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Miosotis Pattern

Miosotis 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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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Miosotis Pattern

Miosotis is a decorative mandala square that combines clusters, puff stitches and front-post techniques to create depth and texture. The square is worked in rounds using four complementary stonewashed colors for a layered look. This pattern includes photo guides and full stitch definitions to help you master each step.

Miosotis Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Finished size is approximately 12" x 12" using Scheepjes Stonewashed XL and a 5 mm hook. The pattern is ideal for making cushions, afghans, or as a standalone decorative piece.

Why You'll Love This Miosotis Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the layered texture and puff stitches give the square a handmade, sculpted look that is surprisingly easy to achieve. I enjoyed how the contrasting colors pop around the mandala center and create a peaceful palette. The techniques used gave me a chance to practice front-post and standing stitches in a creative way. I find the step-by-step photos extremely helpful, and I know youll appreciate how satisfying it is to watch the motif grow into a perfect square.

Miosotis Pattern step 1 - construction progress Miosotis Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Miosotis Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Miosotis Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with colorways for this square; try soft pastels for a delicate look or bold contrasting shades for a striking mandala effect.

Change yarn weight and hook size to make the square larger or smaller; using bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a chunky, cozy square while fingering weight creates a delicate motif.

I often swap the placement of Puff-st rows and BLO rounds to see how the texture plays with the colors; try moving a Puff-st row earlier for a different focal ring.

To make a full blanket, join multiple Miosotis squares and vary the border color on every other square to create a checkerboard of texture.

I like adding embroidered accents in the center after finishing to create tiny highlights or eyes on the petals; use contrasting embroidery thread for a pop.

Try substituting metallic or sparkly yarn for one of the rounds to add a subtle shimmer around the mandala center.

For a modern look, work the motif in monochrome and use high-contrast blocking to emphasize the layered stitches.

I sometimes add a simple single crochet or crab stitch border after blocking to give a crisp edge and protect the puff stitches from catching.

If you want a softer edge, use a surface slip stitch or a round of slipstitch berm to round the corners slightly before the final border.

For a fun gift, stitch a small hanging loop into one corner before finishing and attach a tassel in a matching color for instant holiday-ready decor.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not reading the round note to DO NOT CUT YARN leads to unnecessary ends to weave; follow the instruction to keep yarn attached until the round says to cut. ✗ Skipping working in BLO when requested will flatten your texture and change stitch counts; always work in the specified loop (BLO) for correct shaping and measurements. ✗ Forgetting to push the (3dc, picot, 3dc) to the front before continuing will hide the decorative element; gently push it forward into the ch5-sp as instructed before closing the round. ✗ Pulling puff stitches too tight makes them small and dense; keep even, loose tension when pulling up long loops for puff stitches and close them with a single chain as instructed. ✗ Neglecting to count stitches after corners or cluster rounds causes uneven sides later; count after each round especially when corners change to ensure correct stitch numbers.

Miosotis Pattern

Create a textured mandala-style crochet square with layered stitches, puff clusters and front-post detailing. This pattern guides you through each round with clear photos and stitch explanations so you can achieve a professional finish. Youll build a beautiful 12" x 12" decorative square perfect for cushions, throws or wall art. Enjoy combining four stonewashed colors for a serene, handmade accent.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Miosotis Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes Stonewashed XL - 1 skein / 50 g / 75 m per color
  • 02
    Color A: Crystal Quartz (color 854) - 1 skein
  • 03
    Color B: Amazonite (color 853) - 1 skein
  • 04
    Color C: Moon Stone (color 841) - 1 skein
  • 05
    Color D: Blue Apatite (color 845) - 1 skein

— Tools Required

  • 01
    5 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Tapestry needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Stitch markers (optional for keeping track of corners)
  • 05
    Blocking pins and mat (for finishing)

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— Pattern :

Infos :

Color A - Crystal Quartz. Color B - Amazonite. Color C - Moon Stone. Color D - Blue Apatite.

Round 1 :

(color A) In a magic ring ch3 and a 2dc-CL (count as a 3dc-CL). (Ch2, 3dc-CL) 5 times. Ch2. Sl st to the first 3dc-CL. DO NOT CUT YARN. [6 3dc-CL, 6 ch2-sp]

Round 2 :

(color A) Sl st to the ch2-sp. Ch3 and a 2dc-CL (count as a 3dc-CL). Ch2. 3dc-CL in same ch2-sp. Ch2. Skip next st. [(3dc-CL, ch2, 3dc-CL) in next ch2-sp, ch2] 5 times. Sl st to first 3dc-CL. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [12 3dc-CL, 12 ch2-sp]

Round 3 :

(color B) Standing FPsc around first 3dc-CL from previous rnd worked in a ch2-sp from rnd 1. *2 sc in next ch2-sp. FPsc around next st. FPtr worked around 3dc-CL from rnd 1 immediately below. This FPtr is worked behind the ch2-sp from previous rnd. FPsc around next 3dc-CL.** Repeat from * to ** 5 more times, omitting last FPsc. Sl st to first FPsc. DO NOT CUT YARN. [12 FPsc, 6 FPtr, 12 sc]

Round 4 :

(color B) Ch1 (does not count as a st). Sc in same st. *Ch3. Skip next 2 sts. Sc in next st. (3 dc, picot, 3 dc) in next st. It is the FPtr from previous rnd. Sc in next st.** Repeat from * to ** 5 more times, omitting last sc. Sl st to first sc. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [12 sc, 36 dc, 6 picots, 6 ch3-sp]

Round 5 :

(color C) Standing sc in any 1st skipped st, of a group of 2 sc worked in rnd 3. Sc in next skipped st. These 2 sc are worked in front of the ch3-sp. Ch5. Sc in next 2 skipped sts from previous rnd.** Repeat from * to ** 5 more times, omitting last 2 sc. Sl st to the first sc. Push the (3dc, picot, 3 dc) from previous rnd to the front of the ch5-sp. DO NOT CUT YARN. [12 sc, 6 ch5-sp]

Round 6 :

(color C) Ch3 (counts as a 1st dc). Dc in same st. 2 dc in next st. *6 dc in next ch5-sp. 2 dc in each of the next 2 sts.** Repeat from * to ** 5 more times, omitting last 4 dc. Sl st to the top of beg ch3. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [60 dc]

Round 7 :

(color B) Standing sc in 1st dc of the 1st 2 dc group. Sc in next st. *FPtr2tog working one leg around the sc after the picot from rnd 4 and the other leg around the sc before next picot from rnd 4. Do not skip the st behind. Sc in next 10 sts.** Repeat from * to ** 5 more times, omitting last 2 sc. Sl st to the first sc. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [6 FPtr2tog, 60 sc]

Round 8 :

(color D) Work entire rnd in BLO. BLO Standing sc in the st immediately before the FPtr2tog from previous rnd. *FPsc around next st. It is the FPtr2tog from rnd 7. BLO Sc in next 10 sts.** Repeat from * to ** 5 more times, omitting last BLO sc. Sl st to first BLO standing sc. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [6 FPsc, 60 BLO sc]

Round 9 :

(color A) Work entire rnd in BLO. BLO Standing sc in any FPsc from previous rnd. BLO sc in next 5 sts. *Dc in the picot from rnd 5. Do not catch any other st nor skip any st. BLO sc in next 11 sts.** Repeat from * to ** 5 more times, omitting last 6 BLO sc. Sl st to BLO standing sc. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [6 dc, 66 BLO sc]

Round 10 :

(color C) Work entire rnd in BLO except for the Puff-sts. Standing Puff-st in any dc from previous rnd. Puff-st is worked in both loops. *BLO sc in next 5 sts. Puff-st in next st.** Repeat from * to ** 11 more times, omitting last Puff-st. Sl st to first Puff-st. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [12 Puff-st, 60 BLO sc]

Round 11 :

(color A) Standing dc in the 3rd sc after a Puff-st from previous rnd, worked in a dc from rnd 9. (Ch2, dc, ch2, dc) in same st. This is the first corner. *Ch2. Skip next 2 sts. FPhdc around next st. It is the Puff-st. Ch2. Skip next 2 sts. Puff-st in next st. Ch2. Skip next 2 sts. FPsc around next st. It is the Puff-st. Ch2. Skip next 2 sts. Puff-st in next st. Ch2. Skip next 2 sts. FPhdc around next st. It is the Puff-st. Ch2. Skip next 2 sts. (Dc, ch2, dc, ch2, dc) in next st.** Repeat from * to ** 3 more times, omitting last corner sts. Sl st to first dc. DO NOT CUT YARN. [8 Puff-sts, 4 FPsc, 8 FPhdc, 24 ch2-sp, 4 x (Dc, ch2, dc, ch2, dc) corner sts]

Round 12 :

(color A) Ch3 (counts as a first dc). 2 dc in next ch2-sp. (2 dc, ch2, 2 dc) in next st. New corner. * 2 dc in next ch2-sp. Dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch2-sp. Hdc in next st. 2 hdc in next ch2-sp. FPhdc around next st. It is the Puff-st. 2 hdc in next ch2-sp. Hdc in next st. 2 hdc in next ch2-sp. FPhdc around next st. It is the Puff-st. 2 hdc in next ch2-sp. Hdc in next st. 2 dc in next ch2-sp. Dc in next st. 2 dc in next ch2-sp. (2 dc, ch2, 2 dc) in next st.** Repeat from * to ** 3 more times, omitting last 3dc and corner sts. Sl st to the top of the beg ch3. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [44 hdc, 56 dc, 8 FPhdc, 4 x ch2 corner sp]

Round 13 :

(color D) Work entire rnd in BLO. Standing dc in any ch2 corner sp. (Dc, ch2, 2 dc) in same ch2 corner sp. *BLODc in next 9 sts. BLOHdc in next 9 sts. BLODc in next 9 sts. (2 dc, ch2, 2 dc) in next ch2 corner sp.** Repeat from * to ** 3 more times, omitting last corner sts. Sl st to first dc. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [36 BLOhdc, 80 BLOdc, 8 dc, 4 x ch2 corner sp]

Round 14 :

(color C) Standing hdc in any ch2 corner sp. (Ch2, hdc) in same ch2 corner sp. *BPhdc in next 31 sts. (Hdc, ch2, hdc) in next ch2 corner sp.** Repeat from * to ** 3 more times, omitting last corner sts. Sl st to first hdc. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [8 hdc, 124 BPhdc, 4 x ch2 corner sp]

Round 15 :

(color B) Standing sc in any ch2 corner sp. (Ch2, sc) in same ch2 corner sp. *(Ch1, skip next st, sc in next st) 16 times. Ch1. Skip last st. (Sc, ch2, sc) in same ch2 corner sp.** Repeat from * to ** 3 more times, omitting last corner sts. Sl st to first sc. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [72 sc, 68 ch1-sp, 4 x ch2 corner sp]

Round 16 :

(color A) Standing sc in any ch2 corner sp. (Ch2, sc) in same ch2 corner sp. *(Ch1, skip next st, sc in next ch1-sp) 17 times. Ch1. Skip last st. (Sc, ch2, sc) in same ch2 corner sp.** Repeat from * to ** 3 more times, omitting last corner sts. Sl st to first sc. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [76 sc, 72 ch1-sp, 4 x ch2 corner sp]

Round 17 :

(color C) Standing sc in any ch2 corner sp. (Ch2, sc) in same ch2 corner sp. *(Ch1, skip next st, sc in next ch1-sp) 18 times. Ch1. Skip last st. (Sc, ch2, sc) in same ch2 corner sp.** Repeat from * to ** 3 more times, omitting last corner sts. Sl st to first sc. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [80 sc, 76 ch1-sp, 4 x ch2 corner sp]

Round 18 :

(color B) Standing 2dc-CL in any ch2 corner sp. (Ch3, 2dc-CL) in same ch2 corner sp. *Ch1. Skip next st. (Puff-st in next ch1-sp, ch1, skip next st) 19 times. (2dc-CL, ch3, 2dc-CL) in next ch2 corner sp.** Repeat from * to ** 3 more times, omitting last corner sts. Sl st to first 2dc-CL. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [76 Puff-st, 8 2dc-CL, 80 ch1-sp, 4 x ch3 corner sp]

Round 19 :

(color D) Standing 2dc-CL in any ch3 corner sp. (Ch3, 2dc-CL) in same ch3 corner sp. *FPdc around next st. It is the 2dc-CL from previous rnd. Skip next ch1-sp. FPdc around next st. It is the first Puff-st from previous rnd. (Hdc in next ch1-sp. FPdc around next st) 19 times. (2dc-CL, ch3, 2dc-CL) in next ch3 corner sp.** Repeat from * to ** 3 more times, omitting last corner sts. Sl st to first 2dc-CL. Cut yarn and sew in ends. [76 hdc, 8 2dc-CL, 84 FPdc, 4 x ch3 corner sp]

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all yarn ends using a tapestry needle after the rounds that instruct you to cut yarn; secure tails by threading them through several stitches before trimming.
  • Block the finished square to approximately 12" x 12" using a blocking mat and pins; shape corners and allow to dry flat for a neat square.
  • Sew in ends and secure any loose stitches around puff-st and corner areas so the textured elements sit flush and stable.
  • If joining to other squares, align ch3 or ch2 corner spaces and mattress stitch or slip stitch through matching corner chains for even joins.

Important Notes

  • 💡Follow the specified BLO (back loop only) rounds carefully to preserve the raised ridges and the correct stitch counts.
  • 💡When the pattern instructs DO NOT CUT YARN, keep the working yarn attached until you are told to cut and fasten off later.
  • 💡Use the standing stitches exactly as written to avoid visible joins at the beginning of rounds and to keep edges tidy.
  • 💡Push the (3dc, picot, 3dc) element forward into the ch5-sp when instructed so the decorative picot cluster sits on top of the round.

This beautiful Miosotis square combines clusters, puff stitches and front-post detail for a richly textured look. Its layered design makes it a perfect focal point for cushions, blankets, or framed wall art. Make a set in coordinated colors for a show-stopping handmade home collection. 🧶✨🖼️

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished square measures approximately 12" x 12" (30 cm x 30 cm) when using Scheepjes Stonewashed XL and a 5 mm hook as recommended.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but the final size and texture will change; choose an appropriate hook size and be prepared to block to size.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses techniques like front-post stitches, clusters and puff stitches, so basic knowledge of these stitches is helpful.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this square in 5-7 hours depending on experience and whether you follow the photo steps closely.