Joyful crochet flower blanket square
Create the Sunrise Bloom Square, the first large crochet flower blanket square in the African Patchwork Blanket.
This beautiful floral crochet square is worked from the center outward, creating a layered flower motif that gradually develops into a large square. Sunrise Bloom Square** is designed as the first square in the African Patchwork Blanket, a colorful patchwork crochet blanket made by combining large and small flower squares.
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About This Pattern
This crochet flower blanket square can also be used independently for other crochet projects, including cushions, throws, bags and decorative blankets.
The pattern uses US crochet terminology and includes detailed, round-by-round instructions to help you create this colorful flower motif.
About the Sunrise Bloom Square
Sunrise Bloom Square is Square 1 of the African Patchwork Blanket.
The design was created to resemble a flower opening outward, with layers of color and textured stitches creating a bright, dimensional floral motif.
The square begins with the flower center and develops through a series of rounds before being transformed into a square shape.
Pattern Details
- Design name : Sunrise Bloom Square
- Collection : African Patchwork Blanket
- Square number : Square 1
- Pattern type : Crochet flower blanket square
- Motif : Large flower
- Construction : Worked from the center outward
- Terminology : US crochet terminology
- Project type : Blanket, throw, cushion, bag and home décor
Sunrise Bloom Square – Square 1
The Sunrise Bloom Square is the first square in the African Patchwork Blanket.
The blanket combines different flower motifs and square sizes to create a colorful patchwork effect. Rather than using one repeated square throughout the blanket, each motif adds its own flower, colors and texture.
This makes the finished blanket feel like a collection of individual flowers brought together into one larger design.
The African Patchwork Blanket
Sunrise Bloom Square is the starting point for the large-square section of the African Patchwork Blanket.
The complete blanket uses a combination of:
Large Flower Squares
- Sunrise Bloom Square – Square 1
- Large Flower Square 2
- Large Flower Square 3
- Large Flower Square 4
Small Flower Squares
- Small Flower Square 1
- Small Flower Square 2
- Small Flower Square 33l
- Small Flower Square 4
The smaller squares are combined to create the equivalent space of a large square, allowing the different floral motifs to fit together into the patchwork blanket.
Why I Named It Sunrise Bloom Square
The name Sunrise Bloom Square reflects the way the flower motif radiates outward from the center.
The changing colors create the feeling of a flower opening in the warm colors of sunrise, while the surrounding rounds transform the floral center into a structured square.
It is a fitting first square for the African Patchwork Blanket because it introduces the colorful floral theme used throughout the collection.
What Makes This Crochet Flower Blanket Square Special?
This design combines a traditional granny-square construction with a detailed African flower motif.
The square features:
- A layered flower center
- Multiple color changes
- Textured post stitches
- Decorative floral petals
- A structured square border
- Four defined corners
- A modular design suitable for patchwork blankets
The result is a bold crochet flower blanket square that can be used on its own or combined with other flower square.
Materials & Tools
| Hook | 3.5 mm Crochet Hook |
|---|---|
| Yarn Weight | Double Crochet (DK) Cotton Yarn |
| Fibre Type | yarn : Organic Cotton Yarn |
| Finished Size | 30 x 30 cm / 11 x 11 cm ) |
What You Will Need
Before starting your crochet flower square, gather:
* Yarn in your chosen colors
* Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
* Scissors
* Yarn needle
* Stitch markers, optional
For a multi-colored flower square, it is helpful to prepare your yarn colors before starting. This makes changing colors between rounds easier and helps you maintain the intended color sequence.
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Pattern Instructions
Construction Overview
How the Crochet Flower Blanket Square Is Constructed
This square is worked from the center outward.
The construction can be divided into several stages:
1. Flower Center : The first rounds create the center of the flower.
2. Textured Flower : Post stitches are used to build texture and definition around the center.
3. Petals : Additional rounds create the layered floral appearance.
4. Flower Border : The flower is surrounded by additional stitch patterns that begin transitioning the motif toward a square.
5. Square Shape : The final rounds establish the four corners and straight sides.
6. Finished Square : The final round creates the outer edge of the large crochet flower blanket square.
Written Instructions
How Many Flower Blanket Squares Do You Need for the African Patchwork Crochet Flower Blanket?
The pattern includes four unique large flower designs, each measuring 30 x 30 cm (11 x 11 inches). Together, they make up the main building blocks of the blanket.
- Flower Blanket Square Pattern 1: 4 large squares (approx. 500–600 m of DK yarn)
- Flower Blanket Square Pattern : 3 large squares (approx. 500 m of DK yarn)
- Flower Blanket Square Pattern : 3 large squares (approx. 500 m of DK yarn)
- Flower Blanket Square Pattern 4: 3 large squares (approx. 500 m of DK yarn)
In total, you’ll need 13 large granny squares. Using DK cotton yarn (50 g = 100 m per skein), expect to use around 2000 m of yarn for all the large motifs. On average, 5 colors of 100 m each will yield 3 to 4 large squares.
Estimating Yarn by Square
Large squares (30 x 30 cm / 11 x 11 inches):
Each requires approx. 150 to 180 m of DK yarn, depending on color changes.S
Small squares (11 x 11 cm / 5 x 5 inches): Each requires approx. 40 to 45 m of DK yarn.
Tips for Choosing & Managing Colors
Pick a palette you love: This blanket celebrates bold floral design. Choose 4 to 6 colors that either contrast beautifully (bright, vibrant tones) or harmonize softly (pastels, neutrals).
Assign colors to motifs: Decide which shades you’ll use for petals, centers, and backgrounds before starting. This will give your afghan a balanced, cohesive look.
Mix stash yarns: This blanket is an excellent stash buster. Just be sure to keep yarn weight consistent across all squares.
Buy extra for safety: If you’re purchasing new yarn, always buy one extra skein per color. Dye lots can vary, and having backup ensures a consistent finish.
Distribute colors evenly: Spread bold shades across the blanket to avoid clusters. This makes the finished afghan look balanced and intentional.
Managing Yarn Ends for Crochet Blanket Square
Since flower blanket squares often require frequent color changes, you’ll have lots of ends to weave in. To make this easier:
- Weave ends in as you go, instead of leaving them for the end.
- Use a yarn needle to tuck tails neatly under stitches.
- If you’re using cotton yarn, pull ends snugly to avoid loosening later.
By planning yardage carefully and choosing colors thoughtfully, you’ll ensure your flower square blanket is not only beautiful but also practical to complete without yarn shortages or mismatched dye lots.
Can Beginners Make a Flower Square ?
Yes, beginners can absolutely make a flower square blanket. Start with simpler flower motifs and basic joins. The African Patchwork Afghan is written for intermediate skill level, but with patience and practice, confident beginners can enjoy it too.
Each square includes step-by-step photos and clear written instructions in the PDF version, making the process easier to follow.
How Do You Join Flower Blanket Squares Together?
There are three popular joining methods:
Whip stitch : Sewing blocks together with a yarn needle.
Slip stitch join : Crocheting them together with a hook.
Join-as-you-go : Attaching squares during the last round, saving time later.
On how to join squares for the African Patchwork Afghan revert back to the crochet flower blanket pattern page.
Choosing Colors for Your Flower Square Pattern
Since no color chart is included, you have full creative freedom.
Tips for choosing colors:
- Pick a theme (bright garden, earthy naturals, pastel spring).
- Use leftover yarn for a stash-busting, rainbow effect.
- Keep yarn weight consistent for uniform squares.
Tips for Managing Yarn Ends
Flower granny square blankets use lots of color changes, which means many yarn ends.
Tips to manage:
- Weave ends in as you go.
- Leave longer tails for easier weaving.
- Use a yarn needle and secure under stitches.
Managing ends throughout saves time compared to leaving them all for the end.Detailed bold flower squares boho styled gypsy blanket image widgetolorfull gypsy styled blanket image widget
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 : ch - chain
AFR : ks - ketting steek
Make a slipknot, yo, pull through loop. Repeat for desired chains.
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 : 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 : 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 : sp after - space after
AFR : spa - Spasie Agter
Insert hook in space after marked stitch.
UK : sp before - space before
AFR : spv - Spasie Voor
Insert hook in space before marked stitch.
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 : v st - V-stitch
AFR : Vst - V steek (lb,ks,lb)
1. Work dc, ch1, dc into same stitch/space.
2. Skip per pattern and repeat; creates an open V motif.
Pattern Reference
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African Flowers Patchwork : Flower Blanket Square Pattern 1
Abbreviation
- bet: bet
- ch: chain
- ch-sp: chain space
- dc: double crochet
- bpdc : back post double crochet
- fpdc: front post double crochet
- fphdc: front post half double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- rep: repeat
- rnd: round
- sk: skip
- sl: slip stitch
- sp: space
- st: stitch
- sts(s): stitches
- tr: treble crochet
- V-st: 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc into the same stitch
- fpdc-Vsts: front post double crochet v-stitch
Start with a magic ring,
Round 1
Ch3 counts as the first dc st,
1dc 11 times into the same space, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch, ch1, don't finish off color.
(12 x 1dc sts in the magic ring)
Round 2
ch2, counts as first fpdc, 1 dc into space between the prev fpdc and the next dc,
* 1 fpdc around post of next dc st, 1 dc into space between the last worked fpdc and the next dc, repeat from * until end of round, join into the top of start ch with sl, finish off color.
(12 x (1 fpdc, around dc post, 1dc in sp, ) ( 24 sts )
Round 3
Join new color with sc stitch, in space between fpdc st and dc st, ch 3, counts as first dc, 1 fpdc around post of next dc stitch,
* 1 dc into space between the last worked fpdc and the next dc, 1 fpdc around post of next dc st,
repeat from * until end of round, join into the top of start ch with sl, finish off color.
(24 x (1dc in sp, 1 fpdc, around dc post ) ( 48 sts )
Round 4
Join new color around post of dc stitch, ch3, counts as first fpdc st, 1 fpdc around post of next dc st,
* 1 fpdc around post of next fpdc st, 1 fpdc around post of next dc st, repeat from * around, join with sl into top of ch 3, finish off color.
(24 x (1 fpdc round fpdc post, 1 fpdc round dc post) ( 48 sts)
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 st, skip (sk) next 2 st(s), repeat from * around, join with sl into sc, finish off color.
(16 x 1sc, ch2, 2dc in same st, sk 2 sts )
Round 6
Join color in 2 ch-sp between any 2 dc st(s), ch 3, counts as first dc, 2 dc into the same ch-sp,
ch 1. skip over the next two stitches,
* 3 dc into next 2 ch-sp, ch-1, sk 2 sts (skip over next two stitches),
repeat from * join with sl into the top of first 3 ch, finish off color.
(16 x 3dc in 2ch-sp ch1 , sk 2 sts )
Round 7
Join new color around 2ch-sp post of round 5, ch4, counts as first (1 dc stitch + ch1), 1 fpdc around the same post, as before, ch1, 1 sc in first dc st of 3dc sts from round 6, ch1,
* 1 fpdc, round 2ch-sp post from round5, ch1, 1 fpdc around same post, ch1, 1 sc in first dc st of 3dc sts from round 6, ch1, repeat from *, join with sl into top of starting ch3, finish off color.
(16 x 1 fpdc, ch1, 1 fpdc, 1 sc in space )
Note if you feel your square curls or your tensions are too tight, change the fpdc to fptr instead.
Round 8
Join new color with sc into sc st from round 7, counts as first sc st, follow repeat below,
* 1 sc into sc, skip fpdc stitch, (1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc, ch1, 1 dc) in 1 ch-sp, skip next 1 fpdc st, repeat from * around, join with sl into first sc stitch. finish off the color.
(16 x 1sc in sc, (1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 1dc, in 1ch-sp) )
Round 9
Join new color round first post of 4dc-shell, ch 3, counts as first 1 fpdc, for repeat below,
*1 fpdc around next dc post, 1 dc into 1 ch-sp, 1 fpdc around dc post, 1 dc in 1 ch-sp, 1 fpdc around dc post, 1 fpdc around next post, repeat from *. Join with sl into top of ch 3, finish off color.
(16 x (fpdc, dc, fpdc , dc, fpdc, fpdc sts , round fpdc, 1 sc in sc )
Round 10
Join color in any fpdc st, with sc stitch, counts as first sc stitch for repeat below
*1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1dc, 2tr, 1dc,1dc,1hdc in next 8 sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into sc, finish off color.
(12 x 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1dc, 2tr, 1dc, 1dc, 1hdc)
Round 11
Join color around sc st, chain 3, counts as the first fpdc st in repeat below,
*1fpdc round sc, 1bpdc round the next 8 stitch posts,
Repeat from * around join with slips stitch into the starting chain stitch.
(108 sts in round = 1fpdc, 8 x bpdc sts)
Round 12
Join color in any stitch from round before.
Chain 4 - counts as 1dc + ch1, 1dc into the same space, skip 2 sts,
1dc in next st, ch2, 1dc in the same st, skip 2,
*1dc in nxt st, ch1, 1dc in same stitch ( Vst) , 1dc in nxt st, ch2, 1dc in same stitch repeat from * around,
Join with slip stitch into the starting chain stitch.
( 18 x 1dc,ch1,1dc, sk2, 1dc,ch1,1dc, sk2 ) (36 x Vsts)
Round 13
Join in color in any 2ch-sp,, ch3 - counts as first dc stitch of 3dc of the repeat below,
*3dc, ch2, 3dc, 6dc in next ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp, 3hdc in next ch-sp, 3sc in next ch-sp, 3sc in the next st, 3hdc in next ch-sp, 3sc in next ch-sp, 3sc in next ch-sp, 3hdc in next ch-sp, 3dc in next ch-sp, 6dc in next ch-sp. Join with slip stitch into the starting chain stitch.
(4 x (3dc,ch2,3dc,) 6dc, 3dc, 3hdc, 3sc, 3sc, 3hdc, 3dc, 6dc, in 9 ch-sps )
Round 14
Join color in corner chain space, ch5, counts as 1tr + ch1 in the repeat below,
*1tr, ch1, 1tr, ch2, 1tr, ch1, 1tr, in corner chain space,
sk1, 1tr, ch1, 1tr, in next st, skip 2,
- 1dc,ch1, dc in next st, skip 2, repeat for next 9 x 3sts sets, sk1, 1tr, ch1, 1tr, sk1 -
repeat from * around for next 3 sides. Slip stitch in starting chain st.
(4 x 14 Vsts, ch2, )
Round 15
Join in corner chain space, ch3 - counts as firs dc of 3dc in the repeat below
*3dc, ch2, 3dc in corner ch-sp, 3dc in next 14 ch-sps.
Repeat from * 3 more times per side.
Join with slip stitch in starting chain space. Finish off tail, work ends.
(4 x 16 x 3dc sts, ch2)
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Crochet Pattern FAQ
What is a crochet flower blanket square?
A crochet flower blanket square is a square crochet motif featuring a flower or floral design. Individual squares can be joined together to create blankets, throws, cushions and other crochet projects.
What size is this crochet flower blanket square?
The large squares used in the African Flowers Patchwork Afghan are approximately 30 × 30 cm (11 × 11 inches) when made using the recommended pattern specifications.
What crochet terminology does this pattern use?
This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
Is this crochet flower blanket square beginner-friendly?
The design is suitable for crocheters who are comfortable with basic crochet stitches and working in the round. Because it includes several post stitches and color changes, beginners may find it helpful to practise these techniques before starting.
Can I use this flower square for my own blanket?
Yes. You can use the finished square as a component of your own crochet project. The modular design makes it suitable for blankets, cushions, bags and other projects.
The complete blanket uses eight different flower square designs: four large squares and four small squares.?
The complete blanket uses eight different flower square designs: four large squares and four small squares.
Can I make the crochet flower blanket square in different colors?
Yes. Color changes are one of the best ways to personalize this design. Try contrasting petals and borders, tonal color combinations or leftover yarn for a colorful stash-busting project.
Why is my crochet flower square curling?
Curling can be caused by tight tension or the use of tight post stitches. Check your tension and stitch placement. Blocking can also help flatten and shape the completed square.
Can I make the square larger?
Additional border rounds may be possible depending on your intended use, but if you are making the African Patchwork Afghan, keep the original square dimensions so that all the motifs fit together correctly.
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