It's called the African Flower and done in the right color combinations it is beautiful. This pattern is all about the colors, so be sure to choose wisely. I decided to feature Heidi Bears from the Heidi Bears blog for this pattern because of her wonderful step by step photo tutorial. You can find her pattern by clicking here.
And here are a few things you can do with all of the granny squares you have created just in case you don't want to make a blanket: