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For a great flower crochet pattern that’s perfect for the summer season, you can try making a “Sunflower Granny Square.” Sunflowers are vibrant and represent the beauty of summer. Here’s a simplified version of the pattern:
Materials you’ll need:
- Crochet hook (appropriate size for your yarn)
- Worsted weight yarn in yellow, brown, and green (or any colors you prefer)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Instructions:
- Center of the Flower:
- Start with the yellow yarn.
- Make a magic ring or chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
- Round 1: Chain 2 (counts as the first double crochet), work 11 double crochets into the ring. Slip stitch into the top of the beginning chain-2 to join the round. (12 stitches)
- Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Petals of the Flower:
- Switch to the brown yarn.
- Join the yarn in any stitch of the center.
- Round 2: Chain 3, slip stitch into the next stitch. Repeat this pattern (between * symbols) around, creating 12 chain-3 loops. Slip stitch into the first chain-3 space to join the round.
- Leaves of the Flower:
- Switch to the green yarn.
- Join the yarn in any chain-3 space from the previous round.
- Round 3: Chain 5, single crochet in the next chain-3 space. Repeat this pattern (between * symbols) around, creating 12 chain-5 loops. Slip stitch into the first chain-5 space to join the round.
- Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Weave in any loose ends using a yarn needle.
Repeat these steps to create multiple sunflower granny squares, and then join them together to make a blanket, pillow cover, or other summer-inspired projects. You can use different color combinations and play with various yarn weights to customize your sunflower granny squares.
Feel free to add embellishments like buttons or embroidery to enhance the details of the flower. Enjoy the process of crocheting beautiful sunflower motifs for your summer creations!
