{ "schema_version": "2.0", "page_type": "crochet_pattern_article", "source_id": null, "slug": "tear-drop-daisy-flower-granny-square", "title": "Tear Drop Daisy Flower Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern", "meta_description": "Crochet a tear drop daisy flower granny square with white petals and a sunny orange center. A quick DK-weight motif for bunting, blankets, and gifts", "published_at": "2026-07-11", "updated_at": "2026-07-11", "author": "Ruby", "thumbnail_url": "data/images/tear-drop-daisy-flower-granny-square-hero.webp", "meta": { "title": "Tear Drop Daisy Flower Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern", "pattern_name": "Tear Drop Daisy Flower Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern", "difficulty": "Easy", "time_needed": "1-2 Hours", "rating": 4.7, "made_count": "942", "taxonomy": { "category": "Granny Squares", "skill_level": "Easy", "yarn_weight": "DK", "tags": [ "granny square", "daisy granny square", "flower granny square", "teardrop motif", "free crochet pattern", "crochet daisy", "spring crochet", "DK yarn pattern", "crochet motif", "crochet bunting", "crochet flowers" ] } }, "cards": [ { "order": 1, "card_type": "hero", "code": "hero", "title": "Tear Drop Daisy Flower Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "info", "code": "hero-info-1", "label": "Confident Beginner", "value": "Bobble-stitch petals, chain spaces, and simple color changes — that's truly all it takes", "raw_text": "Bobble-stitch petals, chain spaces, and simple color changes — that's truly all it takes", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "info", "code": "hero-info-2", "label": "One-Evening Make", "value": "About 1-2 hours of relaxed hooking across just four quick rounds", "raw_text": "About 1-2 hours of relaxed hooking across just four quick rounds", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "info", "code": "hero-info-3", "label": "Spring In Every Stitch", "value": "A cheerful daisy motif perfect for garlands, blankets, and handmade gifts", "raw_text": "A cheerful daisy motif perfect for garlands, blankets, and handmade gifts", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 2, "card_type": "about", "code": "about", "title": "About", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "info", "code": "about-info-1", "label": "", "value": "This Tear Drop Daisy Flower Granny Square takes the classic granny motif and reshapes it into a graceful teardrop that tapers to delicate points, with a sweet daisy blooming at its heart. Worked in just three colors over four rounds, it's a delightful twist for crocheters who adore flower motifs but want something beyond the standard square. It's perfect for anyone planning a spring-themed blanket, a flower garland, or cheerful bunting — and for makers who love a small motif with genuine personality and an unexpected silhouette", "raw_text": "This Tear Drop Daisy Flower Granny Square takes the classic granny motif and reshapes it into a graceful teardrop that tapers to delicate points, with a sweet daisy blooming at its heart. Worked in just three colors over four rounds, it's a delightful twist for crocheters who adore flower motifs but want something beyond the standard square. It's perfect for anyone planning a spring-themed blanket, a flower garland, or cheerful bunting — and for makers who love a small motif with genuine personality and an unexpected silhouette", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "info", "code": "about-info-2", "label": "", "value": "The square begins with a cheerful orange center, blossoms into crisp white daisy petals made with plump treble-bobble stitches, and finishes with two rounds of spring green that shape the signature teardrop points through strategic increases. The texture contrast between the smooth background and the fluffy flower creates wonderful visual interest. You'll be working bobble petals, granny-style double crochet groups into chain spaces, and simple color changes between rounds, so confident beginners can absolutely manage it. Expect one relaxed evening of hooking — roughly one to two hours in DK-weight yarn — plus a few quiet minutes with your darning needle weaving in the tails those three colors leave behind", "raw_text": "The square begins with a cheerful orange center, blossoms into crisp white daisy petals made with plump treble-bobble stitches, and finishes with two rounds of spring green that shape the signature teardrop points through strategic increases. The texture contrast between the smooth background and the fluffy flower creates wonderful visual interest. You'll be working bobble petals, granny-style double crochet groups into chain spaces, and simple color changes between rounds, so confident beginners can absolutely manage it. Expect one relaxed evening of hooking — roughly one to two hours in DK-weight yarn — plus a few quiet minutes with your darning needle weaving in the tails those three colors leave behind", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "info", "code": "about-info-3", "label": "", "value": "Finished, the motif measures approximately 6.5 inches from point to point at its longest and 4.5 inches at its widest, giving it an elegant, elongated silhouette quite unlike a regular square. In DK yarn the fabric is light but nicely structured, and the white petals pop beautifully against the fresh green background. Join several for a table runner or blanket with lovely pointed edges, appliqué one onto a tote, or string a few along twine for the sweetest handmade gift garland", "raw_text": "Finished, the motif measures approximately 6.5 inches from point to point at its longest and 4.5 inches at its widest, giving it an elegant, elongated silhouette quite unlike a regular square. In DK yarn the fabric is light but nicely structured, and the white petals pop beautifully against the fresh green background. Join several for a table runner or blanket with lovely pointed edges, appliqué one onto a tote, or string a few along twine for the sweetest handmade gift garland", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 3, "card_type": "why_love", "code": "why-love", "title": "Why You'll Love This Pattern", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "info", "code": "why-love-1", "label": "", "value": "I'll be honest — I've made hundreds of granny squares over the years, and this one still made me grin the whole way through. There's something so satisfying about watching the daisy appear: that first little round of cheerful orange, then the white petal bobbles unfurling around it like a flower opening in the morning sun. But my favorite part is the teardrop shaping. Instead of squaring off evenly, the green rounds gather into graceful points, and the moment those points emerge is pure magic — suddenly it looks like a leaf cradling a daisy. At only four rounds, it's the perfect palate cleanser between bigger projects. Each color change gives you a fresh milestone, and because the motif is small, you get that finished-project rush in a single evening. I made my first in the suggested spring green, white, and orange, and immediately started three more with lavender backgrounds. Fair warning: these are genuinely hard to stop making — my overflowing basket of little teardrops is proof", "raw_text": "I'll be honest — I've made hundreds of granny squares over the years, and this one still made me grin the whole way through. There's something so satisfying about watching the daisy appear: that first little round of cheerful orange, then the white petal bobbles unfurling around it like a flower opening in the morning sun. But my favorite part is the teardrop shaping. Instead of squaring off evenly, the green rounds gather into graceful points, and the moment those points emerge is pure magic — suddenly it looks like a leaf cradling a daisy. At only four rounds, it's the perfect palate cleanser between bigger projects. Each color change gives you a fresh milestone, and because the motif is small, you get that finished-project rush in a single evening. I made my first in the suggested spring green, white, and orange, and immediately started three more with lavender backgrounds. Fair warning: these are genuinely hard to stop making — my overflowing basket of little teardrops is proof", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 4, "card_type": "switch_things_up", "code": "switch-things-up", "title": "Switch Things Up", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "info", "code": "switch-1", "label": "", "value": "The three-color layout of this square is a playground for color lovers. For a cozy autumn version, try a mustard center, cream petals, and a deep teal background — Paintbox Simply DK carries all three shades and matches the sample's weight nicely. For a wildflower-meadow blanket, keep every center orange and every petal white, but rotate the background rounds through sage, dusty blue, and soft plum so the daisies stay consistent while the squares dance around them. A lavender background with sunny yellow petals reads as a completely different bloom — suddenly it's a chamomile flower. Size-wise, you have two easy levers. Going up to worsted weight ( Basic Stitch or Stylecraft Special Aran) with a 5 mm hook grows the motif to roughly 8 inches point to point — lovely for a statement garland. Dropping to fingering weight with a 2.5 mm hook gives you a dainty 4-inch teardrop that makes a gorgeous appliqué for hats, cardigan pockets, and project bags. If you'd rather keep the same yarn, simply add a fifth round in the background color, working granny clusters into each chain space and repeating the point treatment so the teardrop stays crisp. The bobble petals already give the daisy a plush, dimensional texture; for extra definition, work the final round in a contrasting shade to frame each motif before joining. And for a frosty winter garland, try a silver-grey background, white petals, and a pale ice-blue center — the teardrop becomes a delicate frost flower", "raw_text": "The three-color layout of this square is a playground for color lovers. For a cozy autumn version, try a mustard center, cream petals, and a deep teal background — Paintbox Simply DK carries all three shades and matches the sample's weight nicely. For a wildflower-meadow blanket, keep every center orange and every petal white, but rotate the background rounds through sage, dusty blue, and soft plum so the daisies stay consistent while the squares dance around them. A lavender background with sunny yellow petals reads as a completely different bloom — suddenly it's a chamomile flower. Size-wise, you have two easy levers. Going up to worsted weight ( Basic Stitch or Stylecraft Special Aran) with a 5 mm hook grows the motif to roughly 8 inches point to point — lovely for a statement garland. Dropping to fingering weight with a 2.5 mm hook gives you a dainty 4-inch teardrop that makes a gorgeous appliqué for hats, cardigan pockets, and project bags. If you'd rather keep the same yarn, simply add a fifth round in the background color, working granny clusters into each chain space and repeating the point treatment so the teardrop stays crisp. The bobble petals already give the daisy a plush, dimensional texture; for extra definition, work the final round in a contrasting shade to frame each motif before joining. And for a frosty winter garland, try a silver-grey background, white petals, and a pale ice-blue center — the teardrop becomes a delicate frost flower", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 5, "card_type": "common_mistakes", "code": "common-mistakes", "title": "Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "mistake", "code": "mistake-1", "label": "Pulling the orange center ring too", "value": "The center needs room for all 12 white petal bobbles to anchor into its 12 stitches. Work your first round loosely enough to fit every stitch, then snug the ring closed firmly and secure the tail. If your center puckers into a cone, it's too tight; if you can see a hole peeking through the daisy, tighten the starting tail before weaving it in with your darning needle", "raw_text": "The center needs room for all 12 white petal bobbles to anchor into its 12 stitches. Work your first round loosely enough to fit every stitch, then snug the ring closed firmly and secure the tail. If your center puckers into a cone, it's too tight; if you can see a hole peeking through the daisy, tighten the starting tail before weaving it in with your darning needle", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "mistake", "code": "mistake-2", "label": "Working round 3's dc groups into stitch", "value": "Round 2's bobble petals anchor into the stitches of the orange center, but round 3 flips the rule — the pattern's own note says every dc in that round is made in a ch-sp. If your green round looks cramped and won't spread flat, you've likely stabbed into stitch tops. Pull back to the start of the round and re-work each dc group into the chain spaces — the round should open up immediately", "raw_text": "Round 2's bobble petals anchor into the stitches of the orange center, but round 3 flips the rule — the pattern's own note says every dc in that round is made in a ch-sp. If your green round looks cramped and won't spread flat, you've likely stabbed into stitch tops. Pull back to the start of the round and re-work each dc group into the chain spaces — the round should open up immediately", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "mistake", "code": "mistake-3", "label": "Joining the new color in the wrong spot", "value": "Each color change starts with a fresh join, and the pattern tells you exactly where: round 2 joins the new yarn in any stitch of the center, while round 3 joins in a ch-5 space. Leave a 6-inch tail so your darning needle has something to work with later — joining mid-cluster leaves a visible knot right where the petal should be smooth", "raw_text": "Each color change starts with a fresh join, and the pattern tells you exactly where: round 2 joins the new yarn in any stitch of the center, while round 3 joins in a ch-5 space. Leave a 6-inch tail so your darning needle has something to work with later — joining mid-cluster leaves a visible knot right where the petal should be smooth", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 4, "row_type": "mistake", "code": "mistake-4", "label": "Treating the teardrop points like", "value": "The tapered points are what make this square special — they get their own stitch treatment instead of a standard corner group. In round 3, each ch-5 space from round 2 receives 3dc + ch4 + 3sc worked into the second-to-last chain + 3dc. Drop a stitch marker into each ch-5 space as soon as you complete it in round 2, and follow round 4's increase placement exactly so the points stay crisp", "raw_text": "The tapered points are what make this square special — they get their own stitch treatment instead of a standard corner group. In round 3, each ch-5 space from round 2 receives 3dc + ch4 + 3sc worked into the second-to-last chain + 3dc. Drop a stitch marker into each ch-5 space as soon as you complete it in round 2, and follow round 4's increase placement exactly so the points stay crisp", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 5, "row_type": "mistake", "code": "mistake-5", "label": "Miscounting petals in round two, so the", "value": "Count your white bobble petals before you even think about joining the green — round 2 gives you exactly 12. An extra or missing petal skews everything, because round 3 distributes its dc groups around that count — and the teardrop points will land off-center. Count twice, join once", "raw_text": "Count your white bobble petals before you even think about joining the green — round 2 gives you exactly 12. An extra or missing petal skews everything, because round 3 distributes its dc groups around that count — and the teardrop points will land off-center. Count twice, join once", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 6, "row_type": "mistake", "code": "mistake-6", "label": "Skipping blocking and wondering why the", "value": "Four rounds of bobbles and clusters plus directional points almost always need a gentle block. Pin the motif out to the finished measurements — about 6.5 inches point to point and 4.5 inches wide — with the points fully extended, then mist with water and let it dry completely. The petals flatten, the points sharpen, and joining becomes far easier", "raw_text": "Four rounds of bobbles and clusters plus directional points almost always need a gentle block. Pin the motif out to the finished measurements — about 6.5 inches point to point and 4.5 inches wide — with the points fully extended, then mist with water and let it dry completely. The petals flatten, the points sharpen, and joining becomes far easier", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 6, "card_type": "materials", "code": "materials", "title": "Materials", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [ { "order": 1, "group_code": "group-1", "group_name": "", "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "item", "code": "mat-1-1", "label": "", "value": "Yarn of your choice- 3 colors, the sample is made with DK sports", "raw_text": "Yarn of your choice- 3 colors, the sample is made with DK sports" }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "item", "code": "mat-1-2", "label": "", "value": "Crochet hook", "raw_text": "Crochet hook" }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "item", "code": "mat-1-3", "label": "", "value": "Darning Needle", "raw_text": "Darning Needle" }, { "order": 4, "row_type": "item", "code": "mat-1-4", "label": "", "value": "Scissors", "raw_text": "Scissors" } ] } ], "rows": [] }, { "order": 7, "card_type": "abbreviations", "code": "abbreviations", "title": "Abbreviations", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-bo", "label": "bo", "value": "bobble", "raw_text": "bo = bobble", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "bo", "meaning": "bobble" }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-ch", "label": "ch", "value": "chain stitch", "raw_text": "ch = chain stitch", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "ch", "meaning": "chain stitch" }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-ch-sp", "label": "ch-sp", "value": "chain space", "raw_text": "ch-sp = chain space", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "ch-sp", "meaning": "chain space" }, { "order": 4, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-dc", "label": "dc", "value": "double crochet", "raw_text": "dc = double crochet", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "dc", "meaning": "double crochet" }, { "order": 5, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-inc", "label": "inc", "value": "increase", "raw_text": "inc = increase", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "inc", "meaning": "increase" }, { "order": 6, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-rep", "label": "rep", "value": "repeat", "raw_text": "rep = repeat", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "rep", "meaning": "repeat" }, { "order": 7, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-sc", "label": "sc", "value": "single crochet", "raw_text": "sc = single crochet", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "sc", "meaning": "single crochet" }, { "order": 8, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-st", "label": "st", "value": "stitch", "raw_text": "st = stitch", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "st", "meaning": "stitch" }, { "order": 9, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-slst", "label": "slst", "value": "slip stitch for joining for different round.", "raw_text": "slst = slip stitch for joining for different round.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "slst", "meaning": "slip stitch for joining for different round." }, { "order": 10, "row_type": "abbrev", "code": "abbrev-tr", "label": "tr", "value": "treble", "raw_text": "tr = treble", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": "tr", "meaning": "treble" } ] }, { "order": 8, "card_type": "part", "code": "main-pattern", "title": "Main Pattern", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "round", "code": "main-pattern-round-1", "label": "Round 1", "value": "Magic ring, ch1 as standing st, 12sc, tighten tail, slst to first sc.", "raw_text": "Round 1 Magic ring, ch1 as standing st, 12sc, tighten tail, slst to first sc.", "round_start": 1, "round_end": 1, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "instruction", "code": "main-pattern-info-1", "label": "Steps", "value": "Start with a magic ring; make ch1 as standing st; make 1sc; 11sc; tighten the tail; slst to first sc. Round 1 finished.", "raw_text": "Step by step: Start with a magic ring; make ch1 as standing st; make 1sc; 11sc; tighten the tail; slst to first sc. Round 1 finished.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "round", "code": "main-pattern-round-2", "label": "Round 2", "value": "Join new color yarn in any st, ch3(count as an incomplete tr)+another 2 incomplete tr in same st to finished first bo st, ch3, [bo, ch3] rep 4 times, bo, ch5, [bo, ch3] rep 5 times, bo, ch5, slst to first bo st, fasten off.", "raw_text": "Round 2 Join new color yarn in any st, ch3(count as an incomplete tr)+another 2 incomplete tr in same st to finished first bo st, ch3, [bo, ch3] rep 4 times, bo, ch5, [bo, ch3] rep 5 times, bo, ch5, slst to first bo st, fasten off.", "round_start": 2, "round_end": 2, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 4, "row_type": "info", "code": "main-pattern-info-2", "label": "Note", "value": "Note: in this round all bo st is 3-tr-bo.", "raw_text": "Note: in this round all bo st is 3-tr-bo.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 5, "row_type": "subhead", "code": "main-pattern-info-3", "label": "", "value": "How to make a tr-bobble stitch — 3-tr-bobble", "raw_text": "How to make a tr-bobble stitch — 3-tr-bobble: [yo two times, insert hook in st or space, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops) repeat 2 times] repeat 3 times, yo and pull through remaining 4 loops on hook.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 6, "row_type": "instruction", "code": "main-pattern-info-3", "label": "Steps", "value": "[yo two times, insert hook in st or space, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops) repeat 2 times] repeat 3 times, yo and pull through remaining 4 loops on hook.", "raw_text": "How to make a tr-bobble stitch — 3-tr-bobble: [yo two times, insert hook in st or space, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops) repeat 2 times] repeat 3 times, yo and pull through remaining 4 loops on hook.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 7, "row_type": "instruction", "code": "main-pattern-info-4", "label": "Steps", "value": "Join new color yarn in any stitch; make ch3 as standing st (count as an incomplete tr); continue make another 2 incomplete tr in same st to finished a bobble stitch, ch3, [bo, ch3] repeat 4 times, bo, ch5; [bo, ch3] repeat 5 times, bo, ch5, slst to first bobble stitch, fasten off.", "raw_text": "Step by step: Join new color yarn in any stitch; make ch3 as standing st (count as an incomplete tr); continue make another 2 incomplete tr in same st to finished a bobble stitch, ch3, [bo, ch3] repeat 4 times, bo, ch5; [bo, ch3] repeat 5 times, bo, ch5, slst to first bobble stitch, fasten off.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 8, "row_type": "round", "code": "main-pattern-round-3", "label": "Round 3", "value": "Join new color yarn in ch-5-sp, ch3(count as dc), 2dc in same ch-5-sp, ch4, 3sc in 2nd to last st of ch4, 3dc in same ch-5-sp, **3dc, 5dc, 3dc, 5dc, 3dc**, (3dc+ch4+3sc in 2nd to last st of this ch4+3dc) in next ch-5-sp, rep**to**, slst to top of ch3.", "raw_text": "Round 3 Join new color yarn in ch-5-sp, ch3(count as dc), 2dc in same ch-5-sp, ch4, 3sc in 2nd to last st of ch4, 3dc in same ch-5-sp, **3dc, 5dc, 3dc, 5dc, 3dc**, (3dc+ch4+3sc in 2nd to last st of this ch4+3dc) in next ch-5-sp, rep**to**, slst to top of ch3.", "round_start": 3, "round_end": 3, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 9, "row_type": "info", "code": "main-pattern-info-7", "label": "Note", "value": "Note: in this round we make all dc in ch-sp.", "raw_text": "Note: in this round we make all dc in ch-sp.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 10, "row_type": "instruction", "code": "main-pattern-info-8", "label": "Steps", "value": "Join new color yarn in ch-5-sp; make ch3 as standing st (count as dc); 2dc in same ch-5-sp, ch4, insert your hook in second to last st of ch4; make 3sc in second to last st of ch4; 3dc in same ch-5-sp, 3dc, 5dc, 3dc, 5dc, 3dc; (3dc+ch4+3sc in second to last st of this ch4+3dc) in next ch-5-sp, 3dc, 5dc, 3dc, 5dc, 3dc, slst to top of ch3. Round 3 finished.", "raw_text": "Step by step: Join new color yarn in ch-5-sp; make ch3 as standing st (count as dc); 2dc in same ch-5-sp, ch4, insert your hook in second to last st of ch4; make 3sc in second to last st of ch4; 3dc in same ch-5-sp, 3dc, 5dc, 3dc, 5dc, 3dc; (3dc+ch4+3sc in second to last st of this ch4+3dc) in next ch-5-sp, 3dc, 5dc, 3dc, 5dc, 3dc, slst to top of ch3. Round 3 finished.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 11, "row_type": "round", "code": "main-pattern-round-4", "label": "Round 4", "value": "ch1 as standing st, [4sc, 2sc inc, sc, 2sc inc, 10sc, 2sc inc, 7sc, 2sc inc , 6sc] rep 2 times, slst to first sc, fasten off and weave in ends.", "raw_text": "Round 4 ch1 as standing st, [4sc, 2sc inc, sc, 2sc inc, 10sc, 2sc inc, 7sc, 2sc inc , 6sc] rep 2 times, slst to first sc, fasten off and weave in ends.", "round_start": 4, "round_end": 4, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 12, "row_type": "instruction", "code": "main-pattern-info-11", "label": "Steps", "value": "Make ch1 as standing st; 4sc, 2sc inc, sc, 2sc inc, 10sc, 2sc inc, 7sc, 2sc inc, 6sc; repeat last step and then slst to first sc, fasten off and weave in ends. Now we finished a tear drop granny square.", "raw_text": "Step by step: Make ch1 as standing st; 4sc, 2sc inc, sc, 2sc inc, 10sc, 2sc inc, 7sc, 2sc inc, 6sc; repeat last step and then slst to first sc, fasten off and weave in ends. Now we finished a tear drop granny square.", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 9, "card_type": "important_notes", "code": "important-notes", "title": "Important Notes", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "info", "code": "note-1", "label": "Note", "value": "💡 The sample uses DK-weight yarn; a 4 mm (US G/6) hook is a reliable starting point. Check your fabric after round two — if the daisy cups upward, go up half a hook size; if it ruffles, go down", "raw_text": "💡 The sample uses DK-weight yarn; a 4 mm (US G/6) hook is a reliable starting point. Check your fabric after round two — if the daisy cups upward, go up half a hook size; if it ruffles, go down", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "info", "code": "note-2", "label": "Note", "value": "💡 Place a stitch marker in each of the two ch-5 spaces you make in round 2 — round 3 turns those exact spots into the motif's tapered points, and it's surprisingly easy to lose track once the clusters start filling in", "raw_text": "💡 Place a stitch marker in each of the two ch-5 spaces you make in round 2 — round 3 turns those exact spots into the motif's tapered points, and it's surprisingly easy to lose track once the clusters start filling in", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "info", "code": "note-3", "label": "Note", "value": "💡 With three colors across four rounds, you'll have six-plus yarn tails. Crochet over the tails as you work the following round, then use your darning needle to secure just the last inch — it halves your finishing time", "raw_text": "💡 With three colors across four rounds, you'll have six-plus yarn tails. Crochet over the tails as you work the following round, then use your darning needle to secure just the last inch — it halves your finishing time", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 4, "row_type": "info", "code": "note-4", "label": "Note", "value": "💡 Weave each tail into its own color zone: orange tails stay in the center, white tails hide inside petals. A green tail wandering through the white petals will shadow through and dull that crisp daisy contrast", "raw_text": "💡 Weave each tail into its own color zone: orange tails stay in the center, white tails hide inside petals. A green tail wandering through the white petals will shadow through and dull that crisp daisy contrast", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 5, "row_type": "info", "code": "note-5", "label": "Note", "value": "💡 Measure after round four: the completed square should measure approximately 6.5 inches from point to point at its longest and 4.5 inches at its widest point. If you're making multiples for a blanket or garland, matching this measurement matters more than hitting it exactly — consistency is what makes joins lie flat", "raw_text": "💡 Measure after round four: the completed square should measure approximately 6.5 inches from point to point at its longest and 4.5 inches at its widest point. If you're making multiples for a blanket or garland, matching this measurement matters more than hitting it exactly — consistency is what makes joins lie flat", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 6, "row_type": "info", "code": "note-6", "label": "Note", "value": "💡 The designer chose a vibrant spring green background, pure white petals, and a cheerful orange center — but any colors that make your heart happy work, perhaps lavender for the background or sunny yellow petals. Before committing, twist the strands together in your hand: you want strong contrast between the petals and the background, or the daisy disappears even when the hues look different in the skein", "raw_text": "💡 The designer chose a vibrant spring green background, pure white petals, and a cheerful orange center — but any colors that make your heart happy work, perhaps lavender for the background or sunny yellow petals. Before committing, twist the strands together in your hand: you want strong contrast between the petals and the background, or the daisy disappears even when the hues look different in the skein", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": null, "answer": null, "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] }, { "order": 10, "card_type": "faq", "code": "faq", "title": "FAQ", "raw_heading": "", "quantity": 1, "groups": [], "rows": [ { "order": 1, "row_type": "faq", "code": "faq-1", "label": "What size is the finished tear drop daisy granny square?", "value": "In DK-weight yarn, the finished motif measures approximately 6.5 inches from point to point at its longest and 4.5 inches at its widest. Your hook size and tension will shift this slightly, so measure after round four if you're making a matched set", "raw_text": "In DK-weight yarn, the finished motif measures approximately 6.5 inches from point to point at its longest and 4.5 inches at its widest. Your hook size and tension will shift this slightly, so measure after round four if you're making a matched set", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": "What size is the finished tear drop daisy granny square?", "answer": "In DK-weight yarn, the finished motif measures approximately 6.5 inches from point to point at its longest and 4.5 inches at its widest. Your hook size and tension will shift this slightly, so measure after round four if you're making a matched set", "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 2, "row_type": "faq", "code": "faq-2", "label": "Can I use worsted weight yarn instead of DK?", "value": "Absolutely — the motif scales beautifully. Worsted with a 5 mm hook produces a teardrop around 8 inches point to point, which is lovely for garlands and cushion fronts. Just keep strong contrast between your three colors so the daisy stays visible", "raw_text": "Absolutely — the motif scales beautifully. Worsted with a 5 mm hook produces a teardrop around 8 inches point to point, which is lovely for garlands and cushion fronts. Just keep strong contrast between your three colors so the daisy stays visible", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": "Can I use worsted weight yarn instead of DK?", "answer": "Absolutely — the motif scales beautifully. Worsted with a 5 mm hook produces a teardrop around 8 inches point to point, which is lovely for garlands and cushion fronts. Just keep strong contrast between your three colors so the daisy stays visible", "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 3, "row_type": "faq", "code": "faq-3", "label": "Is this pattern suitable for beginners?", "value": "Yes, for confident beginners. If you can chain, single and double crochet, and change colors at the start of a round, you have nearly every skill this four-round pattern needs. The treble bobble that forms each petal is the only new trick, and the pattern breaks it down step by step", "raw_text": "Yes, for confident beginners. If you can chain, single and double crochet, and change colors at the start of a round, you have nearly every skill this four-round pattern needs. The treble bobble that forms each petal is the only new trick, and the pattern breaks it down step by step", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": "Is this pattern suitable for beginners?", "answer": "Yes, for confident beginners. If you can chain, single and double crochet, and change colors at the start of a round, you have nearly every skill this four-round pattern needs. The treble bobble that forms each petal is the only new trick, and the pattern breaks it down step by step", "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 4, "row_type": "faq", "code": "faq-4", "label": "What can I make with these teardrop squares?", "value": "They shine as flower garlands and bunting with the points hanging down, and they join into striking blankets and table runners when you alternate the point direction. A single motif also makes a lovely appliqué for bags, cardigans, or a framed piece of fiber art", "raw_text": "They shine as flower garlands and bunting with the points hanging down, and they join into striking blankets and table runners when you alternate the point direction. A single motif also makes a lovely appliqué for bags, cardigans, or a framed piece of fiber art", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": "What can I make with these teardrop squares?", "answer": "They shine as flower garlands and bunting with the points hanging down, and they join into striking blankets and table runners when you alternate the point direction. A single motif also makes a lovely appliqué for bags, cardigans, or a framed piece of fiber art", "abbr": null, "meaning": null }, { "order": 5, "row_type": "faq", "code": "faq-5", "label": "How much yarn does one square use?", "value": "Very little — this is a fantastic scrap-buster. Expect roughly 10-15 grams of DK total per motif, with the green background using the most, the white petals a moderate amount, and the orange center only a few yards", "raw_text": "Very little — this is a fantastic scrap-buster. Expect roughly 10-15 grams of DK total per motif, with the green background using the most, the white petals a moderate amount, and the orange center only a few yards", "round_start": null, "round_end": null, "is_range": false, "stitch_count": null, "question": "How much yarn does one square use?", "answer": "Very little — this is a fantastic scrap-buster. Expect roughly 10-15 grams of DK total per motif, with the green background using the most, the white petals a moderate amount, and the orange center only a few yards", "abbr": null, "meaning": null } ] } ], "conflicts": [], "validation_warnings": [], "images": [ "data/images/tear-drop-daisy-flower-granny-square-hero.webp", "data/images/tear-drop-daisy-flower-granny-square-step-2.webp", "data/images/tear-drop-daisy-flower-granny-square-step-3.webp", "data/images/tear-drop-daisy-flower-granny-square-step-4.webp" ], "source_url": null, "thumbnail_images": [ { "url": "data/images/tear-drop-daisy-flower-granny-square-hero.webp", "alt": "Tear Drop Daisy Flower Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern — photo 1", "is_featured": true } ], "gallery_images": [ { "url": "data/images/tear-drop-daisy-flower-granny-square-hero.webp", "alt": "Tear Drop Daisy Flower Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern — photo 1", "is_featured": true }, { "url": "data/images/tear-drop-daisy-flower-granny-square-step-2.webp", "alt": "Tear Drop Daisy Flower Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern — photo 2", "is_featured": false }, { "url": "data/images/tear-drop-daisy-flower-granny-square-step-3.webp", "alt": "Tear Drop Daisy Flower Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern — photo 3", "is_featured": false }, { "url": "data/images/tear-drop-daisy-flower-granny-square-step-4.webp", "alt": "Tear Drop Daisy Flower Granny Square – Free Crochet Pattern — photo 4", "is_featured": false } ], "_sanitized_holiday_count": 0 }