Ready to add some enchanting dimensional texture to your crochet projects? This charming granny square pattern combines classic motifs with delightful popcorn flower stitches, creating beautiful raised blooms that add both visual interest and tactile appeal. Each square measures 2.9 inches when worked with worsted weight yarn, making them perfect for cozy blankets, decorative cushion covers, or even whimsical wall hangings!
Follow along with my detailed step-by-step instructions and photo tutorial below to create these lovely floral squares. Once you master the popcorn stitch technique, you'll be amazed at how these dimensional flowers bloom right off your hook – I promise you'll want to make a whole garden of them!
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Recommended Yarn and Crochet Hooks
Let's talk about the perfect materials to create these charming Popcorn Flower Granny Squares that'll make your projects truly blossom!
For this textured pattern, I highly recommend using Loopara milk cotton yarn. This yarn is absolutely perfect for these dimensional squares – it's wonderfully soft yet holds its structure beautifully, making those puffy popcorn flower details really stand out! The yarn's natural sheen adds an elegant touch, while its durability ensures your creations will maintain their shape and beauty wash after wash. Plus, it's incredibly smooth to work with, making those popcorn stitches a delight to create.
For our squares, consider choosing colors that bring your garden vision to life. Whether you opt for bright, cheerful colors for a spring-inspired blanket, soft pastels for a baby's treasure, or elegant neutrals for sophisticated home decor – the popcorn flower texture will bloom beautifully in any color palette you choose. The yarn's excellent stitch definition ensures those dimensional flowers really pop!
We'll be using a 2.0mm crochet hook for this pattern. This hook size is essential for creating these 2.9-inch squares – it helps achieve those well-defined stitches that give our popcorn flowers their full, dimensional appearance. The right hook size ensures your flowers maintain their puffy texture while keeping a stable structure – perfect for creating those eye-catching raised details!
These granny squares are absolute joy to work on – they're perfect for using up yarn stash, they work up relatively quickly, and once you get into the rhythm of those popcorn stitches, you'll find them wonderfully satisfying to make. Whether you're creating a single square or planning a larger garden-inspired project, each one is a little masterpiece of texture and charm!
Materials needed for Popcorn Flower Granny Square
- Yarn – Loopara 4ply combed cotton (White 01, Green 13, Yellow 43 and Purple 74)
- Hook – 2.0mm
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch - chain
- sl - slip stitch
- pc - popcorn stitch
- dc - double crochet
- dc inc - double crochet increase
- dc popcorn - popcorn stitch made with double crochet
How to Crochet a Popcorn Flower Granny Square – Step by Step
Round 1: Chain 4, then slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as your first double crochet), chain 1. Work (double crochet, chain 1) 7 times into the ring. Slip stitch to join in the top of the beginning chain-3.
Round 3: Chain 3, then work a 4-double crochet popcorn stitch in the same space, chain 5. Work (a popcorn stitch in the next space, chain 5) repeat from 7 more times. Slip stitch to top of beginning chain-3.
Round 4: Chain 3, work a 2-double crochet popcorn stitch, chain 3, work a 3-double crochet popcorn stitch, chain 6 for corner. Work (3-double crochet popcorn, chain 3, 3-double crochet popcorn, chain 6) repeat from 3 more times. Slip stitch to top of beginning chain-3.
Round 5: Chain 3, work (2-double crochet popcorn, chain 3, 3-double crochet popcorn, chain 2). Work [double crochet increase, 3 double crochet, double crochet increase, chain 2]. Repeat [3-double crochet popcorn, chain 3, 3-double crochet popcorn, chain 2, double crochet increase, 3 double crochet, double crochet increase, chain 2] 3 more times. Slip stitch to top of beginning chain-3.
Round 6: Chain 3, work (2-double crochet popcorn, chain 3, 3-double crochet popcorn, chain 2). Work [double crochet increase, 7 double crochet, double crochet increase, chain 2]. Repeat [3-double crochet popcorn, chain 3, 3-double crochet popcorn, chain 2, double crochet increase, 7 double crochet, double crochet increase, chain 2] 3 more times. Slip stitch to top of beginning chain-3. Fasten off and weave in your ends securely.
Tips: When working popcorn stitches, maintain consistent tension and don't pull too tight when closing each popcorn. This ensures your flowers have a full, puffy appearance and your square stays flat and even.
How to Join Granny Squares
Granny squares are perfect for bags, clothing, and blankets. If you’re thinking of making one with those squares, I’m excited to share my comprehensive guide on 11 Ways to Join Granny Squares with you! I’ve detailed every method I know and love – each brings its own special touch to your finished piece. Let me help you discover which one works best for you!
How to Change Colors in a Granny Square
Are you looking for a different color palette? I totally get it—it’s why I love crochet! If you’re not crazy about our color palette, I put together two color-changing techniques that I use for all of my projects. Let me show you how to make these color transitions smooth and professional so you can bring your unique, creative vision to life.
How to Weave in Ends Crochet Granny Square
The secret for professional-looking granny squares is all about how you weave in those ends. I’m sharing 3 ways to weave in ends with you! These are techniques I’ve perfected over years of crocheting and use in all my projects. I’ll show you exactly how I secure my ends to make sturdy, polished pieces that last. Trust me, once you master these finishing methods, your granny squares will look absolutely stunning!
Care Instructions
Hey there, fellow crocheters! Now that you've mastered the beautiful Popcorn Flower Granny Square, let's chat about keeping these textured treasures looking fabulous for years to come.
When it comes to washing, I always recommend treating your squares with extra gentle care to preserve those stunning popcorn stitches. Hand wash in lukewarm water using a mild wool detergent. Give them a gentle swish – no aggressive handling or wringing, please! We want those popcorn stitches to stay plump and perky. After rinsing thoroughly, gently squeeze out excess water without twisting to prevent distorting your carefully crafted popcorns.
For drying, here's my tried-and-true method: lay your squares flat on a clean, dry towel. This is your perfect opportunity to reshape – ensure those corners are crisp and those popcorn stitches stand proud. Let them air dry away from direct sunlight to protect your colors. You'll notice how the texture of the popcorn stitches becomes even more defined with this gentle blocking process.
Speaking of storage, keep your squares in a breathable cotton bag or box (I love adding lavender sachets for natural protection!). If you're stacking multiple squares, here's a pro tip: place acid-free tissue paper between them to prevent the popcorn stitches from catching on each other. Always store away from direct sunlight and moisture to maintain those beautiful colors and textures.
Remember, these squares are little works of art! With proper care, they'll maintain their dimensional beauty while developing that lovely, lived-in softness that makes handmade items so special. A little extra attention to care will ensure your popcorn flower granny squares remain as charming and eye-catching as the day you finished them!
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