Retro daisy granny square
The viral crochet trend taking over wardrobes and Pinterest boards in 2025
By Helena Mathias | @craftedcomfort97
www.craftedcomfortinvestmentcc.com | helenknittingandcrochet@gmail.com
🧶 Discover why retro daisy granny squares are the hottest crochet trend in 2025. Get free tips, styling ideas, and links to top patterns like daisy cardigans and crochet bags!
🌼 Introduction: Vintage Bloom is Back
There’s something irresistibly nostalgic about a daisy granny square — a little puff of sunshine, framed in funky retro vibes, that takes us straight back to the ’70s. In 2025, these joyful floral motifs are blooming everywhere — on Pinterest boards, indie fashion runways, crochet TikToks, and Sunday market stalls.
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned maker, the retro daisy granny square has captured the hearts (and hooks) of crochet lovers across the globe. But what’s behind the obsession? And how can you turn it into something wearable, giftable, and sellable?
Let’s unravel the hype.
🌼 What is a Retro Daisy Granny Square?
A retro daisy granny square is a classic 1970s-inspired crochet motif featuring a dimensional flower (usually with puff or popcorn stitches) in the center of a traditional square. Think bold yellows, warm browns, sunny oranges, and funky greens. It’s a timeless look that brings texture and personality to any project.
🌟 5 Reasons Everyone Loves Daisy Squares
1. They’re Beginner-Friendly
Even if you’ve only mastered double crochet and chains, you can make a daisy square! With a simple pattern and a few rounds, beginners get instant gratification — and something beautiful.
2. Perfect for Scrap Yarn Projects
Retro daisy squares are the ultimate stash busters. You only need a few grams of each color, and mixing hues adds to the charm. (Try leftover lemon yellow, soft pinks, or sage green.)
3. They Look Amazing in Modern Fashion
Granny square isn’t just for afghans anymore. Makers are turning daisy squares into crochet daisy cardigans, bucket hats, retro daisy totes, and even bikinis! Talk about versatility.
👉 Check out my Retro Daisy Cardigan Crochet Pattern or the cute matching Daisy Tote Bag Pattern!
4. They’re Instagram & Pinterest Gold
Photos of finished daisy squares and cardigans are shareable and highly save-worthy. Retro aesthetics are trending, and your handmade piece can rack up thousands of views — especially with bold, natural light photos and a boho background.
5. They Sell Well at Markets & Etsy
Looking for something to make for your next craft fair or Etsy drop? Retro daisy bags and cardigans are proven sellers. People love handmade with a story — and these squares tell a vibrant, joyful one.
✨ How to Make a Daisy Square (Free Tips)
While there are many daisy square variations, most start with a puff stitch flower center, followed by contrasting color rounds to create the square shape.
👀 Want a step-by-step visual?
🎥 Watch my YouTube tutorial here: “Crochet Daisy Granny Square for Beginners”
🧺 What You Can Make with Retro Daisy Squares
- 🌼 Cardigans & sweaters (join squares with slip stitch or whipstitch)
- 👜 Tote bags & bucket bags
- 🧢 Beanies or balaclavas
- 🎒 Mini backpacks
- 🧣 Scarves & bandanas
- 🛋 Cushion covers & throws
🔗 Grab my full Retro Daisy Cardigan Pattern and matching Crochet Daisy Tote Bag Pattern!
🌈 Colour Ideas for 2025
According to my trend research, these are the most loved palettes for daisy squares in 2025:
- 🧡 Sunshine Bloom – Golden yellow, pumpkin, ivory, olive green
- 💜 Dream Garden – Soft lavender, peach, cream, sage
- 💚 Earthcore Retro – Mustard, chocolate brown, forest green, cream
- 💖 Pastel Pop – Baby pink, buttercup, mint, white
✨ Pro tip: Mix and match with neutral borders for that modern-boho edge.
🪡 Tools & Yarn I Recommend
- 🧶 Yarn: Cotton DK (like Paintbox, Scheepjes Catona, or Moya DK)
- 🧵 Hook size: 4mm (G)
- ✂️ Tools: Tapestry needle, blocking mat, scissors
📦 Want it all ready to go? I offer crochet kits with pre-matched daisy square yarn colors!
💬 Final Thoughts: Bring the Joy of Daisies to Your Hook
There’s a reason the crochet world can’t get enough of retro daisy squares: they’re joyful, accessible, customizable — and they turn into wearable sunshine.
Whether you’re crocheting for yourself, your brand, or your next market stall, daisy squares are a powerful combo of vintage and viral.
🌼 Ready to try it?
Grab your hook, stash those scraps, and start stitching something that’ll make people smile.
🔗 Shop & Try These Next:
- 🧶 Retro Daisy Cardigan Pattern – PDF Download
- 👜 Crochet Daisy Tote Bag Pattern – Beginner Friendly
- 🎥 Watch the YouTube Tutorial
- 📌 Pin It on Pinterest
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