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Water Lily Afghan Square Crochet Pattern

November 14, 2014 Category: Crochet / Patterns

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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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  1. basicliving@backtobasicliving.com says

    November 14, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    That is positively gorgeous! I LOVE that the flower is not an applique that needs to be sewn on. Your color choices are perfect, too. LOVE THIS! Thank you for sharing the pattern.

    Reply
    • Olivia Kent says

      November 15, 2014 at 12:12 am

      Thank you! This colour combination might be my new fav now! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Alexis Middleton says

    November 14, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    So pretty, Olivia! Love it!

    Reply
    • Olivia Kent says

      November 15, 2014 at 12:13 am

      Thanks Alexis! 😀

      Reply
  3. Lizzie Pau says

    November 14, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    Love love love this!
    I think I might try making it! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Kathryn at Crafternoon Treats says

    November 17, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    I love this one too – I love flowers in the middle of granny squares and your colour choices are lovely. Like the purple and lime version on FB too xxx

    Reply
  5. Doris Smith says

    November 28, 2014 at 9:02 pm

    Yourpatterns are beautiful. I use my phone to get online and can't print, any chance of being able to download them??

    Reply
    • Sabrina Bogan says

      August 28, 2015 at 11:38 pm

      Take numerous photos to look back on.

      Reply
  6. Sonia Herrera says

    November 29, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    I love it. Thank you for sharing, God bless you

    Reply
  7. lbm1120 says

    April 18, 2015 at 4:08 am

    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

    Reply
    • Olivia Kent says

      April 18, 2015 at 9:07 am

      Hello! I actually buy a majority of my yarn online at a store called 'Love Knitting'. Hope this helps!
      Olivia

      Reply
  8. XincontriAdulti.IT says

    May 22, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    Beautiful,I love these! I am going to post a link on facebook! Its a have to share!

    Reply
  9. Bakeka Incontri Roma says

    May 26, 2015 at 7:41 am

    So adorable!

    Reply
  10. KAT says

    July 7, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    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!!

    Reply
  11. Edith Bell says

    July 16, 2015 at 12:16 am

    I would love to do this CAL, but your "Print Frienly"button does not work.

    Reply
  12. Unknown says

    September 14, 2015 at 2:39 am

    Hello Olivia, I would love to do these squares. Where are the others? TIA

    Reply
  13. Olivia Sinclair says

    September 14, 2015 at 2:40 am

    Found them!

    Reply
  14. Sheryl Arnold says

    October 8, 2015 at 11:40 pm

    this is so easy to make thankyou so much and I buy my yarn online too @love crochet

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    October 16, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    Thank you for this free beautiful pattern. I have adapted the lily for a tea cozy, and provided a link back to your page.
    http://www.lingolinda.com/Craft/TeaLight.html

    Reply
  16. librarybook says

    January 7, 2016 at 7:54 pm

    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!

    Reply
  17. Kim M. says

    February 12, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    Gorgeous! Thank You for your passion and instruction.

    Reply
  18. Bobbi Gee says

    March 21, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    How many squares would you make to make a blanket? This is really beautiful & love the colors!

    Reply
  19. Linda Mailhot says

    June 21, 2016 at 9:12 pm

    I love this square and as a matter of fact I'm going to start it right now with those exact same colors. Thanks so much for sharing.

    Reply
    • Carolyn Roberts says

      May 3, 2017 at 7:43 am

      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

      Reply
    • Carolyn Roberts says

      May 3, 2017 at 7:48 am

      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

      Reply
  20. Carolyn Roberts says

    May 3, 2017 at 9:12 am

    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

    Reply
  21. Carolyn Roberts says

    May 3, 2017 at 9:14 am

    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

    Reply
    • Olivia Kent says

      May 4, 2017 at 2:36 am

      Hello Carolyn,
      No need to apologise, it was a simple mistake 🙂
      Hope you have a lovely day crocheting,
      Olivia

      Reply
  22. Roberta Kluepfel says

    November 20, 2017 at 7:19 am

    love this, going to work on it next week after back surgery. Will post picture when complete

    Reply
  23. ankita says

    December 14, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    its really nice i like it

    Reply
  24. parul says

    December 14, 2017 at 9:46 pm

    its great really i like it

    Reply
  25. Nancy Richardson says

    October 9, 2018 at 7:33 am

    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.

    Reply
  26. b weber says

    May 19, 2019 at 4:04 am

    want the water lily square pattern

    Reply
  27. b weber says

    May 19, 2019 at 4:41 am

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

    Reply
  28. Lisa says

    December 12, 2020 at 5:48 am

    I am not understanding row 4 for the flower is there a video I could follow

    Reply
  29. Lisa says

    December 15, 2020 at 2:33 am

    I’m having issues with row 4

    Reply

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