The Botanical Blossom Granny Square Blanket is a striking and vibrant crocheted home accessory, making a statement in any bedroom or living space. This visually stunning piece consists of repeating granny squares featuring a lush, dimensional flower motif in soft pink and green shades, set against a crisp ivory background and framed with rosy lavender. Each square is expertly bordered and joined, creating a harmonious blend of geometry and botanicals. The blanket, completed with matching cushion covers, provides an inviting, cozy, and elegant look.
The eye-catching motif features a central flower with layered petals that are slightly raised for depth, and a second row of leaf-like shapes radiating from the center. The outer border brings the squares together with a neat finish, and the ensemble is perfect not just as a bedspread, but as a throw, sofa cover, or statement wall hanging. This project is both practical and decorative—an heirloom-quality piece that’s a joy to create, showcasing intermediate-level colorwork, shaping, and assembly techniques. Crocheters enjoy this pattern for its elegance and the sense of accomplishment it provides.
Project Overview
This blanket is constructed from individual crocheted granny squares, each featuring a floral motif with raised, textured petals and leaves. The squares are worked in rounds, seamlessly changing colors as the motif layers build outward. After completing each square, you join them together (sew or crochet), and then finish the full blanket with a unifying border. Each finished square can also stand alone as a motif for other decorative projects such as pillows or wall art.
Skill Level
Intermediate: This project involves color changes, working in rounds, post stitches for texture, and joining motifs, making it ideal for those with steady basic crochet experience and a willingness to tackle moderate challenges. It is accessible to adventurous advanced beginners with some patience and an eye for stitch detail.
Materials
- Yarn: Light worsted weight / DK yarn (Category 3). Soft acrylic or cotton blends are ideal for comfort and stitch definition.
- Colors Used:
- Soft Pink (Petal center & border edges): approx. 350g (for a twin blanket + 2 pillow covers)
- Pastel Green (Leaves): approx. 250g
- Cream/Ivory (Background): approx. 400g
- Rose Mauve (Outer frame): approx. 300g
- Crochet Hook: US G/6 (4.00mm) or size for gauge
- Tapestry needle (for weaving ends and assembly)
- Scissors
- Stitch markers (to mark corners or the start of rounds)
- Blocking mats and pins (optional but highly recommended for shaping squares)
Finished Size
- Each granny square motif: Approx. 22 x 22 cm (8.7 x 8.7 in)
- Full blanket (7 x 8 squares): Approx. 154 x 176 cm (61 x 69 in), perfect for a twin/queen-sized bedspread
To adjust blanket size, simply make more or fewer squares and adjust the joining/border accordingly.
Gauge
With 4.0mm hook and DK yarn, 1 finished motif square = approximately 22 x 22 cm (8.7 x 8.7 in). 16 sts and 10 rows of dc over 10cm/4″ should approximate the motif’s fabric. Small gauge variations affect the finished blanket size.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- MR – magic ring
- fpdc – front post double crochet
- bpdc – back post double crochet
- inc – increase (2 sts in one st)
- sk – skip
Important Pattern Notes
- Work all squares in joined rounds; join each round with a sl st to the first stitch of the round unless otherwise specified.
- Chains at the start of a round count as a stitch only where indicated.
- Change colors by completing the last yarn-over of the previous stitch with the new color, then continue as pattern indicates.
- Work with right side facing for all rounds.
- Use stitch markers for corners, especially in the squaring rounds, to ensure sharp corner definition.
Detailed Crochet Pattern
Part 1: Flower Center
- Round 1 (Soft Pink): Make a MR, ch 2 (counts as first hdc), work 11 hdc into ring. Sl st to top of ch-2 to join. (12 hdc)
- Round 2 (Soft Pink): Ch 2 (counts as hdc), 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around. Sl st to join. (24 hdc)
- Round 3 (Soft Pink): [Ch 2, sl st in next st] repeat in every second st around (creates 12 petals), sl st to base of first ch-2 to join. Fasten off, change to Green.
Part 2: Raised Petals and Leaves
- Round 4 (Pastel Green): Attach yarn in any ch-2 arch. Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc in same arch, ch 1. In next arch, (3 dc, ch 1). Repeat in each arch around (12 petals). Sl st to join.
- Round 5 (Pastel Green): In ch-1 space of each petal, (ch 3, 3 tr, ch 3, sl st in same sp), ch 1, sl st in space before next petal. Repeat for all petals. Do not fasten off. This round forms elongated leaves radiating between petals.
- Round 6 (Pastel Green, behind petals): To form leaf outline, work (sc, ch 2, sc) in base stitch behind each elongated petal (anchor leaves at base). Repeat for all petals. Fasten off, change to Cream/Ivory.
Part 3: Background and Squaring the Motif
- Round 7 (Cream/Ivory): Attach yarn at any ch-2 arch between leaves. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in the same space, ch 2 (corner made), 3 dc in same space. *(3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in same space)* at each corner of the flower. In between corners, work 3 dc in each ch-2 space (no ch between). Complete all four corners. Sl st to top of beginning ch-2 to join. (Motif will begin to square up.)
- Round 8 (Cream/Ivory): Ch 2 (counts as dc), 1 dc in each st to corner, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 space. Continue around, working 1 dc in each st along sides. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch-2. Fasten off, change to Rose Mauve.
Part 4: Framing Border
- Round 9 (Rose Mauve): Attach yarn at any corner ch-2 sp. Ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner. Dc in each stitch along the side until the next corner. Continue (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in every corner. Join with sl st. (Stitch count: each side grows by 3 each round; count corners for precise alignment.)
- Round 10 (Rose Mauve): Repeat as previous round, making sure each corner is (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) and each side is filled with dc to square edge. Join and fasten off. Weave in all ends for each square before assembly.
Part 5: Making Multiple Squares
Repeat Parts 1–4 for your desired number of squares (e.g., 7 rows by 8 columns for a generous twin/queen-size blanket = 56 squares). For smaller items or matching pillows, make the number of motifs needed for your project.
Part 6: Joining the Squares
- Sewing Method: With a tapestry needle and Rose Mauve, whip stitch squares together through back loops only, aligning corners carefully for the cleanest join.
- Crocheted Join (Optional): With right sides facing up, work single crochet (sc) or slip stitch (sl st) through both motifs’ back loops for a visible seamed effect.
- Join in rows across, then join rows together. Lay blanket flat and ensure all flowers face the same direction for a unified look.
Part 7: Blanket Border
- Round 1 (Cream/Ivory): Attach yarn in any outer blanket corner, ch 2 (counts as dc), 2 dc in corner, ch 2, 2 dc in same corner. Dc evenly along each edge, working extra stitches in each join between squares to keep edges flat. Work corner (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) at each outer corner. Sl st to join.
- Round 2 (Rose Mauve): Repeat round 1, making sure the stitch count on all sides remains even. Add more rounds to make the blanket wider, or finish here for a neater slim border. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Assembly and Finishing
- Sew or crochet all motif squares together with whipstitch or slip stitch as described, being careful to align corners and stitches precisely for a seamless appearance.
- Weave in all yarn ends using the tapestry needle on the wrong side of your work.
- Wet block your blanket: submerge gently in cool water with mild detergent, roll in a towel, then lay squares flat on a blocking mat, smoothing to size and pinning all edges. Let dry completely before removing.
- Ensure corners are square and motif centers are smooth and raised for a sculptural effect.
Customization Ideas
- Swap flower colors for your favorite blossoms—try blue and teal, yellow and leaf green, or all neutrals for a modern look.
- Use a worsted weight yarn for a larger, heavier blanket; use sport or fingering for a delicate baby blanket.
- Turn a single motif into a decorative throw pillow, wall hanging, or even a bag front by adding a fabric backing.
- Join only four squares for a decorative chair mat, table centerpiece, or oversized coaster.
- Alternate motif orientation for a geometric twist.
Troubleshooting Tips
- Curling: If your motifs curl, increase your starting chain tension or try blocking earlier.
- Uneven edges: Double-check that each round adds the correct number of stitches, and that corners stay sharp with ch-2 spaces.
- Size variation: If squares are growing/shrinking, check gauge and adjust hook size as needed.
- Loose color changes: Pull yarn snugly at the start of each color round; if possible, crochet over tails for extra security.
- Uneven tension: Practice a few motifs and block them to establish even tension before starting the bulk of your project.
Care Instructions
Hand wash or gentle machine wash in cold water, use mild detergent, and lay flat to dry. Do not bleach. Reshape and block as needed after washing to maintain crisp squares and defined flower shapes.
Final Notes
Check each motif’s stitch count after every round for best results, and pause to block test squares if needed. Adjust tension or hook size to achieve your desired look and feel. Let the sample image inspire petal shape and color, and use blocking for crisp, professional results. Enjoy the creative process as you craft a botanical blanket that’s truly your own!
