This rose granny square cardigan crochet pattern is a charming handmade project designed especially for children aged five to six years. Built entirely from individual flower squares, the cardigan combines a textured rose motif with classic granny square construction for a timeless yet playful look.
Crochet Rose Square Cardigan
Each square is worked separately, making the pattern easy to manage and perfect for using multiple colors creatively. Once assembled, the cardigan forms a cozy, lightweight layer that works well for mild weather and special occasions. The modular design allows easy size adjustments by adding or reducing squares, making this pattern versatile, customizable, and ideal for confident beginners ready to explore motif-based garments.
Materials
- 4 ply yarn in red, green, and white
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
Rose Square Motif
- Make a slip knot and chain four
- Join to the first chain with a slip stitch to form a ring
- Chain two and work six double crochets into the ring
- Join with a slip stitch to the top of the starting chain
- Chain three, skip one stitch, and slip stitch into the next stitch
- Repeat around to create eight chain loops
First Petal Layer
- Work eight double crochets into the first chain loop
- Secure with one single crochet in the next loop
- Repeat for all eight loops to form the first petal layer
Second Petal Layer
- Turn the flower to the back side
- Chain three and attach behind the petals to form new loops
- Create eight loops evenly around the flower
- Work eight double crochets into each back loop
- Position petals so they sit behind the first layer
Third Petal Layer Optional
- Repeat the back loop process again if a fuller rose is desired
- Finish with eight back loops prepared for squaring
Squaring the Flower
- Switch to green yarn
- In one back loop work three double crochets, chain two, three double crochets
- In the next loop work three double crochets
- Repeat corner and side sequence until four corners are formed
- Continue with additional rounds using white yarn
- Follow standard granny square increases until desired square size is reached
Cardigan Assembly
- Make approximately twenty two completed squares
- Arrange squares into one back panel and two front panels
- Join squares using slip stitch or single crochet through back loops
- Keep tension loose to avoid puckering
Finishing
- Join front panels to the back at the shoulders
- Attach four squares together for each sleeve
- Join sleeves to the armhole openings
- Work rows of double crochet along front edges and neckline
- Sew buttons onto one front panel to complete the cardigan
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