Are you a fan of crochet flowers? Great, then why not enclose it in a crochet square? African flower motif with eight petals is a perfect choice for that because it nicely fits into it. You can use such squares as coasters, or join them to make a blanket or crochet pillow.
The full article about this pattern is here: African Flower with 8 petals. photo source: Instagram
Love Blanket and Pillow
Practice your linen stitch with this blanket and pillow set project! The design of this piece allows for interesting color play. It looks especially stunning when you alternate solid and colored stripes. Plus, this design stands for “love” in Morse code. No matter what makes you want to knit a blanket, you won’t regret starting with this pattern. And it’s completely free.
PHOTOS by manos del uruguay / Ravelry.com
Find the original free pattern on Ravelry.
Simple 10-Petal Granny Square
Deceptively simple, this 10-petal granny square is a great addition to spice up a larger but blander project. The colors change it’s character so much.
Go to the free pattern on Ravelry.
Join-As-You-Go Checkerboard Blanket
The simplicity of the square pattern is a recipe for success! Its uncomplicated design and muted colors create an amazingly beautiful result. This square knitted blanket uses the join-as-you-go technique, which makes it incredibly easy to make. If you’re an adventurous beginner looking for a project that’s both accessible and satisfying, look no further. This is the perfect opportunity to embark on a knitting journey and create something truly remarkable.
PHOTOS by Caron Design Team / Ravelry.com
Find the original free pattern on yarnspirations.com
Or read more about it on Ravelry.
Pinwheel Flowers
I personally don’t like real flower bouquets, because I always feel sorry for the withering flowers, unlike these ones, that will last you for ever. For instance, you can gift such bouquet to your friends on their birthday!
The full article about the free pattern is here ravelry. More info on on this version is here ravelry
Battenberg Blanket
Here is the next square blanket. Start with small squares using basic stitches. Once you have enough squares, join them together with a whipstitch or slip-stitch. The voids setting out 90 degree squares neatly offset the colored squares at 45 degrees to them.
The original pattern and the photos are available on Ravelry: Battenberg Blanket
To see more details about yarn used to make photos’ project go here ravelry.