A Delicate Floral Granny Square Inspired by Forget Me Not Flowers
The Forget Me Not flower granny square is a timeless crochet motif that blends elegance with versatility. This design is suitable for confident beginners and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you’re planning a crochet Forget Me Not blanket pattern, decorative cushions, or wearable pieces, this floral square adds soft botanical charm to any project.
Inspired by the delicate beauty of Forget Me Not flowers, this square works beautifully in classic blue tones but can easily be adapted to match your own colour palette.
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About This Pattern
Pattern Name: Forget Me Not Flower Granny Square
Skill Level: Intermediate
Terminology: Standard US Crochet Terms
Easy forget me not granny square pattern includes one large flower granny square flower pattern perfect for any crochet projects like that require crochet flower squares like cardigans, crochet pants, crochet throw pillows, and pretty crochet bags. The Easy Flower motif is inspired by the flowers that grow in my native country, while the pattern example is worked up in the colors inspired by this majestic flower, one can easily work this pattern in any color of choice.
- Perfect for Forget Me Not blanket squares
- Ideal for garments, bags, and cushion
- Works as a big crochet flower square
- Includes written pattern + per-row photo tutorial
- Colour guidance included
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Materials & Tools
| Hook | 3.5 mm Crochet Hook |
|---|---|
| Yarn Weight | Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn |
| Fibre Type | Cotton Yarn |
| Other Tools | |
| Finished Size | 24 x 24 cm / 9 x 9 inches |
Yarn Notes
The sample square is made using cotton yarn for crisp stitch definition. However:
- Lightweight yarn + smaller hook → smaller square
- Heavier yarn + larger hook → larger square
Yarn Usage Estimate:
- Approx. 500m / 545 yards for 3–4 large squares (varies by colours used)
Suggested yarn for pattern.
Photo tutorial and square examples are made up of cotton yarn, this is only used as a suggestion, any yarn of your choice can be used. Lightweight yarn using a smaller crochet hook will make a smaller square, and heavier yarn using a larger crochet hook will result in a larger square.
Square size: 24 x 24 cm / 9 x 9 inches, based on using a crochet hook size of: 3.5 mm
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Pattern Instructions
Construction Overview
- Pattern is worked in the round
- Right Side (RS) facing throughout
- Join new colours as indicated
Helpful Tip: Maintain the same yarn weight and hook size for matching squares.
Written Instructions
Difficulty level : Intermediate - Full photo tutorial long side detailed written instructions, to assist with beginner level crochet enthusiasts.
Abbreviations, Glossary, References, Techniques
- This pattern is written and charted using standard US crochet terminology.
- Special stitch instructions and abbreviations is listed within each flower square pattern
Pattern Notes
- The pattern is worked in the round with (RS) right side facing front.
Skills required
- Understand the basics of working in the round.
- Joining different yarn colors and how to end and finish rows.
Techniques used
- Gauge: stick to the same yarn weight and crochet hook throughout making your squares, or your squares will not match up.
- Working in 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.
Pattern notes and Information
- The pattern is worked in the round with (RS) right side facing front.
This Square is Part of the Flower Pot Granny Square Blanket
This crochet square is one of the featured designs used in the Flower Pot Granny Square Blanket Pattern. The full blanket combines 12 unique crochet squares arranged in a patchwork layout to create a large and colorful granny square blanket.
If you enjoy making this square, you can use it as part of the complete Flower Pot Crochet Blanket Pattern, which includes:
- 12 crochet square patterns
- A full granny square blanket layout guide
- Step-by-step joining instructions
- A decorative multi-round border pattern
The complete blanket pattern shows exactly how to turn these individual squares into a finished 170 × 170 cm (67 × 67 inch) crochet blanket.
View the full pattern:
Granny Square Blanket – Flower Pot Crochet Blanket Pattern
Many crocheters like to start by making one or two squares before committing to the full project, which makes these free square patterns a great introduction to the stitches and techniques used in the blanket.
If you’d like to create the entire blanket, be sure to visit the Flower Pot Crochet Blanket Pattern page where you’ll find the full instructions for assembling all the squares into the finished blanket.
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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-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 : 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 : 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 : 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 : rep rows - repeat rows
AFR : Her/herh - Herhaal
Work rows as written for repetition count.
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 : 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 : 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
⚠️ This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not copy or redistribute.
Abbreviation
- bet : bet
- BLO: back loop only
- ch: chain
- ch-sp: chain space
- dc: double crochet
- fpdc: front post double crochet
- fphdc: front post half double crochet
- fptr: front post treble crochet
- fptr: front post tr
- hdc: half double crochet
- ps: puff stitch
- rep: repeat
- rnd: round
- sc: single crochet
- sh: shell
- sl: slipstitch
- sp: space
- st: stitch
- sts(s): stitches
- tr: treble crochet
Round 1
Ch3 counts as the first dc st of dc2tog into magic ring, chain 2, work 7 x dc2tog, ch 2 into magic ring, join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, ch1, don't finish off color.
( 8 x dc3tog, ch2, in the magic ring)
Round 2
Join new color, ch 3, counts as first dc, work 1dc in chain space, for first dc2tog, work one more dc st, to finish the dc2tog, chain 2, dc2tog in same ch-sp, *dc2tog, ch2, dc2tog into next ch-sp, repeat from * around, join into the top of start ch with sl, finish off color.
( 8 x dc2tog ch2, dc2tog in ch-sp )
Round 3
Join new color in ch-sp, from round before, ch3 counts as first leg of 6dc-shell stitch, work 5 more dc sts to finish off 6dc-shell, 1 sc between next 2 dc2tog sts * 6dc-shell into the next ch-sp, 1 sc between next 2 dc2tog sts, repeat from * around, join into the top of stating chain st with sl, finish off color.
(8 x 6dc-shell, 1sc sts in round)
Round 4
Join new color in sc st, from round before, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in sc st *1 sc in ch-sp, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, repeat from * around, join into the top of stating chain st with sl, finish off color.
(8 x 3dc, ch1, 3dc, 1 sc sts in round)
Round 5
Join new color with sc st in ch-sp, from round before, 3dc, ch2, 3dc in sc st *1 sc in ch-sp, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, repeat from * around, join into the top of stating chain st with sl, finish off color.
(8 x 3dc, ch1, 3dc, 1 sc sts in round)
Round 6
Join new color with sc stitch in 1ch-sp, after 6dc-shell, 1 sc into the same ch-sp, ch1, dc2tog, ch3, dc2tog in sc st, ch1 * 2 sc into the same ch-sp, ch1, dc2tog, ch3, dc2tog in sc st, ch1, repeat from * around, join into the top starting chain stitch with sl, finish off color.
(8 x 2 sc . ch1, dc2tog, ch3, dc2tog, ch1,) in round
Round 7
Join new color with sc st in ch-sp, from round before, 12 dc st in ch-sp, * 1 sc in sc, 12 dc st in ch-sp, repeat from * around, join into the top of stating chain st with sl, finish off color.
(8 x 1 sc, 12 dc sts in round)
Round 8
Join new color with in sc st after 12dc-shell, ch3, counts as first leg of, * dc3tog, ch3, dc3tog in sc st, ch1 skip 4 sts of 12dc-shell, 1sc, ch1, 1sc, ch1, 1sc in the next 3 sts, ch1 skip next 4 sts, repeat from * around, join into the top starting chain stitch with sl, finish off color.
(8 x dc3tog, ch3, dc3tog, ch1, 1sc, ch1, 1sc, ch1, 1sc sts in round )
Round 9
Join new color with *1 sc in space before dc3tog set, 10 dc sts st in ch-sp, 1 sc in space after dc3tog, 4dc in next ch-sp, 4dc in next ch-sp, repeat from * around,
join into the top starting chain stitch with sl, finish off color.
(18 x 10 dc sts, 1 sc, 8 dc, 1sc sts in round)
Round 10
Join new color in first dc st of any10 dc-shell, ch2 count as first * 1 hdc in next 9 sts, sk sc stitch in between dc-shells, 1 hdc in next 8 dc sts, sk sc st, repeat from * around, join into the top of starting chain, finish off color.
(8 x 10hdc, 8 hdc sts in round)
Round 11
Join new color in first hdc st from round before, Ch 3 counts as first * 1dc st, in the next 3 sts, 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 1 dc in the next 3 dc sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into the starting chain stitch, don't finish off color.
(16 x 3dc, 3 hdc, 3dc sts in round)
Round 12
Join new color in with sc in sc st counts as * 1 sl in sc st, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, 1 hdc, ch2, 1 hdc in ch-sp, 1 hdc in next 5 sts, repeat from * around, join into the top of the starting chain, finish off color.
(12 x 1 sl, 5 hdc, 1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc, 5 hdc, in round)
Round 13
Join new color in BLO of first hdc st of any petal, ch3, counts as first * BLO, 1 tr into next 2 sts, 1dc into the next 2 sts, 1 hdc into next 2 sts, ch1, sk ch-sp, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 1tr in next 2 sts, skip over 1 sc st, repeat from * around, join with sl into the starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(12 x 2tr, 2dc, 2 hdc,, ch1, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 2tr in round)
Round 14
Join new color in first dc st of any 9dc-shell, ch2 count as first * 1 hdc in next 9 sts, sk sc stitch in between 9dc-shells, repeat from * around, join into the top of starting chain, finish off color.
(16 x 9hdc in round)
Finish off square and work in the loose end.
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Crochet Pattern FAQ
Is this Forget Me Not granny square beginner-friendly?
Yes ! confident beginners familiar with working in the round can complete this square using the photo tutorial.
What yarn works best for Forget Me Not crochet squares?
DK cotton yarn offers excellent stitch definition, but acrylic and blends work beautifully too.
Can I use this for a blanket?
Absolutely. This design is ideal for a crochet Forget Me Not blanket pattern
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