Lacy Crochet Flower Square Motif INCLUDES A Top Pattern + Layout Tutorial
FREE lacy crochet flower square motif pattern and step‑by‑step guide to turn your squares into a beautiful vintage‑style crochet top with layout and joining tips.
If you LOVE crochet square motifs that are light, lacy, and full of texture, then this Lacy Crochet Loop Flower Granny Square Pattern is going to be your new favorite.
Easy and Beginner-Friendly Lacy Motif crochet Pattern
Inspired by my daughter’s request for a lightweight, airy crochet top, this free Crochet Loop Flower Granny Square pattern is perfect for summer projects, shawls, lacy tops, or open cardigans.
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Quick to work up, it’s light, lacy, and effortlessly elegant, everything a summer crochet project needs.
Summary of the Loop Flower Granny Square Pattern
A Loop Flower Granny Square is a stunning variation of the classic flower granny square, featuring a delicate, lacy flower center made of soft, loopy petals. This motif combines the timeless granny square structure with a unique openwork flower that adds texture and elegance, perfect for lightweight, airy projects.
Here’s how it comes together:
- Center Loop Flower:
The signature feature of this square is its flower center made with loopy petals, created by working elongated loops (often chain loops or extended stitches) around a small central ring mde in rnd 1. This gives the flower a soft, airy feel that’s both decorative and breathable. - After completing the looped flower petals, you CAN add anew yarn color if you want to. This round starts building the granny squareby working 3dc together clusters, with ch4 between them into the CORNER Petal LOOPS , with, ch4 and a sc in the next 2 petals, repeat around around whole of the flower loops. (4 CORNER, 3dctog, ch4, 3dctog in CORNER loops, and 3 ch4, with 2 sc, between the corners)
Lacy Crochet Flower Square Motif
Materials
- Yarn: BEST to use is a Fingering or sport weight yarn, or a DK (approx. 50g / 120 yards) — choose a light, breathable fiber like cotton, bamboo, or a cotton blend for best drape
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook or size needed to achieve gauge
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers (optional)
- Gauge: Not crucial for this motif, but approximately 4” (10 cm) square with recommended yarn and hook
For this Flower Motif I am using a 4.50mm Croche thook and a DK knit cotton bamboo mix.
ch6, join with sl st, to make a ring
Rnd 1: ch1, (1sc into ring, ch15) REpeat 12 times, sl st to 1st sc to join
Rnd 2: sl st into first 6 ch sts of ch-15 sp, ch3, dc2tog into the same loop sp (counts as dc3tog cluster),
- *ch4, dc3tog into same sp,(2 cluster sts, ch4, in same space, CORNER)
- (ch4, 1sc into next loop) TWICE,
- ch4, dc3tog into next sp*. Rep from * 3 more times, finishing on a ch4, and omitting dc3tog at end of last rep, sl st to 1st cluster
- Rnd 3: sl st into next ch-4 sp, ch3, dc2tog into same sp (counts as dc3tog cluster),
- *ch4, dc3tog into same sp,
- (ch4, 1sc into next ch-4 sp, ch4, dc3tog into next ch-4 sp), TWICE*.
- Rep from * 3 more times, leaving out the dc3tog at end of last rep, sl st to 1st cluster.
Fasten off.
How to Turn your Crochet Flower Squares into a beautiful Lace crochet top.
A Classic Crochet Style lIGHT sUMMER tOP
Motif tops like this are a perfect example of how traditional crochet techniques still shine today.
The structure is simple, the squares are portable to make, and the finished piece has that unmistakable vintage handmade charm.
Whether worn over a camisole, with denim, or layered for summer festivals, a lacy square top is one of those crochet pieces that never really goes out of style.
How to Turn Lacy Crochet Squares into a Vintage-Style Crochet Top- (Small UK size 8 )
You will require lacy flower crochet squares, you’re halfway to a beautiful handmade top.
Motif garments like this were hugely popular in the 1970s, and they’re still loved today because they’re simple to construct and incredibly versatile.
With just 23 squares and a decorative join, you can create a light, breezy crochet top with a lovely vintage feel.
This style works particularly well with open, lacy motifs, because the joins become part of the design instead of something hidden.
The finished garment has soft short sleeves, a relaxed neckline, and a flattering drape that feels perfect for warm weather.
Finished Fit Small – SMALL Medium (UK)
With squares measuring 5.5 inches, the body width works out to:
- 3 squares across = 16.5 inches
Front and back together create an approximate middrift circumference of 33 inches, giving a fitted Small–Medium size depending on yarn stretch and joining tension.
Square Layout for the Top
Each square measures approximately 5.5 inches by 5.5 inches. The top is built using a simple arrangement of 13 squares.
The layout looks like this:
Step 1: Join the Squares for Each Panel
Start by arranging the squares on a flat surface so you can see the full layout before joining.
Join the squares using a decorative chain zig-zag seam, which works beautifully with lacy motifs.
To join two squares:
- Place the squares side by side with the right sides facing up.
- Join yarn in a corner space.
- Chain 4.
- Slip stitch into the matching space of the second square.
- Chain 4 again and slip stitch back into the first square.
Continue working back and forth between the squares across the edges. And when joining the squares together In the opposite direction, make the same ch4, slst zigzag across to join.
This creates a light ladder-style join that complements open stitch patterns.
Join the squares to create the full panel.
Step 2: Make the Second Panel
Repeat the same layout and joining process to create the second panel for the back of the top.
Once finished, you will have two identical square panels.
Step 3: Join the Shoulders
Lay the front and back panels together.
Instead of joining the entire top edge, join 1½ squares in from each sleeve edge, leaving the center section unworked. This forms a natural neckline.
In other words:
- Join across the outer sleeve square.
- Continue joining halfway across the next square.
- Stop before reaching the center square.
- Repeat from the opposite side.
This creates a comfortable boat-style neckline without any complicated shaping.
Step 4: Join the Side Seams
Next, join the side seams.
Start joining just below the sleeve squares, leaving the arm openings free.
Work down the sides of the body squares using the same chain zig-zag join used earlier.
This seam remains light and flexible, which helps the garment drape nicely.
Step 5: Add Edging
A simple edging finishes the top neatly.
Neckline
Work one round of single crochet evenly around the neckline.
For a decorative finish, add a second round such as:
- (ch 3, skip 1 stitch, sc in next stitch) for a mesh effect, or
- a small picot edge for a vintage touch.
Sleeves
Work a round of single crochet around each arm opening to tidy the edges.
Bottom Edge
You can leave the bottom as it is, or add a border such as:
- a mesh round
- a shell edging
- or a simple round of single crochet. (I prefer the single crochet stitches evenly around)
A Classic Crochet Style
Motif tops like this are a perfect example of how traditional crochet techniques still shine today.
The structure is simple, the squares are easy to crochet, and the finished piece has that unmistakable vintage handmade charm.
Whether worn over a camisole, with denim, or layered for summer festivals, a lacy square top is one of those crochet pieces that never really goes out of style
Lacy Crochet Flower Square Motif INCLUDES A Top Pattern + Layout Tutorial
Notes
Materials
- Yarn: Fingering or sport weight yarn (approx. 50g / 120 yards) — choose a light, breathable fiber like cotton, bamboo, or a cotton blend for best drape
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook or size needed to achieve gauge
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers (optional)
- Gauge: Not crucial for this motif, but approximately 4” (10 cm) square with recommended yarn and hook
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – chain
- Sc – Single crochet
- Dc – Double crochet
- Trc – TREBLE crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- sp – space
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sk – skip
How to Turn Lacy Crochet Squares into a Vintage-Style Crochet Top- (Small UK size 8 )
You will require lacy flower crochet squares, you’re halfway to a beautiful handmade top. Motif garments like this were hugely popular in the 1970s, and they’re still loved today because they’re simple to construct and incredibly versatile. With just 23 squares and a decorative join, you can create a light, breezy crochet top with a lovely vintage feel. This style works particularly well with open, lacy motifs, because the joins become part of the design instead of something hidden. The finished garment has soft short sleeves, a relaxed neckline, and a flattering drape that feels perfect for warm weather.Finished Fit Small – SMALL Medium (UK)
With squares measuring 5.5 inches, the body width works out to:- 3 squares across = 16.5 inches
Square Layout for the Top
Each square measures approximately 5.5 inches by 5.5 inches. The top is built using a simple arrangement of 13 squares. The layout looks like this:Step 1: Join the Squares for Each Panel
Start by arranging the squares on a flat surface so you can see the full layout before joining. Join the squares using a decorative chain zig-zag seam, which works beautifully with lacy motifs. To join two squares:- Place the squares side by side with the right sides facing up.
- Join yarn in a corner space.
- Chain 4.
- Slip stitch into the matching space of the second square.
- Chain 4 again and slip stitch back into the first square.
Step 2: Make the Second Panel
Repeat the same layout and joining process to create the second panel for the back of the top. Once finished, you will have two identical square panels.Step 3: Join the Shoulders
Lay the front and back panels together. Instead of joining the entire top edge, join 1½ squares in from each sleeve edge, leaving the center section unworked. This forms a natural neckline. In other words:- Join across the outer sleeve square.
- Continue joining halfway across the next square.
- Stop before reaching the center square.
- Repeat from the opposite side.
Step 4: Join the Side Seams
Next, join the side seams. Start joining just below the sleeve squares, leaving the arm openings free. Work down the sides of the body squares using the same chain zig-zag join used earlier. This seam remains light and flexible, which helps the garment drape nicely.Step 5: Add Edging
A simple edging finishes the top neatly.Neckline
Work one round of single crochet evenly around the neckline. For a decorative finish, add a second round such as:- (ch 3, skip 1 stitch, sc in next stitch) for a mesh effect, or
- a small picot edge for a vintage touch.
Sleeves
Work a round of single crochet around each arm opening to tidy the edges.Bottom Edge
You can leave the bottom as it is, or add a border such as:- a mesh round
- a shell edging
- or a simple round of single crochet. (I prefer the single crochet stitches evenly around)
Lacy Crochet Stitches Perfect for Crocheting Tops
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