How to Crochet Retro Daisy Square (SIMPLIFIED Tutorial)

The Crochet Retro Daisy Square is a popular granny variation that most people find a bit difficult. So, in this post, we have brought a very simplified tutorial on how to crochet a retro daisy square from Play Hooky with Me.

This square features cute daisy-like petals at its center, surrounded by a colorful background that can be made using a simpler method shared by the video creator.

While it might look complex, it’s easier than you think, which makes it suitable for those at a beginner to intermediate level. The square measures approximately six and a half inches. The tutor shares three different popular color combos that you should definitely try.

It’s versatile and big and therefore can be used for blankets, pillow covers, or even bags. You can find the complete video guide for crocheting this granny square at the end of this post. Read more to get deeper insights about it.

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Skills Used: Magic rings, single and double crochets, and working in rounds. It also demonstrates forming clusters, chain spacing, and constructing corners to turn a circular motif into a square.

Advanced skills like using two colors seamlessly in each round and crocheting uniform petals for the daisy ensure a balanced and polished result. The border techniques help tie the design together.

Guide Span: 22 Minutes Only

Personalization Tips: All these squares feature the same daisy center except for the background color which you can easily customize by choosing from red, blue, and brown.

You can modify the petal count or size to achieve a different flower style, like sunflowers. or functional customization, adjust the square’s size by adding more border rounds or using a larger hook and yarn.

Crochet Retro Daisy Square Tutorial

This tutorial is a comprehensive guide for crocheting a retro daisy flower square for all those who consider it an intimidating task. Although it is non-reversible worth crocheting. The tutor emphasizes beginner-friendly techniques while providing options for customization in size and color. The step-by-step instructions ensure an enjoyable and satisfying project.

Creating the Daisy Center: Begin with a magic ring and create 8 single crochets for the flower’s center. Build the petals using double crochet clusters.
Adding Background Color: Incorporate a contrasting background color by working into the stitches from earlier rounds. This creates a layered and dimensional effect.
Expanding the Square: Transition the flower into a square by using techniques like increases and half-double crochets to form corners and straighten edges.
Finishing Touches: The tutorial concludes with a border of single crochets around the square, which can be adjusted for joining multiple squares into a larger project.

Abbreviations Used

Following are the stitches that the tutor uses for the on-screen Retro daisy square pattern. Below we have given quick written instructions for these stitches also.

sc (Single Crochet): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
dc (Double Crochet): Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
sl st (Slip Stitch): Insert hook, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
ch (Chain): Yarn over and pull through the loop on the hook.