Granny Square Flower Pillow | Free Crochet Pattern - Stitchberry (2024)

This adorable granny square flower pillow is the sweetest pillow for spring. Available as a free crochet pattern, this cute crochet pillow is easy to crochet and totally customizable.

Lately, I’ve been really obsessed with anything with quilt/patchwork patterns (like seriously, obsessed). As I was brainstorming, different ways to integrate this style into my designs, I came up with this checkered flower design, and I think it turned out so sweet!

I had no idea what to name this pillow and when I asked for name suggestions on Instagram, one follower said this pillow reminded her of Anne of Green Gables and that it should have a name like the Avonlea pillow. Reading this comment made me so happy as Anne Green Gables is one of my favorite stories. It was obviously a no brainer that this sweet granny square pillow needed to have an Anne of Green Gables themed name🥰

I used Lion Brand Basic Stitch (Anti Pill) for this design, this yarn is a great affordable option that’s easily accessible. This line also has a very versatile color selection, which is perfect for choosing the right palette for your style!

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Skill Level: Easy

Materials

Yarn

Approximately 410 yards (221 grams) of worsted weight (#4) yarn. I used Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling

• Main Color (Ivory): 210 yards
• Contrasting Color (Sage): 200 yards

Hook

US H/5.00mm crochet hook

Notions

• Tapestry needle
• 16″ x 16″ pillow form

Notes

Pattern notes

• This pattern is worked in US crochet terms.
• Each square is worked individually and seamed together
• I chose to only include the flower squares on the front of the pillow, but you can definitely include the flower squares on the back side as well!

measurements

Measurements are approximate

Each square should measure approximately 3 inches

These squares are designed to fit a 16 inch pillow form. Once the squares are sewn together, they should measure less than 16 inches. You want to be able to stretch the panel over the pillow form, as this will prevent unnecessary fabric.

gauge

Each square should measure approximately 3 inches across

abbreviations

Sl st: Slip Stitch

Ch: Chain

Sc: Single Crochet

Hdc: Half Double Crochet

Dc: Double Crochet

Pattern

daisy square

Make 13

With main color, make a magic circle, ch 1.

Round 1: Work 5 sc into magic circle (5 sts). Sl st into first st.

Round 2: In the FRONT LOOP ONLY [ch 1, 2 hdc, ch 1, sl st] in each st (5 petals)

Change to contrasting color, sl st into the BACK LOOP of the sc from round 1, ch 1

Round 3: Below shows what do crochet in each st

Stitch 1: 2 hdc

Stitch 2: 1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc

Stitch 3: 2 hdc, ch 2

Stitch 4: 3 hdc, ch 2

Stitch 5:3 hc, ch 2

At the end of round 3 you should have 12 hdc. Sl st into first st, ch 1

Round 4: 1 hdc in every st. In each ch space corner work [1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc]. (20 sts). Sl st into first st, ch 1.

Round 5: 1 hdc in every st. In each ch space corner work [1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc]. (28 sts). Sl st into first st.

Fasten off.

solid square

Make 24 in the main color and 13 in the contrasting color

Make a magic circle, ch 1.

Round 1: *3 dc, ch 2* repeat a total of 4 times (12 sts). Sl st into first st, ch 1.

Round 2: 1 hdc in every st. In each ch space corner work [1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc]. (20 sts). Sl st into first st, ch 1.

Round 3: 1 hdc in every st. In each ch space corner work [1 hdc, ch 2, 1 hdc]. (28 sts). Sl st into first st.

Fasten off.

assembly

Block the squares. Seam the squares together, using your preferred joining method, following the charts below.

Front Panel

Back Panel

Border

Lay the front panel on top of the back panel,back sides facing each other. With contrasting color, attach at one of the corners. Evenly sc through both panels all the way around, working 3 sc into every corner. After working around 3 sides, slide the pillow form in, and finish sc the last side together.

I hope you enjoy crocheting the Avonlea Pillow! Be sure to tag me onInstagramwith your cute flower pillow, I would love to see it!

xo, Grace

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