Flower Stitch Granny Square Market Bag

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Origins

The past few weeks I’ve been obsessing over a crochet flower stitch motif I found on Pinterest. I played around with it, and came up another pattern for a slouchy market bag crocheted in the round. There are a few differences between the motif used in that pattern and the one here – I’ve evened out all the chains to chain 3s and eliminated many of the petal lock stitches.

The large bag finished!
The large bag finished!

It’s a cute bag, great for holding a yoga mat, and I’m proud of what I came up with, but I wasn’t quite satisfied with the handles and the top. I kept searching online and on Pinterest for something different, and came across the Lola Market Bag by MotherBunch Crochet:

The Lola Market Bag by MotherBunch Crochet

It’s a great pattern, and I highly recommend checking out the instructions on the MotherBunch Crochet website. The video tutorials are fantastic! I learned how to do a new stitch, the foundational single crochet, and it totally rocked my world. The videos will give you a good idea of how the bag goes together.

This pattern is essentially structurally the same, but instead of the basic 3-triple-crochet granny square, the granny square here is done in the flower stitch motif. I also worked my gathering a little differently because I wanted more rounds and fewer rows, but that’s mostly because I’m bad at working rows, and I found rounds easier to manage.

I hope I provide enough added value to warrant writing out a new pattern, but definitely check out the MotherBunch Crochet website – she has several market bag patterns and great video tutorials, in a wonderful, soothing Australian accent that I could listen to all day!

Pattern Tutorial

Overview

This bag is crocheted mostly in the round, with a few gather rows that are worked back and forth.

I provide instructions for 3 different sizes, but it’s a very flexible pattern that can be reduced or enlarged to taste. Where applicable, I list the small bag measurements/stitch counts first, followed by medium and large in parentheses: small (medium; large). For some rows and rounds I split the instructions by size.

I start the tutorial with instructions on the different stitch and motif building blocks. The flower motif is constructed in two rounds. The first/bottom round is “A” and the second/top round is “B.”

Don’t get hung up on all the stitches before getting started. It’s all at the beginning so I don’t have to keep typing the same instructions over and over. In the first few rounds I’ve typed out the instructions, but in later rounds I use the abbreviations.

Materials

Size J crochet hook

3 (4; 5) skeins Lily Cotton “Sugar ‘n’ Cream” yarn

Stitches

I haven’t made a video for how to make this bag, but I use the same flower stitch in my Flower Stitch Poncho pattern:

The poncho starts with a ring of foundation single crochets, but at 9 minutes I start using the same stitches used in this pattern, beginning with a Round A Start, followed by a Flower Motif A.

The video won’t show you how to start the bag, but it’s worth watching to get an idea of how the pieces fit together. I do include a LOT of step by step pictures in this article, including many for how to get the first few rounds started! Just keep scrolling.

V Stitch A (VSA)

In the next chain 3 space: triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet.

V Stitch A: Triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet | HandyFinch.com | Flower Stitch Granny Square
V Stitch A: Triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet

All VSAs will be always be worked in the chain 3 space between petals 5 and 6 of Flower Motif B.

Where to work V Stitch A | HandyFinch.com
Work V Stitch A in this chain 3 space. All VSAs will be worked in the chain 3 space between petals 5 and 6 of Flower Motif B.
Completed V Stitch A
Completed V Stitch A

Corner V Stitch A (CVA)

In the next chain 3 space: V Stitch A, chain 3, V stitch A.

Corner V Stitch A - In the next chain 3 space work: V Stitch A (triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet), chain 3, V Stitch A (triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet) | market bag | HandyFinch.com
Corner V Stitch A – In the next chain 3 space work: V Stitch A (triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet), chain 3, V Stitch A (triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet)

All CVAs will be worked in the third (middle) chain 3 space of the Corner V Stitch Bs (CVBs).

Work the Corner V Stitch A in this chain 3 space, with is the third (and middle) chain 3 of the Corner V Stitch B in the previous round.
Work the Corner V Stitch A in this chain 3 space, with is the third (and middle) chain 3 of the Corner V Stitch B in the previous round.
Completed Corner V Stitch A: triple crochet + chain 3 + triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet + chain 3 + triple crochet.
Completed Corner V Stitch A: triple crochet + chain 3 + triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet + chain 3 + triple crochet.

V Stitch B (VSB)

Chain 3, single crochet into the next chain 3 space, chain 3.

V Stitch B - Chain 3, single crochet in next chain 3 space, chain 3.
V Stitch B – Chain 3, single crochet in next chain 3 space, chain 3.

The single crochet of VSB is always worked into the chain 3 space of the VSA of the

V Stitch B - Chain 3, single crochet in next chain 3 space, chain 3. VSBs are always worked into the chain 3 space of VSAs.
V Stitch B – Chain 3, single crochet in next chain 3 space, chain 3. VSBs are always worked into the chain 3 space of VSAs.

Corner V Stitch B (CVB)

Work the following: V Stitch B; single crochet in the next chain 3 space, chain 3, single crochet in the same chain 3 space; V Stitch B.

Corner V Stitch B - V Stitch B (chain 3, single crochet into next chain 3 space, chain 3); single crochet into next chain 3 space, chain 3, single crochet into same chain 3 space; V Stitch B (chain 3, single crochet into next chain 3 space, chain 3).
Corner V Stitch B – V Stitch B (chain 3, single crochet into next chain 3 space, chain 3); single crochet into next chain 3 space, chain 3, single crochet into same chain 3 space; V Stitch B (chain 3, single crochet into next chain 3 space, chain 3).

CVBs are always worked into the chain 3 spaces created by a CVA.

Corner V Stitch B (CVB)
Corner V Stitch B (CVB)

Unfinished Triple Crochet (UTC)

This is worked exactly the same as a triple crochet, except instead of yarning over and drawing through two loops 3 times, we only do it twice, and the last loop stays on the hook until we’re ready to finish off the petal cluster(s).

Unfinished Triple Crochet:

  • Yarn over twice, insert the hook where you want the stitch,
  • Yarn over and draw up a loop,
  • Yarn over and pull through two loops,
  • Yarn over and pull through two loops again.

You should now have two loops on your hook and you’re ready to start the next UTC or finish off the cluster as applicable.

Here’s step by step pictures for 1 unfinished triple crochet:

This is where we will be working this unfinished triple crochet stitch.
This is where we will be working this unfinished triple crochet stitch.
Step 1: Yarn over twice, just like you would a normal triple crochet.
Step 1: Yarn over twice, just like you would a normal triple crochet.
Step 2: Insert your hook where you will be anchoring the stitch and yarn over to draw up a loop, just like you would for a normal triple crochet.
Step 2: Insert your hook where you will be anchoring the stitch and yarn over to draw up a loop, just like you would for a normal triple crochet.
Step 3: Draw up the loop. You will now have 4 loops on your hook.
Step 3: Draw up the loop. You will now have 4 loops on your hook.
Step 4: Yarn over and draw through two loops, just like you would in a normal triple crochet. You will now have 3 loops on your hook.
Step 4: Yarn over and draw through two loops, just like you would in a normal triple crochet. You will now have 3 loops on your hook.
Step 5: Yarn over and draw through two more loops, just like you would for a normal triple crochet. You will now have two loops on your hook. STOP! Do NOT yarn over and pull through two loops again like you would for a normal triple crochet. The unfinished triple crochet is now complete.
Step 5: Yarn over and draw through two more loops, just like you would for a normal triple crochet. You will now have two loops on your hook. STOP! Do NOT yarn over and pull through two loops again like you would for a normal triple crochet. The unfinished triple crochet is now complete.

And here’s step by step pictures for a second unfinished triple crochet immediately after the first one:

Unfinished Triple Crochet - Here I'm working on the second unfinished triple crochet in Petal 1. Already on my hook, from right to left, I have the chain 3 that start the petal, one unfinished triple crochet, and I have yarned over twice to start the next unfinished triple crochet.
Unfinished Triple Crochet – Here I’m working on the second unfinished triple crochet in Petal 1. Already on my hook, from right to left, I have the chain 3 that start the petal, one unfinished triple crochet, and I have yarned over twice to start the next unfinished triple crochet.
Insert hook where you want your stitch, then yarn over.
Insert hook where you want your stitch, then yarn over.
Draw the loop up.
Draw the loop up.
Yarn over and draw through two loops.
Yarn over and draw through two loops.
Yarn over and draw through two loops again. Stop! From left to right on my hook I now have two unfinished triple crochets and the chain 3 that started the petal.
Yarn over and draw through two loops again. Stop! From left to right on my hook I now have two unfinished triple crochets and the chain 3 that started the petal.

My charting software does not have a specific symbol for an unfinished triple crochet, so I indicate them with triple crochets joined by an arch or a circle.

Flower Motif A (FMA)

Flower Morif A Crochet Chart | diy crochet market beach bag tutorial
Flower Motif A Crochet Chart | Note that unfinished triple crochets are indicated by regular triple crochet symbols, but have either rings or arches going through them.

Petal 1: Chain 3 (counts as unfinished triple crochet). In the top of the last triple crochet, work 2 unfinished triple crochets. You will have 3 loops on your hook.

Petal 2: In the next chain 3 space, work 3 unfinished triple crochets. You will have 6 loops on your hook.

Petal 3: In the next chain 3 space, work 3 unfinished triple crochets. You will have 9 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 9 loops to join petals 1, 2, and 3. Chain 1 (lock stitch).

Petal 4: Chain 3 (counts as unfinished triple crochet). Work two unfinished triple crochets into the chain 1 lock stitch. You will have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.

Flower Motif A - The blue line indicates where Petal 1 builds from. Chain 3, then insert the hook through the top of the triple crochet here. (For more pictures on where to work the unfinished triples, refer to the modified flower motif A in Round A 1)
Flower Motif A – The blue line indicates where Petal 1 builds from. Chain 3, then insert the hook through the top of the triple crochet here. (For more pictures on where to work the unfinished triples, refer to the modified flower motif A in Round A 1)
Petal 1: Chain 3, work two unfinished triple crochets into top of last triple crochet. End with 3 loops on the hook.
Petal 1: Chain 3, work two unfinished triple crochets into top of last triple crochet. End with 3 loops on the hook.
Flower Motif A - The blue needle indicates the chain 3 space that petal 2 will be worked into.
Flower Motif A – The blue needle indicates the chain 3 space that petal 2 will be worked into.
Petal 2: Work 3 unfinished triple crochets into the chain 3 space. End with 6 loops on the hook.
Petal 2: Work 3 unfinished triple crochets into the chain 3 space. End with 6 loops on the hook.
Flower Motif A - The blue needle indicates the next chain 3 space that petal 3 will be worked into.
Flower Motif A – The blue needle indicates the next chain 3 space that petal 3 will be worked into.
Petal 3: Work 3 unfinished triple crochets into the chain 3 space. End with 9 loops on the hook.
Petal 3: Work 3 unfinished triple crochets into the chain 3 space. End with 9 loops on the hook.
Join Petals 1, 2 & 3: Yarn over and draw a loop through all 9 loops on the hook.
Join Petals 1, 2 & 3: Yarn over and draw a loop through all 9 loops on the hook.
Lock Stitch: chain 1.
Lock Stitch: chain 1.
The blue needle indicates where the two unfinished triple crochets of petal 4 will be worked.
The blue needle indicates where the two unfinished triple crochets of petal 4 will be worked.
Petal 4: Chain 3, then work two unfinished triple crochets into the lock stitch. You will have 3 loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw a loop through all 3 loops on the hook to finish petal 4.
Petal 4: Chain 3, then work two unfinished triple crochets into the lock stitch. You will have 3 loops on the hook. Yarn over and draw a loop through all 3 loops on the hook to finish petal 4.
Flower Motif A Complete
Flower Motif A Complete

Flower Motif B (FMB)

Flower Motif B Crochet Chart
Flower Motif B Crochet Chart

Petal 5: Work 3 unfinished triple crochets into the Flower Motif A lock stitch. You will have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops. Chain 3.

Petal 6: Work 3 unfinished triple crochets into the same lock stitch. You will have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.

Flower Motif B - The needle is pointing to the lock stitch from FMA, where you will insert your hook to make all the unfinished triple crochets for petals 5 and 6.
Flower Motif B – The needle is pointing to the lock stitch from FMA, where you will insert your hook to make all the unfinished triple crochets for petals 5 and 6.
Flower Motif B - Work three unfinished triple crochets into the lock stitch of FMA of the previous round. You will have three loops on you hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops. Chain 3. Work 3 more unfinished triple crochets into the same lock stitch. You will have 3 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops.
Flower Motif B – Work three unfinished triple crochets into the lock stitch of FMA of the previous round. You will have three loops on you hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops. Chain 3. Work 3 more unfinished triple crochets into the same lock stitch. You will have 3 loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops.

Starts and Joins

All A rounds start and end in the middle of a Corner V Stitch A (CVA) and all B rounds start and end in the middle of a Corner V Stitch B (CVB). Joining in the right way eliminates the need for slipping stitches or starting in the middle of a flower motif, which is messier.

I’ve grouped all the starts and joins into one chart, pictured here, then I describe each in more detail below, with more pictures. The stitches are distinguished by color in the charts. To follow, start at the four pointed star and end at the five pointed star.

Crochet chart of round starts and joins in corner stitches

After every Round A Join, move on to a Round B Start. After every Round B Join, move on the a Round A Start.

Round A Start (RAS)

All “A” rounds start with the second half of a Corner V Stitch A (CVA):

Chain 6 (counts as a triple crochet + chain 3), triple crochet into the same space.

Round A Start - Chain 6 (counts as triple crochet + chain 3), triple crochet into same space.
Round A Start – Chain 6 (counts as triple crochet + chain 3), triple crochet into same space.

Round A Join

All “A” rounds end completing the first half of the Corner V Stitch A (CVA) that started the round:

In the same space that you started the round, V Stitch A (triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet). Then, instead of chain 3 like you would do in a normal CVA, join with: chain 2, then single crochet into the middle of the chain 6 that started the round.

This is the space we started the round at. Where the needle points is where we will work the next stitches.
This is the space we started the round at. Where the needle points is where we will work the next stitches.
Round A Join – VSA (triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet) completed. Needle is indicating where to join, in the chain 6 that started the round.
Round A Join - VSA + chain 2
Round A Join – VSA + chain 2
Round A Join - To join with a single crochet, insert hook into chain 6 that started the round, then yarn over to draw up a loop.
Round A Join – To join with a single crochet, insert hook into chain 6 that started the round, then yarn over to draw up a loop.
Round A Join - A loop has been drawn up for the single crochet into the chain 6 space. Next, yarn over again and pull through two loops.
Round A Join – A loop has been drawn up for the single crochet into the chain 6 space. Next, yarn over again and pull through two loops.
Completed Round A Join - VSA + chain 2 + single crochet into chain 6 space
Completed Round A Join – VSA + chain 2 + single crochet into chain 6 space

Round B Start (RBS)

All “B” rounds start with the second half of a Corner V Stitch B (CVB):

Chain 1, single crochet into the same space (draw up a loop around the single crochet that joins the previous round). Then V Stitch B (chain 3, single crochet into the next chain 3 space, chain 3).

Round B Start - Chain 1
Round B Start – Chain 1
Round B Start - To make a single crochet draw up a loop around the single crochet of the Round A Join
Round B Start – To make a single crochet draw up a loop around the single crochet of the Round A Join
Round B Start - Chain 1 and first single crochet complete
Round B Start – Chain 1 and first single crochet complete
Completed Round B Start - Chain 1, sc into same space, chain 3, sc into next ch 3 space, chain 3.
Completed Round B Start – Chain 1, sc into same space, chain 3, sc into next ch 3 space, chain 3.

Round B Join (RBJ)

All “B” rounds end completing the first half of the Corner V Stitch B (CVB) that started the round:

V Stitch B (chain 3, single crochet into the next chain 3 space, chain 3). Single crochet into the next space, which is the same space that you started the round in. Then, instead of chain 3 like you would do in a normal CVB, join with: chain 1, then double crochet into the first single crochet of the round.

Round B Join - Pictured is: V Stitch B (chain 3, single crochet into next chain 3 space, chain 3), single crochet into next chain 3 space (same space that started the round), chain 1. Next step is to double crochet into the single crochet that started the round.
Round B Join – Pictured is: V Stitch B (chain 3, single crochet into next chain 3 space, chain 3), single crochet into next chain 3 space (same space that started the round), chain 1. Next step is to double crochet into the single crochet that started the round.
To make the double crochet join, yarn over, then insert hook into single crochet that started the round, where the needle pictured here indicates, then draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through two loops, then yarn over and draw through two loops again to complete the stitch and the round.
To make the double crochet join, yarn over, then insert hook into single crochet that started the round, where the needle pictured here indicates, then draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through two loops, then yarn over and draw through two loops again to complete the stitch and the round.
Completed Round B Join
Completed Round B Join

The final B round before the gather rows is the only exception to this pattern. Instead of joining with “chain 1, then double crochet into the first single crochet of the round,” instead work:

Chain 2, single crochet into the first single crochet of the round.

Final Round B Join - Start at four pointed star, end at five pointed star | ch 2 + sc into starting sc (instead of ch 1 + dc)
Final Round B Join – Start at four pointed star, end at five pointed star

Other Abbreviations

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

tr = triple crochet

ch = chain

yo = yarn over

Granny Square Rounds

Round 1

6 sc into a magic ring. Slip stitch into the first sc.

Round 1: 6 single crochets in a magic ring - pull tight.
Round 1: 6 single crochets in a magic ring – pull tight.
Round 1: slip stitch into first single crochet.
Round 1: slip stitch into first single crochet.
Round 1: finished.
Round 1: finished.

If you don’t know how to make a magic ring, also called an adjustable ring, follow the link! It’s amazing!

Round 2

Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1). Into the same sc work: dc + ch 1.

Round 2: chain 4 (counts as double crochet + chain 1)
Round 2: chain 4 (counts as double crochet + chain 1)
Round 2: In same single crochet space, double crochet + chain 1
Round 2: In same single crochet space, double crochet + chain 1

In the next sc work: dc + ch 3, dc + ch 1.

Round 2: In next single crochet space, work dc + ch 3 and dc + ch 1
Round 2: In next single crochet space, work dc + ch 3 and dc + ch 1

In the next (third) sc work: dc + ch 1, dc + ch 3.

Round 2 - In third single crochet, work: dc + ch 1, dc + ch 3.
Round 2 – In third single crochet, work: dc + ch 1, dc + ch 3.

In the next (fourth) sc work: dc + ch 1, dc + ch 1.

Round 2 - In fourth single crochet, work: dc + ch 1, dc + ch 1.
Round 2 – In fourth single crochet, work: dc + ch 1, dc + ch 1.

In the next (fifth) sc work: dc + ch 3, dc + ch 1.

Round 2 - In the fifth single crochet work: dc + ch 3, dc + ch 1.
Round 2 – In the fifth single crochet work: dc + ch 3, dc + ch 1.

In the next (sixth and last) sc work: dc + ch 1; dc + ch 1. Then to join, dc into the third chain of the chain 4 that started the round.

Round 2 - In sixth single crochet work: dc + ch 1, dc + ch 1. Needle indicates space where you will insert your hook for the double crochet join. You can be fastidious and insert it exactly into the 3rd chain, or you can be lazy like me and just go into that whole ch 4 space.
Round 2 – In sixth single crochet work: dc + ch 1, dc + ch 1. Needle indicates space where you will insert your hook for the double crochet join. You can be fastidious and insert it exactly into the 3rd chain, or you can be lazy like me and just go into that whole ch 4 space.
Round 2 - Yarn over to start the double crochet join.
Round 2 – Yarn over to start the double crochet join.
Round 2 - Insert hook into chain 4 space to join. (You could also be more exact and insert it into the 3rd chain. I'm just a lazy crocheter).
Round 2 – Insert hook into chain 4 space to join. (You could also be more exact and insert it into the 3rd chain. I’m just a lazy crocheter).
Round 2 - Draw up a loop for the double crochet.
Round 2 – Draw up a loop for the double crochet.
Round 2 Join - Yarn over and draw through 2 loops.
Round 2 Join – Yarn over and draw through 2 loops.
Round 2 Join - Yarn over and draw through two loops again to finish the double crochet. Round 2 is done!
Round 2 Join – Yarn over and draw through two loops again to finish the double crochet. Round 2 is done!

Round A 1

Round A Start: ch 6 (counts as tr + ch 3), tr into the same space.

Round A 1 - Chain 6, then yo twice to start triple crochet
Round A 1 – Chain 6, then yo twice to start triple crochet
Round A 1 - In same space, insert hook and draw up a loop for triple crochet
Round A 1 – In same space, insert hook and draw up a loop for triple crochet
Round A 1 - yarn over and draw through 2 loops (first draw through of triple crochet)
Round A 1 – yarn over and draw through 2 loops (first draw through of triple crochet)
Round A 1 - YO and draw through two loops again (second pull through of tr)
Round A 1 – YO and draw through two loops again (second pull through of tr)
Round A 1 - YO and draw through two loops again (third and final draw through of tr)
Round A 1 – YO and draw through two loops again (third and final draw through of tr)
Round A 1 - Second half of the corner V stitch completed
Round A 1 – Second half of the corner V stitch completed

Next work a modified Flower Motif A (FMA). It’s essentially the same as a regular FMA, except that petals 2 and 3 are worked into the chain 1 spaces of the previous round instead of chain 3 spaces like they will be in successive rounds.

Here’s how to start petal 1:

Round A 1 - Petal 1 - Chain 3, counts as unfinished triple crochet
Round A 1 – Petal 1 – Chain 3, counts as unfinished triple crochet
Round A 1 - Petal 1 - This is where you will insert your hook to work the next two unfinished triple crochets
Round A 1 – Petal 1 – This is where you will insert your hook to work the next two unfinished triple crochets
Round A 1 - Petal 1 - 1st unfinished tr - YO twice to begin tr
Round A 1 – Petal 1 – 1st unfinished tr – YO twice to begin tr
Round A 1 - Petal 1 - 1st unfinished tr - Insert hook into top of last triple crochet as indicated, then yo.
Round A 1 – Petal 1 – 1st unfinished tr – Insert hook into top of last triple crochet as indicated, then yo.
Round A 1 - Petal 1 - 1st unfinished tr - draw up the yarned over loop
Round A 1 – Petal 1 – 1st unfinished tr – draw up the yarned over loop
Round A 1 - Petal 1 - 1st unfinished tr - yo and pull through two loops
Round A 1 – Petal 1 – 1st unfinished tr – yo and pull through two loops
Round A 1 - Petal 1 - 1st unfinished tr - yo and pull through two loops again - 1st unfinished tr is finished!
Round A 1 – Petal 1 – 1st unfinished tr – yo and pull through two loops again – 1st unfinished tr is finished!
Petal 1 - 2nd Unfinished Triple - YO twice to start the next unfinished triple crochet.
Petal 1 – 2nd Unfinished Triple – YO twice to start the next unfinished triple crochet.
Petal 1 - Third Unfinished Triple Crochet - Insert your hook into the same space as the first and second unfinished triple crochets, then yarn over to draw up a loop
Petal 1 – Third Unfinished Triple Crochet – Insert your hook into the same space as the first and second unfinished triple crochets, then yarn over to draw up a loop
Petal 1 - Second Unfinished Triple Crochet - A loop drawn up
Petal 1 – Third Unfinished Triple Crochet – A loop drawn up
Petal 1 - Third Unfinished Triple Crochet - Yarned over and drew through two loops
Petal 1 – Third Unfinished Triple Crochet – Yarned over and drew through two loops
Petal 1 - Third Unfinished Triple Crochet - Yarned over and drew through two loops again, third unfinished triple is now done. Petal 1 is done.
Petal 1 – Third Unfinished Triple Crochet – Yarned over and drew through two loops again, third unfinished triple is now done. Petal 1 is done.

Now for the rest of the modified Flower Motif A:

Modified Flower Motif A - Work Petal 2 into the chain 1 space indicated here
Modified Flower Motif A – Work Petal 2 into the chain 1 space indicated here
Petal 2 - First Unfinished Triple - Yarn over twice, then insert the hook into the chain one space. Yarn over to draw up a loop.
Petal 2 – First Unfinished Triple – Yarn over twice, then insert the hook into the chain one space. Yarn over to draw up a loop.
Petal 2 - Drawn up a loop through the chain 1 space, ready to yo and draw through two loops, twice, to work the unfinished triple crochet
Petal 2 – Drawn up a loop through the chain 1 space, ready to yo and draw through two loops, twice, to work the unfinished triple crochet
Petal 2 - First Unfinished Triple - We've yarned over and drawn through two loops once
Petal 2 – First Unfinished Triple – We’ve yarned over and drawn through two loops once
Petal 2 - First Unfinished Triple - Now we've yarned over and drawn through two loops again to complete the first unfinished triple of Petal 2. There are 4 loops on the hook.
Petal 2 – First Unfinished Triple – Now we’ve yarned over and drawn through two loops again to complete the first unfinished triple of Petal 2. There are 4 loops on the hook.
Petal 2 - Finished - We worked two more unfinished triple crochets into the same chain 1 space to finish the second petal. Now there are 6 loops on the hook.
Petal 2 – Finished – We worked two more unfinished triple crochets into the same chain 1 space to finish the second petal. Now there are 6 loops on the hook.
Petal 3 - Work 3 more unfinished triple crochets into the next chain 1 space as indicated here.
Petal 3 – Work 3 more unfinished triple crochets into the next chain 1 space as indicated here.
Petal 3 - 3 unfinished triple crochets have been worked into the chain 1 space. There are now 9 loops on the hook.
Petal 3 – 3 unfinished triple crochets have been worked into the chain 1 space. There are now 9 loops on the hook.
Modified Flower Motif A - First 3 petals are done, with 9 loops on the hook. Yarn over.....
Modified Flower Motif A – First 3 petals are done, with 9 loops on the hook. Yarn over…..
…. and pull through all 9 loops at once!
Modified Flower Motif A - Lock Stitch - Chain 1 to lock the first three petal.
Modified Flower Motif A – Lock Stitch – Chain 1 to lock the first three petal.
First 3 petals and the lock stitch are completed!
First 3 petals and the lock stitch are completed!
Petal 4 - Chain 3, then the next two unfinished triples will be worked into the lock stitch, indicated here.
Petal 4 – Chain 3, then the next two unfinished triples will be worked into the lock stitch, indicated here.
Petal 4 - Two unfinished triples are complete - there are 3 loops on the hook.
Petal 4 – Two unfinished triples are complete – there are 3 loops on the hook.
Petal 4 - Yarn over.....
Petal 4 – Yarn over…..
.... and pull through all 3 loops on the hook! Petal 4 is now finished.
…. and pull through all 3 loops on the hook! Petal 4 is now finished.

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Modified Flower Motif A is complete!
Modified Flower Motif A is complete!

*CVA, modified FMA.* Repeat from * to * 3 times total.

Here’s how the round will look as it builds up:

First Corner V Stitch A completed.
First Corner V Stitch A completed.
Second Modified Flower Motif A completed.
Second Modified Flower Motif A completed.
Second Corner V Stitch A completed.
Second Corner V Stitch A completed.
All modified flower motif A and CVAs completed, ready to work a Round A Join.
All modified flower motif A and CVAs completed, ready to work a Round A Join.

You will have made 4 flowers and it’s time for the Round A Join: in the same space that you started the round, start a CVA (tr, ch 3, tr). Then, instead of ch 3 like you would in a normal CVA, join with: ch 2, then sc into the middle of the ch 6 that started the round.

Turns out I messed up when I was making this bag and did a ch 1 + dc instead of a ch 2 + sc, so what’s pictured isn’t correct, but I include the pictures anyway, because I think they’re still useful. But just know the pictures don’t match what you should be doing. Sorry!

We've completed the last modified flower motif, we're back to where we started the round, and we're getting ready to join.
We’ve completed the last modified flower motif, we’re back to where we started the round, and we’re getting ready to join.
Into the same space that started the round, work the first V Stitch A of a CVA: triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet.
Into the same space that started the round, work the first V Stitch A of a CVA: triple crochet, chain 3, triple crochet.
Indicated here is the chain 6 that started the round, and where we'll be inserting our hook to join.
Indicated here is the chain 6 that started the round, and where we’ll be inserting our hook to join.
Instead of chaining 3 like you would in a CVA, just chain 1.
Instead of chaining 3 like you would in a CVA, just chain 2. (Chain 1 pictured because I did it wrong).
Pictured here is a double crocheted into the chain 6 space that started the round. It should be just a sc.
Pictured here is a double crocheted into the chain 6 space that started the round. It should be just a sc.
Round A 1 is finished. You have modified Flower Motif As and 4 corner V Stitch As.
Round A 1 is finished. You have modified Flower Motif As and 4 corner V Stitch As.

Round B 1

Round B Start: ch 1, sc into the same space (draw up a loop around the sc that joined the previous A round). Then V Stitch B (ch 3, sc into the next ch 3 space, ch 3).

Chain 1 to start Round B 1
Okay, so remember I screwed up in the last round and did a dc where I should have made a sc, so this isn’t quite perfect. But still, the steps for this start are the same. Pictured here is a chain 1.
Single crochet into the same space.
Single crochet into the same space.
Then chain 3.
Then chain 3.
Single crochet into the next chain 3 space.
Single crochet into the next chain 3 space.
And finally, chain 3. Round B 1 Start is finished, up next is Flower Motif B!
And finally, chain 3. Round B 1 Start is finished, up next is Flower Motif B!

FMB. *CVB, FMB.* Repeat from * to * 3 times total.

Here’s how the round will look as it builds up:

Round B Start and first Flower Motif B finished.
Round B Start and first Flower Motif B finished.
All FMBs completed.
All FMBs completed.
We've worked all the way around and ready to start the Round B Join.
We’ve worked all the way around and ready to start the Round B Join.

This completes 4 flower motifs and it’s time for the Round B Join: VSB (ch 3, sc into the next ch 3 space, ch 3). Sc into the next space, which is the same space that you started the round in. Ch 1, dc into first sc of the round.

For detailed pictures of a Round B Join, see the Stitches section.

Round B 1 Completed - 4 completed flower motifs and 4 corner v stitches.
Round B 1 Completed – 4 completed flower motifs and 4 corner v stitches.

Round A 2

RAS, FMA, VSA, FMA. *CVA, FMA, VSA, FMA.* Repeat from * to * 3 times total. RAJ.

Round A 2 - Round A Start completed
Round A 2 – Round A Start completed
Round 2 A - FMA Petal 1 completed, needle indicates next chain 3 space where Petal 2 will be anchored.
Round A 2 – FMA Petal 1 completed, needle indicates next chain 3 space where Petal 2 will be anchored.
Round 2 A - FMA completed; first VSA completed; needle indicated where Petal 1 of the next FMA will be anchored.
Round A 2 – FMA completed; first VSA completed; needle indicates where Petal 1 of the next FMA will be anchored.
Round A 2 - Needle indicates the next chain 3 space, where Petal 2 of the next FMA will be anchored.
Round A 2 – Needle indicates the next chain 3 space, where Petal 2 of the next FMA will be anchored.
Round A 2 - Needle indicates the next chain 3 space, where Petal 3 of the next FMA will be anchored.
Round A 2 – Needle indicates the next chain 3 space, where Petal 3 of the next FMA will be anchored.
Round 2 A - Second FMA completed; needle indicates the next chain 3 space where the CVA will be worked.
Round A 2 – Second FMA completed; needle indicates the next chain 3 space where the CVA will be worked.
Round 2 A - From right to left we have completed: RAS, FMA, VSA, FMA.
Round A 2 – From right to left we have completed: RAS, FMA, VSA, FMA.
Round 2 A - Just finished the first CVA.
Round A 2 – Just finished the first CVA.
Round 2 A - Repeat from * to * around completed. Ready for RAJ.
Round A 2 – Repeat from * to * around completed. Ready for RAJ.
Round 2 A joined and finished!
Round A 2 joined and finished!

Round B 2

RBS, FMB, VSB, FMB. *CVB, FMB, VSB, FMB.* Repeat from * to * 3 times total. RBJ.

Round B 2: RBS completed
Round B 2: RBS completed
Round B 2 - From right to left completed: RBS, FMB, VSB, FMB.
Round B 2 – From right to left completed: RBS, FMB, VSB, FMB.
Round B 2 - CVB completed
Round B 2 – CVB completed
Round B 2 - round nearly completed, just about joined
Round B 2 – round nearly completed, just about joined

At the end of Round B 2, each side of the square has 2 completed flower motifs.

Round A 3

RAS, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA. *CVA, FMA, VSA. FMA, VSA, FMA.* Repeat from * to * 3 times total. RAJ.

First side of Round A 3 completed (RAS, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, CVA).
First side of Round A 3 completed (RAS, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, CVA).
Round A 3 completed and joined!
Round A 3 completed and joined!

Round B 3

RBS, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB. *CVB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB.* Repeat from * to * around 3 times total. RBJ.

Round B 3 completed. 3 full flower motifs on each side of the square.
Round B 3 completed. 3 full flower motifs on each side of the square.

Round A 4

RAS, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA. *CVA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA.* Repeat from * to * across 3 times total. RAJ.

Round A 4 Completed | crochet flower stitch granny square tutorial
Round A 4 completed

Round B 4

RBS, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB. *CVB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB.* Repeat from * to * around 3 times total. RBJ.

Round B 4 nearly completed except for the last few joining stitches. If you are making the medium or large bag, work the RBJ as usual. If you are making the small bag, make the Final Round B Join and then skip to the Gather Rounds and Rows section.
Round B 4 nearly completed except for the last few joining stitches. If you are making the medium or large bag, work the RBJ as usual. If you are making the small bag, make the Final Round B Join and then skip to the Gather Rounds and Rows section.

At the end of this round, each side of the square will have 4 full flower motifs.

If you are making the medium or large bag, continue to Round A 5.

If you are making the small bag, make the Final Round B Join, where instead of “chain 1 + dc” into the first crochet of the round, work “ch 2 +sc.” Then skip to the Gathering Rows and Rounds section.

Small Bag Final Round B Join - Ch 3, sc into the next ch 3 space, ch 3, sc into the space that started the round, ch 2.
Small Bag Final Round B Join – Ch 3, sc into the next ch 3 space, ch 3, sc into the space that started the round, ch 2.
Small Bag Final Round B Join - Insert hook into the sc that started the round, yarn over and draw up a loop
Small Bag Final Round B Join – Insert hook into the sc that started the round, yarn over and draw up a loop
Small Bag Final Round B Join - To finish the single crochet, yarn over and draw through two loops. The final Round B for the small bag is now finished.
Small Bag Final Round B Join – To finish the single crochet, yarn over and draw through two loops. The final Round B for the small bag is now finished.

Round A 5

RAS, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA. *CVA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA.* Repeat from * to * 3 times total around. RAJ.

Round B 5

RBS, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB. *CVB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB.* Repeat from * to * around 3 times total. RBJ.

At the end of this round, each side of the square will have 5 full flower motifs.

If you are making the large bag, continue to Round A 6.

If you are making the medium bag, make the Final Round B Join, where instead of “chain 1 + dc” into the first crochet of the round, work “ch 2 + sc.” Then skip to the Gathering Rows and Rounds section.

Round 5 B finished - ready to start start gathering for the medium bag, or move on to Rounds 6 A to make the large bag.
Round 5 B finished – ready to start start gathering for the medium bag, or move on to Rounds 6 A to make the large bag.
To make the medium bag, end this round with the Final Round B Join.
To make the medium bag, end this round with the Final Round B Join.

Round A 6

RAS, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA. *CVA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA, VSA, FMA.* Repeat from * to * 3 times total. RAJ.

Round B 6

RBS, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB. *CVB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB, VSB, FMB.* Repeat from * to * around 3 times total. Final Round B Join.

At the end of this round, each side of the square will have 6 full flower motifs. For the large bag, it’s time to continue on to the Gathering Rows and Rounds section.

Make the Final Round B Join in preparation for the upcoming Gather Rounds.
Make the Final Round B Join in preparation for the upcoming Gather Rounds.
Round 6 B is complete! Each side of the square has 6 full flower motifs.
Round 6 B is complete! Each side of the square has 6 full flower motifs.
Large size granny square with ruler for scale. The square is about 24" across.
Large size granny square with ruler for scale. The square is about 24″ across.

You can continue making the square bigger by working in the same pattern, increasing by 1 flower motif on each side, if you wish, but you will have to work out the decreases in the gathering rows and rounds for yourself.

Part 2

Congratulations! You’ve finished a large, beautiful granny square!

To learn how to turn a square into a bag, continue onto Part 2 by clicking here.

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