Squares and Blocks
- Designed by Sari Åström
We love it when our crochet patterns imitate nature! In this case it seems like this three-dimensional flower in different shades of pink is really blooming on the green grass. Any blanket or afghan you crochet will look like a meadow!
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Queen of the Meadow
Squares and Blocks
However, squares also have their place among flower afghan block ideas. Here is one that will certainly be a great addition to any project, or indeed it's main structural block.
Simple 10-Petal Flower Square
Squares and Blocks
The firs of our flower ides, an afghan square pattern is easy, but just difficult enough to challenge the beginner and produces a beautiful motif that can be worked into an afghan, throw or blanket. The square is 9 inches to a side and is made in three shades of worsted weight yarn and an H hook. You can vary the size by changing the weight of the yarn, the hook size and yarn tension.
Blooming Lotus Square
Squares and Blocks
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.
Blooming With Hope Square
Squares and Blocks
I am so looking forward to green grass, flowers and working in my yard, this year more than ever. As I thought about this project, I knew I wanted a flower to bloom out of the center. You can add the petals around the center or leave them off. The texture is easy to create and I think it gives it a nice look. Materials and Details Yarn: 100-125 yards ww yarn Crochet Hook: J (6mm) Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends Measurements: 12” square Yarn colors used in sample: Red Heart With Love Aran, Cornsilk, Lettuce, Grenadine, Iced Blue, Bluebell
Loopy Daisy Crochet Granny Square
Squares and Blocks
Add some flower power to your next project when you create the Loopy Daisy Crochet Granny Square. Variegated yarn in shades of pink results in a vibrant three-dimensional design in the center of the crochet granny square. The remainder of the pattern includes an ornate design that incorporates yarn in a variety of bright colors. You'll love how easy this crochet pattern is to make, and you'll also enjoy including the design in a pattern for a bag or scarf. As this pattern uses yarn in an assortment of colors, you might only need to look in your yarn stash for supplies!
