As autumn arrives and the last flowers brighten the garden before winter comes, the aster takes center stage with its vibrant colors and delicate beauty. Inspired by these late-season blooms, Herbstaster captures the charm of autumn in a textured and richly detailed granny square design.

At the heart of this square blooms a soft, three-dimensional aster flower, surrounded by layered stitches and contrasting colors that echo crisp autumn skies, golden leaves, and the final blossoms of the season. Designed for makers who enjoy texture and decorative details, this square celebrates the beauty of October — a time when nature slows down, but still offers moments of color and warmth.

Whether you use Herbstaster as part of a blanket, cushion, wall hanging, or as a standalone piece, this square brings a touch of autumn garden magic to every project.

So grab your yarn, settle in with a warm drink, and let’s crochet the beauty of autumn, one stitch at a time.

You can work your square with any yarn weight and according hook. The pattern ends with a stitch count of 39 per side, this refers to a size of 12” using aran weight yarn.

You can find a PDF here:Herbstaster