I am always amazed at the ingenuity of the people who design these ‘floral squares. When reading the pattern my critical mind says “No way is this going to work” but I studiously follow these instructions and, hey presto, it works.

I really enjoyed the challenge of this block. It comes from “200 Crochet blocks for blankets, throws and afghans” by Jan Eaton, on page 106.

This is the tenth block from this book which fulfils my challenge to make ten blocks in each book. It is also the 51st block I have made for a ’50 Granny Squares for fun’ personal challenge. This is because I doubled up on one block when I was remaking the blocks from my original attempt in the new colour palett and I accidentally made the wrong variation.

I’m a bit obsessive about some things and I don’t like odd numbers so I’m going to make one more. Then I will have made 52 as was the original challenge. I just didn’t pressure myself with any kind of time limit.