Hey Gang, Jane here with another crochet tutorial. This is the first of a 3 part video series where I will be working you through the steps to create a small crochet throw out of one of my more popular squares, the Daisy Square.
I frequently get asked about how I join my squares and assemble my crochet throws. So although I am using the Daisy Square as my square of choice for this series, you can apply these techniques to most any granny square.
In today’s tutorial, I will be showing you an alternative version of my Daisy Square that I used for this crochet throw. Since I already have a tutorial on how to make the Daisy Square, which you can find here, I will be starting this tutorial part way through the square. This version changes up only the last three rounds of this square to create a different kind of border and one which I like to use to create my most of my crochet throws. So I will be starting with a Daisy Square that already has the first 5 rounds completed as these rounds are the same as the original pattern. The Full New Pattern version is below.
I will also show you how I work my ends in as I go on these rounds. It is difficult to hide the ends when you are working a lacey edging with all the spaces, but I will show you the trick to hiding them in your work, as you crochet. We will also discuss how many squares we will need to make for this crochet throw.
In the second video in this series I will cover how I join my squares and in the third video we will finish up our crochet throw with a beautiful border to frame our squares.
If you’re looking to explore more captivating color combinations for your squares, hop on over to my Instagram and Pinterest. I love sharing lots of pics of my colour experiments there!
If you would like the pattern for the New Daisy Square as a PDF, with Symbol Charts, Find it in my shop, HERE,
I will be working this piece in three colours. I will be starting this tutorial with a square that is already worked up to round 5. The Full pattern is below, but if you would like a video tutorial for these first 5 rounds check out my original post for it HERE
The Daisy Square consists of 8 rounds and as with all my pieces, you can use as many or as few colours as suits you.
In today’s tutorial, I’ll be using Green as my main colour and White, Off White and Beige as my contrast colours. I’ll be changing colours with each row.
I will be using a 5.oo mm hook, but feel free to go up to a 5.5mm if you want a slightly looser square or if you tend to be a tight crocheter. When working my crochet throw patterns, I like to keep my squares on the looser side to give lots of space and movement to my blankets.
In addition to yarn and a hook, you’ll also need a pair of scissors and a darning needle for this project.
So, pick your favorite colours, gather your supplies, and let’s begin crafting our Daisy Square getting ready for our Crochet Throw.
Daisy Crochet Throw Supplies
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Tools and Supplies:
The Yarn used in this pattern is a Worsted Weight #4
5 balls Green ( Laurel ) – Impeccable by Loops and Threads – 4.5 oz / 127.5 g – 285 yds / 260 m
2 ball White – Bernat Super Value – 7 oz / 197 g – 440 yds / 402 m
1 ball Off White ( Parchment ) – Bernat Premium – 7 oz / 198 g – 360 yds / 329 m
1 ball Beige ( Almond ) – Impeccable by Loops and Threads – 4.5 oz / 127.5 g – 285 yds / 260 m
Hook: 5.00 mm US 8 / H
Other Supplies:
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for darning in ends
Finished Size:
Daisy Square: 7″ x 7″
Daisy Crochet Throw: approx 40″ x 50″
More Information on Hooks Sizes, Yarn Weights and Crochet Language
Hook Sizes see the Craft Yarn Council’s Page Here
For Standard Yarn Weight Information See this Page
A Handy PDF from Annie’s on the difference between UK and US Crochet Terms
A Nice Explanation from LoveCraft’s on The UK and US differences
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
st(s)– stitch(es)
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
lp(s) – loop(s)
yo– yarn over
rnd – round
beg – beginning
prev – previous
sp – space
sk – skip
rep – repeat
dec – decrease
Cont – continue
DC CL – double crochet cluster – see special stitches section
Beg DC CL – beginning double crochet cluster – see special stitches section
Special Stitches:
Double Crochet Cluster – [ DC CL ] : * Yarn over, insert hook into ch-space and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through two loops on hook, rep from * two more times, yarn over, pull through all four loops on hook
Beginning Double Crochet Cluster – [ Beg DC CL ]: ch 3, * yarn over, insert hook into ch-space, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, rep from * one more time, yarn over pull through all three loops on hook
Daisy Square ( NEW ) Instructions
Directions:
Note: in the original Daisy Square pattern I used ch 2 in Rnd 1, I have found I prefer a ch 1 as it allows my center to sit flatter, so I have changed that in this version.
Foundation: With Beige, Make a Magic Ring OR Ch 4, sl st in first ch, to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Continue with Beige, ch 4 ( counts as first dc and ch 1 ), [ dc, ch 1 ] 7 times into ring, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 4, fasten off. { 8 dc, 8 ch-1 sp }
Rnd 2: Join White with a sl st in any ch-1 sp of prev rnd, work a Beg DC CL in same ch-1 sp as join, ch 3, [ DC CL in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, ] 7 times, sl st in top of Beg DC CL, fasten off. { 8 DC CL, 8 ch-3 sp }
Rnd 3: Join Green with a sl st in any ch-3 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in same ch-3 sp as join, ch 2, [ ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next ch-3 sp, ch 2 ] 7 times, sl st in first sc of rnd, fasten off. { 16 sc, 16 ch-2 sp }
Rnd 4: Join Off White with a sl st in any ch-2 sp of prev rnd, work a Beg DC CL in same ch-2 sp, ch 3, [ DC CL in next ch-2 sp, ch 3 ] 15 times, sl st in top of Beg DC CL, fasten off. { 16 DC CL, 16 ch-3 sp }
Rnd 5: Join Green with a sl st in any ch-3 sp of prev rnd, ch 4 ( counts as first tr ), * 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, 3 hdc in next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, [ 3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr ] in next ch-3 sp, rep from * two more times, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, 3 hdc in next ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, [ 3 tr, ch 3, 2 tr ] in next ch-3 sp, sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-4, fasten off. fasten off. { 12 hdc, 24 dc, 24 tr, 4 ch-3 sp }
Rnd 6: Join Beige with a sl st in any ch-3 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-sp as join, * ch 2, [ sk next st, sc in next st, ch 2 ] 7 times, ** ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next ch-3 sp, rep from * 2 more times, then from * to ** once more, sc in same ch-3 sp as join, ch 2, sl st in first sc, fasten off. { 36 sc, 36 ch-2 sp }
Rnd 7: Join White with a sl st in last ch-2 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-sp as join, * ch 2, [ sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2 ] 8 times, ** ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 2 more times, then from * to ** once more, sc in same ch-2 sp as join, ch 2, sl st in first sc, fasten off. { 40 sc, 40 ch-2 sp }
Rnd 8: Join Green with a sl st in last ch-2 sp of prev rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-sp as join, * ch 2, [ sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2 ] 9 times, ** ( sc, ch 2, sc ) in next ch-2 sp, rep from * 2 more times, then from * to ** once more, sc in same ch-2 sp as join, ch 2, sl st in first sc, fasten off. { 44 sc, 44 ch-2 sp }
Finishing The Daisy Square (New)
- Weave in any loose ends, block gently to size
If you would like this pattern as a PDF, with Symbol Charts, it is available over in my shop, HERE,
This video tutorial will walk you through the Basics, step by step of the New Border on the Daisy Square and how to set up for the Daisy Square Throw
Check out my Shop where I regularly release new patterns using all my squares.
All shop patterns include a symbol chart version of the square as well as various colour way diagrams
Thanks for joining me and getting creative.
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” – Georgia O’Keeffe
