This is a free written crochet pattern, to help you crochet granny squares with a FLOWER in the center. I just love the vintage Shabby decor effect these gorgeous crochet pillows or cushion covers have. They are so simple and easy to crochet.
Free written Granny Square With Flower Center pattern
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I have included some helpful photo tutorials to help even if you are a beginner crochet student, following a simple Granny Square crochet pattern you can make this up in no time.
Originally I made the cushion to match my decor at the time and To finish I made extra crochet flowers, to attach to the corners of the connecting seams at the corners where the normal granny square and the flower granny sqaure corners met.
For the Vintage Granny flower Square pillow, I crocheted 5 granny Squares with a border of 4 rounds worked into the back loop only.
And 4 granny Squares with a crochet flower in the middle. Very easy to crochet. This is a relatively easy way to crochet the flower into the Granny Square
TO start the granny Square with a Flower in the Middle
Chain 4, slip to first to join to make a ring. Working the FIRST round directly into the Ring
Rnd 1: Ch3, (counts as first DC of first cluster) make a further 2 dc, (3dc cluster made) chain 5, sl st in top of the LAST dc, *3dc, ch5, slst in top of the last dc* repeat, 6 MORE times, join with an sl st in top of chain 3 (8 ch spaces, and 8x 3dc clusters are made)
Rnd 2: sc in next dc, *12 dc in next ch5 space, (PETAL), skip 1 dc, sc in next dc *repeat around,slst in first st.
Rnd 3: (change color if you wish the background granny square to be a different color
Flip the work OVER and Work BEHIND the petals just made
*ch5, sc around the post of previous rounds SC, * repeat 8 times
Rnd 4: sl st to next sp, in next ch space {ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc, ch3, 3dc *in nxt ch space, {Corner MADE}, 3dc, nxt ch space, 3 dc, ch3, 3dc * repeat in last chain sp ch1, 3dc, ch1
Working into the Chain spaces to create the first round of the granny square
Rnd 5: sl st to next corner ch3 space, ch3, (counts as first dc) 2dc, ch3, 3dc, [corner made] (ch1 in next ch space, 3dc, ) x 2, ch1 in nxt space (3dc, ch3, 3dc, repeat 2 more times, (in next ch space, ch1, 3dc) 2 times ch1, sl st to join.
Rnd 6: sl st to next ch space, in ch space, ch3, (counts as first dc 2dc, ch3, 3dc *( ch 1 in nxt space, 3dc, (3 times)m, chain 1, in nxt space, (3dc, ch3, 3dc) repeat to * 2 more times (in next ch space, ch1, 3dc, 3 times chain 1 slip to join
If you wish to make the Crochet Square Bigger continue in the established pattern, you will make 1 EXTRA 3dc than in previous rounds, into each side of the square.
sc in each stitch around
Joining the Squares is relatively easy. position them as you want the pattern to follow and then join them together into the Square.
I used a cream pillowcase folded to the correct size of joined squares, and attached to the right side of the pillow, this makes an easy slip over for the cushion padding.
Lisa Auch discovered her love for crochet nearly two decades ago, turning a relaxing hobby into a thriving creative passion. With a background in visual arts and education, she brings a unique blend of artistic flair and clear instruction to every pattern she designs. In 2018, Lisa launched Lisa Auch Crochet to share her original, beginner-friendly patterns—always free, always beautiful. Known for her classic yet contemporary aesthetic, Lisa creates designs that are easy to follow without sacrificing style. Today, she is a full-time designer and a trusted voice in the crochet community, offering tutorials, inspiration, and ongoing support to crafters around the world.
