Creating something colorful with your own hands brings a sense of achievement and joy like no other. Imagine bringing together warmth and beauty to make the Floral Granny Crochet Afghan Pattern, a masterpiece made from combining granny squares, each adorned with a flower in striking colors. This crochet blanket stands out because of its cozy, soft, and warm yarn, making it not only a visually appealing piece but also a source of comfort. Perfect for adding a pop of color to any room, this handcrafted blanket brings the essence of spring indoors, one stitch at a time. The best part is that it is quite an easy pattern. Even those new to crochet can find joy and success in this project, as it breaks down into manageable, small granny squares that eventually come together into a stunning whole.
Materials:
Version 1
- Caron® Simply Soft™ (6 oz/170 g; 315 yds/288 m)
- Contrast A Robin’s Egg (9780) 3 balls
- Contrast B Persimmon (9754) 1 ball
- Contrast C Chartreuse (9771) 2 balls
- Contrast D Harvest Red (9763) 1 ball
- Contrast E Kelly Green (9769) 2 balls
- Contrast F Off White (9702) 2 balls
Version 2
- Caron® Simply Soft™ (6 oz/170 g; 315 yds/288 m)
- Contrast A Light Country Blue (9709) 3 balls
- Contrast B Orchid (9717) 1 ball
- Contrast C Soft Green (9739) 2 balls
- Contrast D Soft Pink (9719) 1 ball
- Contrast E Sage (9705) 2 balls
- Contrast F Light Country Peach (9737) 2 balls
- Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Abbreviations:
- Approx = Approximate(ly)
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tog = Together
Measurement:
- Approx 48″ x 61″ [122 x 155 cm]
Gauge:
- 15 dc and 8 rows = 4″ [10 cm].
- Motif = Approx 6½” [16.5 cm] square.
Step by step Pattern
MOTIFS I and II
- Make 20 Motifs I, using D as Color 1, B as Color 2, and A as Color 3.
- Make 12 Motifs II, using A as Color 1, D as Color 2, and E as Color 3.
With Color 1, ch 8. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring. - 1st rnd: Ch 1. 18 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
- 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same st as sl st. *Ch 3. Skip next 2 sts. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Ch 3. Skip last 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
- 3rd rnd: Join Color 2 with sl st to first ch-3 sp. (1 sc. Ch 3. 5 dc. Ch 3. 1 sc) all in same ch-3 sp. (1 sc. Ch 3. 5 dc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
- 4th rnd: Join Color 1 with sl st between 2 sc. *1 sc in same sp assl st. Working behind sts in the previous row, ch 5. 1 sc between next 2 sc. Rep from * around, ending with ch 5. Join with sl st to first sc.
- 5th rnd: Sl st in next ch-5 sp. Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 7 dc. Ch 3. 1 sc) all in same ch-5 sp. (1 sc. Ch 3. 7 dc. Ch 3. 1 sc) in next ch-5 sp. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
- 6th rnd: Join Color 3 with sl st in sp between any 2 sc. *1 sc in the same sp as sl st. Working behind sts in the previous row, ch 7. 1 sc in sp between next 2 sc. Rep from * around, ending with ch 7. Join with sl st to first sc.
- 7th rnd: Sl st in next ch-7 sp. Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch-2 sp). 4 dc in same ch-7 sp. (5 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc) in next ch-7 sp. 7 dc in next ch-3 sp. (1 dc. Ch 2. 4 dc) in next ch-7 sp. (5 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc) in next ch-7 sp. 7 dc in next ch-7 sp. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 5.
- 8th rnd: Sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2). 2 dc in the same sp as the last sl st. *1 dc in each dc to next ch-2 sp. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more. 1 dc in each dc to next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in same sp as ch 5. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 5.
- 9th rnd: Sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 7 (counts as dc and ch 4). 2 dc in the same sp as last sl st. *1 dc in each dc to next ch-2 sp. (2 dc. Ch 4. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more. 1 dc in each dc to next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in same sp as ch 7. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 7.
- 10th rnd: Rep last rnd once more. Fasten off.
MOTIFS III and IV (See diagram
on page 4).
Make 15 Motifs III, using B as Color 1 and C as Color 2.
Make 16 Motifs IV, using A as Color 1 and F as Color 2.
With Color 1, ch 8. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring. - 1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 3 dc in the ring. Turn. Ch 3. 1 dc in first dc. 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc. 1 dc in 3rd ch of ch 3. Turn. – Beg Petal made. Ch 3. Working across the back of the petal just made 4 dc in the ring. Turn. Ch 3. 1 dc in the first dc. 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc. Turn – Petal made. (Petal in ring) 6 times more. Join with sl st to the top of ch 3 of Beg Petal. Fasten off.
- 2nd rnd: Join Color 2 with st st to first ch-3 sp. Ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and ch-2 sp). 3 dc in same ch-3 sp. *3 dc in next ch-3 sp. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. 3 dc in next ch-3 sp. 2 dc in next ch-3 sp. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 5.
- 3rd rnd: Sl st in next ch-2 sp. Ch 7 (counts as dc and ch 4). 2 dc in the same sp as the last sl st. *1 dc in each dc to next ch-2 sp. (2 dc. Ch 4. 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more. 1 dc in each dc to next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in same sp as ch 7. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 7.
- 4th rnd: Sl st in next ch-4 sp. Ch 7 (counts as dc and ch 4). 2 dc in the same sp as the last sl st. *1 dc in each dc to next ch-4 sp. (2 dc. Ch 4. 2 dc) in next ch-4 sp. Rep from * twice more. 1 dc in each dc to next ch-4 sp. 1 dc in same sp as ch 7. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 7.
- 5th rnd: Rep last rnd once more. Fasten off.
Sew Motifs:
- Border: 1st rnd: (RS). Join B with sl st to any corner ch-4 sp. Ch 2. 2 hdc in same ch-4 sp. 1 hdc in each ch and st across the top edge of Afghan. (2 hdc. Ch 4. 2 hdc) in the next corner ch-4 sp. 1 hdc in each ch and st down left edge of Afghan. (2 hdc. Ch 4. 2 hdc) in next corner ch-4 sp. 1 hdc in each ch and st across the bottom edge of Afghan. (2 hdc. Ch 4. 2 hdc) in the next corner ch-4 sp. 1 hdc in each ch and st up right edge of Afghan. 2 hdc in first ch-4 sp. Ch 4. Join with Sl st; to the first hdc. Fasten off.
- 2nd rnd: Join A with sl st to any corner ch-4 sp. Ch 2. 2 hdc in same ch-4 sp. 1 hdc in each hdc across top edge. (2 hdc. Ch 4. 2 hdc) in next corner ch-4 sp. 1 hdc in each hdc down the left edge. (2 hdc. Ch 4. 2 hdc) in next corner ch-4 sp. 1 hdc in each hdc across the bottom edge. (2 hdc. Ch 4. 2 hdc) in next corner ch-4 sp. 1 hdc in each hdc up right edge. 2 hdc in first ch-4 sp. Ch 4. Join with Sl st; to the first hdc. Fasten off.
- 3rd rnd: With F, as 2nd rnd.
Picot edging:
- Next rnd: (RS). Join C with sl st to the first hdc on the top edge. Ch 1. 1 sc in the same sp as the last sl st. *Ch 3. 1 sc in 2nd and 3rd ch from hook. Skip next st or ch. 1 sc in next st or ch. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.