Crochet African Flower Granny Square (Free Pattern)

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Construction of the African Flower Square

You are probably familiar with the crochet hexagon motif that is a popular african flower design. The squared version in this post has 8 petals, while the hexagon flower has 6.

You will need to know how to make several basic stitches, including chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet.

The pattern is worked in rounds, with the final round squaring off your african flower motif.

Tips for Crocheting Your African Flower Square

If this is your first time making an African flower square, there are a few things to keep in mind. 

First, be sure to choose a yarn and hook size that work well together – too small of a hook can make the square difficult to work, while too large of a hook can result in a loose and floppy square. 

Be sure to pay attention to the placement of your stitches, especially in round 4 where you will be making a long stitch, called a long single crochet.

African Flower Granny Square Project Ideas

If you’re looking for creative ways to use the African Flower crochet pattern, here are a few ideas to get you started:

• Make a Blanket – Use the African Flower Square is to make a crochet square blanket. You can use a single color for each square or use your colors of choice. Anything works really! Once you’ve made enough squares, attach them together to create a cozy and colorful blanket.
• Make a Pillow – Combine several squares to create a pillow using about 16 squares in total
• Make a Bag – The African Flower Square can also be used to create amazing colorful bags! You can use a few squares to make a small clutch or combine many squares to make a larger tote. Add some straps and a lining, and you’ll have a one-of-a-kind bag that’s perfect for carrying your essentials.
• Embellish a Scarf – Another way to use the African Flower Square is to embellish a scarf. You can sew a few squares onto the ends of a plain scarf to add some color and texture. Or, you can make a scarf entirely out of African Flower Squares using a soft yarn, for a truly eye-catching accessory.
• Make a Coaster – If you’re looking for a quick and easy project, the african flower square would be perfect for coasters. You can use a single square or combine several to create a larger placemat. Check out the picture below for an Easter Crochet placemat I made!

Tips for Joining Crochet Squares

Materials

• I used Hobbii Yarn – Friends DK Cotton 8/6
• 4 mm hook
• Tapestry needle
• You can use any yarn weight and matching hook

Notes

• This pattern is worked in the round
• Ch 3 at beginning of a row counts as 1 dc
• Ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch
• Pattern written in US terms
• I recommend you block your crochet squares when finished. It will make joining them together much easier

Measurements

Each square is 4 x 4in [10 x 10cm] made using dk weight yarn

Gauge is not important

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• Beg   beginning
• Ch    chain
• Sl st   slip stitch
• St    stitch
• Sc    single crochet
• Hdc   half double crochet
• Dc    double crochet
• Tr    treble crochet
• Rep   repeat
• Sp    space

Special Stitches

Shell – (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in space indicated

Long single crochet (long sc) – Work a long single crochet between each petal (make your stitch loose) by inserting your hook into the space between each shell from round 2 and pulling up a loose loop. Yarn over and pull through both loops.

African Flower Granny Square Pattern

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