Crochet Vibrant Vintage Flora Motif Square Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in an assortment of colors (main color and 4 contrasting colors)
• G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• tr - triple crochet

Square Pattern:

Center Flower Motif:

1. Using the main color, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then 11 dc into the magic ring. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Change to contrasting color A. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in the same st, *2 hdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 2. (24 hdc)
4. Round 3: Change to contrasting color B. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), *1 dc in the same st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (36 dc)

Petals:

1. With contrasting color C, attach yarn in any corner space, ch 2 (counts as first hdc), 4 hdc in the same space. Move to the next corner and repeat. (4 petals total)

Leaves:

1. Switch to contrasting color D, and make a leaf motif in between each petal: Ch 6, sl st in first ch, 5 sc in remaining chs. Join leaf tip to the base of the petal with a sl st. (4 leaves total)

Finishing:

1. Fasten off all yarns and weave in ends securely.
2. Your beautiful vibrant floral motif square is complete! Use this square as a standalone piece or join it with others to create larger projects.