Bright and Playful: Happy Petal Crochet Square Tutorial!

Brief Summary

This tutorial teaches how to crochet a versatile granny square with a pretty flower in the middle, called the "Happy Petal Square." It covers all eight rounds of the square, resulting in a finished measurement of 6.5 x 6.5 inches, but also explains how to make smaller squares by working fewer rounds. The tutorial includes instructions for a unique double crochet cluster that forms the flower petals and demonstrates how to work the ends in while crocheting.

• Versatile granny square with a flower design.
• Instructions for multiple sizes.
• Technique for working in ends while crocheting.

Intro

The video introduces a crochet granny square tutorial for a design called the "Happy Petal Square," known for its flower center and versatility in color and size. The tutorial will cover all eight rounds of the square, resulting in a 6.5 x 6.5 inch square, but it can be adjusted to create smaller squares by completing fewer rounds. The pattern uses straightforward stitches, with the double crochet cluster being the only unique element. The video also demonstrates how to work in the yarn ends while crocheting.

Supplies

The video lists the necessary supplies for the project, including worsted weight yarn in four colors: parchment (Bernat Premium), caramel (Bernat Premium), green lagoon (Impeccable by Loops and Threads), and oatmeal (Red Heart Super Saver). A 5 mm crochet hook (Susan Bates silver Loom ergonomic), scissors, and a darning needle are also required. The presenter emphasizes that she will demonstrate how to work in the ends as the project progresses, using the darning needle along the way.

Magic Ring

The tutorial begins by demonstrating how to create a magic ring using the caramel yarn. The yarn is laid across the palm, wrapped around the first two fingers, crossed over, and held with the thumb. The hand is pivoted, and the yarn is taken over the three fingers, creating two strands. The hook is inserted under the first strand and over the second, pulling it through and twisting it onto the hook. The hook is then inserted under the strand going over the third finger, pulling a loop through to lock the ring in place.

Rnd 1

The first round consists of double crochets worked into the magic ring. The ring needs to be large and floppy to accommodate the stitches. After chaining three (which counts as the first double crochet), eleven more double crochets are worked into the ring, for a total of twelve double crochets. The presenter demonstrates the double crochet stitch and advises holding the ring to keep it under control while working the stitches.

Rnd 2

The video transitions to the second round, where the flower petals are created using a double crochet cluster stitch with the white yarn. The round begins by inserting the hook into any stitch, pulling up a loop, and chaining two. A double crochet is then worked into the same stitch to form the beginning of the cluster. The presenter demonstrates two methods: one without working the yarn in and one where the yarn is worked in as the crochet progresses.

Rnd 3

Round three focuses on squaring out the flower using the green lagoon yarn. The stitches are worked into the chain spaces from the previous round, not the cluster stitches themselves. A standing single crochet is used to start in any chain space, followed by a chain one. Then, a single crochet, chain one, and single crochet are worked into each chain space. This pattern of single crochet, chain one, single crochet is repeated in each chain space around the square, with a chain one between each set.

Rnd 4

Round four continues the squaring process without cutting the yarn. The round begins by slip stitching into the first chain space. A chain one is made, and a single crochet is worked into the first chain space, followed by chain one. This pattern continues with single crochets and chain ones in the next two chain spaces. A half double crochet is then worked, followed by a chain one. At each corner, a half double crochet, chain one, double crochet, chain one, and another half double crochet are worked into the same chain space.

Rnd 5

Round five involves joining the parchment color yarn in any corner chain space to the left of a double crochet with a standing single crochet. The round consists of single crochets and chain ones until the corners are reached, where chain threes are worked. The presenter demonstrates how to work the yarn in as the round progresses, ensuring the cut end is secured.

Rnd 6

Round six begins by slip stitching into the first chain space. The pattern for this round is half double crochet and chain one, repeated all the way across. When the corner is reached, the sequence is half double crochet, chain three, and half double crochet, all in the same chain three space. This creates the corner. The pattern of half double crochet and chain one continues until the next corner.

Rnd 7

Round seven starts with a standing single crochet in one of the chain three corners. The alternative method of joining with a slip stitch, chaining one, and then working a single crochet into the same stitch is also demonstrated. The pattern involves chaining one and single crocheting in the first chain space, then repeating this sequence in each subsequent chain space.

Rnd 8

The video continues into round eight, where the demonstrator has already completed a portion of the round. To begin, a slip stitch is made into the next chain space. Then, a chain one and a single crochet are worked into that first chain space. The pattern continues with a chain one, moving to the next chain space, and working another single crochet. This is repeated across the top edge.

Project Inspiration

The video concludes by encouraging viewers to experiment with different sizes and color combinations to create unique looks for their squares. The presenter mentions that patterns using the square are available in her shop, with a link provided in the description. She thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to like the video and subscribe to the channel for more tutorials.