Boho Flower Pop Squares – Crochet Granny Square Motif

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This is an original pattern by Farrah Jane Tate. You are welcome to sell products you have made using my patterns; however, I ask that you refer to the exact name of my pattern somewhere in the text of your listing. You may not copy, re-publish, sell, distribute, translate without permission, or claim my photos or patterns as your own in any way. This pattern may not be used in a classroom/workshop setting without my permission. Please note: If you have downloaded this pattern from an unofficial site (other than Ravelry, Love Crafts, Etsy, or my personal blog), this will be an unauthorised version and may not be the most current version. Please visit one of these sites to download an official, version-controlled copy.

This pretty square design was made during a patch of illness – it always surprises me when down-time on the couch results in some lovely creative moments. I think it’s because all the noise of the day-to-day hustle of working life is removed and in the quietness creativity can be set free!

Although Light Worsted/DK/8ply/Cat. 3 yarn or Worsted/Aran/10ply/Cat. 4 yarn is recommended for this design, these pretty squares can be whipped in any ply/weight of yarn. 

A number of my popular, sweet boho coaster designs feature the centre swirl that I have reused for this design. And I couldn’t resist adding fun and unique textured petals to the flowers.

Flowers have featured frequently in my designs (in blankets, shawls, beanies, coasters, face scrubbies, cup cosies, and square and hexagon motifs) as I find them charming, fun and joyful. I hope you enjoy this fun design and look forward to seeing the creations you make with your finished squares.

Pattern Details

• Refer to Appendix A for Example Project Details, including pictured squares.
• Skill Level: Intermediate.
• Yarn: DK/Light Worsted/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn or Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight yarn, ~40-45g/1.5oz per square.
• 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 chosen yarn. ~20cm/8in square.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Notions: Scissors, darning needle, stitch markers.
• Pattern Synopsis: Made in the round, beginning with a continuous, circular, textured swirl. Eight textured flower petals are added next using Popcorn and 3LO stitches.  The textured flower is then rounded and squared off.
• Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #BohoFlowerPopSquare

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 2DCCl = Two Double Crochet Cluster. 2 DC worked together in one stitch from the previous round. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• 3L/3LO = Third Loop/Third Loop Only.
• 4L = Fourth Loop.
• Beg = Beginning.
• BL = Back Loop.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DC2Tog = Double Crochet Two Stitches Together. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FL/FLO = Front Loop/Front Loop Only.
• FpSC = Front Post Single Crochet.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• HTR = Half Treble Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• PC = Popcorn Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• StSC3 = Stack of three Single Crochet stitches. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• TR = Treble Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

2DCCl

Note: This st is similar in construction to the  DC2Tog, however it is made in a single st from prev rnd and maintains the st count.

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

DC2Tog

Note: This stitch is like the 2DCCl except it is worked over two stitches from the previous round (instead of in a single stitch).

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

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.

PC

Note: The instructions below are for a modified Popcorn Stitch.

5 DC in same st. Remove loop from hook. Insert hook from front to back through both FL and BL of first DC. Return loop to hook, yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

StSC3

Note: The instructions below are for a modified triple SC stacked stitch, which is the height of a TR and will be made as the first TR in the round. Ch 5, (Ch 1, SC, Ch 3), or any other chainless TR can also be made in place of this stitch.

Ch 1, SC in first st, Ch 1, SC in FLO of first SC (i.e. stacking second SC on top of first SC), SC in FLO of second SC (i.e. stacking third SC on top of second SC).

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.

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• Work all stitches within ( ) in same stitch from previous round.
• All rounds up until Round 5 will be worked as a continuous, circular spiral. Stitch markers may help with keeping track of each round. Stitch increases in the circular spiral rounds will always be worked in the second stitch of the stitch increase from the previous round.
• The 3L (to work 3LO stitches) is located at the back/reverse side of the stitch, behind, and approximately parallel with the BL. This is most easily located by slightly folding forwards/ curling over the edge of the motif so that the wrong side of the motif can be seen (as well as the FL and BL of the stitch). If tension is loose and gaps appear in the crochet spiral fabric, then 3LO stitches can instead be worked in both 3L and 4L. The 4L is located on the wrong side beneath the 3L. Refer to Appendix B in pattern PDF for loop images, and to this video that shows the four loop locations and demonstrates working in 3LO and working in 3L and 4L together.
• Suggested colour changes can be varied according to preference.
• A stitch count follows each round in ( ).
• StSC3 counts as a TR for stitch count purposes.
• Beg Ch 1/Ch 2 are not included in the stitch count, unless otherwise indicated.
• Sl St to finish/join a round are not included in the stitch count.
• Wet or steam block squares for best finish.

Beg Circle

Using first colour and 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.

Circular Spiral Rnds

Rnd 1

Ch 1, SC in circle, 8 HDC in circle.

If using MC, close the circle.

(St Count: 1 SC, 8 HDC)

Rnd 2

Working all sts in 3LO:

Sk SC, 2 HDC in next eight sts.

(St Count: 16 HDC)

Rnd 3

Working all sts in 3LO:

*HDC in next st, 2 HDC in next st, rep from * another seven times.

(St Count: 24 HDC)

Rnd 4

Working all sts in 3LO:

*HDC in next two sts, 2 HDC in next st, rep from * another seven times.

(St Count: 32 HDC)

Close Spiral St Sequence

Note: This stitch sequence closes and completes the spiral. From this point onwards a stitch marker will not be needed.

Working all sts in 3LO:

SC in next two st (i.e. first and second HDC from Rnd 4), Sl St into next st.

(St Count: 2 SC, 1 Sl St)†

†Note: 32 sts will be available for the following Petal Rnds, i.e. 29 HDC from Spiral Rnd 4 plus 2 SC and 1 Sl St from Close Spiral St Sequence.

Fasten off first colour.

Petal Rnds

Rnd 5

Note: The circle will curl after this round. The curling will resolve itself partially in Rnd 6, and fully in Rnd 7.

Join second colour in 3LO of next st along from st that the Close Spiral Sl St was made in.

Working all sts in 3LO:

Ch 2, DC in same st (counts as first 2DCCl), DC in next st, PC in next st, *DC in next st, 2DCCl in next st, DC in next st, PC in next st, rep from * another six times (to last st), DC behind Close Spiral Sl St in 3LO of Rnd 4 st that Sl St was worked in (reusing the Rnd 4 st), Sl St into first DC (i.e. sk beg Ch 2).  

(St Count: 8 2DCCl, 16 DC, 8 PC)

Rnd 6

Note: Work each 9 DC Shell into the circle loop of each Rnd 5 PC, so that the Shell sits behind the PC DC sts. Refer to this video also.  

Ch 1, FpSC around first 2DCCl, sk next st, 9 DC in next PC (Shell Petal made), sk next st, *FpSC around next 2DCCl, sk next st, 9 DC in next PC (Shell Petal made), sk next st, rep from * another six times, Sl St into first FpSC (i.e. sk beg Ch 1).

(St Count: 8 FpSC, 8 Shell Petals (each with 9 DC))

Rnd 7

Ch 1, FpSC around first FpSC, HDC in 3LO of next three sts, 2 HDC in 3LO of next st, HDC in 3LO of next st, 2 HDC in 3LO of next st, HDC in 3LO of next three sts (Textured Petal made), *FpSC around next FpSC, HDC in 3LO of next three sts, 2 HDC in 3LO of next st, HDC in 3LO of next st, 2 HDC in 3LO of next st, HDC in 3LO of next three sts (Textured Petal made), rep from * around, Sl St into first FpSC (i.e. sk beg Ch 1).

(St Count: 8 FpSC, 8 Textured Petals (each with 11 HDC))

Fasten off second colour.

Circle Rnd

Rnd 8

Note: All FpSC stitches will be skipped in this round. A DC2Tog will be worked in the two Textured Petal stitches on either side of the FpSC (i.e. the last HDC of the current petal and the first HDC of the next petal). SC stitches will be worked in the middle three Textured Petal stitches.

Join third colour in the last HDC of any Textured Petal from Rnd 7.

Ch 2, sk next FpSC, DC in first HDC of next Textured Petal (counts as first DC2Tog), DC in next st, HDC in next two sts, SC in next three sts, HDC in next two sts, DC in next st, *DC2Tog in next st (i.e. last HDC in Textured Petal) and first st of next Textured Petal (i.e. sk the FpSC between these), DC in next st, HDC in next two sts, SC in next three sts, HDC in next two sts, DC in next st, rep from * another six times, Sl St into first DC (i.e. sk beg Ch 2).

(St Count: 8 DC2Tog, 16 DC, 32 HDC, 24 SC)

Square Rnds

Rnd 9

Note: Square corners (consisting of 3 TR stitches) will be worked in a DC2Tog.

(StSC3, TR) in first st, 2 HTR in next st, DC in next st, HDC in next two sts, SC in next two sts, Sl St in next seven sts, SC in next two sts, HDC in next two sts, DC in next st, 2 HTR in next st, *3 TR in next st (i.e. next DC2Tog), 2 HTR in next st, DC in next st, HDC in next two sts, SC in next two sts, Sl St in next seven sts, SC in next two sts, HDC in next two sts, DC in next st, 2 HTR in next st, rep from * another two times, TR in first st (alongside StSC3), Sl St into StSC3.

(St Count: 12 TR, 16 HTR, 8 DC, 16 HDC, 16 SC, 28 Sl St (or 3 TR, 4 HTR, 2 DC, 4 HDC, 4 SC, 7 Sl St per side))

Rnd 10

Note: Square corners will be worked in the middle TR of each set of three TR stitches. 

Ch 1, (HDC, Ch 1, 2 HDC) in first st, HDC in next 23 sts (until reaching second TR of next set of three TR sts), *(2 HDC, Ch 1, 2 HDC) in second TR of three TR sts, HDC in next 23 sts (until reaching second TR of next set of three TR sts), rep from * another two times, HDC in first st (alongside first HDC), Sl St into first HDC (i.e. sk beg Ch 1).

(St Count:  108 HDC, 4 Ch 1 Sp (or 27 HDC, 1 Ch 1 Sp per side))

Optional Rnd 11

Note: If fuller corners are preferred then work (2 HDC, Ch 1, 2 HDC) in each corner in place of pattern instructions (HDC, Ch 1, HDC).

Sl St into first Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, (HDC, Ch 1, HDC) in first Ch 1 Sp, HDC in each st on the side to next Ch 1 Sp, *(HDC, Ch 1, HDC) in next Ch 1 Sp, HDC in each st on the side to next Ch 1 Sp, rep from * another two times, Sl St into first HDC (i.e. sk beg Ch 1).

(St Count: 116 HDC, 4 Ch 1 Sp (or 29 HDC, 4 Ch 1 Sp per side))

Optional Rnd 12

Sl St into first Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, (HDC, Ch 1, 2 HDC) in first Ch 1 Sp, HDC in each st on the side to next Ch 1 Sp, *(2 HDC, Ch 1, 2 HDC) in next Ch 1 Sp, HDC in each st on the side to next Ch 1 Sp, rep from * another two times, HDC in first Ch 1 Sp (alongside first HDC), Sl St into first HDC (i.e. sk beg Ch 1).

(St Count: 132 HDC, 4 Ch 1 Sp (or 33 HDC, 1 Ch 1 Sp per side))

Finishing

Fasten off yarn. Sew in yarn tails securely on WS of square.

Pattern Support

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Pattern Versioning

Tester Thanks

• Tania Barry – @shewgirlscrochetcreations on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry.
• Mary Anne Guarini – Mguarini on Ravelry.

Appendix A:

Example Projects

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

Brown & Orange Flowers (Light Worsted/DK)

• Yarn: ~40 g/1.4 oz of Source of Fibre Dirty DK Acrylic Yarn (Light Worsted/8ply/Cat. 3) per square, in Grizzly (brown), Rooster (orange) and Lioness (natural) shades.
• Hook: 4.5 mm/7.
• Size: ~20 cm/8 in square.
• Rounds: 12.
• Colour Changes: As per pattern instructions for first three colour changes. Colour changes also made for each of last two rounds – yarn joined in Ch 1 Sp.

Orange & Blue Flowers (Worsted)

• Yarn: ~45 g/1.5 oz of Spotlight 4 Seasons 10 Ply Seaford Cotton Blend Yarn (Worsted/10ply/ Cat. 4) per square, in Musk Melon (orange), Lolite (purplish-blue) and Morganite (light apricot) shades.
• Hook: 5 mm/H/8.
• Size: ~20 cm/8 in square.
• Rounds: 11.
• Colour Changes: As per pattern instructions.

Appendix B:

3L and 4L Locations

The 3L and 4L are on the back/reverse of the stitch and are not visible from right side when Rnd 1 crochet circle is lying flat.

These loops can be located by slightly folding forwards the Rnd 1 stitches.

The image provides a top view of the circle and shows the 3L and 4L. These loops have been loosened with a crochet hook to make them more visible.  If working in 3LO (or 3L and 4L) for the first time the loops can optionally be loosed for all stitches in the round first, before working into these loops.

Refer also to this video that shows the four loop locations and demonstrates working in 3LO and working in 3L and 4L together.