Little Sweet Blooming Square

Hello, my friend, welcome to our blog Handmade Learning Here. If you’re looking for a crochet motif that’s both delicate and delightfully floral, look no further than the Little Sweet Blooming Square by BautaWitch. This design is a perfect blend of simplicity and femininity, ideal for blankets, pillows, bags, or any project that could use a touch of blooming beauty.

 

Why This Pattern Is So Lovely

At first glance, the square feels both quaint and elegant. The center forms a little flower pistil, which gives way to gentle petals and a neat framing border. Even though it’s small, about 6.5 × 6.5 cm before blocking and roughly 7 × 7 cm after blocking, this motif carries a warm, handcrafted feel that’s surprisingly expressive for its size.

You can make a whole collection of these squares and join them to build a soft, floral patchwork. Or you can use just a few as accents: think coasters, appliqués, or decorative panels. Because of its structure, it’s also an excellent pattern to practice your stitch control and joining techniques.

 

 

Materials

• Yarn: Durable Coral
• Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
• Finished size (before blocking): ~6.5 × 6.5 cm
• After blocking: ~7 × 7 cm

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble (if needed, but this pattern uses dc)
• sc = single crochet

 

Instructions

Center (Pistil)

Chain 6, then join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Chain 4 (this counts as 1 dc + 1 ch), then 1 double crochet into the ring, 1 ch. Repeat between the asterisks until you have 12 dc, with a ch between each.

Finish the round with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain of the beginning chain-4.

Petals (Flower Leaves)

In the nearest chain-space (the “lmb” from the Swedish pattern — lmb = “luftmaskbåge”, meaning a chain arc / space), make 4 ch.

Make a double treble (dst in Swedish) in that same chain-space, but do not finish the last yarn-over pull-through — hold the loops on the hook.

Make another dst in the same chain-space, again without finishing the last pull-through. Then, pull through all loops on hook (the two dsts + the original chain-4 chain count) — this completes your first petal.

Chain 3 (this is the space between petals).

In the next chain-space (lmb): make 3 dsts the same way — do not finish the last yarn-over in each dst until all three dsts are on the hook; then pull through all loops. Then chain 3.

Repeat this between the asterisks (“…”) all around until you complete the round.

At the end, join with a slip stitch into the top of the first petal (the first dst of the first petal).

Then slip stitch one more time into the next chain-space to position yourself for the border.

 

Border / Frame (Inramning)

Note: You only do all 4 sides on your first square. For joining more squares, the instructions change (explained below).

Corner 1 (first corner):

Chain 3 (this counts as the first dc),

make 4 more dc in the same chain-space,

chain 5,

make 5 dc in the same chain-space (so altogether: 5 dc, chain-5, 5 dc). These form your first corner.

Then, make 1 sc in the next chain-space, chain 5, then 1 sc in the next chain-space.

Next corner: 5 dc, chain 5, 5 dc in the same chain-space; then 1 sc in the next chain-space, chain 5, 1 sc in the following chain-space. Repeat between the asterisks for the remaining 2 corners.

To finish the round, join with a slip stitch into the first dc you made (the “chain 3 as first dc”).

 

Joining (if you make more than one square)

If you’re going to crochet multiple squares and join them:

The squares are joined at the spots where chain-5 arcs (lmb of 5 ch) were made.

For the sides / corners that will be joined to another square, do not chain 5. Instead:

Chain 2, then make 1 sc around (into) the corresponding chain-5 space on the neighboring square, then chain 2 again.

This way, you connect the squares on their corners and sides neatly. The blog has detailed photos that show how to do this.

 

GRAPH

 

 

Symbol	US Term	Meaning
◯	ch	chain
•	sl st	slip stitch
X	sc	single crochet
Short T	sc	single crochet
T with one bar	dc	double crochet
T with two bars	tr	treble crochet
T with three bars	dtr	double treble
Arches of ovals	ch-sps	chain spaces
Crossed tall stitches	dc2tog or dc3tog	clusters

 

Tips for Beginners

• When you do the petals, holding loops from two double trebles (or “dst”) on the hook before pulling through all of them may feel a little strange at first, but that’s how you make a layered “petal” shape.
• Use stitch markers if you want to mark your chain-spaces (“lmbs”) so it’s easier to find where to work the petals and border.
• Block your square after finishing — it helps even out the shape, especially for such a delicate square, and makes it closer to the target size (~7 × 7 cm).
• When joining squares, go slowly: be careful not to twist chains, and look at the neighboring square’s chain-5 loop to know exactly where to insert your hook for the sc.

Tips for Making It Your Own

• Color play: Because the design is small and floral, it’s a wonderful candidate for color experiments. Use pastel shades for a soft, vintage feel, or go bold with bright contrasting hues for a modern twist.
• Blocking matters: Since the motif is delicate, blocking will really help the petals open up and the border stabilize. Don’t skip it!
• Joining with care: Take your time when joining squares. The method describes (using 2 chains + single crochet into the neighbor’s loop) gives a clean and stable seam — essential for a neater finished piece.
• Project ideas: Try making a baby blanket by repeating the squares, or make a decorative wall hanging by arranging them in a pattern of your choosing. You could also use a few as coasters or placemats.

 

 

The Little Sweet Blooming Square is a perfect pattern for crocheters who love floral motifs but don’t want something overly complicated. It’s both charming and versatile, a truly delightful little square that brings a bit of springtime sweetness into any project.