How to Crochet A Daisy Granny Square (Tutorial for Beginners)
Learn how to crochet a cute, little puffy daisy granny square with a step-by-step slow tutorial from HobbiCROCHET perfect for beginners. The pattern features a popcorn stitch flower in the center circle, with a solid granny square worked around it. The finished squares can be used to make blankets, cushions, or anything else, that needs spring-themed beauty.
The complete video guide for crocheting this daisy square will be available at the end of this post. Learn more about it more!
Skills Used: Skills covered include creating a foundation ring with chain stitches, working half-double crochets, forming popcorn stitches for textured petals, executing color changes, shaping corners with chain spaces, and finishing with an invisible join for a seamless look. The tutorial also demonstrates how to work in rounds.
Guide Span: 18 Minutes Only
Personalization Tips: The daisy granny square can be customized with different yarn colors, textures, and stitch variations. Instead of the classic yellow and white daisy, you can create sunflowers, roses, or multicolored flowers by adjusting the petal and center colors. You can also use the granny cluster stitch instead of popcorn if you want a daisy granny square coaster.
This step-by-step tutorial provides a complete guide for crocheting a daisy granny square. The tutorial thoroughly explains each stitch technique, color change, and shaping method for an easy learning experience.
Free Crochet Daisy Granny Square Pattern
Materials
- Yarn: DK (double knit) weight in the following colors:
- Center: Yellow or color of choice
- Petals: White or color of choice
- Corners/Leaves: Green and cream (cream may be replaced with a color of choice)
- Hook: 4 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends and seamless finish)
- Scissors
Key Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Description |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| sp | space |
| popcorn | popcorn stitch (see below) |
Special Stitch: Popcorn Stitch
- Work 5 dc in the indicated stitch or space. Remove hook from working loop, insert hook into the first dc made (or start of the ch-3 if using initial chain as first dc), reinsert working loop and pull through to close.
Special Notes
- You will change colors frequently—do not fasten off each time, simply crochet over the unused yarn (when instructed) for tidy colorwork.
- Corners are worked with 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc (for cream sections) and sides with groups of 3 dc.
- The pattern uses a seamless join for a neat finish; a tapestry needle is required for the final touch.
Pattern
Round 1: Center Circle
With center color (e.g., yellow):
- Ch 4, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
- [Hdc, ch 2] 7 times into the ring
(You will have 8 hdc and 2 ch between each hdc; total 8 ch-2 spaces.) - Sl st to first hdc to join.
Round 2: Petal Popcorns
Join white yarn for petals:
- In any ch-2 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 4 dc in same sp.
- Remove hook, insert into top of ch-3, re-insert working loop, pull through—popcorn made.
- Ch 3.
- In next ch-2 sp, 5 dc, remove hook, insert into first dc, re-insert working loop, pull through—popcorn made.
- Ch 3.
- Repeat step 4 & 5 until you have 8 popcorns each separated by ch 3.
- Sl st to first popcorn to join. Fasten off petal color.
Round 3: Leaves and Corners (Green and Cream, worked in two colors)
Join green in any ch-3 sp (petal separation):
NOTE: The corners are cream, the sides/leaves are green. Do not cut yarn as you switch between green and cream; crochet over the unused color whenever possible.
- Leaf (Green—side section):
- In first ch-3 sp, [ch 3 (counts as dc), 4 dc]—make the 5th dc of this popcorn, BUT before completing final pull-through, switch to cream.
- Complete popcorn as before. (Popcorn = 5 dc, join top loop)
- Corner (Cream):
- With cream, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc all in next ch-3 sp.
- Carry green yarn inside your stitches as you work with cream.
- Repeat alternating Popcorn (Green) for leaf and Corner (Cream) around:
- Each green popcorn (in ch-3 between petals), switching to cream for last pull-through,
- Each cream corner as [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc], switching back to green at the end.
- End with a sl st to first popcorn to join.
Round 4: Granny Square Finish
With cream (if you prefer, use your own color scheme/contrast color):
- Starting at any corner:
- Either ch 3 or for advanced crocheters, use sc, ch 2 for a less bulky start.
- In corner ch-2 sp: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) if using sc/ch2 alternative, or (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) if using ch3 start.
- For each side:
- 3 dc in each group over clusters of previous round, working over both standard dc groups and the popcorn stitch (insert hook into top of popcorn for 1 dc).
- For a half-side, e.g.: [3 dc in dc group, 1 dc in popcorn, 3 dc in next dc group], corner as above, repeat.
- Continue around, ending with your chosen seamless join (see below).
Seamless Join for a Neat Finish
- After last dc, pull yarn through and cut, leaving a long tail.
- Thread tapestry needle, insert under the first dc/top of first stitch, pull through, then back into last dc made to mimic a perfect v-stitch.
- Weave in all ends securely.
Conclusion
You have now created a lovely Daisy Granny Square with a dimensional popcorn flower center and classic square construction—perfect for blankets, bags, or any granny square project! The use of seamless joins and tidy color changes helps ensure your finished square is neat and professional.
Pattern Corrections & Tips
- Corners: Ensure you work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner; sides are always sets of 3 dc.
- Popcorn Stitch: If having trouble, remember to always use 5 dc, pull up a big loop, and then insert hook into first dc (or ch-3 turning chain), then pull working loop through.
- Seamless Join: Finishing with the needle creates a professional, invisible join—don’t skip!
- Color Carrying: Always crochet over unused yarn to keep backside neat and minimize ends.
- To reduce bulk at the start of round 4, use sc, ch 2 instead of ch 3 for a tighter look.
Final Notes
- Mix and match colors for the center, petals, leaves, and corners for different looks.
- This square can be joined with others for larger projects (afghans, bags, cushions, etc).
- Don’t be intimidated by the color changes—the result is charming and well worth the extra effort!
- Weave in all yarn tails for longevity.
