Poinsettia Granny Square
I was really inspired for a Poinsettia looking granny square and recognized a design concept from the Yarnspirations library that could be modified to pull off the idea.
The original pattern is called the Elegant Floral Afghan. You can see for yourself the look if you want to go for that type of afghan.
I've been working with a lot of Caron Simply Soft Party Yarn lately. I was inspired to make the same square look like a poinsettia. A decent size afghan with this square would be about 20 squares.
Please note that my adaptation is authorized by Yarnspirations due to my association of being their Socialite. For adapting existing patterns for any patterns you find online, be sure to get the written authorization so that you are not violating copyright laws.
Materials
- 5 mm or Size H Crochet Hook
- Caron Simply Soft Party Yarn for Red Sparkle and Snow Sparkle.
- I used Bernat Satin Sparkle for the Olive Oil aka gold look.
Instructions
- With Gold, ch 3. Join with sl st to form a ring.
- Ch 1. 12 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
- Ch 1. 1 sc in same sc as sl st. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * 4 times more. 2 sc in next sc. (18 sc). Join with sl st to first sc.
- Ch 1. 1 sc in same sc as sl st. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * 4 times more. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off gold.
- *With Red Sparkle, ch 10. 1 sl st in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in next ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 dc in next ch. 1 tr in each of next 2 ch. 1 dc in next ch. 1 hdc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Miss next sc of 3rd rnd. Repeat * around. You will end up with 12 petals in total. Fasten off Red Sparkle.
- For round 6, you are looking for the top DC in each of the petals. Working into last petal, with Snow Sparkle, fasten onto the DC stitch in the petal, sl st in 6th ch of the next petal aka DC stitch. Ch 5. Sl st in top of first petal. Ch 5. Sl st in next dc of same petal. *Sl st in 6th ch of next petal. Ch 5. Sl st in top of same petal. Ch 5. Sl st in next dc of same petal. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in 6th ch of first petal.
- Ch 4 (counts as tr). (Yoh) 3 times and draw up a loop in same sp as last sl st. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times – dtr made. *Sl st in next ch 5 sp.[Sl st in next ch5sp. (1 tr. 2 dc. 1 tr) all in sp between next2slst.Slstinnextch5sp]twice. 1 sl st in next ch 5 sp.** (1 tr. 1 dtr. Ch 3. 1 dtr. 1 tr) all in sp between next 2 sl st. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. (1 tr. 1 dtr) all between next 2 sl st. Ch 3. Join with sl st to top of ch 4.
- Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in each st around, working (1 sc. Ch 3. 1 sc) into each corner ch 3 sp. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
cmcevans says
Thanks for the lovely pattern...not 100% sure, but I believe there is an error on step 5...that first double triple should be a triple...if it is supposed to match all the same steps that follow...forgive me if I am missing something here, and thanks again, made a cute pillow!
cmcevans says
sorry, I meant step 7...
cmcevans says
attach red yarn to any sc in green circle. hope that helps...
Luanne says
I really enjoy all your hard work!! I am wondering if I'm missing a step between 4 & 5. How are the poinsettias attached? Thanks for any help!
cmcevans says
attach red yarn to any sc in green circle. hope that helps…
Nellie Hunter says
Hi there, I am battling with point 6. what is the aka DC stitch?
Thank you Nellie Hunter
cmcevans says
it's the chain stitch side of the DC in the petal...so you could call it the 6th chain, or you could call it the chain stitch at the base of the DC...hope that helps.
Patricia Brown says
Love the pattern.May I ask if you may do a video?I am slowly learning to read but when I do I get like disleic < not spelled correctly.It just gets real jumbled.That is why I stick mainly to video.I am working on over coming the other but it is a slow process.
Pat McKay says
Mikey, u read my mind!!! I used to make granny squares years ago, but got tired of them & haven't done them in years. Recently I stumbled upon some incredible US & UK crochet blog sites where folks are designing & crocheting incredible crochet blocks & granny squares unlike any I've ever seen in my life. And, I've also loved the squares/blocks from your recent Crochet Along Projects too! I was so inspired I've begun to do crochet blocks again, beginning w/ using your great tutorial for the Yarnspirations "Circle In Square" afghan pattern. I made that afghan in my own color choices & was thrilled w/it. And I've bought some great crochet block/granny square e-books too.
I wanted to make a Christmas afghan & decided on a poinsettia block/granny square. I've looked for a poinsettia square pattern & found a few, but none I really loved. But, this granny square that you've adapted is perfect for my project! Again, thank you for finding it, adapting it (saved me the time & trouble!) & even making a tutorial. It's my lucky day!