Easy Crochet Daisy Granny Square Pattern
This daisy granny square begins with a 12-stitch yellow center, adds exactly 12 white petals, and then builds four green corners behind the flower. The final two rounds expand the shape to 11 double crochets per side, creating a reproducible square for bags, blankets, pillows, and garlands.
Skill Level
Easy to intermediate. You should know magic ring, chains, slip stitches, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and working into back loops and corner spaces.
Finished Size
Approximately 5 inches square after blocking in worsted cotton.
Materials
- CYC 4 worsted cotton: 5 yards yellow, 12 yards white, and 25 yards green
- US H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle, scissors, and blocking supplies
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
- st(s): stitch(es)
Gauge
Rounds 1–3 measure about 3 inches across before the square border. Match the final 5-inch measurement if motifs will be joined.
Pattern Notes
The 12 petals are worked one per yellow center stitch. The green transition is worked into the unused back loops behind the petals. Four groups of three back loops become the four sides, and a ch-2 space forms each corner.
Complete Daisy Granny Square Pattern
Yellow Center
With yellow, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (does not count), work 12 dc in ring. Join to first dc. (12 dc)
Fasten off yellow. Join white in the front loop of any stitch.
Twelve White Petals
Round 2: In the front loop of each yellow stitch work (sl st, ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st). Repeat in all 12 front loops. (12 petals)
Fasten off white. Gently bring the unused yellow back loops to the rear of the petals.
Green Square Transition
Join green in any unused back loop.
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 back loops, ch 2; repeat from * three more times. Join to first sc. (12 sc; four ch-2 corners)
Round 4: Sl st to corner. Ch 3 (does not count), work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner; dc in each of next 3 sc; *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner, dc in next 3 sc; repeat from * twice. Join. (7 dc per side; four ch-2 corners)
Round 5: Sl st to corner. Ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner; dc in each of next 7 dc; *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner, dc in next 7 dc; repeat from * twice. Join. (11 dc per side; four ch-2 corners)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Wet-block to a 5-inch square. Pin all four corners at right angles and arrange the 12 petals so they remain visible above the green transition.
Tips and Troubleshooting
If you have fewer than 12 petals, check that each center stitch received one complete petal. If the transition puckers, make sure Round 3 uses back loops only and includes four ch-2 corners. If the square rounds, pin corners firmly during blocking and confirm the corner increases are present.
Customization
Use pink petals for a cosmos-inspired motif, dark green for a vintage palette, or a neutral border for a modern blanket. When joining multiple squares, keep yarn weight, hook, and final-round count identical.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute yarn?
Yes, but choose a similar fiber and weight, make a gauge swatch, and expect the finished dimensions to change if your gauge differs.
How should I wash the finished project?
Follow the yarn label. Hand washing and drying flat is the gentlest choice for shaped crochet pieces and helps preserve the stitch definition.
Can I change the colors?
Absolutely. Keep enough contrast between structural sections so the construction and decorative details remain easy to see.
Conclusion
The fixed 12-petal center and four-corner transition make this daisy square easy to reproduce. Once blocked, it is ready to join into larger spring and summer crochet projects.
