain even tension throughout to ensure the square remains flat.
- The square may appear slightly ruffled before blocking; this is normal.
- Blocking is recommended to achieve sharp corners and defined texture.
- Read through the full round instructions before beginning each new round.
Construction Overview
The Bold Buttercup Flower Crochet Square is worked in the round from the center outward, beginning with a circular floral motif and transitioning into a structured square.
Early rounds focus on building layered petals and surface texture using clusters, shells, and front and back post stitches. These rounds create depth and definition in the flower center while maintaining an even fabric.
Mid rounds introduce textured framing stitches that stabilize the shape and prepare the square for corner placement. Corners are formed gradually using chain spaces and clustered stitches to ensure sharp, well-defined angles.
The final rounds square off the motif with a clean border worked in the back loop only, resulting in crisp edges and consistent stitch alignment that blocks flat and joins easily with other squares.
Resizing Guide
Resizing Guide (Yarn & Hook Adjustments)
You can easily adjust the size of the Bold Buttercup Flower Crochet Square by changing your yarn weight and hook size. The stitch pattern remains the same.
To Make a Smaller Square
- Use fingering or light (DK) weight yarn
- Use a 2.5–3.0 mm hook
- Results in a more compact square with finer texture
- Ideal for lightweight blankets, garments, or accessories
To Make a Larger Square
- Use medium (worsted) or bulky weight yarn
- Use a 4.0–5.5 mm hook, or size appropriate for your yarn
- Creates a larger, bolder square with increased stitch definition
- Great for statement blankets, cushions, or home décor
Hook Size Tips
- If your square curls or feels stiff, go up one hook size
- If your square feels loose or floppy, go down one hook size
- Always choose a hook that allows the post stitches to sit comfortably without pulling
Finished Size Variations (Approximate)
- Light yarn + small hook: 15–17 cm (6–6.5”)
- Medium yarn + 3.0 mm hook (original): 20 cm (8”)
- Worsted yarn + larger hook: 23–26 cm (9–10”)
Important Notes
- Stitch counts remain the same regardless of yarn or hook size
- Gauge is not critical, but consistent tension is key
- Blocking will improve shape and corner definition at any size
Written Instructions
Follow the written instructions below to create the Bold Buttercup Flower Crochet Square. The square is worked in joined rounds from the center outward. Each round builds on the previous one to create layered petals, textured framing, and a structured square shape.
Unless otherwise stated, join each round with a slip stitch and begin the next round in the same stitch. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each round where applicable.
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 : bptr - back post treble crochet
AFR : ablb / aslb - Agterste been Langbeentjie / Agter stam Langbeentjie / afterpaal-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook back→front→back around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through first 2, yarn over, pull through last 2.
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 : 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 : cl - cluster stitch
AFR : tr - Trossie
1. Yarn over, insert, pull up loop (don’t finish). Repeat partial stitches per cluster (e.g., 3 times).
2. Yarn over, pull through all loops on hook to close cluster.
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 : 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 : 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.
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 : 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.
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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Round 1 – Center
Start with a magic ring,
ch3 counts as the first dc st,
11 dc into a magic ring.
Join with sl st.
Round 2
Ch 3 (counts as dc + ch1 ), dc in same st,
*1dc, ch1, 1dc in next dc, ch 1*
repeat * * around.
Join with slip st at the top of starting ch2.
Fasten off and work in tail.
(24 dc, 12 ch-1 spaces)
Round 3 – Petal Base
Join the new color with sc in any 1ch-sp from round before.
(Counts as first sc st for repeat below.)
* Sc in ch-sp, 6 dc in next ch-1 sp* repeat * * around.
Join with slip stitch in the starting sc st. Fasten off and work in tail.
Round 4 – Petal Shaping
Join the new color within any sc from round before.
(Ch6, Counts as first dc + ch4, for repeat below.)
*Dc, ch 4, dc in next sc, sk 2 sts, sc, ch 1, sc, in the next 2 sts, sk 2 sts*
repeat * * around.
Join with slip st at the top of starting ch2. Fasten off and work in tail.
Round 5 – Buttercup Petals
Join the new color with sc in ch in between sc sts,
(Counts as first sc st for repeat below.).
*Sc in 1ch-sp, 8 dc in ch-4 sp* repeat around.
Join with slip stitch in the starting sc st. Fasten off and work in tail.
Round 6 – Petal Expansion
Join the new color with 1fpsc, around the sc from Round 4.
(Counts as first fpsc st for repeat below.).
* work 1 fpsc, around the sc from Round 4, 2dc in each dc shell st.
Join with slip stitch in the starting sc st. Fasten off and work in tail.
Round 7 – Textured Ring
** Work only around the 16 dc sts of the previous round. **
Join around the first dc leg of the 16 dc petal, ch2 counts as first bpdc stitch, for repeat below.
*Bpdc round the next 2 sts, bphdc round the next 4 sts, bpsc round the next 4 sts, bphdc round the next 4 sts, bpdc round the next 2 sts* repeat 6 times.
Join with slip st at the top of starting ch2. Fasten off and work in tail
Round 8
Join around dc leg, ch2 counts as first bpdc stitch,for repeat below.
* Bpdc around each stitch.
Join.
(72 sts)
Round 9 – Framing the Flower
Note :
* 6dc shell worked into back post st of round 7,
* sc st worked in the top of dc st of round 8.
* count 6 sts between dc shells (r7) and 6 sts between sc sts (r8).
Join new color in bpdc front loop of bpdc st, of round 7,
ch2, counts as first dc st, 5dc into the same st space,
For next stitch skip 2 dc sts from round 8,
Sc, ch1, 1sc in top of dc st of round 8,
Count 5 bpdc sts from last st worked in round 7,
* 6dc-shell in bpdc st loop, round 7,
skip 5 sts from last sc worked in round 8, sc,ch1,1sc in the next st *
Repeat working in round 7, then round 8, spacing each stitch pattern set 6sts apart.
Join with slip st at the top of starting ch2.
Fasten off and work in tail.
Round 10 – Corner Formation
Join new color into and 1ch-sp between 6dc shell stitches. Chain 3 counts as the first leg of 3dc-cluster stitch, for the repeat below.
*
* 3dc-cl, ch1, 3dc-cl, in 1ch-sp, ch2, 3dc-cl, ch1 , 3dc-cl, in the same 1ch-sp st,
* sk2 dc sts, 1sc in next 2dc sts, skip 2 dc sts.
* 3dc-cl, ch3, 3d-cl in next 1ch-sp.
* sk2 dc sts, 1sc in next 2dc sts, skip 2 dc sts.
* 3dc-cl, ch3, 3d-cl in next 1ch-sp.
* sk2 dc sts, 1sc in next 2dc sts, skip 2 dc sts.
* 3dc-cl, ch3, 3d-cl in next 1ch-sp.
* sk2 dc sts, 1sc in next 2dc sts, skip 2 dc sts.
* 3dc-cl, ch1, 3dc-cl, in 1ch-sp, ch2, 3dc-cl, ch1 , 3dc-cl, in the same 1ch-sp st. *
Repeat * * around, 3 more times to start making the flower into a square.
Join with slip st at the top of starting ch2.
Fasten off and work in tail.
Round 11 – Squaring Round
Join the new color into the corner ch-sp of round 10.
Chain 3 counts as first leg of 2dc of repeat below;
Make corner and side of square :
*
* 2dc, ch 2, 2dc in corner ch-sp
* 1fpdc round 3dc-cl, 1dc in ch-sp, 1fpdc round 3dc-cl.
* sk2 dc sts, 1dc in next 2 sc st sk 2 dc sts ,
* 1fphdc round 3dc-cl, 3hdc in ch-sp, 1fphdc round 3dc-cl.
* sk 2dc sts, 1hdc in next 2 sc sts, sk 2 dc sts.
* 1fphdc round 3dc-cl, 3hdc in ch-sp, 1fphdc round 3dc-cl.
* sk 2dc sts, 1hdc in next 2 sc sts, sk 2 dc sts.
* 1fphdc round 3dc-cl, 3hdc in ch-sp, 1fphdc round 3dc-cl.
* sk2 dc sts, 1dc in next 2 sc st sk 2 dc sts ,
* 1fpdc round 3dc-cl, 1dc in ch-sp, 1fpdc round 3dc-cl. *
Repeat * * around, 3 more times to complete the square.
Join with slip st at the top of starting ch2.
Fasten off and work in tail.
Round 12 – Final Border
Join the new color into the corner ch-sp of round 11.
Chain 2 counts as first leg of 2hdc of repeat below;
Corners:
*(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc)*
Sides:
1 hdc in each stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Round 13
Join the new color into the corner ch-sp of round 12.
Chain 2 counts as first leg of 2hdc of repeat below;
Corners:
*(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc)*
Sides:
Working in BLO (back loop only) - 1 hdc in each stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in the end.
Blocking
Block square to 20 × 20 cm for sharp corners and defined texture.
What Can You Use the Buttercup Flower Square For?
- Crochet blankets
- Cushion covers
- Tote bags
- Table runners
- Wall décor
- Scrap-busting projects
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Crochet Pattern FAQ
Is the Bold Buttercup Flower Crochet Square Pattern free?
Yes, this pattern is available for free on the blog and as a printable PDF through Stouto Crochet store fronts.
What yarn works best for this crochet square?
Cotton yarn provides the best stitch definition, though cotton blends also work well.
Is this crochet square beginner friendly?
This pattern is best suited to intermediate crocheters or confident beginners familiar with post stitches.
What size is the finished square?
Approximately 20 cm × 20 cm (8” × 8”) after blocking.
Can this square be used in a blanket?
Yes, this square works beautifully as part of a floral or statement crochet blanket.
Is this a large granny square pattern?
Yes. The Bold Buttercup Flower Crochet Square is considered a large granny square pattern, measuring approximately 20 × 20 cm (8 × 8 inches) after blocking.
