Iris Square

This 8” square is finished with crossed double crochet rounds. It's one of nine coordinating squares that can be joined together into a baby blanket. > **This pattern is available for FREE on my blog [HERE][1].** > > The free version is supported by > advertising on my website. The > downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry > includes the full pattern in one > printable file without advertisements. **Skills Used** Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round, crocheting in chain spaces, increasing Special stitches: cdc, pop (with written instructions and video tutorials in pattern) **Skill Level** Easy **Finished Size** Motif: 8” (20.5 cm) square. **Materials** [Herrschners Worsted 8 Wildflowers][2] yarn (100% acrylic, 8 oz/226 g, 489 yd/448 m) – 1 skein each in Dandelion (CA), Bluet (CB), and Wildflowers (CC), *or approximately 10 yd (9 m) each in CA and CB, and 60 yd (55 m) in CC in any medium weight yarn*. US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, *or any size needed to obtain correct gauge*. Yarn needle. **Gauge** Finished Square = 8” (20.5 cm) square in pattern. *Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern.* [1]: https://undergroundcrafter.com/2026/10/10/iris-8-granny-square-crochet-pattern/ [2]: https://tidd.ly/43pLxn3