Crochet daisy square blanket pattern
This crochet daisy square blanket pattern is bright, happy, and full of handmade charm. The colorful flower squares give it a sweet spring feel, but the finished blanket is cozy enough to use all year long. If you love cheerful crochet blankets with a little pop of flower power, this daisy blanket is such a fun project to make.
Quick answer
This crochet daisy square blanket pattern is made from 30 squares: 10 blue, 10 green, and 10 pink. Each square uses double crochet stitches and color changes to make the daisy, and the finished blanket measures approximately 61 inches long by 53 inches wide (155 cm long by 135 cm wide).
Why you’ll love this crochet daisy square blanket pattern
- It is made with simple double crochet stitches.
- The daisy design is built into each square with color changes.
- The squares are portable, so you can work on them one at a time.
- You can use soft pastels, bright colors, or any color combination you like.
- The repeating square pattern makes it easy to track your progress.
- The finished blanket is large, cozy, and cheerful.
- It is a great spring crochet blanket or handmade gift.
- It is a fun way to practice color changes without complicated stitches.
Crochet daisy square blanket pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Advanced beginner. This crochet daisy square blanket pattern is best for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches, changing colors, joining squares, and following a written pattern.
Materials needed
- Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm) — or the size needed to match gauge.
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) — in white, yellow, blue, green, and pink.
- Yarn needle — for weaving in the ends.
- Scissors — to cut the yarn.
- Stitch markers — optional, for marking stitches or tracking rows.
Yardage
Each finished daisy square weighs approximately 50 grams. The blanket uses three background colors: blue, green, and pink.
You will need approximately:
- 260 grams blue
- 260 grams green
- 260 grams pink
- 690 grams white
- 60 grams yellow
Yardage will vary slightly depending on your gauge, tension, yarn brand, and how many ends you leave when changing colors. I recommend having a little extra yarn on hand, especially for the white, since it is used in every square.
Finished blanket size
The finished crochet daisy square blanket measures approximately 61 inches long by 53 inches wide (155 cm long by 135 cm wide).
This finished blanket is a generous throw size. If you want to compare sizes or adjust your blanket, my crochet blanket sizes explained guide can help.
Gauge
Approximately 17 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)
If your square size is coming out different, my crochet gauge guide can help you check your stitches and adjust your hook size.
Crochet abbreviations
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- ch / chs = chain / chains
- st / sts = stitch / stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
If you are newer to written patterns, my guide on how to read a crochet pattern can help with abbreviations, repeats, and pattern notes.
Pattern notes
- You will make 30 squares (10 each in blue, green, and pink).
- The starting chain does not count as a stitch.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
How to change colors in double crochet
To change colors in double crochet for this daisy blanket:
- Start your last dc with the old color: yarn over, insert your hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops.
- Stop when you have two loops left on your hook.
- Drop the old yarn, pick up the new color, and yarn over with the new color.
- Pull the new color through the last two loops to finish the stitch. Now your next stitch will be in the new color.
Crochet daisy square blanket pattern instructions
The instructions below are written with blue as the background color. Follow the same instructions for the green and pink squares, changing only the background color. Make 10 squares in each color (green, blue, and pink) for a total of 30 squares.
When the pattern lists stitch counts for each color, all stitches are worked in double crochet (dc).
← Row 1: With blue, ch 44, dc in the 3rd ch from the hook and in each remaining ch across. Turn. (42 stitches)
→ Row 2: Ch 2, (blue) x 42. Turn. (42 stitches)
← Row 3: Ch 2, (blue) x 17, (white) x 8, (blue) x 17. Turn. (42 stitches)
→ Row 4: Ch 2, (blue) x 15, (white) x 12, (blue) x 15. Turn. (42 stitches)
← Row 5: Ch 2, (blue) x 15, (white) x 12, (blue) x 15. Turn. (42 stitches)
→ Row 6: Ch 2, (blue) x 5, (white) x 8, (blue) x 2, (white) x 12, (blue) x 2, (white) x 8, (blue) x 5. Turn. (42 stitches)
← Row 7: Ch 2, (blue) x 3, (white) x 36, (blue) x 3. Turn. (42 stitches)
→ Row 8: Ch 2, (blue) x 3, (white) x 36, (blue) x 3. Turn. (42 stitches)
← Row 9: Ch 2, (blue) x 3, (white) x 36, (blue) x 3. Turn. (42 stitches)
→ Row 10: Ch 2, (blue) x 5, (white) x 12, (yellow) x 8, (white) x 12, (blue) x 5. Turn. (42 stitches)
← Row 11: Ch 2, (blue) x 7, (white) x 10, (yellow) x 8, (white) x 10, (blue) x 7. Turn. (42 stitches)
→ Row 12: Ch 2, (blue) x 7, (white) x 10, (yellow) x 8, (white) x 10, (blue) x 7. Turn. (42 stitches)
← Row 13: Ch 2, (blue) x 5, (white) x 12, (yellow) x 8, (white) x 12, (blue) x 5. Turn. (42 stitches)
→ Row 14: Ch 2, (blue) x 3, (white) x 36, (blue) x 3. Turn. (42 stitches)
← Row 15: Ch 2, (blue) x 3, (white) x 36, (blue) x 3. Turn. (42 stitches)
→ Row 16: Ch 2, (blue) x 3, (white) x 36, (blue) x 3. Turn. (42 stitches)
← Row 17: Ch 2, (blue) x 5, (white) x 8, (blue) x 2, (white) x 12, (blue) x 2, (white) x 8, (blue) x 5. Turn. (42 stitches)
→ Row 18: Ch 2, (blue) x 15, (white) x 12, (blue) x 15. Turn. (42 stitches)
← Row 19: Ch 2, (blue) x 15, (white) x 12, (blue) x 15. Turn. (42 stitches)
→ Row 20: Ch 2, (blue) x 17, (white) x 8, (blue) x 17. Turn. (42 stitches)
← Row 21: Ch 2, (blue) x 42. Turn. (42 stitches)
→ Row 22: Ch 2, (blue) x 42. Turn. (42 stitches)
Border: Ch 1, hdc evenly around the square, working 3 hdc in each corner.
Assembling the blanket
Once all 30 daisy squares are complete, it’s time to assemble the blanket.
Lay the squares out on a flat surface in a repeating color pattern, alternating blue, green, and pink. Using a yarn needle and white yarn, sew the squares together.
Join the squares row by row, then seam the rows together to form the full blanket. Weave in any remaining ends securely on the back of the blanket.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a granny square blanket?
No, this is not a granny square blanket. This blanket is made from individual daisy squares that are worked in rows using double crochet stitches. The daisy design is created with color changes.
How many squares do I need to make?
You will make 30 daisy squares total. Make 10 squares with a blue background, 10 squares with a green background, and 10 squares with a pink background.
What skill level is this pattern?
This is an advanced beginner crochet pattern. You should be comfortable with basic stitches, changing colors, reading a written pattern, and sewing squares together.
What stitches are used in this blanket?
This blanket uses basic crochet stitches, including chain stitches, double crochet stitches, slip stitches, and half double crochet stitches for the square borders.
Can I use different colors?
Yes, you can use any colors you like. You can make all of the squares the same color, use several background colors, or choose colors that match a nursery, bedroom, or seasonal theme.
How big is the finished blanket?
The finished crochet daisy square blanket measures approximately 61 inches long by 53 inches wide (155 cm long by 135 cm wide).
Is this blanket good for beginners?
This pattern may be a little challenging for brand new beginners because it uses color changes and assembly. If you already know how to make double crochet stitches and are ready to practice changing colors, this is a good next-step blanket pattern.
How do I join the squares?
After all 30 squares are finished, lay them out in your preferred color pattern. Sew the squares together with a yarn needle and white yarn. Join the squares into rows first, then sew the rows together to complete the blanket.
Can I make this blanket smaller?
Yes, you can make the blanket smaller by making fewer squares. You could make a baby blanket, lap blanket, or smaller throw by adjusting the number of squares in your layout.
Can I make this blanket larger?
Yes, you can make the blanket larger by adding more daisy squares. Keep in mind that you will need more yarn if you add extra squares.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
