Looking for a striking, modern crochet project that makes a bold statement in your home? The Violet Daisy Crochet Blanket combines a deep, rich violet backdrop with crisp cream-white daisy motifs for a breathtaking finished piece.

Whether you want to print this pattern or read online for free, this comprehensive, step-by-step guide covers everything you need to create your own gorgeous handmade throw.

Pattern Overview & Project Highlights

Feature	Details
Skill Level	Beginner-Friendly to Intermediate (Uses simple base techniques with detailed assembly)
Project Time	Single-Day Square (3–4 hrs per block) / 40–50 Hours Total Project
Finished Size	Approx. 152 cm x 188 cm (Resizable by adding or removing squares)
Format	100% Free Online Pattern

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About the Violet Daisy Crochet Blanket

This pattern builds a dramatic, graphic throw from 20 plain violet squares, each topped with an eye-catching white daisy flower. Every flower features six wide petals, a matching violet center, and a ring of delicate violet bobbles—creating the romantic effect of a blooming field of daisies on a vibrant violet sea.

While individual components are straightforward, the project is considered advanced in overall scale and finishing work:

20 Base Squares: Simple single crochet construction.
120 Shaped Petals: Flat worked pieces with simple increases and decreases.
20 Flower Centers & 20 Bobble Rings: Adds raised 3D texture.
Hand Assembly: Careful pinning, sewing, and neat joining seams.

Expect to spend around 40 to 50 hours in total, with approximately 20 hours dedicated to creating and attaching the dimensional floral motifs. It is perfectly suited for crocheters who enjoy small shaped pieces, textured bobble stitches, and detailed assembly.

Materials Needed

Chunky Cotton-Blend Yarn in Violet (V): Approx. 2.4 kg (estimated)
Chunky Cotton-Blend Yarn in Cream White (C): Approx. 900 g (estimated)
Crochet Hook: 6.0 mm (Size J/10)
Yarn Needle: For weaving ends and sewing motifs
Stitch Markers & Pins: Essential for positioning flowers and layout alignment
Flat Blocking Surface: For blocking squares to size

Pattern Abbreviations & Special Stitches

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
st(s): Stitch(es)
FO: Fasten Off
V: Violet Yarn
C: Cream White Yarn
( )x: Repeat the stitches inside the brackets the specified number of times.
Bobble Stitch: (Yarn over, insert hook in the stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops) 4 times in the same stitch, then yarn over and pull through all 5 loops on the hook. Counts as 1 stitch.

Gauge & Test Square Guidelines

💡 Before You Start: Make one complete square with its center flower first and measure it before continuing. Aim for approx. 36 cm across after adding the square border, with a flower measuring approx. 22 cm wide. If your finished test block is noticeably smaller or larger, adjust your crochet hook size rather than your stitch count to ensure all 20 squares remain identical.

Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions

1. Violet Base Square (Make 20 — Worked Flat in Violet [V])

Foundation: With Violet (V), ch 41. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (40 sc). Ch 1 and turn at the end of every row (Note: The ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch).
Rows 2–40: Sc in each st across (40 sc). You will have 40 rows total. Do not FO.
Round 1 (Border): Ch 1, work 3 sc in the corner st. Sc in each of the next 38 sts along the side, then work 3 sc in the next corner. Repeat for the remaining three sides, working 38 sc between corner groups on every side (164 sts). Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in the middle st of each 3-sc corner group. Join with a sl st, FO, and weave in ends (172 sts). Each side now has 40 stitches between corner groups.
Check Your Square: Verify that the square is symmetrical. Block each square flat using a damp cloth and pin it to match your test square measurements. Allow to dry completely.

2. Dimensional Flower Center (Make 20 in Violet [V])

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6 sts)
Round 2: inc x6 (12 sts)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc)x6 (18 sts)
Round 4: sc in each st around (18 sts)
Round 5 (Bobbles): (1 sc, bobble in next st)x9 (18 sts, 9 total bobbles). Join with a sl st, FO leaving a long tail for sewing.

Check Your Center: Ensure you have exactly 9 evenly spaced bobbles around the rim. The complete center should measure approx. 7 cm across including bobbles.

3. Daisy Petal (Make 120 Total: 6 Per Flower in Cream White [C])

Ch 5. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 3 chs (4 sc). Ch 1 and turn at the end of every row.
Row 2: inc, 2 sc, inc (6 sts)
Row 3: inc, 4 sc, inc (8 sts)
Rows 4–6: sc in each st across (8 sts) for 3 rows
Row 7: dec, 4 sc, dec (6 sts)
Row 8: dec, 2 sc, dec (4 sts)
Row 9: dec, dec (2 sts)
Row 10: dec (1 st). FO leaving a 20 cm tail for sewing.

Check Your Petal: Stitch counts per row run: 4, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 6, 4, 2, 1. Each finished petal should measure approx. 7 cm wide by 8 cm long. Lightly press each petal flat with a damp cloth.

4. Assembling the Flower Motifs

Locate Center: Find the exact center of your blocked square (between stitches 20 and 21, and between rows 20 and 21). Mark with a pin.
Arrange Petals: Place 6 petals in a circle around the center marker with narrow bases (Row 1) facing inward and tips pointing outward. Overlap adjacent petal bases by approx. 1 cm to form a seamless ring. Space them evenly like the six major points on a clock face.
Pin & Inspect: Pin all 6 petals securely. Step back to ensure the flower forms a clean, symmetrical circle before stitching.
Sew Petals: Using the long yarn tails, stitch each petal down along its base and along both sides for the first 3 cm. Leave the outer tip unstitched so it lifts gently off the background.
Attach Center: Place the violet center directly over the overlapping petal bases. Sew down around its outer edge with small, hidden stitches.
Finish Backing: Weave all remaining tails securely along the back of the square for at least 5 cm.

5. Layout & Assembly

Arrange Squares: Lay out the completed blocks in a 4-square wide by 5-square long grid (20 squares total).
Check Alignment: Step back to verify that all daisy flowers line up cleanly in straight rows and columns prior to joining.

Seaming & Joining Instructions:

Vertical Joins: Join squares into 5 rows of 4. Hold two squares wrong sides together and single crochet through the back loops only of both pieces using Violet yarn (V). Match stitches 1-to-1 from the middle corner stitch to the middle corner stitch (42 sts total per seam).
Horizontal Joins: Join the 5 rows together in the same manner, matching corners precisely so cross-seams lie flat.
Sequence Tip: Complete vertical seams first and horizontal seams last for the cleanest, flattest cross-intersections. Weave in all loose ends.

6. Violet Outer Blanket Edging

Round 1: Join Violet (V) yarn in any outer corner stitch. Ch 1 and work sc evenly around the perimeter: work 3 sc in each corner, 1 sc in each st along edges, and 1 sc directly into each seam line. Join with sl st.
Rounds 2–3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in the middle st of each 3-sc corner group. Join with sl st. FO after Round 3 and weave in ends.
Border Check: The finished edging should lie completely flat without cupping or ruffling and measure approx. 4 cm wide.

7. Final Blocking & Finishing Touch

Secure Ends: Weave all remaining loose yarn ends securely along the back side for at least 8 cm.
Block Blanket: Lay the assembled blanket flat on blocking mats or towels. Pin corners and outer edges to approx. 152 cm x 188 cm and lightly mist with water. Avoid pinning or flattening the flower petals to maintain their 3D pop.
Inspect: Check each flower for loose stitches and secure any petal tips that lift too high. Allow to dry completely. Drape over a bed or sofa for a stunning display!

Expert Tips for Success

Test First: Always crochet one complete test square and flower block first to confirm hook size, gauge, and finish before making all 20.
Count Regularly: Count your stitches every 10 rows on base squares to maintain an exact 40-stitch width.
Batch Processing: Crochet petals in batches of 30 to keep tension uniform across all motifs.
Firm Bobbles: Pull each bobble stitch tight so the 3D beads stand out boldly from the center ring.
Pre-Blocking: Block individual base squares before sewing petals down for cleaner motif placement.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Counting Turning Chains: Counting the ch 1 turning chain as a stitch will warp your square width to 39 or 41 stitches. The ch 1 never counts as a stitch.
Tight Bobble Tension: Working bobbles too tightly flattens them into small beads. Keep loops loose and equal in height.
Gapping Petals: Forfacing gaps between petals happens if you forget to overlap the bases. Always overlap bases by 1 cm before stitching down.
Off-Center Flowers: A misplaced flower is very noticeable on a geometric grid. Always mark exact center stitches (20/21) before pinning.
Tight Joining Seams: Excessive seam tension causes puckering across the throw. Maintain relaxed tension while joining squares.

Customization Ideas

Color Variations: Swap violet and white for deep charcoal & cream, forest green & ivory, or dusty pink & cream while keeping the exact pattern step-wise.
Contrast Centers: Work flower centers in a vibrant mustard yellow yarn for a classic yellow-and-white daisy look.
Baby Blanket Size: Make a 3 x 3 grid (9 squares total) to craft a lovely 110 cm x 110 cm nursery throw.
Matching Pillows: Create matching throw pillows by stitching single finished squares to a solid violet backing piece with button closures.
Resize Strategy: Add or subtract entire 36 cm square columns or rows to customize to king, queen, or twin bed dimensions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How much yarn do I need for the whole blanket?

You will need approximately 2.4 kg of chunky cotton-blend yarn in Violet and 900 g of chunky cotton-blend yarn in Cream White. Buying slightly extra yarn from the same dye lot is recommended to avoid color variations.

Can I make the flowers larger or smaller?

Yes! To adjust flower scale, alter your hook size for the petals and centers, or add/subtract initial chain rows on the petals. Keep in mind that changing flower sizes will affect how much base square area they cover.

Can I crochet the flower directly onto the square?

While you can surface-crochet the center onto the square, working the petals and centers flat and sewing them on gives the blanket its signature dimensional, 3D pop and cleaner motif definition.

Is the blanket washable?

Because this design uses a chunky cotton-blend yarn, it is generally machine washable on a gentle, cold cycle. Lay flat to dry on towels to preserve the shape of the squares and prevent flattening the dimensional petals.

Violet Daisy Crochet Blanket Pattern: Free & Beginner-Friendly Motif Throw