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Water Lily Afghan Square Crochet Pattern

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Nature and art evoke such calming emotions inside of me, so much so that recently I couldn’t resist the urge any longer to combine the tranquility of one of my favourite artists water lily paintings (Claude Monet) with the peacefulness that crochet brings me as well.

If you’ve been looking for the perfect weekend project, look no further, as the repetitive stitches and mindfulness of this square motif will make for the perfect Sunday afternoon brimming with relaxation!

Materials

5mm (H/8) Crochet Hook
200yds Drops Paris (82yds/50g)
– “Dark Old Pink” (1 skein); Color A
– “Light Old Pink” (1 skein); Color B
– “Pistachio” (1 skein); Color C
Tapestry Needle

Finished Size

Width: 12″ (30cm)
Height: 12″ (30cm)

Gauge

14 stitches + 8 rows = 4″/10cm in double crochet

Stitches & Abbreviations

st(s) – stitch(es)
ch – chain stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – triple crochet

Skill Level

This is an “Easy – Intermediate” level crochet pattern (includes “How-To” photos). You must be familiar with basic crochet stitches and techniques. Directions written so that they are easy to read and follow. All patterns are in English, and written in standard US terms.

+ PATTERN

Note: The flower is worked in the round, and joined-as-you-go to the square motif. The square is worked in the round.

 

+ FLOWER

Ch3 using A yarn and 5mm hook.

Rnd 1: 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Sl st in the first dc of rnd. (12 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc), 1 dc in same st, but only through the back loop (continue crocheting the sts in THIS rnd only through the back loop). 2 dc in every st all around. Sl st in the 1st st of rnd. (24 sts)

Rnd 3: Change to yarn color B. Ch7, sl st in the same st (creates ch loop). 1 sl st in the next 2 sts. *(1 sl st, ch7, 1 sl st) in the next st, 1 sl st in the next 2 sts. Repeat from the * all around. Sl st in the first st of this rnd. (8 ch loops)

Rnd 4: Ch1, *(1 sc, 1 hdc, 5 dc, 1 tr, ch2, 1 tr, 5 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) in the 1st ch loop from the previous rnd (creates petal). Repeat from the * all around, into every ch loop – making sure to finish off with a sl st. (8 petals).
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

 

+ SQUARE

Rnd 1: Turn flower upside down (you’ll only going to be working into the back of the flower now). Attach C yarn to back of the flower, along rnd 2 (below a flower petal, towards the right of that petal). Ch1, 1 sc in same st. Ch2, 1 sc towards the left of that same flower petal. *1 sc in the right-side of the next petal, ch2, 1 sc in the left-side of the same flower petal. Repeat from the * 6 more times. Sl st in the 1st st of this rnd. (8 ch loops)

Rnd 2: Ch2 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dc in the 1st ‘ch loop’ from previous rnd. *(3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) in the next ‘ch loop’ from previous rnd (creates 1st corner of square). 3 dc in the next ‘ch loop’. Repeat from the * twice. (3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) in last ‘ch loop’, sl st in the 1st st of rnd.

Rnd 3: Turn work. Ch2 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dc in the space between the sets of 3 dc in the previous rnd. Continue crocheting 3 dc in the space between the sets of 3 dc in the previous rnd (Note: When you get to the corners, (3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) in the same st/space). Sl st in the 1st st of rnd.

Rnd 4: Repeat rnd 3. (Note: While crocheting this round, when you get to a stitch directly behind a flower petal, hook your crochet hook through 1 stitch at the back of that petal to secure the flower properly to the square – photo example below)

Rnd 5 – 6: Repeat round 3.

Rnd 7 – 12: Change yarn color A. Repeat rnd 3.

Rnd 13: Change yarn color to B. Sc all around the edge of your square (Note: When you reach the corners, (1 sc, ch2, 1 sc) in the same st again to create a nice corner). Sl st in the 1st st of rnd.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Hope you all enjoy this pattern for a floral granny square, perfect for a cosy blanket.
Be sure to use the tag #hopefulhoneyhive on Instagram to show me your version of my design!
Have a lovely day crocheting…

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  7. Hi Olivia,

    I truly love this pattern and yarn color choices! I tried to order the yarn you used but they want over $20 for shipping to the US. I haven't been able to find these colors closer to home. Do you know where I can find these colors? Please help me, dying to make this. Thank you.

    Laura lbm1120@gmail.com

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  10. For the square, the pattern reads "Round 5-7" and "Round 7-12". Please correct this, showing whether it needs to be "Round 5-6 and Round 7-12" — or — "Round 5-7 and Round 8-12". Thank you so much, Olivia!!

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  16. That is beautiful. I also like this since you don't have to add the flower after. I'm going to have to look in my stash (or buy new) to make this. I can already see this as an blanket for a baby. My daughter is just going to have to have another. LOL!

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    • Hello,Olivia (ALWAYS LOVED THE NAME). ANY I LOVE THE SQUARE BUT you are not doing something right. It is written so well yet sorry to say I don't understand it. I tried it three times tonight and am in tears. What can I do . I even came up with colors like your. Can you help in some way. I have did your tutorials before.I really like
      E this square and don't know what to do.Thanks in advance. Carolyn

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    • Hello,Olivia (ALWAYS LOVED THE NAME). ANY I LOVE THE SQUARE BUT you are not doing something right. It is written so well yet sorry to say I don't understand it. I tried it three times tonight and am in tears. What can I do . I even came up with colors like your. Can you help in some way. I have did your tutorials before.I really like
      E this square and don't know what to do.Thanks in advance. Carolyn

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  20. Olivia, I owe you an apology.( I didn't mean you made a mistake I meant I made the mistake)Anyway after saying that let me tell you this. I am absolutely embarrassed that I wrote you that letter. Afterwards I went back at again and found my MISTAKE. I AM SO SORRY. I HOPE YOU WILL ACCEPT MY APOLOGY. I will tell you I kept missing the words to put two dc in every stitch on row two. I love doing the square and hope to finish it tomorrow.
    Thank you so much and GOD BLESS. Carolyn Roberts

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  21. Olivia, I owe you an apology.( I didn't mean you made a mistake I meant I made the mistake)Anyway after saying that let me tell you this. I am absolutely embarrassed that I wrote you that letter. Afterwards I went back at again and found my MISTAKE. I AM SO SORRY. I HOPE YOU WILL ACCEPT MY APOLOGY. I will tell you I kept missing the words to put two dc in every stitch on row two. I love doing the square and hope to finish it tomorrow.
    Thank you so much and GOD BLESS. Carolyn Roberts

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  25. I made the flower with no problem. My problem is I can’t figure out where to attach the yarn after I turn it over to start row 1 of the square. Please help.

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  27. you make it very difficult to find a pattern. That discourages me from signing up. I only an interested in your water lily pattern.

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    • I am too….I can’t see how to “stitch directly behind a flower petal, hook your crochet hook through 1 stitch at the back of that petal to secure the flower properly to the square”. It doesn’t matter how I do it, it just doesn’t work. Did you work out your issues?

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  32. It’s a lovely square, however I can’t work out through the instructions or the photo for round 4 of the square on how to “stitch directly behind a flower petal, hook your crochet hook through 1 stitch at the back of that petal to secure the flower properly to the square”. No matter how I try, it affects the stitches in the clusters. The picture on which stitch to pick up and how to pick it up isn’t clear.

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