P382 Flower Patchwork Blanket

How to Crochet a Flower Patchwork Blanket

Brighten your home with this colourful flower patchwork blanket, made from individually crocheted squares joined with a delicate zig-zag chain seam. Each square uses four colours, making this a perfect project for playful colour combinations, leftover yarn and portable crochet sessions.

The finished blanket can be made to the original size or easily adjusted by adding or removing squares. The floral motifs are worked in the round, shaped into squares on the final round and then joined with the right sides facing.

Finished Measurements

What You Will Need

Yarn

The original pattern uses Makr Organic Cotton in 100 g balls.

• Total quantity: approximately 27 balls
• Colour palette: a mix of greens, pinks, blues, neutrals, orange, yellow, red, lilac and black

Each square uses four colours. Follow the original colour chart or create your own combinations from a coordinated palette.

Hook and Equipment

• 4 mm crochet hook
• Wool or felt needle for sewing in ends
• Scissors
• Stitch markers, if desired
• Blocking mats and pins, if available

Tension

Each completed square should measure approximately:

10 cm × 10 cm

Make one test square before beginning the full blanket. If the square is too small, try a larger hook. If it is too large, try a smaller hook.

Abbreviations

• Ch: Chain
• Cluster: Cluster stitch worked in back loops only
• Dc: Double crochet
• Dtr: Double treble crochet
• Htr: Half treble crochet
• Lp or lps: Loop or loops
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• Tr: Treble crochet
• Sp: Space

Construction Overview

The blanket is made in three stages:

1. Crochet the required number of flower squares.
2. Block the squares to a consistent size.
3. Join them with a zig-zag chain seam.

Each square is worked in four rounds and uses one colour per round.

Choose the Four Colours

Select four colours for the first square:

• Colour 1: Flower centre
• Colour 2: Inner ring
• Colour 3: Raised petal or cluster round
• Colour 4: Outer square and corners

For a cohesive blanket, repeat some colours throughout while varying their order from square to square.

Crochet the Flower Centre

Round 1

1. Using Colour 1, chain 5.
2. Join to the first chain with a slip stitch to form a ring.
3. Chain 3.
4. Work 15 treble crochet stitches into the ring.
5. Join to the third chain at the beginning with a slip stitch.

When changing colour, use the new colour to complete the final slip stitch of the round.

Work the Inner Ring

Round 2

1. Change to Colour 2.
2. Chain 1.
3. Work 2 double crochet stitches into the same stitch as the join.
4. Work 2 double crochet stitches into each treble crochet around.
5. Join into the back loop only of the first double crochet with a slip stitch.

Create the Raised Flower Round

Round 3

1. Change to Colour 3.
2. Work the beginning cluster into the back loop only of the next double crochet.
3. Chain 1, then work a cluster into the back loop only of the following stitch.
4. Repeat the chain-and-cluster sequence 15 times around.
5. Chain 1 and join to the beginning cluster.

Working into the back loops helps the cluster round sit forward and gives the flower extra texture.

Shape the Flower Into a Square

Round 4

1. Change to Colour 4.
2. Chain 1.
3. Work 2 double crochet stitches into the same stitch as the join.
4. Work one double crochet into the next chain space and one double crochet into the following cluster.
5. Work one half treble and one treble into the next chain space.
6. Work 2 double treble crochet stitches into the next cluster to form the corner.
7. Work one treble and one half treble into the next chain space.
8. Continue the sequence around, creating four evenly spaced corners.
9. Join to the first double crochet and fasten off.

Make the Remaining Squares

Repeat the four-round motif until you have enough squares for the desired blanket size.

For a blanket approximately 90 cm × 110 cm using 10 cm squares, arrange the motifs in a grid of about nine squares across and eleven squares down. Allow for small variations caused by blocking and the joining seams.

Add more rows or columns to create a larger blanket, or use fewer squares for a baby blanket or lap rug.

Block the Squares

1. Weave in the loose ends on every square.
2. Lightly dampen or steam the squares according to the yarn label.
3. Pin each square to approximately 10 cm × 10 cm.
4. Allow the squares to dry completely before joining.

Blocking helps even out the corners and makes the joining process much easier.

Arrange the Blanket

Lay all the blocked squares on a large flat surface before joining.

Spread similar colour combinations throughout the blanket and avoid placing too many dark or bright squares together unless that is part of your design.

Take a photo of the final layout before moving the squares. This provides a useful reference while joining.

Join the Squares

With the right sides of the squares facing upwards, use the 4 mm hook to join them with a chain seam.

1. Align two square edges.
2. Anchor the yarn with a slip stitch through both edges.
3. Chain 2.
4. Work another slip stitch through both squares a short distance along the edge.
5. Continue alternating chain 2 and slip stitches evenly across the seam.

This creates the small zig-zag, lace-like join shown in the original pattern.

Join the squares into horizontal or vertical strips first, then join the completed strips together.

Finishing the Blanket

1. Check every join and reinforce any loose areas.
2. Weave in all remaining yarn ends.
3. Lay the completed blanket flat.
4. Gently block it to the final measurements.

The original pattern does not include a separate border, but one may be added if desired.

Optional Border

For a simple finishing border, work one or two rounds of double crochet around the outside edge.

Work additional stitches into the outer corners so the border lies flat. Use a neutral shade to frame the colourful squares or choose one of the feature colours from the blanket.

Alternative Yarns for This Project

The original blanket uses organic cotton. A substitute should be smooth enough to show the cluster stitches clearly and durable enough for repeated use.

• 8 ply cotton – provides crisp stitch definition and a breathable, durable finish.
• 8 ply cotton and acrylic blend – creates a lighter, softer blanket with easier care.
• 8 ply anti-pilling acrylic – an affordable option with a broad colour range.
• 8 ply wool and acrylic blend – produces a warmer blanket with some elasticity.
• Machine-washable 8 ply wool – gives the blanket a warm, natural finish.
• Recycled cotton yarn – provides a sustainable option with good stitch definition.

Choosing the Best Substitute

Choose a yarn and hook combination that produces a square measuring approximately 10 cm × 10 cm.

Smooth yarns will show the flower clusters and square shaping more clearly. Avoid highly fluffy, boucle or heavily textured yarns, as they may obscure the motif.

A wide colour range is important for recreating the patchwork effect. Small balls or mini skeins may be especially useful when making many colour combinations.

Colour Ideas

• Bright mixed colours with a pale blue joining yarn
• Pastel pink, lilac, mint and cream
• Rust, mustard, olive and natural
• Navy, denim, white and red
• Rainbow centres with consistent neutral outer rounds
• Scrap-yarn centres with one matching border colour
• Four tonal shades repeated in different orders

Care

Follow the care instructions on the selected yarn label. Cotton blankets can become heavy when wet, so support the full weight during washing.

Gently reshape and dry flat. Avoid hanging the wet blanket, as this may stretch the joins and distort the squares.