Flower Granny Square Blanket
This “Meadow Flowers Blanket” granny square blanket is a soft, gorgeous throw that can be customized and is super easy to crochet! It’s made with color changing yarn so you get a TON of colors with just four colorways.
If you’re looking for the easiest flower square, that also happens to not be a yarn eater, this is it! Inspired by flowers in the mountain meadows, this blanket is a unique and beautiful piece for any space.
Free pattern below, or kit available HERE, printable version for purchase HERE.
Yes, I’ve been big on the granny squares for a while – but so has the world! A variety of flower squares and granny squares have been gracing runways, shops, and home decor for quite some time now, so I’m happily riding that train. It’s so much fun to see crochet be “in” and trendy.
The Nora Granny Square Throw pattern on the blog has been quite popular, as has the Arlo Cardigan. And, the Magnolia Tote Bag has been one of my all time most popular patterns, so making a blanket with a similar floral vibe was on my list. This is it!
The best part about this blanket is how simple it is to crochet. It’s easy to customize with your favorite colors. I had so much fun using the color changing yarns to get a wide range of meadow flower colors. Watching your blanket come into shape with all the different colors really keeps you from getting bored!
I wrote the pattern in two sizes so that you have some options and you can pick what works best. It would be a stunning baby blanket, so choose the smaller size if you’d like to make that! It also looks amazing draped over a chair as a throw, so go with the larger option if that’s what you want.
A fun idea might be to line the back of the blanket with a light fleece or flannel for the colder months. It’s also a great way to hide ends if you are a little sloppy with weaving them in perfectly. Lol
This blanket is on the lighter weight side, so it really is great for any climate. It’s also super soft like I mentioned before, so could be nice for a child’s blanket.
What Yarn Do I Use for this Meadow Flower Granny Square Blanket?
I used Lion Brand Coboo and Lion Brand Ferris Wheel yarns, but you can use any light or worsted yarn you like with this pattern! Just make one square to begin and check your gauge against mine to ensure it will turn out the correct size. If your square is smaller than mine, you need to adjust your tension or go up a hook size.
Quite honestly, you could have a lot of fun playing around with this pattern using different weights of yarn. If you like a heavier, thicker blanket, it could be fun to try out a chunk yarn. Just remember that your squares would come out larger, so you’d have to do a lot of adjusting for the pattern!
Okay, let’s hop to this pattern!
Remember, you can find the ad-free printable (Including the Helpful Photos) for purchase on Etsy HERE, or see the free pattern below. Have fun!
First, let me give you the more simple explanation on how the flower square will be worked, and then you can see the true pattern below.
First round, the dark center, is 12 double
crochet stitches worked into the ring.
Second round, shown here in purple, has
two double crochet stitches in each space
between the stitches of round 1.
Third round, there are 3 double crochet
stitches between each group or pair of 2 sts.
Fourth round, 2 sets of 3 dc stitches on each side
between groups of stitches, with 3 treble, ch 2,
3 treble in each corner
How Do I Seam My Meadow Flowers Granny Square Blanket
Once you have all your squares completed, you can lay them out just as I have done here. With your tapestry needle and a length of yarn, whip stitch them all together. And make sure to weave in all those ends!
Description:
Inspired by the wildflowers found in mountain meadows, this blanket is not only beautiful, it’s soft and comfy as can be. The squares are super easy to crochet, and you’ll have the pattern memorized in a flash. Add a touch of whimsy , and colorful florals to any space, or make it as a special child’s blanket. The color changing yarn gives you endless colors with just four colorways! Feel free to choose your own colors and customize it. And because it’s made up of squares, this is the ideal portable project. Two sizes available!
Materials:
4 (7) Lion Brand Yarn Coboo light #3 yarn in White 100 g/skein 232 yd/skein
1 (1) Lion Brand Yarn Ferris Wheel worsted #4 in Imaginary Garden 85g/skein 270 yd/skein
1 (2) Lion Brand Yarn Ferris Wheel worsted #4 in Buttercup 85g/skein 270 yd/skein
1 (2) Lion Brand Yarn Ferris Wheel worsted #4 in Wild Violets 85 g/skein 270 yd/skein
Pattern uses approximately 415 (835) grams of yarn total KIT WITH YARN HERE
Pattern uses just over 300 (600) grams of White included in total
US size H, 5.0 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Size (approximate):
Lapghan/Child’s Size:
32” inches wide X 36.5” (with border)
Small Throw Blanket Size:
41” X 50” (with border)
Gauge:
One 4 round square, following the pattern, measures approximately 4.5” X 4.5” after blocking.
Adjust tension or hook size in order to obtain correct gauge so your blanket turns out the
correct size.
Pattern Notes:
You’ll crochet 49 (99) flower granny squares that are worked separately and then seamed
together following the instructions in the Assembly section. The squares are crocheted in
joined rounds. Do not turn at the end of each round. To change colors, tie off, and join the
new color (or use your preferred method). The variety of color comes from the color changing yarn. Feel free to customize your border. You may add more length and width to your blanket by crocheting more rows on the border with yarn that is left. Have fun!
Abbreviations (US) & Skills:
ch – chain
sp – space
ch sp – chain space
st – stitch
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
rep – repeat
rnd – round
sl st – slip stitch
*Directions for Lapghan/Childs size listed 1st and Small Throw 2nd in ( )
Color Key:
Imaginary Garden (A)
Wild Violets (B)
Buttercup (C)
White (D)
Square #1: Make 24 (49) Rnd 1 A, Rnd 2 B, Rnd 3 D, Rnd 4 D
Square #2: Make 25 (50) Rnd 1 A, Rnd 2 C, Rnd 3 D, Rnd 4 D
Easiest Flower Square Crochet Pattern
**See photo & Explanation of Wildflower Square at end of pattern for more assistance with the square if needed
Ch 3, join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1 Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. Tie off. (12 sts total
around)
Rnd 2 Join next color in any space between two stitches of Rnd 1, ch 3 (counts as dc), 1dc in
same sp, *2dc in next sp between sts, repeat from * around, sl st to join in top of beg ch 3. Tie
off. (24 sts total around)
Rnd 3 Join next color in any space between groups of 2 stitches, ch 3 (counts as st), 2dc in
same sp, *3dc in next sp between pair of 2 sts, repeat from * around, sl st to join in top of beg
ch 3. (36 sts total around)
Rnd 4 Ch 3 (counts as st), 2dc in same sp, 3dc in next sp between groups of 3 sts, (3tr, ch2, 3tr) in next sp between groups of 3 sts which is the corner of the square, *3dc in next 2 spaces between groups of 3 sts, (3tr, ch 2, 3 tr) in next sp between groups of 3. Repeat around, sl st to join in beg ch 3. Tie off. Weave in all those ends! Next, move onto Assembly.
Assembly
With your white yarn and a tapestry needle, whip stitch seam squares together as pictured
below or as desired. There’s no particular order that the squares must be placed in beyond
the fact that they should be laid out in a 7 X 7 (lapghan/child’s) pattern or a 9 X 10 (throw).
The pictured blanket has the squares in diagonal stripes alternating one diagonal stripe of
squares using Color B (Wild Violets), followed by a diagonal stripe of Color C (Buttercup).
Lapghan/Child’s Size: Seam squares in a 7 x 7 pattern as pictured
Small Throw Blanket Size: Seam squares in a 9 X 10 pattern.
Layout of Squares:
Lapghan/Child’s to the left, and Small Throw on the right
What do you think? Pretty easy right?
I hope you have fun with this new blanket!!
Enjoy!
XO
Jessica
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