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Efflorescent Square Pattern

Efflorescent Square Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Soft Hug

Gentle, plush, and full of warmth, creating a sense of comfort and coziness wherever they find a home.

About This Efflorescent Square Pattern

This pattern creates a decorative 12" (approx) square with layered floral motifs, popcorns and split-puffs for beautiful texture. It uses worsted weight cotton yarns and colorway notes so you can follow the designer palette or customize. The square is worked in rounds with clear instructions for each stitch and join.

Efflorescent Square Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The design includes photos and detailed stitch definitions to guide you through special stitches like split-puff and 2loop-puff. Suitable for ending-intermediate crocheters who enjoy textured and colorwork details.

Why You'll Love This Efflorescent Square Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it layers simple stitches to create a luxurious, floral texture that really pops. I enjoy how the split-puffs and popcorns give each round personality and depth without being overly complicated. Working the colorways felt like painting in yarn — I love watching the square evolve with each color change. This design is endlessly adaptable; I keep thinking of new palettes and uses for the squares in blankets and cushions.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize the Efflorescent Square by changing colors between rounds — try soft pastels for a delicate baby blanket or high-contrast brights for a modern throw.

You can make the square larger by switching to a bulkier yarn and a bigger hook; this will create a chunkier, cozier square perfect for cushions.

If you prefer a smaller motif, use a finer yarn and smaller hook to create mini squares for appliques or granny-square joins.

I often add embroidery details over the finished square for an extra decorative touch; use a contrasting cotton thread to outline petals or accent popcorns.

Try substituting some rounds with textured stitches like linen stitch or cluster stitches for a different surface rhythm while keeping the floral center intact.

To make a full blanket, alternate colorways between rows or create a gradient by shifting one color family across successive squares.

I sometimes change the final border to a picot or scalloped edge to add a vintage feel; this is an easy swap if you like a softer edge.

For a modern geometric look, work RND 12-15 in a single bold color to create a framed central medallion with contrasting corners.

I also like to use a variegated yarn for the center rounds to get subtle color shifts without changing yarns each round.

If you want to make a cushion, stitch two squares together with wrong sides facing, then add an invisible zipper or hand-sew closed after stuffing for a polished finish.

Consider adding a lining to cushions made from this square to protect the stitches and give extra structure for long-term use.

Finally, don't be afraid to mix yarn brands for color or texture contrast; just check thickness and adjust hook size to maintain consistent gauge.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the standing stitch at the start of rounds can make your join look uneven; always begin each round with the standing stitch when instructed to match the shaping precisely. ✗ Not reading special stitch instructions such as split-puff can cause confusion mid-round; read the split-puff definition carefully before starting the round that uses it. ✗ Failing to place or remove the stitch marker at the split-puff placement will misalign repeats in subsequent rounds; place the marker where instructed and remove it when directed to keep symmetry. ✗ Rushing color changes and not fastening off cleanly can leave loose tails and messy joins; fasten off where indicated and weave in ends as you go for a tidy finish. ✗ Forgetting to count chain-space totals when the pattern lists counts causes confusion later; check the counts listed at the end of each round and recount if your totals differ.

Efflorescent Square Pattern

This elegant square pattern captures the layered beauty of blooming flowers and transforms it into a richly textured crochet motif you can use for blankets, cushions, or decorative projects. You will enjoy the mix of stitch textures, popcorns, split-puffs and post-stitch details that bring depth and charm to each round. The pattern is written in US terms and includes colorway notes so you can recreate the sample or choose your own palette.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Efflorescent Square Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    I Love This Cotton (Worsted Weight #4), 100% cotton — used in sample, Colorway A 'Bone' and other colorway positions
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    Yarn Bee Pima Suprema (Worsted Weight #4), 100% cotton — used in sample, Colorway B 'Warm Blush' and Colorway A 'Lace' options
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    Yarn Bee Cotton Et Lin (Worsted Weight #4), 80% cotton, 20% linen — used in sample Colorway D 'Cyan' and Colorway F 'Chintz'
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    LOOPS & THREADS Crème Cotton (Worsted Weight #4), 87% cotton, 13% nylon — used in sample for Colorway C and D accents
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    Colorway 1 palette mapping: A - Bone; B - Warm Blush; C - Serena Spa; D - Cyan; E - Arctic Ice; F - Chintz
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    Colorway 2 palette mapping: A - Lace; B - Smokey Plum; C - Deep Orchid; D - Pale Orchid

— Tools Required

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    Crochet hook size 4.5 mm (recommended for many rounds)
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    Crochet hook size 5.0 mm (for finished and blocked size reference)
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    Stitch markers
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    Scissors
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    Yarn darning needle for weaving ends
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    Blocking pins or tools, towel and blocking surface
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    Tape measure or ruler

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— Pattern Info :

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Hook Used/Finished and blocked Size: 4.5 mm, 11"; 5 mm 12". Crochet Terms: US terminology throughout. Skill Level: Ending intermediate. Yarn and Colors Used: I LOVE THIS COTTON (Worsted Weight), 100% cotton; YARN BEE ~ PIMA SUPREMA (Worsted Weight), 100% cotton; YARN BEE ~ COTTON ET LIN (Worsted Weight), 80% cotton, 20% linen; LOOPS & THREADS ~ Cr?me Cotton (Worsted Weight), 87% cotton, 13% nylon. Colorway 1, A - Bone (Yarn Bee, Pima Suprema); B - Warm Blush (I Love This Cotton); C - Serena Spa (I Love This Cotton); D - Cyan (Yarn Bee, Cotton Et Lin); E - Arctic Ice (I Love This Cotton); F - Chintz (Yarn Bee, Cotton Et Lin). Colorway 2, A - Lace (Yarn Bee, Pima Suprema); B - Smokey Plum (Yarn Bee, Cotton Et Lin); C - Deep Orchid (Loops & Threads, Cr?me Cotton); D - Pale Orchid (Loops & Threads, Cr?me Cotton). Additional Items Needed: Stitch markers and yarn darning needle.

— Stitches Used and Definitions :

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Stitches used and abbreviations as shown: double magic circle; standing stitch; invisible Join (Join); st(s) (Stitch/stitches); sp (Space); ch (Chain); yo (Yarn over); rnd (Round); slst (Slip stitch); sc (Single crochet); FPsc (Front post single crochet); shallow FPsc (Shallow front post single crochet); long sc (Long single crochet); hdc (Half double crochet); dc (Double crochet); BPdc (Back post double crochet); ext-dc (Extended double crochet); FPdc (Front post double crochet); dc3tog (Double crochet three together); tr (Treble crochet); FPtr (Front post treble crochet); 4tr-cluster (Four treble crochet cluster); ext-tr (Extended treble crochet); PC (Popcorn stitch); 2loop-puff; split-puff; 3LP.

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Double magic circle: video links for Right-Handed/Left-Handed provided. Standing stitch: Start with a slip knot on your hook; insert your hook into designated st or ch sp and finish the st as normal. Invisible join: Do not join after completing last st of the rnd; cut yarn; pull yarn tail through st; insert hook from back-to-front of the 2nd st of the rnd; grab yarn and gently pull through. Insert hook from back-to-front and bottom-to-top of the center of the last st of rnd; grab yarn and gently pull through; anchor on backside by drawing through any loops of first and last sts of rnd, and weave in ends. slst: Insert hook into designated st; yo, pull yarn through the st and the loop on hook. sc: Insert hook into designated st, yo and pull up a loop; yo, pull through 2 loops on hook. FPsc: Insert hook from front-to-back-to front around post, so post is in front of hook; yo and pull up a loop; yo, pull through 2 loops on hook. long sc: Insert hook in designated st, yo, and pull up a loop almost to the length of the previous st; yo, pull through 2 loops on hook. hdc: Yo, insert hook into st; yo, pull up a loop; yo, pull through 3 loops on hook. dc: Yo, insert hook into st; yo, pull up a loop; [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 2 times. BPdc: Yo, insert hook from back-to-front-to-back around the post, so post is in back of hook; yo, pull up a loop; [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 2 times. ext-dc: Yo, insert hook into st; yo, pull up a loop; yo, pull through 1 loop on hook; [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 2 times. FPdc: Yo, insert hook from front-to-back-to front around post, so post is in front of hook; yo, pull up a loop; [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 2 times. dc3tog: Yo, insert hook into designated st; yo, pull up a loop; yo and pull through 2 loops on hook; [yo, insert hook into next designated st; yo, pull up a loop; yo and pull through 2 loops on hook] 2 times; yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook. tr: Yo 2 times; insert hook into designated st; yo, pull up a loop; [yo, pull through 2 loops] 3 times. FPtr: Yo 2 times, insert hook from front-to-back-to front around post, so post is in front of hook; yo, pull up a loop; [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 times. 4tr-cluster: Yo 2 times, insert hook into designated st; yo, pull up a loop; [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 2 times; yo 2 times, insert hook into same st; yo, pull up a loop; [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 2 times; yo 2 times, insert hook into same st; yo, pull up a loop; [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 2 times; yo 2 times, insert hook into same st; yo, pull up a loop; [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 2 times; yo pull through all 5 loops on hook. ext-tr: Yo 2 times, insert hook into designated st; yo, pull up a loop; Yo, pull through 1 loop on hook; [yo, pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 times. PC: Work 4 dc into same st; drop the loop from hook; insert your hook from front-to-back under the top 2 loops of the 1st dc of group; grab the dropped loop with hook from back-to-front and pull through dc. 2loop-puff: Yo, insert hook into designated st; yo, pull up a long loop; yo, insert hook into same st, pull up a long loop; yo, pull through 4 loops on hook; yo, pull through 2 loops. split-puff: [Yo, insert hook into ch-1 sp or designated area, yo, pull up to height of st] 2 times; sk st, [yo, insert hook into next ch-1 sp or designated area, yo, pull up a loop to height of st] 2 times; (9 loops on hook) yo, pull through 8 loops; (2 loops on hook) yo, pull through 2 loops. 3LP of sc, hdc, dc, tr: sc, hdc, dc and tr sts all have two main loops; the V on top of each st is known as the FL (front loop) and BL (back loop); yo of the sc, and last yo of hdc, dc and tr st create the 3rd loop.

— Rounds :

Round 1 :

Start in double magic circle. ch 5 (as a dc AND ch 2); [dc, ch 1; dc, ch 2] 7 times; dc, ch 1; Join: invisible join to 4th ch of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 16 dc, 8 ch-1 sp, 8 ch-2 sp (40 total)

Round 2 :

Start in any ch-2 sp, *4tr-cluster in ch-2 sp; ch 5, sk dc, ch-1 sp AND dc*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 7 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 1st ch of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 8 4tr-cluster, 8 ch-5 sp (48 total)

Round 3 :

Start in any ch-1 sp of rnd 1, *fold ch-5 to the back, tr in ch-1 sp of rnd 1; ch 2, sk ch-5 sp; shallow FPsc around 4tr-cluster, ch 2*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 7 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 1st ch of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 8 shallow FPsc, 8 tr, 16 ch-2 sp (48 total)

Round 4 :

Start in ch-2 sp after any shallow FPsc, *sc in ch-2 sp; long sc around same ch-2 sp AND ch-5 sp of rnd 2 as one; sc in previously worked ch-2 sp of rnd 3; ch 2, sk tr; sc in ch-2 sp; long sc around same ch-2 sp AND ch-5 sp of rnd 2 as one; sc in previously worked ch-2 sp; ch 2, sk shallow FPsc*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 7 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 1st long sc of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 32 sc, 16 long sc, 16 ch-2 sp (80 total)

Round 5 :

Note: work in rnd 3 only and in front of ch-2 sps of rnd 4. Start in any tr of rnd 3, *([dc, ch 1] 4 times, dc) in tr of rnd 3; sk to next shallow FPsc of rnd 3, sc in shallow FPsc; sk to next tr of rnd 3*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 7 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 1st ch of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 8 sc, 40 dc, 32 ch-1 sp (80 total)

Round 6 :

Note: read instructions for split-puff before starting this rnd. Start between any sc and dc, *split-puff - between sc and dc, and next ch-1 sp, place st marker in 1st st; [ch 1, split-puff – using previously worked ch-1 sp, and next ch-1 sp] 3 times; ch 1, split-puff - using previously worked ch-1 sp, and between next dc and sc; sk sc*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 7 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 1st ch of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 40 split-puff, 32 ch-1 sp (72 total)

Round 7 :

Start in ch-1 sp after marked st of rnd 6, *[(2 hdc) in ch-1 sp, sk split-puff] 4 times-remove marker; ch 1, FPdc around sc of rnd 5 that sits between 2 split-puffs; ch 1, sk split-puff*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 7 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 2nd hdc of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 64 hdc, 8 FPdc, 16 ch-1 sp (88 total)

Round 8 :

Start in any FPdc, *PC in FPdc, ch 4; sk to 3rd split-puff of rnd 6, slst in BL and 3LP of split-puff as one; ch 4, sk to next FPdc of rnd 7*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 7 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 1st ch of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 8 slst, 8 PC, 16 ch-4 sp (80 total)

Round 9 :

Note: Before starting, read the information about slst join and starting the next rnd. Start in hdc of rnd 7 immediately before any PC and always in front of ch-4 sps of rnd 8, *dc in 3LP of hdc; FPsc around PC; dc in 3LP of hdc; hdc in 3LP of 3 hdc; dc in 3LP of 2 hdc; ext-dc in 3LP of hdc; tr in 3LP of hdc; FPsc around PC; tr in 3LP of hdc; ext-dc in 3LP of hdc; dc in 3LP of 2 hdc; hdc in 3LP of 3 hdc*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 3 MORE TIMES; Join: slst to dc OR invisible join to 1st FPsc of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 8 FPsc, 24 hdc, 24 dc, 8 ext-dc, 8 tr (72 total)

Round 10 :

Start in any FPsc between 2 dc OR slst into FPsc and ch 2 (as 1st hdc of rnd), *hdc in FPsc, dc AND 2 hdc; dc in hdc AND 2 dc; ch 3, sk ext-dc AND tr; (ext-tr, ch 5 as a corner; ext-tr) in FPsc; ch 3, sk tr AND ext-dc; dc in 2 dc AND hdc; hdc in 2 hdc AND dc*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 3 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 2nd hdc of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 28 hdc, 24 dc, 8 ext-tr, 8 ch-3 sp, 4 ch-5 corner sp (84 total/21 per side)

Round 11 :

Start in any ch-5 corner sp, *(3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc) in ch-5 corner sp; hdc in ext-tr; (2 hdc) in ch-3 sp; hdc in 3 dc, 7 hdc AND next 3 dc; (2 hdc) in ch-3 sp; hdc in ext-tr*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 3 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 2nd hdc of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 100 hdc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (100 total/25 per side)

Round 12 :

Start in any ch-2 corner sp, *[(2loop-puff, ch 1) 3 times; BPdc around 25 hdc, ch 1]*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 3 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 1st ch of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 100 BPdc, 12 2loop-puff, 16 ch-1 sp (128 total/32 per side)

Round 13 :

Start in ch-1 sp after 1st 2loop-puff of any corner, *(2loop-puff, ch 1, 2loop-puff) in ch-1 sp; ch 3 as a corner, sk 2loop-puff; (2loop-puff, ch 1, 2loop-puff) in ch-1 sp; ch 1, sk 2loop-puff; dc3tog, using ch-1 sp and next 2 BPdc, ch 2; [dc3tog using next 3 BPdc, ch 2] 7 times; dc3tog using next 2 BPdc and ch-1 sp; ch 1, sk 2loop-puff*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 3 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 1st ch of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 36 dc3tog, 16 2loop-puff, 16 ch-1 sp, 32 ch-2 sp, 4 ch-3 corner sp (132 total/33 per side)

Round 14 :

Start in any ch-3 corner sp, *(2 ext-dc, ch 2, 2 ext-dc) in ch-3 corner sp; sk 2loop-puff, 2 ext-dc in ch-1 sp; sk 2loop-puff; ext-dc in ch-1 sp; FPtr around 2nd partial dc of dc3tog; (2 ext-dc) in ch-2 sp] 8 times; FPtr around 2nd partial dc of dc3tog; ext-dc in ch-1 sp; sk 2loop-puff; 2 ext-dc in ch-1 sp; sk 2loop-puff*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 3 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 2nd dc of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 104 ext-dc, 36 FPtr, 4 ch-2 corner sp (140 total/35 per side)

Round 15 :

Start in any ch-2 corner sp, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 corner sp; dc in 35 sts*; REPEAT FROM * TO * 3 MORE TIMES; Join: invisible join to 2nd dc of rnd, fasten off. Counts: 156 dc, 4 ch-2 corner sp (156 total/39 per side)

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Blocking is a great way to put the finishing touches on your square. It allows you to reach your final shape and size. You can either wet block or steam block, but always make sure you are careful when steam blocking acrylic yarn. This pattern and all pictures are copyright protected. You may only print a copy of this pattern for your own use. You may sell items made with this pattern, but please link back to the designer's website and credit the design as requested in the pattern.

Assembly Instructions

  • Block the square to the final shape and size using wet blocking or steam blocking as described in the pattern notes to open up and even your stitches.
  • Weave in all ends securely on the backside of the square and trim tails to keep the front clean and tidy.
  • When assembling multiple squares into a blanket, use an invisible join or whipstitch to seam squares together, aligning corners and matching colorways for a clean finish.
  • Pin squares before sewing to ensure correct placement and symmetry; check counts and stitch alignment at each seam for a professional result.
  • If selling finished items, link back to the designer's website and credit the design as noted in the pattern to respect copyright and designer requests.

Important Notes

  • 💡All rounds begin with a standing stitch and end with an invisible join unless another option is available.
  • 💡Some rounds include instructions for a slst join and if not changing colors, how to start the next round; when used, the ch(s) replaces the 1st st shown in the instructions of the rnd.
  • 💡To condense written instructions, the st to use is written 1st and location of st(s) are written 2nd; 'AND' is used to show location of last st(s).

This Efflorescent Square pattern is a lovely, textured floral square perfect for blankets, cushions, or standout motifs in your next project. The layered puff and post stitch details create depth and visual interest while remaining approachable for intermediate crocheters. Enjoy experimenting with colorways to make a set of matching or contrasting squares. 🧶🌸

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished square measures approximately 11" blocked when using the recommended worsted weight yarns and a 4.5 mm hook; measurements may vary by tension and yarn.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarns but this will affect the final size and texture; choose an appropriate hook size for your yarn and make a gauge swatch before committing to a full project.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses special stitches such as split-puff, 2loop-puff and post stitches; familiarity with post stitches, puff techniques and reading round-by-round instructions is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete a single square in approximately 5-7 hours depending on experience, stitch familiarity, and whether you follow the sample colorways.