Floral Crochet Blanket Patterns for Crochet Gift Ideas

Last Updated on March 24, 2022 by Ellen Christian

Check out these floral crochet blanket patterns! My Grandmother used to knit and crochet the most amazing gifts every year. I have several of her blankets in my hope chest. It’s sadly not a skill that I ever managed to be good at. But, my daughter loves to crochet and knit!

Floral Crochet Blanket Patterns

I’ve seen so many gorgeous floral crochet blanket patterns in my life.   Each year for Christmas, we would receive a blanket that my Grandmother lovingly crocheted for us.  The colors and patterns were always different and I always admired the time and attention she put into each one.  These crocheted blankets are gifts that I’ll treasure for the rest of my life and then pass them down to my children so they can enjoy them.

While there are lots of different crochet patterns, I have always loved floral crochet blanket patterns the best. They are usually multi-colored and that always lifts my spirits. And, of course, there are a lot of things that you can do with floral crocheted blocks besides make a quilt with them. I love potholders and heat pads and even lap warmers with crochet flowers. 

Crochet flower afghan square

Of course, the first step in making any of the gorgeous crochet afghan patterns you’ll find is to make a crochet flower afghan square. It’s these squares in the end that you will end up connecting to make your blanket. So, check out this easy DIY to make a crochet floral afghan square.

Floral crochet blanket pattern materials

Approximately 5 yds Medium Weight yarn. Caron’s Simply Soft, Watermelon color, used in photos for rose, Caron’s Simply Soft, Soft Green color, used in photos for leaves, Caron’s Simply Soft, Sunshine color, used in photos for stamen, Lionbrand Fisherman’s Wool, Nature’s Brown color, used in photos for the outer round.
Crochet Hook Size 6mm or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge

12 Triple Crochet is 4-inches (10cm)

Floral Crochet Blanket Pattern Notes

Square is worked in the round from the center outward, some rounds being worked behind petals. Read the instructions carefully regarding which rounds are behind petals.

So, please take time to create a gauge sample before beginning work.

The yarn used for these items contains natural fiber and requires special laundering. So, please read yarn labels and follow directions to maintain the life of your crochet work.

Special Stitches

You will need a few special stitches in this floral crochet blanket pattern. So, make sure you can:

• Picot – Chain three, insert hook into the same stitch, yarn over, pull through stitch
• Triple Single Crochet – Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull through one loop on the hook, insert hook in the same stitch, yarn over, pull through one loop on the hook, insert hook into the same stitch, yarn over, pull through all loops on hook.
• Triple Double Crochet – Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, insert hook in the same stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, insert hook in the same stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through remaining loops on hook.

Floral Crochet Blanket Pattern Directions

Rose Petals Rounds 1 – 4

The first step in this floral crochet blanket pattern is to create the rose. With Watermelon yarn, chain 4, slip stitch in first chain 1 to make a circle.

• Round 1: Eight Single Crochet in the circle. Slip stitch into the back of the first single crochet to join.
• Round 2: Single Crochet in next stitch, Picot, Single Crochet in next stitch. Repeat for the whole round, ending with 7 picots. Slip stitch in back of first single crochet to join.
• Round 3: Slip stitch into next stitch, Single Crochet into picot, Chain 1, 2 Double Crochet into picot, Single Crochet into picot, slip stitch into next stitch. Repeat for the whole round. Slip stitch in first slip stitch to join.
• Round 4: Chain 3. Slip stitch into the next slip stitch between next petals. Chain 3. Slip stitch into the next slip stitch between next petals. Repeat for the whole round. Slip stitch in first slip stitch to join. Push petals in front of chain 3’s.

Rose Petals Rounds 5-7

• Round 5: Working in chain 3’s behind first round of petals, Slip Stitch into the next chain 3. Chain 1, Single Crochet, Chain 1, Double Crochet, two Triple Crochet, Double Crochet, Single Crochet. Slip Stitch into the slip stitch between chain 3’s. Repeat for the whole round. Slip stitch in first slip stitch to join.
• Round 6: Chain 6. Slip stitch into the next slip stitch between next petals. Chain 6. Slip stitch into the next slip stitch between next petals. Repeat for the whole round. Slip stitch in first slip stitch to join. Push petals in front of chain 6’s.
• Round 7: Working in chain 6’s behind the second round of petals, Slip Stitch into the next chain 6. Chain 1, Single Crochet, Chain 1, two Double Crochet, three Triple Crochet, two Double Crochet, Single Crochet. Slip Stitch into the slip stitch between chain 3’s. Repeat for the whole round. Slip stitch in first slip stitch to join.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Leaves:

Slip stitch to join a green thread, at a slip stitch between two petals in the last row of petals.

• Round 1: Chain 6. Slip stitch into the next slip stitch between next petals. Chain 6. Slip stitch into the next slip stitch between next petals. Repeat for the whole round. Slip stitch in first slip stitch to join. Push petals in front of chain 6’s.

• Round 2: Working in chain 6’s behind the second round of petals, Slip Stitch into the next chain 6. Chain 3, Triple Single Crochet, Chain 3, Triple Double Crochet, Chain 3, Triple Single Crochet, Chain 3. Single Crochet in next chain 6. Chain 3. Repeat for a whole round. Slip Stitch into the slip stitch between chain 3’s. Repeat for a whole round. Slip stitch in first slip stitch to join.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Outer Round:

So, this is the final backing for this floral crochet blanket pattern. Next, you will create the stamens.

• Slip stitch to join Nature’s Brown thread at a chain 3. Chain 3 (this counts as the first Triple Crochet). Working in the chain 3’s, Three Triple Crochet in each chain 3 in leaf round.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Stamens (center of rose):

Slip stitch in the center ring of rose to join Sunshine yarn. So, this is the final step in this crochet floral blanket pattern.

• Chain 1, Single Crochet, Double Crochet, Single Crochet. Slip stitch into next stitch. Chain 1, Single Crochet, Double Crochet, Single Crochet. Slip stitch into next stitch. Chain 1, Single Crochet, Double Crochet, Single Crochet. Slip stitch in first slip stitch to join.
• Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Crochet gift ideas

Finally, if you enjoy floral crochet blanket patterns but don’t want to make an entire quilt, why not check out a few of these crochet gift ideas.

• I love the colors that Color N Cream chose for her potholder. Check out this post for the pattern.
• Skip to my Lou makes a really cute zippered pouch out of crocheted squares. It would be perfect for back to school. Get it here.
• Check out the adorable pencil flowers that Annemarie’s Haakblog created. Here are the directions.
• Or, check out these simple fleece sewing projects for something different.