Sakura Square

Spring is the perfect time to crochet flowers, and the Sakura Square brings the delicate beauty of cherry blossoms into a classic granny square motif. This square is #6 in my Granny Square Showcase, a series where I explore unique crochet squares that can be used in many different projects.

The Sakura Square features a soft floral center that gently grows into a square frame. The pattern is easy and relaxing to crochet, making it a lovely project for a quiet evening or a slow creative weekend.

You can use Sakura Squares in blankets, pillows, and shawls. In fact, 90 of these squares come together to create my Sakura Poncho, turning simple floral motifs into a light and elegant wearable piece.

Below you’ll find the written pattern and crochet chart to help you crochet your own Sakura Squares. 🌸

VIDEO TUTORIAL OF SAKURA SQUARE

WRITTEN PATTERN OF SAKURA SQUARE

MATERIALS

Yarn: light size 3, I used Lion Brand 24/7 DK
Hook: 3 mm or size needed for your yarn/thread
Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle, blocking board and pins

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
hdc3-puff = 3 half double crochet puff stitch
hdc4-puff = 4 half double crochet puff stitch
sc = single crochet
sp = space
dc = double crochet
tr = triple crochet

Ch 5, sl st in 1st ch to make a ring.
Round 1 = ch 2, hdc3-puff in the ring, ch 3, (hdc4-puff in the ring, ch 3) 7 times.
Round 2 = *sc in top of puff, ch 3, dc 3 in ch3-sp, ch 3, repeat from* (8 petals).
Round 3 = *sc in sc, ch 5 (keep 5ch behind the petal), repeat from*.
Round 4 = *sc in sc, ch 4, tr 4 in ch5-sp, ch 4, repeat from*, instead of last 4ch: tr in 1st sc.
Round 5 = *ch 10, sc in sp between next 4ch and tr, ch 6, sc in sp between tr and 4ch, ch 6, sc in sp between next 4ch and tr, ch 6, sc in sp between tr and 4ch, repeat from*, instead of last sc: sl st in last tr.
Cut off, fasten off yarn.

If you’re following the full series, I’d love to see your squares — feel free to share and tag me #GrannySquareShowcase or #HandmadebyRaine so I can admire your work 🤍

And if you’re just joining in, you can explore all the squares in the series here:
https://handmadebyraine.com/category/granny-squares/