Although the lotus in this pattern is less 3D than the previous one, its intricate texture and color shifts give it a wonderful liveliness. Combined with its size, this blooming flower square will work on its own, not just in another, bigger project.

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Blooming Lotus Flower
Blooming Lotus Flower
The blooming lotus square
The blooming lotus square
Blooming lotus square crochet pattern
Blooming lotus square crochet pattern
Blooming lotus square crochet pattern
Blooming lotus square crochet pattern
Lotus In Bloom 12" Afghan Square crochet pattern
"The Lotus in Bloom 12" Afghan Square uses post stitches to create an eye-catching and pleasing design. The texture created is soft and comforting, too. While the square is beautiful in just two colors, the color possibilities are endless when crocheting your very own Lotus in Bloom