Granny Square Crochet Pattern (Free) – 12-inch Blanket Motif
My latest Granny Square Crochet Pattern is the 12-inch Framed Daisy Square, which brings together two of my all-time favourite things to crochet: a classic daisy flower and bold granny block stitch.
A bright white daisy with a peach centre sits in the middle. Alternating pattern rounds build a colourful, structured outline that makes a pretty picture frame for your flower. Each round uses only a little yarn, so it's a brilliant stash-buster for your aran-weight oddments.
You can use this gorgeous granny square crochet pattern as part of a larger piece, such as a crochet afghan or blanket, or you can make it as a stand-alone square that you can hang on a rustic twig, or use as a table mat.
Quick Look: Free Granny Square Crochet Pattern
- Skill Level: Next steps – confident beginner.
- Construction: Worked in rounds that are joined, changing colour for each round.
- Techniques Used: Chains, UK dc + tr + dtr + 3dtr-CL/ US sc + dc + tr + 3tr-CL.
- Time To Make: ~ 60-90 minutes.
- Yarn: Oddments of aran weight (10-ply; worsted weight) in 4 colours.
- Extras: Wool needle.
- Hook: 5mm (US H/8).
- Finished Size: ~ Approx 30 x 30cm (12 x 12in) lightly blocked if needed.
- Pattern Type: Flat crochet square.
- Perfect For: Granny Square blankets; sampler blankets; wall hangings; cushion covers; playing with colour combos.
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Why You'll Love This Free Granny Square Crochet Pattern
- Two favourites in one square: A pretty daisy centre framed with bold granny block stitch.
- Stash-friendly: Each round uses only a little yarn, so it’s ideal for oddments.
- Confidence-building: Basic stitches plus a simple cluster, with stitch counts at the end of every round so you keep on track.
- Quick, satisfying rounds: The daisy grows fast, and the frame builds round by round, therefore it’s easy to pick up and put down.
- Easy to resize: Add extra pattern rounds or edging rounds for a bigger square, or switch to DK for a smaller one.
- So many uses: Use it in a sampler blanket, make a cushion from two squares, or give it as a handmade gift.
This square is a great next step if you already know the basic stitches and want to build your skills.
Granny Square Crochet Sampler Blanket CAL 2026
The Framed Daisy Granny Square is part of the Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket CAL, hosted by Debbie Field at MadameStitch. Twelve designers have each created a granny square design that features the granny stitch in a different way.
You can read all about this crochet-along here on the CAL event post and see all the different designs as they are released.
And if you would like all twelve patterns and full instructions, you can buy the ebook so that you can save it off and use it whenever you wish.
Granny Square Crochet Pattern: Level of Difficulty and Why
Level of Difficulty: Next steps (confident beginner), because it uses:
- Basic stitches only: Chain, slip stitch, US single crochet, double crochet and treble crochet; UK double crochet, treble crochet; double treble crochet.
- One special stitch: The US 3-treble cluster (UK 3-double treble cluster), which is explained in the special stitches section.
- Repetitive rounds: Rounds 4 and 5 are repeated to the end, so you’ll quickly get into a calming rhythm.
- Stitch counts at the end of every round: Therefore it’s easy to check if you’re on track.
What makes it a “next step” rather than total beginner:
- Working in rounds from a magic ring (a chain ring alternative is also included).
- Frequent colour changes, so you’ll be joining new yarn and weaving in ends regularly.
- Corners need a little attention so that your square stays neat and straight.
- The edging is worked into the back loops only, which may be new to some crocheters.
- If you’ve made a basic granny square before, you’ll find this one very achievable.
How to Get Your Free Granny Square Crochet Pattern
Find the full pattern instructions written out below. You don’t need to sign up or log in because it’s free right here on the blog.
The pattern is written in full using both US crochet terms followed by UK crochet terms.
Copyright
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You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern for charity fundraising purposes, or to gift them to family and friends, but selling small numbers for profit is only allowed with permission.
You can email: lynne@knitcrochetcreate.com for permission.
Materials
- Yarn: 4 colors of aran-weight yarn (10-ply; worsted weight); oddments in each of:
- Colour 1: Peach.
- Colour 2: White.
- Colour 3: Duck Egg Blue.
- Colour 4: Teal.
- Granny Stitch Sampler Blanket uses Lion Brand Color Theory, a medium weight (#4) acrylic yarn that' is easy to care for and comes's available in a wide range of lovely colours.
- Hook: 5mm (US H/8).
- Extras: Wool needle.
Gauge or Tension
Rounds 1-3 measure 10 x 10cm. However, gauge or tension is not critical for this project, because it doesn't matter if your granny square turns out a slightly different size than given below.
Finished Size Of Crochet Granny Square
Approximately 12 x 12in (30 x 30cm) when slightly blocked, using aran weight (10-ply; worsted) and 5mm (US H/8) hook.
Top Tips for the Best Results
- Count the daisy petals. Check you have 12 petal clusters at the end of Round 2 before moving on, so you have the correct number of spaces for next round.
- Take care at the corners. The corners shape the square, so make sure each one lands in the corner ch2-sp.
- Use the stitch counts. Each round ends with a count per side – a quick check stops a missed group turning into a wonky square.
- Weave in as you go. With lots of colour changes, weaving in ends after each round saves a big job at the end.
- Check your size after Round 13. You're aiming for about 11.5in (29.2cm) by this point – see the size note in the instructions if yours is smaller.
- Block it. A light block helps the granny clusters sit flat and brings the square to a neat 12in (30cm).
Crochet Abbreviations US terms
- beg = beginning
- BLO = back loop only
- ch = chain
- ch-sp(s) = chain space(s)
- dc = double crochet
- rep = repeat
- sc = single crochet
- slst = slip stitch
- sp(s) = space(s)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet
- 3tr-Cl = 3 treble crochet cluster as follows:
- Yarn over hook twice, insert hook in stitch, yarn over hook, pull up a loop, [yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops] twice (2 loops on hook); rep from * to * twice more (4 loops on hook), yarn over hook, pull through all 4 loops.
FREE Granny Square Crochet Pattern Begins — US terms
Using Color 1, start with a magic ring. OR ch4, then slst in fourth ch from hook to form a ring. Work Round 1 into the ring.
- Round 1 (right side): Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 11dc in ring, slst in top of beg ch3. Fasten off. (12 dc)
- Round 2: Join Color 2 with slst in any st, ch1 (does not count as a st), 3tr-CL in same st (see abbreviations), ch2, [3tr-CL in next st, ch2] 11 times, slst in first 3tr-CL, slst in next ch2-sp. Fasten off. (12 3tr-CL, 12 ch2-sps)
- Round 3: Join Color 3 with slst in any ch2-sp, ch4 (counts as 1tr), [2tr, ch2, 3tr] in same ch2-sp, [3dc in next ch2-sp] twice, *[3tr, ch2, 3tr] in next ch2-sp, [3dc in next ch2-sp] twice; rep from * twice more, slst in top of beg ch4, slst in each of next 2 tr, then slst into corner ch2-sp. Fasten off. (8 3dc-groups, 8 3tr-groups, plus 4 corner ch2-sps)
Granny Block Stitch Pattern Begins
- Round 4: Join Color 4 with slst in any corner ch2-sp, ch3 (counts as 1sc and ch2-sp), 1sc in same sp, ch3, *[skip next 3 sts, 1sc in next sp between sts, ch3] until you reach the next corner ch2-sp, [1sc, ch2, 1sc] in corner ch2-sp; rep from * 3 more times omitting the last corner, slst in first ch of beg ch3, slst into corner ch2-sp. Fasten off. (5 sc and 4 ch3-sps along each side, plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 5: Join Color 1 with slst in any corner ch2-sp, ch3 (counts as first dc), [2dc, ch2, 3dc] in same ch2-sp, *[skip next sc, 3dc in next ch3-sp] until you reach the next corner sp, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in corner ch2-sp; rep from * 3 more times, omitting the last corner, slst in top of beg ch3, slst in each of the next 2 dc then slst into corner ch2-sp. Fasten off. (6 3dc-groups along each side plus corner ch2-sp)
Repeat Sequence Begins
- Round 6: With Color 4, work as Round 4, do not fasten off. (7 sc and 6 ch3-sps along each side , plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 7: Continue with Color 4 and work as Round 5, then fasten off. (8 3dc-groups along each side plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 8: With Color 2, work as Round 4, then fasten off. (9 sc and 8 ch3-sps along each side, plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 9: With Color 3, work as Round 5, then fasten off. (10 3dc-groups along each side plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 10: With Color 2, work as Round 4, then fasten off. (11 sc and 10 ch3-sps along each side, plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 11: With Color 1, work as Round 5, then fasten off. (12 3dc-groups along each side plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 12: With Color 4, work as Round 4, but with one change: only work ch2 in between the sc stitches, instead of ch3, along each side. This will help to firm up the square. Do not fasten off. (13 sc and 12 ch2-sps along each side , plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 13: With Color 4, work as Round 5, then fasten off. (14 3dc-groups along each side plus corner ch2-sp)
To Finish
At this point, your square should measure approximately 11.5in (29.2cm) across. If your tension is different and your size is significantly smaller, you could repeat Rounds 12 and 13 once more, using Color 4 for Round 12, and Color 2 for Round 13. Alternatively, you can choose to repeat the edging round below, for as many rounds as required to achieve the size.
- Edging Round: With Color 3, join with slst in first ch of any corner (work into the stitch and not into the space). Ch3 (counts as 1sc and ch2-sp), 1sc in next corner ch, *1scBLO in each st to next corner, 1sc in first corner ch, ch2, 1sc in next corner ch; rep from * to end, omitting the last corner, slst in first ch of beg ch3, then slst into corner sp.
- Fasten off, then weave in all ends.
- Block flat to 12 x 12in (30 x 30cm).
Crochet Abbreviations UK terms
- beg = beginning
- BLO = back loop only
- ch = chain
- ch-sp(s) = chain space(s)
- dc = double crochet
- dtr = double treble crochet
- rep = repeat
- tr = treble crochet
- slst = slip stitch
- sp(s) = space(s)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- 3dtr-CL = 3 double treble cluster as follows:
- *Yarn over hook twice, insert hook in stitch, yarn over hook, pull up a loop, [yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops] twice* (2 loops on hook); rep from * to * twice more (4 loops on hook), yarn over hook, then pull through all 4 loops.
FREE Granny Square Crochet Pattern Begins — UK terms
Using Colour 1, start with a magic ring. OR ch4, then slst in fourth ch from hook to form a ring. Work Round 1 into the ring.
- Round 1 (right side): Ch3 (counts as 1tr), 11tr in ring, slst in top of beg ch3. Fasten off. (12 tr)
- Round 2: Join Colour 2 with slst in any st, ch1 (does not count as a st), 3dtr-CL in same st (see special stitches), ch2, [3dtr-CL in next st, ch2] 11 times, slst in first 3dtr-CL then slst in next ch2-sp. Fasten off. (12 3dtr-CL, 12 ch2-sps)
- Round 3: Join Colour 3 with slst in any ch2-sp, ch4 (counts as 1dtr), [2dtr, ch2, 3dtr] in same ch2-sp, [3tr in next ch2-sp] twice, *[3dtr, ch2, 3dtr] in next ch2-sp, [3tr in next ch2-sp] twice; rep from * twice more, slst in top of beg ch4, slst in each of next 2 dtr, then slst into corner ch2-sp. Fasten off. (8 3tr-groups, 8 3dtr-groups, plus 4 corner ch2-sps)
Granny Block Stitch Pattern Begins
- Round 4: Join Colour 4 with slst in any corner ch2-sp, ch3 (counts as 1dc and ch2-sp), 1dc in same sp, ch3, *[skip next 3 sts, 1dc in next sp between sts, ch3] until you reach the next corner ch2-sp, [1dc, ch2, 1dc] in corner ch2-sp; rep from * 3 more times omitting the last corner, slst in first ch of beg ch3, slst into corner ch2-sp. Fasten off. (5 dc and 4 ch3-sps along each side, plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 5: Join Colour 1 with slst in any corner ch2-sp, ch3 (counts as first tr), [2tr, ch2, 3tr] in same ch2-sp, *[skip next dc, 3tr in next ch3-sp] until you reach the next corner sp, [3tr, ch2, 3tr] in corner ch2-sp; rep from * 3 more times, omitting the last corner, slst in top of beg ch3, slst in each of the next 2 tr then slst into corner ch2-sp. Fasten off. (6 3tr-groups along each side plus corner ch2-sp)
Repeat Sequence Begins
- Round 6: With Colour 4, work as Round 4, do not fasten off. (7 dc and 6 ch3-sps along each side , plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 7: Continue with Colour 4 and work as Round 5, then fasten off. (8 3tr-groups along each side plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 8: With Colour 2, work as Round 4, then fasten off. (9 dc and 8 ch3-sps along each side, plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 9: With Colour 3, work as Round 5, then fasten off. (10 3tr-groups along each side plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 10: With Colour 2, work as Round 4, then fasten off. (11 dc and 10 ch3-sps along each side, plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 11: With Colour 1, work as Round 5, then fasten off. (12 3tr-groups along each side plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 12: With Colour 4, work as Round 4, but with one change: only work ch2 in between the dc stitches, instead of ch3, along each side. This will help to firm up the square. Do not fasten off. (13 dc and 12 ch2-sps along each side , plus corner ch2-sp)
- Round 13: With Colour 4, work as Round 5, then fasten off. (14 3tr-groups along each side plus corner ch2-sp)
To Finish
At this point, your square should measure approximately 11.5in (29.2cm) across. If your tension is different and your size is significantly smaller, you could repeat Rounds 12 and 13 once more, using Colour 4 for Round 12, and Colour 2 for Round 13. Alternatively, you can choose to repeat the edging round below, for as many rounds as required to achieve the size.
- Edging Round: With Colour 3, join with slst in first ch of any corner (work into the stitch and not into the space). Ch3 (counts as 1dc and ch2-sp), 1dc in next corner ch, *1dcBLO in each st to next corner, 1dc in first corner ch, ch2, 1dc in next corner ch; rep from * to end, omitting the last corner, slst in first ch of beg ch3, then slst into corner sp.
- Fasten off, then weave in all ends.
- Block flat to 12 x 12in (30 x 30cm).
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Lynne Rowe is a UK‑based knitting and crochet designer and best‑selling author, recognised for her clear, easy‑to‑follow patterns and also her dedication to making knitting and crochet accessible to everyone. She is the founder of Knit Crochet Create, with a strong focus on stash‑busting projects that promote sustainable, mindful making. Lynne’s work encourages the use of your yarn stash — therefore helping you transform small leftovers into joyful creations.
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