If you’re a fan of timeless crochet patterns with a modern twist, this one’s going to steal your heart. I recently stumbled across this Free Pink Flower Granny Square Pattern —talk about pretty! It’s delicate, vibrant, and has just the right amount of vintage charm to give it that heirloom feel without looking dated. Whether you’re planning a full blanket, a cushion cover, or just want to try something new for your motif stash, this sweet little floral square is as fun to make as it is gorgeous to look at. Bonus: the pattern is completely free (yes, really!).
I love when a pattern delivers on both looks and ease—and this one does exactly that. The instructions are clear, the design is eye-catching, and it’s just the kind of quick-but-satisfying project that reminds you why you fell in love with crochet in the first place. I’m already imagining an entire spring-themed blanket made from these! Let me know if you try it—I’d love to see your color combos. Happy hooking!
Free Pink Flower Granny Square Pattern
Materials
- Hook: 3.5mm–4mm (suitable for your yarn weight)
- Yarn: Six colors —
- A – Light Pink (center)
- B – Purple (puff round)
- C – Blue (petal bases)
- D – Pink (outer petals)
- E – Green (squaring round)
- F – Cream/White (border)
- Skill Level: Intermediate
Stitch Key (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| sp | space |
| sk | skip |
| puff st | Puff stitch: (yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up loop) 3 times — 7 loops on hook — yo and pull through all 7 loops |
| MR | magic ring |
Note: All rounds are joined with sl st to the first stitch unless otherwise stated. Fasten off and join new color at the beginning of each round.
Instructions
Round 1 — Color A (Light Pink)
Make a magic ring.
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into ring. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3.
? 12 dc
Fasten off A.
Round 2 — Color B (Purple)
Join B to any dc.
Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, puff st in same st — repeat from * to * in each of the 12 dc around.
Join with sl st to first sc.
? 12 puff sts, 12 ch-2 sps
Fasten off B.
Round 3 — Color C (Blue)
Join C to any ch-2 sp.
(Sc, ch 3, sc) in ch-2 sp — repeat from * to * in each ch-2 sp around.
Join with sl st to first sc.
? 12 ch-3 sps (12 petal bases)
Fasten off C.
Round 4 — Color D (Pink)
Join D with sl st to any ch-3 sp.
(Ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st) in ch-3 sp — repeat from * to * in each ch-3 sp around.
? 12 petals
Fasten off D.
Round 5 — Color E (Green) — Squaring Round
This round works between petals to build the square shape. The 12 petals are divided into 4 groups of 3 (one group per side), with 4 corner positions formed between the groups.
Join E in the sl st join between petal 3 and petal 4 (a corner position).
Corner: (sc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sc) in the sp between petals — this is your first corner.
Side: Work along the next 3 petals — (sc in sp before petal, ch 2, sc in sp after petal) across each of the 3 petals on this side. (6 sc, 3 ch-2 sps across each side)
Repeat [corner, side] 3 more times. Join with sl st to first sc.
? 4 corners, 4 sides each with 3 ch-2 sps
Fasten off E.
Round 6 — Color F (Cream/White) — Defining the Square
Join F to any corner ch-3 sp (before the 3 dc cluster).
Corner: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-3 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch-3 sp after the 3 dc cluster.
Side: 2 dc in each ch-2 sp across the 3 side sps, ch 1 between each set.
Repeat [corner, side] around all 4 sides. Join with sl st to first dc.
? 4 defined corners with ch-2 sps
Do not fasten off.
Round 7 — Color F (Cream/White) — Border
Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 sp around, working (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 sp.
Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Optional: For a scallop edge, replace the final round with: sl st, ch 3, sl st in every 3rd sc around.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Block lightly to open up the flower and flatten the square.
Finished size: Approx. 5–6 inches square (depending on yarn weight and tension).
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