by Creating a crochet African Violet square typically involves combining flower and granny square techniques. This beautiful motif features a layered flower (resembling an African Violet) at the center of a classic square base. Here’s a step-by-step guide for a basic version of this pattern:
🧶 Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in green (leaves), purple or any color (flower), and white or cream (background)
- Crochet hook (usually 4.0mm or G/6)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
🌼 Pattern Overview:
- Make the flower center
- Add flower petals
- Add leaves behind the flower
- Square the motif
- Finish and block
🔹 Step-by-Step Pattern:
Step 1: Flower Center
With yellow yarn (or desired flower center color):
- Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Join with sl st to the first sc. (6 sts)
Fasten off and change to purple or petal color.
Step 2: Petals
- Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc, tr, dc, ch 2, sl st into next st — repeat in each stitch (6 petals total).
- You’ll now have 6 small petals.
(Optional: For a fuller flower, work a second layer of petals in back loops only from the previous round.)
Step 3: Leaves (Back Layer)
Switch to green yarn:
- Working behind the flower petals, sl st into the base behind a petal, ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st into next space behind a petal — repeat around to create 6 small leaves in the back layer.
Step 4: Squaring the Circle
Switch to white or background color:
- Attach yarn in any stitch or space between leaves.
- Rnd 4: Start squaring: [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in corner, 3 dc in next 3 spaces — adjust based on petal/leaves placement.
- You may need to fudge some stitches to turn the round motif into a square (typically involves increases in 4 corners and even sides).
Use granny square logic:
- Corners: [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc]
- Sides: groups of 3 dc with ch 1 between if needed
Step 5: Finish
- Fasten off, weave in ends.
- Block the square for even edges.
✅ Tips
- You can add rounds to the square for desired size.
- Use a smaller hook for tighter petals and leaves.
- African Violet squares are great for joining into afghans or pillows.
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