This original daisy granny square crochet pattern turns the supplied gold, cream, dusty pink, sage and powder-blue design direction into a complete, independently counted BabyYarnie motif. The dimensional flower is added over a stable support disc, while the square frame keeps every joining edge measurable.
A gold center supports eight small cream petals and eight rounded dusty-pink outer petals. Sage accents point toward the corners, while cream openwork and a powder-blue frame keep the motif easy to join.
Pattern Details
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm
- Finished Size: One 7-inch square after blocking
- Gauge: Rounds 1–3 measure 3 inches across; final frame measures 7 inches
- Estimated Time: 2–3 hours
- Construction: Three-round support disc, two surface-petal layers, four leaves and three counted square/frame rounds
Materials
- About 18 yards cream, 16 yards dusty pink, 8 yards sage, 5 yards gold and 20 yards powder-blue DK cotton
- 3.5 mm crochet hook, six locking markers, yarn needle, ruler and scissors
- Rustproof blocking pins and a foam mat
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
Make one complete practice piece, wet-block it without stretching, and measure only after it is fully dry. Change hook size if the blocked measurement differs by more than one quarter inch. Record every round count before cutting a color. For a multi-square project, make and block all motifs to the same measurement before joining.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd: round
Special stitch guidance: Raised petal: anchor with a sl st in a reserved front loop, ch 3, work 3 dc around the post of the same anchor, ch 3 and sl st back into that loop. The surface pass does not consume or change the 48-stitch outer frame.
Important Notes
- The photographs are design references only. The written construction and stitch arithmetic below are original BabyYarnie instructions.
- AI-generated production images illustrate the intended result and are not photographs of a physically tested sample. Follow the written counts rather than counting stitches in an image.
- Gauge, yardage and finished measurements are planning targets until a physical sample is made. Wash and block a swatch before committing to a large project.
- Beginning chains and joining slip stitches do not count unless a step explicitly includes them. Mark every corner before continuing.
Complete Instructions for Raised Petal Daisy Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern
Build the Counted Support Disc
- Center Round 1: With the center color, make a magic ring and work 8 sc into it. Pull the ring closed, join to the first sc and mark that stitch. (8 sts)
- Support Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join without turning. Keep the front loops available where the decorative pass specifies them. (16 sts)
- Support Round 3: Working in the back loops, repeat [2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the next stitch] eight times. Join and place four corner markers six stitches apart. (24 sts)
Square the Motif and Add the Frame
- Square Round 4: Join cream at a marked corner. In each marked corner anchor work (hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc); work 1 hdc in each of the 20 noncorner anchors. The four ch-1 spaces are not included in the count. Join without turning. (32 sts)
- Openwork Round 5: Join cream. In the center stitch of every corner work (sc, ch 2, 2 sc); work 1 sc in each of the 28 other stitches. Keep all four ch-2 spaces open and move the markers to the center corner stitch. (40 sts)
- Frame Round 6: Join powder blue. In every marked corner stitch work (hdc, ch 1, 2 hdc); work 1 hdc in each of the 36 other stitches. Join, fasten off and count 12 stitches per side when the corner center is shared between adjacent sides. (48 sts)
Add the Dimensional Floral Layers
- With cream, join in a free front loop of Center Round 1. Repeat [sl st in the loop, ch 3, 3 dc around the same anchor, ch 3, sl st in the same loop] once at each of the eight center stitches. Fasten off behind the work.
- With dusty pink, use every third free front loop of Support Round 3. In each selected loop work (sl st, ch 4, 5 tr, ch 4, sl st) to form eight rounded outer petals.
- With sage, anchor one small leaf at each corner line: join beneath the pink petal, ch 5, work (sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc) back along the chain, then sl st to the same anchor. Secure all four leaves on the reverse.
Finishing and Joining
- Thread every color tail under at least five same-color stitches, reverse direction through three stitches and trim only after a gentle stretch test.
- Wet-block the square to the listed measurement. Pin the four corners first, then the midpoint of each side. Lift the raised petals while the piece dries so they are not flattened.
- For a blanket, join only through the 48-stitch frame. Match all four corner spaces and the eleven intervals between adjacent corner centers; do not sew through a petal or leaf.
- Inspect the reverse for loose floats. Any span longer than three quarters inch must be woven down before the motif is used in a blanket, cushion or bag.
Helpful Tips
- Keep all surface-petal slip stitches loose enough that the center remains flat.
- Use the same dye lot for every outer frame in a blanket.
- Steam only the frame; protect the raised petals from direct heat.
Photograph the first blocked motif from directly above and use it as the standard for later squares. If one side bows outward, the edge tension is loose; if the center cups, the petal pass is tight. Correct the tension rather than adding unplanned stitches, because the 48-stitch joining frame must remain consistent.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make the flower flatter?
Yes. Replace each outer five-treble petal with four double crochets while keeping the same eight anchor loops.
How many squares do I need for a cushion?
Nine 7-inch squares create a panel near 21 inches before joining; resize the frame or choose four squares for a smaller cover.
Can I join as I go?
Yes. Use only the final powder-blue round and keep the 48-stitch count identical on every motif.
Conclusion
The finished motif combines a stable counted frame with a separate surface-flower pass. That division keeps the join edge predictable while allowing the petals and leaf details to remain dimensional. Use one square as a small decorative panel or repeat the verified 48-stitch frame for a coordinated blanket or cushion.
BabyYarnie Printable Crochet Pattern Card
BabyYarnie — original crochet tutorials with count checkpoints.
Project: Raised Petal Daisy Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern
Skill level: Intermediate Hook: 3.5 mm Yarn: DK cotton (category 3)
Finished size: One 7-inch square after blocking
Card Materials
- About 18 yards cream, 16 yards dusty pink, 8 yards sage, 5 yards gold and 20 yards powder-blue DK cotton
- 3.5 mm crochet hook, six locking markers, yarn needle, ruler and scissors
- Rustproof blocking pins and a foam mat
Card Instructions
- Crochet support rounds from 8 to 24 stitches.
- Square and frame the motif through 32, 40 and 48 stitches.
- Add eight cream petals, eight pink petals and four sage leaves on reserved loops.
Finish: Verify the final count, weave every end in two directions, wet-block to measurement and inspect the piece from both sides.
