Daisy Afghan Square Crochet Pattern

This free daisy afghan square crochet pattern creates a 12-inch floral motif with a layered daisy center and a textured, colorful border. Worked from the center outward in 13 joined rounds, the finished square makes a beautiful addition to blankets, pillows, wall hangings, and other crochet projects.

This Daisy Square is the latest bloom in my English Garden afghan. It coordinates with the Aubrieta Bloom Afghan Square and Dahlia Bloom Afghan Square, allowing you to mix several flower designs in one garden-inspired blanket.

Use the five-color combination shown here or choose your own palette to make the daisy and surrounding details stand out.

Daisy Afghan Square Crochet Pattern

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Yarn: Aran-weight yarn
• Hook: 5.5 mm (US I-9)
• Finished size: Approximately 12 × 12 in. (30.5 × 30.5 cm)
• Construction: Worked from the center outward in 13 joined rounds
• Colors: Five
• Gauge: Not essential, but the finished square should be blocked to the same size as any coordinating motifs

Supplies

• 5.5 mm (US I-9) crochet hook
• Five colors of Aran-weight yarn; the sample was made with Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran:
  • CA: Light Caramel (208)
  • CB: Daffodil Yellow (221)
  • CC: Spearmint Green (225)
  • CD: Slate Green (226)
  • CE: Vanilla Cream (207)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Blocking mat and rustproof pins, optional

Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern include Crochet Abbreviations, the U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart, How to Make a Magic Ring, and Crochet Stitch Chart Symbols.

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Crochet Abbreviations

• CA = color A
• CB = color B
• CC = color C
• CD = color D
• CE = color E
• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• dc-cl = double crochet cluster
• hdc = half double crochet
• rep = repeat
• sc = single crochet
• sk = skip
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp(s) = space(s)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• tr = treble crochet
• yo = yarn over

This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.

Pattern Notes

• The square is worked from the center outward in joined rounds.
• Do not turn after completing a round.
• The beginning ch-2 in Round 1 counts as the first hdc.
• The beginning ch-7 in Round 2 counts as 1 tr and a ch-3 sp.
• The beginning ch-3 counts as the first dc where indicated.
• Fasten off after each color section and join the next color where instructed.
• Stitch counts do not include chain spaces unless otherwise stated.
• The square finishes with 140 sc around the outer edge.
• Your finished measurements may vary depending on your yarn, hook, tension, and blocking.

Special Stitches

2 double crochet cluster (2dc-cl): Yo, insert the hook into the indicated st or sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook. Yo, insert the hook into the same st or sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops. Yo and pull through all 3 loops remaining on the hook.

3 double crochet cluster (3dc-cl): Yo, insert the hook into the indicated st or sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook. *Yo, insert the hook into the same st or sp, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops; rep from * once more. Yo and pull through all 4 loops remaining on the hook.

Daisy Afghan Square Instructions

With CA, make a magic ring.

As an alternative, ch 4 and join with a sl st in the farthest ch from the hook to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as the first hdc), work 7 hdc in the ring, and join in the top of the beginning ch-2. Fasten off CA — 8 hdc.

Round 2: Join CB in the same st as the join. Ch 7 (counts as 1 tr and a ch-3 sp) and work 1 sc in the same st, ch 3. *Work [1 tr, ch 3, 1 sc] in the next st, ch 3; rep from * around. Join with a sl st in the 4th ch of the beginning ch-7 — 8 tr and 8 sc.

Round 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 sc in the same ch as the join, ch 3, sl st in the next sc, ch 3. *Work 1 sc in the next tr, ch 3, sl st in the next sc, ch 3; rep from * around. Join in the first sc — 8 sc and 16 ch-3 sps.

Round 4: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 sc in the same st as the join, ch 4. *Work 1 sc in the next sc, ch 4; rep from * around. Join in the first sc and fasten off CB — 8 sc and 8 ch-4 sps.

Round 5: Join CC in the same st as the join. *Ch 3, work a sl st over the ch-4 from Round 4 and into the sl st from Round 3 directly below, ch 3, and sl st in the next sc; rep from * around. Join in the beginning ch-3 sp — 16 ch-3 sps.

Round 6: Loosely ch 1. *Work 1 sc in the next ch-sp, ch 3, work 1 sc in the next ch-sp, ch 3, work a 3dc-cl in the next ch-sp, ch 3, work a 3dc-cl in the next ch-sp, ch 3; rep from * around. Join in the first sc and fasten off CC — 8 sc, 8 3dc-cl, and 16 ch-3 sps.

Round 7: Join CD in the same st as the join. Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), work 3 dc in the next ch-sp, 1 dc in the next sc, 3 dc in the next ch-sp, 1 dc in the next 3dc-cl, and [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in the next ch-sp. *Work 1 dc in the next 3dc-cl, 3 dc in the next ch-sp, 1 dc in the next sc, 3 dc in the next ch-sp, 1 dc in the next sc, 3 dc in the next ch-sp, 1 dc in the next 3dc-cl, and [3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc] in the next ch-sp; rep from * around. Work 1 dc in the next 3dc-cl and 3 dc in the next ch-sp. Join in the top of the beginning ch-3 and fasten off CD — 76 dc and 4 ch-3 corner sps.

Round 8: Join CE in the same st as the join. Ch 3 (counts as the first dc). *Work 1 dc in each st across to the next corner ch-3 sp, then work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the corner sp; rep from * around. Join in the top of the beginning ch-3 and fasten off CE — 92 dc and 4 ch-2 corner sps.

Round 9: Join CB in the same st as the join. Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 sc in the same st, ch 1, and sk the next st. *Work 1 sc in the next st, ch 1, and sk the next st; rep from * to the corner ch-2 sp. Work [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in the corner sp, ch 1, and sk the next st. Continue repeating the established pattern around. Join in the first sc and fasten off CB — 52 sc and 52 ch-1 sps.

Round 10: Join CC with a sl st in the next ch-1 sp. Ch 1 (does not count as a st), work 1 sc in the same ch-1 sp, ch 1, and sk the next st. *Work 1 sc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, and sk the next st; rep from * to the corner ch-1 sp. Work [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in the corner sp, ch 1, and sk the next st. Continue repeating the established pattern around. Join in the first sc and fasten off CC — 56 sc and 56 ch-1 sps.

Round 11: Join CD with a sl st in the next ch-1 sp. Ch 2 and work a 2dc-cl in the same ch-1 sp; together, the beginning ch-2 and 2dc-cl form the first cluster. Ch 1 and sk the next st. *Work a 3dc-cl in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, and sk the next st; rep from * to the corner ch-1 sp. Work [3dc-cl, ch 3, 3dc-cl] in the corner sp, ch 1, and sk the next st. Continue repeating the established pattern around. Join in the first cluster and fasten off CD — 60 clusters and 60 ch-sps.

Round 12: Join CE in the same st as the join. Ch 1 (does not count as a st). *Work 2 sc in each ch-1 sp across to the corner, then work 5 sc in the corner ch-3 sp; rep from * around. Join in the first sc — 132 sc.

Round 13: Ch 1 (does not count as a st). *Work 1 sc in each st across to the center sc of the next 5-sc corner, work 3 sc in the center corner sc; rep from * around. Join in the first sc — 140 sc.

Fasten off. For the neatest finish, use the Invisible Join and Fasten-Off Method.

Weave in all the yarn ends securely.

Blocking the Finished Square

Gently block the finished square to approximately 12 × 12 in. (30.5 × 30.5 cm), arranging the flower and outer edges evenly.

See my How to Block Knit and Crochet Items guide for additional help.

Daisy Afghan Square Stitch Diagram

The stitch diagram below shows the placement of the stitches and color sections throughout the square.

See my Crochet Stitch Chart Symbols guide if you need help reading the diagram.

Complete the English Garden Afghan

Mix the Daisy Square with these coordinating garden-inspired motifs:

• Aubrieta Bloom Afghan Square Crochet Pattern
• Dahlia Bloom Afghan Square Crochet Pattern
• Caterpillar Square Crochet Pattern
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When your motifs are complete, use my Easy Method for Joining Crochet Squares or try the popular Join-As-You-Go Granny Square Method.

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