How to Crochet Daisy Squares
As an entrancing pattern, daisy squares sewn together create a sweet afghan for a little girl's bed. Match the color of the daisy square to a bedroom color to create a throw blanket, or a full-sized afghan, or create a stunning yellow blanket. The amount of squares you make is up to you, and dictates the size of the finished product. This daisy square will measure 6 inches by 6 inches and creates a light, lacy pattern.
Instructions
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Crochet one chain stitch, then crochet eight single crochet stitches in the loop of the chain stitch. Crochet a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Crochet 6 chain stitches.
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Crochet a double crochet in the third chain stitch from the crochet hook. Crochet a double crochet in the next three chain stitches then crochet a slip stitch in the next single crochet. Repeat this pattern seven times and crochet a slip stitch in the first single crochet to make 8 petals.
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Start the next row with a slip stitch into the first chain on top of the first petal. Crochet three chain stitches then crochet two double crochet stitches. Crochet three chain stitches, then crochet three double crochet stitches in the back loop of the second chain that is at the top of the same petal.
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Crochet three chain stitches, crochet a slip stitch into the back loops of the chain two found on top of the next petal, then crochet three chain stitches.
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Crochet three double crochet stitches in the back of the first chain found on top of the next pedal. Crochet three chain stitches, crochet three double crochet stitches, crochet three chain stitches, then slip stitch through the back loops of the chain two that's on top of the next petal, then chain three. Repeat this pattern two more times, then slip stitch into the first chain three.
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Crochet three chain stitches. Crochet two double crochet. Crochet three chain stitches, then crochet three double crochet stitches in the same space. Crochet four double crochet stitches in the next chain three space, then repeat.
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Crochet three double crochet stitches, crochet three chain stitches, then crochet three double crochet stitches in the chain three corner. Crochet four double crochet in the chain three space. Repeat this pattern two more times.
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Chain one, then single crochet in the same stitch, then single crochet in the next 2 double crochet stitches. Crochet two single crochet, chain two, crochet two single crochet stitches in the corner chain three space. Single crochet in each double crochet.
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Finish off by removing the hook then cutting the yarn, leaving a 1-inch long tail. Insert the tail into the loop. Hide the tail by weaving it in and out of the last few stitches.
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