How to Crochet a Daisy Granny Square - Video Tutorial & Free Pattern
Making crochet granny squares is one of my favourite past times. I have fallen in love with their cosy vibes and incredible versatility. You can make so many things with granny squares, blankets of course being one of my favourites, but the world is your oyster when it comes to choosing what you will create with them, bags and accessories being a great option. Keep reading to learn how to crochet a daisy granny square.
What Makes the Ditsy Daisy Square Pattern Special?
Well for a start I just love the cheerfulness of daisy granny squares, they seem so happy and bright, and bring to mind summer months, with daisy studded fields and picnic lunches. The Ditsy Daisy granny square pattern embodies all of this, in a simple, quick and easy crochet square.
It doesn't matter if you are an experienced crocheter or a beginner, I will provide you with everything you need and a free pattern, to show you how to crochet a daisy granny square.
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Free Daisy Granny Square Pattern
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Can a beginner make this granny square?
Equipment
Let's start by getting everything we need ready. Just like most granny square patterns, we'll only require a few crochet supplies -
- Yarn: I recommend a worsted (aran) weight yarn in soft cotton or acrylic
- Crochet hook: An ergonomic hook is comfortable to hold, go for the size recommended on your yarn ball band
- Scissors: Any small sharp scissors will do
- Darning needle: A special darning needle with a large eye
Choosing Your Yarn
I crocheted these squares in Drops Paris. It comes in a gorgeous variety of colours and It's one of my favourites because it's soft and easy to work with and is superb value for money.
I love my daisies to have white petals for that timeless daisy charm and yellow in the middle for a sprinkle of sunshine. Or if you are feeling adventurous why not try a bold pop of colour for the petals and watch them burst to life.
Selecting the Perfect Crochet Hooks
For our pretty daisy granny squares, we'll be using a 5mm hook. I love to use these Clover Soft Touch hooks as they have a smooth surface that glides through the yarn easily and the handles are comfortable to hold. These are my preferred hooks to use and I have them in most of the sizes.
Handy Tools and Notions
Additionally, you'll need some helpful items like a pair of scissors, a measuring tape or gauge ruler, and a darning needle for neatly securing loose yarn ends. While not essential, stitch markers can be quite convenient for keeping track of your stitches.
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Exploring the Daisy Granny Square Pattern
Now, let's take a look at the delightful stitch pattern we'll be using for this granny square. Though it may seem complicated at first glance, the popcorn stitch is surprisingly simple and easy to master and the rest of the granny square only uses basic stitches and techniques. This charming textured stitch creates beautiful petals that pop.
Before we begin this pretty square, let's familiarize ourselves with the basic stitches for this pattern -
- Chain Stitch: To make a chain stitch, yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook, this is repeated as many times as is necessary
- Slip Stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. pull this loop through the loop on the hook
- Double Crochet: Yarn over and insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through remaining loops
- Treble Crochet: Yarn over twice and insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 (twice), yarn over and pull through remaining loops
Ditsy Daisy Granny Square
Materials
Abbreviations / Terms
About the Yarn
Drops Paris is a wonderfully versatile Aran weight yarn, spun from multiple strands of 100% natural, non-mercerised cotton, resulting in a soft and supple matte fabric that feels sublime. This breathable and highly absorbent yarn is perfect for creating spring and summer baby blankets. Drops Paris comes in 50g balls in many appealing colours. Each ball is 75 metres (82 yards).
I used colours Baby Pink, Sweet Orchid, Light Yellow, Wheat & white to make these squares. You can purchase the yarn here at The Wool Warehouse. I often buy yarn from here and can thoroughly recommend them. I am not affiliated with them in any way.
Alternative Yarn Options
If you can’t get hold of Drops Yarn, I recommend Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran from Lovecrafts Yarns, in shades Ballet Pink, Pale Lilac, Daffodil Yellow, Taupe & Paper White. This is also another of my favourite places to buy yarn, (affiliate link).
Pattern Notes:
- Read pattern in its entirety before starting
- US terms used throughout
- The special stitch in this pattern is called Popcorn Stitch
- Yarn used is Aran weight roughly the equivalent of worsted
- Change colour after each round by fastening off and joining new colour with a sl st
- Ch 3 at the start of the round counts as a double crochet
- Ch4 at the start of the round counts as a treble crochet
Special stitches:
- Popcorn: 3 dc in same st, remove hook from loop and insert in the top of first dc from front to back, pick the loop back up and pull through loop on hook.
- Beginning popcorn: ch 3, 2dc in same sp, remove hook from loop and insert in the top of first dc from front to back, pick the loop back up and pull through loop on hook
Video Tutorial
Start Crocheting Here...
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I love the daisy squares in their lovely fresh colours. I made something similar for a baby girl's blanket a few years ago!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra, they do seem to be my favourite colours at the moment. Perhaps it's the warm spring weather we have been having...
DeleteI've now made several daisy squares in different colours. They're irresistible! I agree with you about the spring weather inspiring our colour choices! I was wondering the best way to join these little squares? Perhaps you will be talking about that? Thank you!
DeleteWell I might just have something planned for next tuesday...
DeleteSounds good! In the meantime, plenty of hooky time in view!
DeleteCool! I saw this design, but I couldn't understand the instructions. Thank you for your explanation. This is another stitch to add to my list of stitches to learn. Best, Jane x
ReplyDeleteI watched a Youtube video to learn how to do popcorn stitches, sometimes written patterns can be difficult to visualise...
DeleteI often tell myself I should try a popcorn with less stitches (I always take 5 tr - but sometimes these are just too prominent). These 3 tr ones look so pretty, I definitely will give it a go next time!
ReplyDeleteThanks Marjan, I enjoyed making them so much I think I may have to make loads more and turn them into a new blanket pattern...
DeleteAw, such sweet daisies! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome Ginny.
DeleteI've just discovered a Granny Squares Colour Generator and thought I would share the link with you: https://granny-square-colors.com/
ReplyDeleteI just tried it out, it works well, though I can't see white in the list of colours offered!
What a great idea, I will be sure to check it out...
DeleteHello there, You have done an excellent job. I will
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DeleteSo cute, I'll be making a pile of these. Daisies are my daughter's favorite flower. I just gave her a blanket made of sunflowers (another of her favorite's) based on a pattern similar to this one.
ReplyDeleteHow nice, I would love to see your photos. Why not head over to the group page and share them?
DeleteThere were a few steps from the video that were not mentioned in the steps. However if you have watched the video tutorial and done it before, if you just want exact numbers this is great.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this beautyful granny squars, can't wait to start, thanx
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