3-Inch Popcorn Flower Afghan Square
Here is another crochet pattern for a 3" afghan square. I used the popcorn stitch in the center in order to create the resemblance of a flower. And thus, the 3" popcorn flower afghan square was born.
I am currently planning on putting together an afghan with multiple squares, and I'm hoping to make this one of the dominant squares. However, I think this square would also look lovely on its own if crocheted in a variety of colors. You can use it in a full-sized or in a baby afghan.
Material: Patons Canadiana - The New Generation, Or any worsted weight yarn.
Hook Size: H/8-5.00MM or any hook suitable for the yarn.
Finished Size: 3"
Skill Level: Intermediate
CA = Color A for Center
CB = Color B for Popcorns
CC = Color C for Edge
Ch/Chs = Chain/Chains
Dc = Double Crochet
FO = Fasten Off
Lp/Lps = Loops/Loops
Pc = Popcorn
Sc = Single Crochet
Sk = Skip
Sl St = Slip Stitch
St/Sts = Stitch/Stitches
Beg. Pc: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work another 4 dc in same st, remove hook from lp and insert into first dc, pick up the lp and pull through.
Pc: 5 dc in st indicated, remove hook from lp and insert into first of the 5 dc, pick up the lp and pull through.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 2 sc in first ch and in each ch around. Join with sl st. (8 sts)
Rnd 2: Join CB, work Beg Pc in first st, ch 3, (pc, ch 3) in next st and in each st around. Join with sl st. (8 pc sts and 8 ch-3 lps)
Rnd 3: Join CC, sl st into ch-3 lp, ch 3 (counts as first dc) work another 6 dc in same lp, *sk pc, 2 dc in next lp, sk pc**, 7 dc in next lp, repeat from * around ending at **. (Join with sl st. 36 sts) F.O.
