3D Puff Flower Square

by Lynn Johanna (AKA LadyWillow)

 

NOTE: First create the 3D Puff Flower Medallion before completed the following steps.

      

"J" Hook

Large Yarn or Tapestry Needle

 

Yarn 4 Ply Worsted ... White, Blue & Red.

 

Complete pattern instructions for 3D Puff Flower Medallion using the “K” Hook. 

 

Then switch to the smaller “J” Hook and add the following Rounds in RED Yarn to convert to an 8" square.

 

RND 1: Slip Stitch in 1st SC Stitch below top of any Petal Point. *1 SC, 2 HDC in next SC St, 1 DC in "V"between Petals.

2 SC in next SC St, 1 SC*, **Ch-1. Then 2 HDC, Ch-1, 2HDC, Ch-1** for the corner.

 

Repeat * to * 7 times to square sides, adding 3 SlSt over Petal Points. See image for detail.

 

Repeat ** to ** 3 times for each of the remaining corners.  SlSt in 1st Sc to end RND.  See image.

 

RND 2: Sc along sides with Ch-1 before and after each corner and 2 DC, Ch1, 2 DC in each corner.  SlSt to connect last round.  Finish off and weave in end.

 

Option: Lightly steam last 2 RNDs with steam iron and gently block to create a uniform granny type square while maintaining 3D raised effect of Puff Flower.