Continuing my Granny Square Showcase series, I’m excited to share the fourth design — the Poinsettia Square. Inspired by the iconic holiday flower, this square brings layered petals, beautiful texture, and a cozy seasonal feel to your crochet projects. It’s festive without being fussy, and elegant enough to use well beyond the holidays.
Whether you crochet it in classic Christmas reds and greens or soften it with creams, blush tones, or winter whites, the Poinsettia Square adds warmth and charm to any handmade piece.
About the Design
The Poinsettia Square is all about dimension. The petal-like stitches are worked in layers, creating a subtle three-dimensional effect that mimics the overlapping leaves of a real poinsettia. The square is finished with a clean, structured border that makes it easy to join with other granny squares.
Blocking Instructions
Blocking helps define the petals and keeps the square perfectly shaped.
- Lightly spray or soak your finished square with cool water.
- Lay it flat on a blocking board or foam mat.
- Pin each corner, gently shaping the petals so they sit evenly.
- Adjust the edges until the square is symmetrical.
- Allow to dry completely before unpinning.
This step really enhances the floral texture and gives your Poinsettia Square a polished, professional finish.
Crochet Project Ideas for the Poinsettia Square
Thanks to its festive yet classic look, this square works beautifully in many projects:
- Holiday Blanket or Throw: Combine multiple Poinsettia Squares with neutral filler squares for a cozy Christmas heirloom.
- Festive Pillow Covers: One square centered on a pillow makes a lovely seasonal accent.
- Table Runner or Placemat Set: Perfect for adding handmade charm to your holiday table.
- Wall Hanging or Wreath Accent: Join a few squares or frame a single one as seasonal décor.
- Gift Package Embellishment: How about just making the flower part (rounds 1-8) and use it as a festive embellishment – simply stitch or glue it onto wrapped gifts, reusable fabric gift bags, or holiday cards for a beautiful handmade finishing touch.
These images were created with AI using my original Poinsettia Square crochet pattern as a reference to visualize how the Poinsettia Squares could look joined into a blanket, table runner, or a pillow.
VIDEO TUTORIAL OF POINSETTIA SQUARE
WRITTEN PATTERN OF POINSETTIA SQUARE
Materials
- Yarn: Sport or DK weight yarn in 3 colors, I used 2 strands of Aunt Lydia’s Metallic Gold (color A) Alize Bella (color B) and Lion Brand Bonbon (color C)
- Hook: 2.75 mm or size needed for your yarn
- Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle, blocking board and pins
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
beg = beginning
dc = double crochet
beg = beginning
ch-sp = chain space
tr = triple crochet
sp = space
Special stitches:
- Beg Popcorn Stitch (beg PC) = ch 3, dc 3 in indicated space, take hook out of the working loop, insert it through the 3rd beg ch and then through the working loop, pull the working loop through the ch.
- Popcorn stitch (PC) = dc 4 in indicated stitch, take hook out of the working loop, insert it through the 1st dc and then through the working loop, pull the working loop through the 1st dc.
Pattern notes:
– see the video tutorial for tips to change colors
– ch in the beginning of rounds doesn’t count as a st.
- With color A make a magic ring (please see the video tutorial).
- Round 1 = ch 3 (counts as 1st hdc and ch), (hdc + ch) 7 times in the ring, sl st in 2nd beg ch, cut off, fasten off color A.
- Round 2 = join color B in ch-sp, beg PC in same sp, ch 3, (PC in next sp, ch 3) 7 times, sl st in 1st PC.
- Round 3 = ch, (sc in PC, ch4) 8 times, sl st in 1st sc.
- Round 4 = sl st in ch3-sp on Round 2 behind the 4ch of Round 3 (see the video tutorial), ch 3, dc 2 in same sp, ch 7, (dc3 in next ch3-sp on Round 2, ch7) 7 times, sl st in 3rd beg ch, cut off, fasten off color B.
- Round 5 = join color B with sc in ch4-sp on Round 3, dc2 + ch2 + dc2 + sc in same sp, (sc + dc2 + ch2 + dc2 + sc in next ch4-sp on Round 3) 7 times.
- Round 6 = (sl st in sc, sc in 2 dc, in ch2-sp sc + ch2 + sc, sc in 2 dc, sl st in sc) 8 times, cut off, fasten off color B.
- Round 7 = join color B with sc in ch7-sp on Round 4, dc4 + ch2 + dc4 + sc in same sp, ch (sc + dc4 + ch2 + dc4 + sc in next ch7-sp on Round 4, ch) 7 times, sl st in 1st sc, cut off, fasten off color B.
- Round 8 = join color C with (sl st in 1st ch of ch2-sp on Round 7, ch 4, sl st in 1st ch of ch2-sp on Round 6, ch 4) 8 times, sl st in 1st sl st.
- Round 9 = ch, (sc in sl st, sc 4 in ch4-sp) 16 times, sl st in 1st sc.
- Round 10 = ch 4 (counts as 1st tr), tr 2 in same st, ch 2, tr 3 in same st, skip 2 st, dc 3 in next st, skip 2 st, dc 2 in next st, skip 2 st, sc in each next 3 st, skip 2 st, dc 2 in next st, skip 2 st, dc 2 in next st, skip 2 st, (tr 3 + ch 2, tr 3 in next st, skip 2 st, dc 3 in next st, skip 2 st, dc 3 in next st, skip 2 st, sc in each next 3 st, skip 2, dc 3 in next st, skip 2 st, dc 3 in next st, skip 2 st) 3 times, sl st in 4th beg ch.
- Round 11 = sl st in each st and ch, cut off, fasten off color C.
The Poinsettia Square celebrates everything I love about crochet during the colder months — texture, warmth, and a little seasonal magic. It’s a joy to make, a pleasure to block, and a beautiful addition to the growing Granny Square Showcase.
If you try this pattern, don’t forget to tag your photos with #GrannySquareShowcase or #HandmadebyRaine so I can admire your creations.
HAPPY CROCHETING!
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