Daisy Meadow Blanket

What You Will Need

Yarn:

• Teal or blue-green (for the backgrounds, joins, and border), about 1,000 g
• Cream or off-white (for the daisy petals), about 150 g
• Mustard yellow (for the daisy centers), about 100 g
• Tip: Use a DK or light worsted weight cotton or cotton blend yarn. Cotton gives the petals crisp definition and keeps the blanket soft and washable. Check the yarn label for washing instructions so your daisies stay bright.

Tools:

• 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook
• Yarn needle with a large eye for sewing and weaving in ends
• Stitch markers
• Sharp scissors
• Blocking mats and pins (optional but very helpful)

The Basics (US Terms)

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sp = space
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• Each round is joined with a slip stitch. Fasten off at the end of every round when you change colors.

Let Us Get Started

You will make 63 daisy squares, arranged in 7 squares across and 9 squares down. Each square is made in three colors, the mustard center, the cream petals, and the teal background.

The Daisy Square (Make 63)

1. Round 1 (mustard): Work 12 sc into a magic ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Do not fasten off yet. (12 stitches)
2. Round 2 (mustard): Work 1 sc in the FLO of every stitch around. Join with a sl st and fasten off. (12 stitches) This leaves the back loops of Round 1 free, which we will use for the background.
3. Round 3 (cream, the petals): Join cream in the FLO of any stitch from Round 2. Work (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) in the FLO of that stitch. Repeat in the FLO of each stitch around, making 12 petals in total. Join with a sl st to the first stitch and fasten off. (12 petals) Each petal sits on top like a tiny rounded flower petal.
4. Round 4 (teal, the background circle): Turn the square over so you can see the free back loops of Round 1. Join teal in the BLO of any stitch from Round 1. Ch 1, work 2 sc in the BLO of every stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 stitches)
5. Round 5 (teal, the square): Ch 3 (counts as a dc). In the same stitch, work (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) for the first corner. Dc in each of the next 5 stitches. Work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next stitch, dc in each of the next 5 stitches. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (4 corners, 9 dc on each side)
6. Round 6 (teal): Sl st into the nearest corner sp. Ch 3 (counts as a dc). In the same space, work (dc, ch 2, 2 dc). Dc in each of the next 9 stitches. Work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the next corner space, dc in each of the next 9 stitches. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (4 corners, 13 dc on each side)
7. Round 7 (teal): Sl st into the nearest corner space. Ch 3, then repeat the same pattern as Round 6, but this time work dc in each of the next 13 stitches along each side. Join with a sl st and fasten off. (4 corners, 17 dc on each side)
8. Weave in all ends. Each square should measure about 5.5 inches.

Assembly and Finishing

This is where your meadow comes together. Take your time laying everything out before you join.

Blocking:

1. Pin each square flat and gently steam or spray it with water. Let it dry fully.
2. Blocking makes the petals lie flat and keeps all the squares the same size, which makes joining so much easier.

Joining the Squares:

1. Lay out your squares in 9 rows of 7. Keep all the daisies facing the same way.
2. Hold two squares with the wrong sides together. Using teal yarn and a hook, work 1 sc through both loops of each stitch along one side, working in the corner spaces at each end.
3. Join the squares into 9 strips of 7, then join the strips to each other the same way, making sure the corners meet neatly. Joining on the right side gives the raised, textured grid you can see in the photo. If you prefer a flatter look, join on the wrong side instead.

Adding the Border:

1. Round 1 (teal): Join in any corner. Ch 1, work 3 sc in the corner. Work 1 sc in each stitch and 1 sc in each seam all the way around, with 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st.
2. Round 2 (teal): Ch 1. Work 1 sc in the BLO of every stitch around, with 3 sc in each corner stitch. Join with a sl st. Working in the back loop creates the pretty little ridge along the edge.
3. Round 3 (teal): Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each stitch around, with 3 sc in each corner stitch. Join with a sl st and fasten off.
4. Weave in all ends, then block the finished blanket gently.

A Few Friendly Tips

• Weave as you go: With three colors per square, weave in the ends right after finishing each one. It saves so much work at the end.
• Keep your gauge: Squares that are all the same size make joining much easier. If a square comes out smaller, block it gently to match the others.
• Plan your colors: Buy enough teal yarn from the same dye lot, since you will use a lot of it. Slight color differences can show up in a large blanket.
• Make it your own: Try a soft pink background with white daisies, a navy background with yellow petals, or add a few pastel squares for a scrappy look.
• Size it up or down: Make 5 by 6 squares for a baby blanket, or 9 by 12 for a full lap blanket.
• Care: Machine wash gently on a cool setting and dry flat to keep the daisies perky.

I hope you enjoy making this blooming little blanket. It is such a calming project, and every square feels like picking a fresh daisy.

If you run into any trouble or just want to share how your blanket turned out, please reach out. I love seeing what you create.

Happy crocheting!