Petal Pops Blanket

The Petal Pops Blanket is exactly what its name suggests: a brilliant pop of floral color, perfect for those slightly chilly spring evenings or cold winter days that need some cheer. The vibrant pink and green hues aren't the only things that pop, though—the crochet granny squares that make up this blanket are easy crochet patterns to work up. You'll work through these crochet motif patterns like popping potato chips into your mouth, and then all you have to do is assemble them in a square grid pattern and add a border. This granny square afghan is a must-crochet for those who love floral designs.

Easy

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge12 dc and 6 rows = 4 inches (10 cm); Motif = Approx 8 inch (20 cm) square

Finished SizeApproximately 50 x 58 inches (142 x 147.5 cm)

Materials List

Caron® One Pound™ (16 oz/453.6 g; 812 yds/742 m): 3 balls of Dark Pink (10621) for Contrast A; 3 balls of Grass Green (10620) for Contrast B; 3 balls of Cape Cod Blue (10539) for Contrast C
Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Crochet Motif Pattern

Make 30 of these. See diagram below for layout (click to enlarge).

With A, ch 6. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.
1st rnd: Ch 5 (counts as 1 tr and ch-1). (1 tr. Ch 1) in ring 15 times. Sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-5. 16 ch sps.
2nd rnd: Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 4. 3 dc in same sp as last sl st. Drop loop from hook. Insert hook in top of ch 3. Pull dropped loop through hook – beg popcorn made. Ch 2. *[Popcorn. Ch 2] in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-4. Break A. 16 - Popcorn. Ch 2.
3rd rnd: Join B with sl st to any ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). (3 dc. ch 2. 4 dc) in same sp as last sl st (corner). *(Ch 3. 1 sc in next ch-2 sp) 3 times. Ch 3. (4 dc. Ch 2. 4 dc) in next ch-2 sp. (corner). Rep from * twice more. (Ch 3. 1 sc in next ch-2 sp) 3 times. Ch 3. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
4th rnd: Sl st in each st to first corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). (3 dc. Ch 2. 4 dc) in same sp as last sl st. *Ch 1. Skip next ch-3 sp. (4 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1) twice. Skip next ch-3 sp. (4 dc. Ch 2. 4 dc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more. Ch 1. Skip next ch-3 sp. (4 dc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1) twice. Sl st in top of beg ch-3. Fasten off.
5th rnd: Join C to any corner ch-2 sp. Ch 3 (counts as dc). (3 dc. Ch 2. 4 dc) in same sp as last sl st. *(4 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. (4 dc. ch 2. 4 dc) in corner ch-2 sp. Rep from * twice more. (4 dc. in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. Fasten off.

Finishing

Join Motifs together as seen in Assembly Diagram below (click to enlarge).

Crochet Border Pattern

With RS facing, join A with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp of Blanket.
1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Work dc evenly around entire Blanket working 5 dc in each corner. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
2nd and 3rd rnds: As 1st rnd. Join B at end of last rnd. Break A.
4th to 6th rnds: With B, as 1st rnd. Fasten off.

Abbreviations

Beg: Begin(ning)

Ch: Chain(s)

Popcorn: 4 dc in indicated stitch. Drop loop from hook. Insert hook in first dc. Pull dropped loop through hook – Popcorn made.

Rep: Repeat(ing)

Rnd(s): Round(s)

RS: Right Side

Sc/Dc: Single crochet/Double crochet

Sl st: Slip stitch

Sp(s): Space(s)

Tr: Treble Crochet

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mulberrygalprinces s

Apr 05, 2018

What a pretty pattern. I love making afghans. You can give them as gifts to anyone and not have to worry if they will fit like crocheting a clothes item. If in doubt about the color choice, you can't go wrong with neutral colors like grey, tan, off white or beige.

princess6860504

Mar 16, 2018

Just lovely to look at! Oh my, this is such a work of art. It looks a lot more fancy and difficult to make than it really is. I have tried a sample square with some scrap yarn I have in my stash, just to try it out. Let me tell you, you will be enjoying this afghan for many years to come, whether on your front/back porch or in your living room/bedroom. Great looking afghan project!

Tricia108

Dec 16, 2017

I like the look of this square. It adds dimension because it is not just a flat square. You could even make the petal part in different colors if you so desire, or different shades of the same color. Not a boring afghan at all! It is not a difficult pattern to follow and will go quicker than it looks. Thank you for the pattern.

Morehouse17

Nov 22, 2017

This is a beautiful afghan. It would make an even more handsome blanket if designed to fit your bed and could view the beauty of it all the time. Outside of the colors, the texture of this is also appealing. Thank for the free pattern.

JaneEK

Sep 17, 2017

Even though this pattern doesnt have any photos other than the finished project, I still cant complain. There is a very nice diagram of the square itself, and for once, when I click on it, the chart is actually large enough and legible enough to be useful. I also appreciate including the Assembly diagram as well. It makes this afghan a lot less intimidating than when facing a text only project.

Hippie Chick

Aug 23, 2017

I love the colors used in this blanket. The dark pink looks like the shade of a melon. Could be an appropriate blanket for a summer room as the blanket would look similar to ripe melons that are available in the summer and could bring warm memories in the winter.

Delphine Bryant

Apr 05, 2017

This piece used four different crochet stitches to create this petal pops blanket design. I have not made a lot of items that use the triple crochet. Then to combine it with the popcorn stitch. I would think this afghan would be airy to say the least but would provide warmth also.

Hippie Chick

Mar 09, 2017

So so pretty. Thank you for having the pattern with the post. I sometimes have trouble loading the patterns when they are accessed via a link to an outside web site. May just be my computer though. I love the way this is presented with the written directions plus pattern diagrams. This looks very easy to understand and I just love it.

mulberrygalprinces s

Jun 29, 2016

This is not only pretty but it's a very easy pattern. I read thru it and it should make up rather quickly. I may change the colors to yellow and brown because by the time I get around to it, it will be more fitting for Fall. Thanks for sharing this cutie!