Flower Pop Crochet Square Motif & Project

Textured square motifs with a flower design that pops!

Cute, playful and sweet!

Perfect for numerous fun projects such as blankets/throws, bed runners, shawls, cushion covers, bags, pot and cup cozies.

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Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Intermediate.
• Yarn: DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn or Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight yarn. Acrylic, cotton, wool, or blends of these. Amount will vary with type of yarn and individual tension.
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Motif Size: Varies with weight, fiber and brand of chosen yarn.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Notions: Scissors and darning needle.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Square motifs made in five rounds using a combination of simple stitches and textured Puff and Popcorn stitches. The central popping flower is made in three rounds, and the remaining rounds create the square shape. Bonus bag diagrams included for designs that can be made with this motif.
• Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #FlowerPopMotif #FlowerPopSquare

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Beg PC = Beginning Popcorn Stitch – first Popcorn Stitch in the round. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• BL/BLO = Back Loop/Back Loop Only.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch (optional). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• DK = Double Knit yarn. Equivalent to an 8ply or light worsted weight yarn (slightly thicker than sport weight and slightly thinner than worsted weight).
• Fin = Finishing.
• FL/FLO = Front Loop/Front Loop Only.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• HTR = Half Treble Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join (optional). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• JAYG = Join As You Go. Methods for joining motifs when making the last round of the motif that will be joined to another.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Prev = Previous.
• Puff = Puff Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• TR = Treble Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• TRStndSt = Treble Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

Beg PC

(DCStndSt, 3 DC) in first st, remove loop (of third completed DC) from hook, insert hook from front to back (through FL and BL) of DCStndSt, return removed loop to hook, pull loop through DCStndSt.

DCStndSt

Note: Can be made in place of both Beg Ch 2 and first DC. Any other chainless DC can also be used. Refer also to YouTube video.

Ch 1, SC in first st from prev rnd, Ch 1, SC in FLO of SC that was just made (i.e. stacking second SC on first SC).

HTR

Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Invis Join (optional)

Note: Can be used instead of Sl St. Refer also to YouTube video.

Remove loop from hook, insert hook from back to front (through BL and then FL) of st that join is to be made in, return yarn loop to hook, pull yarn through st (from front to back). Gently pull yarn end to tighten join.

PC

4 DC in st, remove loop (of fourth completed DC) from hook, insert hook from front to back (through FL and BL) of first DC, return removed loop to hook, pull loop through first DC.

Puff

Note: The following instructions are for a modified Puff. If a less full Puff is preferred, one less yo [  ] rep can be made.

Yo, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook). [Yo, insert hook back through same st as before, pull through loop (an additional two loops on hook)] rep three times in total (nine loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through first eight loops on hook (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

TR

Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

TRStndSt

Note: Can be substituted with (Ch 1, SC in first st, Ch 3), any other chainless TR, or Ch 4. If the st needs to be taller make a Ch 1 before stacking the third SC on the second SC.

Ch 1, SC in first st, Ch 1, SC in FLO of SC that was just made (i.e. stacking second SC on first SC), SC in FLO of second SC (i.e. stacking third SC on second SC).

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• Make all stitches within ( ) in same stitch from previous round.
• Repeat short stitch sequence in [ ] the number of times indicated by pattern instructions.
• Ensure Sl St to finish the round are made firmly for neatest join. Alternatively use Invis Join.
• St count follows each rnd instructions in ( ).
• Beg Ch 1/Sl St and fin Invis Join/Sl St do not count as a stitch for stitch count purposes.
• Beg PC counts as a PC for st count purposes.
• DCStndSt counts as a DC for st count purposes.
• TRStndSt counts as a TR for st count purposes.
• Block motifs for best appearance.
• Before making a multiple motif project first consider whether motifs will be joined after construction or using JAYG in the last round of construction.

Square Motif

Beg Circle

Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1

Ch 1, 8 SC in circle, Sl St into first SC.

(8 SC)

Rnd 2

Note: If less full Puff is preferred, one less yo rep can be made.

Ch 1, Puff in first st, Ch 2, *Puff in next st, Ch 2, rep from * around, Sl St into first Puff.

(8 Puff, 8 Ch 2 Sp)

Rnd 3

Sl St into first Ch 2 Sp, Beg PC in first Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, PC in same Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, sk next Puff, *PC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, PC in same Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, sk next Puff, rep from * around, Sl St into Beg PC.

(16 PC, 16 Ch 2 Sp)

Rnd 4

Sl St across to first Ch 2 Sp, (TRStndSt, HTR, DC) in first Ch 2 Sp, sk next PC, [3 HDC in next Ch 2 Sp, sk next PC] rep three times in total, *(DC, HTR, TR, HTR, DC) in next Ch 2 Sp, sk next PC, [3 HDC in next Ch 2 Sp, sk next PC] rep three times in total, rep from * another two times, (DC, HTR) in first Ch 2 Sp (alongside TRStndSt), Sl St into TRStndSt.

(4 TR, 8 HTR, 8 DC, 36 HDC (or 1 TR, 2 HTR, 2 DC, 9 HDC per side))

Rnd 5

Ch 1, 2 HDC in first st, HDC in next thirteen sts to next TR, *3 HDC in TR, HDC in next thirteen sts to next TR, rep from * another two times, HDC in first TR (alongside first HDC), Sl St into first HDC.

(64 HDC (or HDC per side))

Finishing

Fasten off yarn with sufficient length to sew in securely. Using a darning needle sew in all yarn ends securely on WS of motif.

Multiple Motif Project Inspiration

Motifs can be sewn or crocheted together to form all sorts of textured items, including:

• Blankets, throws, and runners.
• Cushion covers.
• Bags.
• Shawls, and wraps.
• Cup/mug cozies, and pot covers.

Crochet Joining Motifs

• Crochet joins can be made on RS or WS, depending on the preferred join appearance, with options including simple Sl St or SC, or more complex Ch braid joins.
• Another option for quick and efficient construction is JAYG in the last rnd.
• Refer to YouTube video for several joining options using a crochet hook.

Bags

A sample of Square Bag Diagrams of various shapes and sizes will be provided in the PDF (when this is available).

An example diagram is provided for the pictured example project.

Notes:

• Bags should be lined if intended for use with very small objects.
• The gold colour represents the front of the bag and the brown colour the reverse side of the bag.
• Where a motif contains both colours, it should be folded in half so that the gold half is at the front of the bag and the brown half is on the reverse side of the bag.

Square Bag 4 Example Diagram

Pattern Support

Available via thecrochetfix Facebook community group.

Pattern Versioning

Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects once design is available on Ravelry.

Square Motif Bag

• Yarn: Cleckheaton Country 8ply Wool (DK/Cat. 3) in white, pink and lolly pink, ~190g/6.75Oz in total. Recommend 2 50g balls of each shade to cater for various tension.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• Motifs: 15 squares – 5 rounds completed for each square.
• Motif Join Method: Motifs joined after completion. SC join in white colour using FL and BL of corresponding stitches from both motifs.
• Bag Diagram: Square Motif Bag Diagram 4.
• Bag Size: ~19cm/7.5in from base of bag to centre opening, ~24cm/9.5in max width.
• Bag Ties: Made using all three strands/colours held together. Ties made during fin rnd around the top opening of bag using Surface Sl St (front post Sl St around each st so that both FL and BL are unused). Make as follows: Ch a length of ~19cm/7.5in (first tie made), Surface Sl St into first st on front side of bag at middle opening/top of bag (joining the tie to the bag), Surface Sl St in each following st around until reaching middle opening again, Ch a length of ~19cm/7.5in (second tie made). Add additional loops of yarn to the first Ch of first tie and last Ch of second tie (to make a tassel with thickness according to preference). Tie a knot in each tie just above the tassel. An optional circular tie holder can be made by: Ch 4, Sl St into first Ch (circle made), Ch 1, 10 or 12 SC into circle, Invis Join into first SC. Pull ties through circle and adjust so that circle is flush with bag.
• Handle: Twisted Puff design using all three strands (for three colours) held together, ~44.5cm/17.5in in length. Ensure sufficient beg yarn tail length to later sew handle end to bag. If preferred, work one less yo [ ] rep for less full Puff. Make handle as follows: Ch 3, Puff in third Ch from hook, turn, Ch 1, Puff in beg Ch 2 Sp, *turn, Ch 1, Puff in Ch 1 Sp, rep from * until handle is sufficient length. Fasten off yarn leaving sufficient fin yarn tail to sew handle end to bag. Sew handle to tip of each square on both sides of bag.