The Simple Flower Crochet Square is a beautiful circle-to-square granny cluster that’s perfect for advanced beginners ready to learn something new. Whether you want to make afghans, pillows, tote bags, or even a patchwork-style sweater, this versatile square is the perfect building block for your creativity.
The pattern starts with a puffy flower center and transitions into a classic granny square shape using double crochet, half double crochet, treble crochet, and slip stitches.
Free pattern by Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
With two yarn colors and just a few rounds, you’ll create a lovely 6″ x 6″ square that looks more advanced than it is. The easy-to-follow pattern includes a complete materials list, a helpful stitch guide, and tips to set you up for success. It’s the ideal way to use up scrap yarn or create colorful gifts.
If you’re a visual learner, you’re in luck—this pattern includes video tutorials for both right-handed and left-handed crocheters.
You’ll find step-by-step demonstrations for the puff stitch center and instructions on how to square off the circle with confidence. These videos are embedded in the pattern and also available on our YouTube channel, so you can follow along at your own pace.
Whether you’re brand new to granny squares or just love making them, this pattern is a great addition to your crochet toolbox.
With its floral charm and straightforward construction, the Simple Flower Crochet Square is a quick and satisfying project you’ll want to make again and again. Gather your yarn, pick your favorite colors, and let’s get started.
Victoria Pietz from Pattern Princess
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Gauge
Approximately 12 stitches and 4 rounds per 4 inches. Your gauge will depend on the yarn and crochet hook you choose for your project.
Size
Approximately 6″ X 6″
Materials
Yarn. While you can use any yarn weight for this pattern, I suggest a medium worsted weight yarn to practice in two colors. One yarn color for the center circle and a different color for the square. 75 yards of each color.
Supplies
Crochet Hook Size H 5.0mm for the center circle
Crochet Hook Size I 5.5mm for turning the circle to a square
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure
