Puff Flower Granny Square Crochet Pattern: Free Written Pattern with Photo & Video Tutorial
If you love textured granny squares with a floral twist, you’re going to adore this Puff Flower Granny Square crochet pattern. This classic-meets-modern square features a soft, dimensional puff stitch flower framed by a traditional granny square design, making it perfect for blankets, bags, pillows, and more. In this post, you’ll find a free written crochet pattern, a step-by-step photo tutorial, and a full video tutorial to guide you through every round. Whether you’re brand new to granny squares or just want a relaxing, satisfying project, this is the crochet pattern for you!
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What Can Granny Squares Be Used For?
Granny squares are one of the most versatile building blocks in crochet, which is why they’ve remained a favorite for generations. A single granny square can be turned into a coaster or appliqué, while multiple squares can be joined together to create blankets, afghans, baby gifts, and throws of any size. They’re also perfect for modern projects like tote bags, market bags, pillow covers, scarves, shawls, and even garments such as cardigans and vests. Because granny squares are worked in small sections, they’re ideal for stash-busting, travel projects, and mixing colors and textures to create truly one-of-a-kind handmade pieces. You’re going to love my Puff Flower Granny Square Crochet Pattern and hopefully create many fun crochet projects with!
Materials Needed for the Puff Flower Granny Square
Size 4 Medium Weight Yarn (I used 4 different colors)
Size I 5.5mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Optional: Blocking Board
Crochet Stitches Used In This Tutorial
Puff Stitch (Puff) Puff Stitch (YO, insert hook into the MC, YO, pull through the MC 4 times. There will be 9 loops on the crochet hook. YO and pull through all 9 loops!).
Round 1
Please note that I originally used a regular Magic Ring for the start of this project. I have come to prefer using the Double Magic Ring because it gives more security and strength to the center of granny squares. You could also begin this project by chaining 4, and then join to the 1st chain to create a circle. The first round could then be worked into that ring.
Puff Flower Granny Square Step One
Begin with Color A Create a Magic Circle, Chain 1.
Now, into the Magic Circle place 8 Puff Stitch (YO, insert hook into the MC, YO, pull through the MC 4 times. There will be 9 loops on the crochet hook. YO and pull through all 9 loops), Chain 1 combinations.
Step 2
Next, tighten the Magic Circle to close the center.
Final Step Puff Granny Square Round 1
Now, join with a Slip Stitch to the top of the first Puff Stitch to close the round. Cut square free from yarn. Fasten off. Weave in ends. The stitch count for this round is: 16.
Puff Flower Granny Square Round 2
Now the key to this round is correct stitch placement. Please see the photo below for a visual of where to place your stitches for this round of crochet.
Round 2 Step 1
Begin Round 2 by bringing in Color B (for my Granny Square it is the green yarn). Join the new yarn with a Slip Stitch to any of the Chain 1 spaces from the previous round.
Puff Flower Granny Square Round 2 Step 2
Now with the new color, chain 1. Now, into the same space place (Puff Stitch, Chain 1, Puff Stitch, Chain 1).
Round 2 Step 3
Next repeat (Puff Stitch, Chain 1, Puff Stitch, Chain 1) in each chain 1 space around the square.
Puff Flower Granny Square Round 2 Step 4
Now to finish the round, join with a slip stitch to the top of the very first puff stitch. After that cut your yarn free from the skein, fasten off, and then weave in ends. This completes Round 2. There are 32 stitches in this round of crochet.
Round 3 Puff Flower Granny Square
To start the key to this round is correct stitch placement. Please see the photo below for a visual of where to place your stitches for this round of crochet.
Round 3 Step 1
Now bring in COLOR C (in my Puff Flower Granny Square it is grey color). Slip Stitch to any chain 1 space that is in between a set of puff stitches. NOT a chain 1 space in between sets (a set is 2 puff stitches in 1 chain 1 space). After joining with a slip stitch, chain 1 with the new yarn.
Puff Flower Granny Square Round 3 Step 2
Next into the same space place (Puff Stitch, Chain 1, Puff Stitch, Chain 1). In next chain 1 space place (Puff Stitch, Chain 1).
Now repeat (Puff Stitch, Chain 1, Puff Stitch, Chain 1) in one chain 1 space, then place (Puff Stitch, Chain 1) in next ch 1 space round the square until you run out of Chain 1 spaces.
Round 3 Step 3
Next to close the round join with a Slip Stitch to the top of the very first Puff Stitch. Cut your granny square free from the yarn. Fasten off. Weave in your ends. This completes Round 3. There are 48 stitches in this round.
Round 4 Puff Flower Granny Square
Now the key to this round is correct stitch placement. Please see the photo below for a visual of where to place your stitches for this round of crochet.
Round 4 Step 1
NOTE: This round is worked into the top of the stitches, NOT into the gaps!
Now bring in COLOR A. Slip Stitch to the top of the 9th stitch from the join (Joining this way will help to hide the join). See the picture below for details.
After joining, chain 3 (this acts like a Double Crochet stitch and counts in the stitch count for the round).
Puff Flower Granny Square Round 4 Step 2
Next place 2 DC in the same stitch. Chain 1. This completes half of a corner.
Round 4 Step 3
Now skip 3 stitches. Single Crochet in the next 4 stitches.
Puff Flower Square Round 4 Step 4
Next chain 1 then skip 3 stitches. Repeat (Into the next stitch place 3 double crochet stitches, chain 3, 3 DC in next. Chain 1. Skip 3 stitches. SC in each of the next 4 stitches. Chain 1) 3 times.
Finishing Round 4
Now place 3 DC in the next stitch, then chain 3. To close the round, slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 we started the round with. Cut yarn free. Fasten off. Weave in ends. There are 60 stitches in this round of crochet.
Round 5 Puff Flower Granny Square
Note: The key to this round is correct stitch placement. Please see the photo below for a visual of where to place your stitches for this round of crochet.
Step 1 for Round 5
Begin by joining the new yarn color (color 2 repeat in my sample block) with a slip stitch to any of the Chain 1 gaps that come AFTER a corner. Chain 3 (this counts as a DC in the stitch count). Into the same gap place 2 double crochets.
Next, skip to the top of the 3rd SC (it will look like it is right in the middle of the 4 SC). Place 3 DC in that stitch. Skip to the next chain 1 space. 3 DC in it. Then skip to the chain 3 (corner) space. Into the corner place 3 DC, Chain 3, 3 DC.
Round 5 Step 2
Now repeat (Skip to the next Ch 1 gap. Place 3 DC. Skip to top of the 3rd SC. Place 3 DC. in it. 3 Dc in next chain 1 gap. In corner place: 3 DC, Ch 3, 3 DC) 3xs.
Finishing Round 5 of the Puff Flower Granny Square
Finally, join with a Slip Stitch to the top of the 1st chain 3. Cut the square free from the yarn. Fasten off. Weave in ends. The stitch count for this round is 72 stitches.
Round 6
Note: The key to this round of the Puff Flower Granny Square Crochet Pattern is correct stitch placement. Please see the photo below for a visual of where to place your stitches for this round of crochet. Yet again we are working into the gapes for this round!
Puff Flower Granny Square Round 6 Step 1
Now bring in COLOR D (I used white for this tutorial). Slip Stitch into the any of the gaps AFTER a corner. Chain 3 (this counts as a DC). Place 2 DC in the same space.
Step 2
Next place 3 DC in each of the next 3 gaps.
Puff Flower Granny Square Step 3
Now skip to the chain 3 (corner) space. Into the corner place 3 DC, Chain 3, 3 DC.
Step 4
Next repeat (Place 3 DC in each of the next 4 gaps. In the corner gap place: 3DC, Ch 3, 3DC) 3xs.
Finishing the Puff Flower Granny Square
Finally join with a Slip Stitch to the top of the 1st chain 3. Cut the square free from the yarn. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
And that’s how to crochet a Puff Flower Granny Square! I hope you enjoy making these as much as I do!
Video Tutorial
Written Instructions Only
Remember, if you need help with stitch placement, check out the photos above!
Round 1
First, with Color A Create a Magic Circle, Chain 1.
Next, into the Magic Circle place 8 Puff Stitch, Chain 1 combinations.
Now join with a Slip Stitch to the top of the first Puff Stitch to close the round.
Finally cut square free from yarn. Fasten off. Weave in ends. The stitch count for this round is: 16.
To Puff Stitch (YO, insert hook into the MC, YO, pull through the MC 4 times. There will be 9 loops on the crochet hook. YO and pull through all 9 loops!).
Puff Flower Granny Square Round 2
First bring in COLOR B. Slip Stitch to any chain 1 space. Chain 1. Into the same space place (Puff Stitch, Chain 1, Puff Stitch, Chain 1).
Next repeat (Puff Stitch, Chain 1, Puff Stitch, Chain 1) in each chain 1 space around the square.
Finally cut the square free from the yarn. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
The stitch count for this round is: 32 stitches.
Round 3
First bring in COLOR C. Slip Stitch to any chain 1 space that is in between a set of puff stitches. NOT a chain 1 space in between sets (a set is 2 puff stitches in 1 chain 1 space).
Now chain 1. Into the same space place (Puff Stitch, Chain 1, Puff Stitch, Chain 1). In next chain 1 space place (Puff Stitch, Chain 1).
Next repeat (Puff Stitch, Chain 1, Puff Stitch, Chain 1) in one chain 1 space, then place (Puff Stitch, Chain 1) in next ch 1 space round the square.
Finally cut the square free from the yarn. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
The stitch count for this round is: 48 stitches.
Granny Square Round 4
NOTE: This round is worked into the top of the stitches, NOT into the gaps!
First bring in COLOR A. Slip Stitch to the top of the 9th stitch from the join. Chain 3 (this counts as a DC). Place 2 DC in the same stitch.
Next Chain 3. 3 DC in next stitch (1st corner formed). Chain 1. Skip 3 stitches. Place 1 SC in each of the next 4 stitches. Chain 1. Skip 3 stitches. (3 DC in next stitch. Chain 3, 3 DC in next. Chain 1. Skip 3 stitches. SC in each of the next 4 stitches. Chain 1) 3 times. Skip 3 stitches. Place 3 DC in the next stitch. Chain 3.
Finally join with a Slip Stitch to the top of the 1st chain 3. Cut the square free from the yarn. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
The stitch count for this round is: 60 stitches.
Round 5
WE ARE NOW WORKING INTO GAPS AGAIN FOR THIS ROUND.
First bring in COLOR B. Slip Stitch into the any of the Chain 1 gaps AFTER a corner. Chain 3 (this counts as a DC). Place 2 DC in the same space.
Next skip to the top of the 3rd SC (it will look like it is right in the middle of the 4 SC). Place 3 DC in that stitch.Skip to the next chain 1 space. 3 DC in it. Move to the chain 3 (corner) space. Into the corner place 3 DC, Chain 3, 3 DC.
Now repeat (Skip to the next Ch 1 gap. Place 3 DC. Skip to top of the 3rd SC. Place 3 DC. in it. 3 Dc in next chain 1 gap. In corner place: 3 DC, Ch 3, 3 DC) 3xs.
Join with a Slip Stitch to the top of the 1st chain 3. Cut the square free from the yarn. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
The stitch count for this round is: 72 stitches.
Puff Flower Granny Square Round 6
WE ARE WORKING INTO GAPS AGAIN FOR THIS ROUND.
First bring in COLOR D. Slip Stitch into the any of the gaps AFTER a corner. Chain 3 (this counts as a DC). Place 2 DC in the same space. Put 3 DC in each of the next 3 gaps.
Next skip to the chain 3 (corner) space. Into the corner place 3 DC, Chain 3, 3 DC. Repeat (Place 3 DC in each of the next 4 gaps. In the corner gap place: 3DC, Ch 3, 3DC) 3xs.
Finally join with a Slip Stitch to the top of the 1st chain 3. Cut the square free from the yarn. Fasten off. Weave in ends. And that completes the Puff Flower Granny Square Crochet Pattern!
The stitch count for this round is: 84 stitches.
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