The Retro Daisy Square is a charming and versatile crochet pattern that brings a touch of vintage flair to any project.
This pattern combines bright petal colors with a contrasting background, creating a daisy-like motif that’s perfect for blankets, pillows, or any crochet project you can imagine. Here’s a step-by-step guide to crocheting this delightful square.
Materials Needed:
Yarn: Two contrasting colors – one for the petals and one for the background.
Hook: Size appropriate for your chosen yarn.
Stitch Marker: Optional, for marking rounds.
Pattern Instructions:
Round 1 (Petal Color):
Start with a slip knot on your hook.
Chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Chain 1. Skip the next stitch, then work 3 double crochets into the following stitch.
Chain 1, skip a stitch, and work 3 double crochets into the next stitch. Repeat around.
Chain 1 and join with a slip stitch to the first true stitch. Do not fasten off; leave a long loop or use a stitch marker.
Round 2 (Background Color):
Fasten on to the stitch below in round 1, between the petal clusters.
Chain 2 (or 3), then chain 4 to reach the next available stitch. Work a double crochet into that stitch.
Continue this pattern around, chaining 4 between double crochets.
Join with a slip stitch, leaving a long loop or using a stitch marker.
Round 3 (Petal and Background Colors):
Use the petal color. Bring the loop to the front and widen the petal by turning 3 double crochets into 4. Chain 2 or 3 and work an increase in the next stitch.
Repeat this pattern around, joining with a slip stitch and leaving a long loop.
Round 4 (Petal and Background Colors):
Start with the petal color. Chain 2 or 3 and increase in the third stitch.
Repeat the pattern around, adding a slip stitch and leaving a long loop.
Switch to the background color, turning 2 double crochets into 3. Repeat the pattern, joining with a slip stitch and leaving a long loop.
Round 5 (Petal and Background Colors):
Increase the number of double crochets in the petals from 4 to 5. Repeat the pattern around, joining with a slip stitch and leaving a long loop.
Round 6 (Petal and Background Colors):
Finish the petals with a shell stitch in the middle double crochet.
Repeat the pattern around, joining with a slip stitch and leaving a long loop.
Round 7 (Petal and Background Colors):
Use the background color to increase 2 double crochets to 3. Work around, forming corners with double crochets, chain 1, double crochets.
Join with a slip stitch and leave a long loop.
Round 8 (Background Color):
Chain 2 for the first half double crochet.
Work half double crochets around, forming corners with double crochets, chain 1, double crochets.
Join with a slip stitch and fasten off if desired.
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Optional Single Crochet Border:
Add a single crochet around the edge, including one in each chain-1 space of the corners.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing Touches
Once you’ve completed the Retro Daisy Square, consider joining multiple squares to create a larger project, such as a blanket or pillow cover. The vibrant petals and contrasting background colors make this square pop, adding a cheerful touch to any room.
Happy crocheting! We can’t wait to see how you use this versatile pattern in your projects. Share your creations with us in the comments or on social media!
