How to Crochet Classic Daisy Granny Square for Spring
Learn how to crochet a daisy granny square with classic granny stitch following a step-by-step tutorial for beginners and experts. The pattern works up quickly and can be customized with different colors for versatile projects. Clear instructions ensure viewers can crochet along and create beautiful squares perfect for spring to crochet blankets and even scarves, and bags. Let’s get started!
Crochet Daisy Granny Square Tutorial
The video tutorial is hosted by Janila, who introduces herself and welcomes viewers to her channel. It is a beginner-friendly tutorial on how to crochet the daisy granny square. Janila highlights that the project is quick to complete and versatile for various applications. She uses three colors of 100% acrylic worsted weight yarn (yellow, white, and green) and a 5mm crochet hook. Other required tools include scissors and a yarn needle.
Materials
- Yarn: Three colors – yellow (center), white (petals), and green (border).
- Crochet Hook: 5mm hook suitable for worsted weight yarn.
- Additional Tools: Yarn needle and scissors.
Starting the Pattern
- Magic Circle Method: Janila begins the project by creating a magic circle, which serves as the base for the daisy granny square.
- She provides step-by-step instructions on how to create the adjustable ring and ensure proper tension.
- Alternate Method: If viewers prefer not to use the magic circle, Janila demonstrates an alternative method involving chaining four stitches and joining with a slip stitch to form a ring.
- Round One: The first round involves creating double crochet stitches within the magic circle, forming the foundation of the granny square.
Adding Petals (Round Two)
- Janila switches to white yarn to form the petals of the daisy.
- She joins the new color with a slip stitch and creates clusters of triple crochet stitches, separated by chain spaces.
- Each cluster forms a petal, with 12 petals completed by the end of this round.
- The petals are evenly spaced, separated by chain stitches, and the round ends with a slip stitch to secure the yarn.
Forming the Border (Round Three)
- Green yarn is introduced to form the border and begin shaping the project into a square.
- Janila works into chain spaces between the petals to create double crochet stitches, creating corners with chain spaces to form a square shape.
- A repeat pattern is developed for creating each side:
- Corner clusters of double crochet stitches followed by single sets of double crochet stitches in chain spaces along the sides.
- This round ensures the conversion of the circular daisy granny square base into a square format.
Final Round (Round Four)
- The last round uses the same green yarn to complete and refine the square shape.
- Each side features sets of double crochet stitches and chain spaces to maintain consistency and neatness.
- Janila completes the round and secures the yarn with a slip stitch before fastening off.
Finishing Touches
- The tutorial ends with instructions on weaving in yarn tails using a needle.
- Janila demonstrates how to secure and hide the tails, ensuring the project’s back maintains a clean appearance.
- She emphasizes stretching and shaping the piece during the finishing process to ensure proper form.
- Blocking the granny square is recommended for refined edges and symmetry.
