Friends, I seriously love granny squares! They’re such a joy to crochet, aren’t they? If you have never tried to crochet a sunflower granny square, you’ll love how easy and fun this free pattern is.
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Also known as the Sunburst Square, this stunning pattern will get your creative juices flowing for your next crochet project!
This motif is a favorite among crochet lovers, so I wanted to share my version and spark some creative ideas for your projects! This sunflower square is a fun way to incorporate sunflowers’ beauty into your work.
Sunflower Granny Square
Picture a round center that symbolizes the flower’s core, flourishing with stitches radiating outward like petals bursting into bloom. These delightful and eye-catching crochet squares are your pathway to bringing warmth and joy to any project!
Granny squares are my go-to motifs for many projects! I made a cozy farmhouse-style crochet blanket using the classic granny square in earthy colors. But if you’re into trying out fun colors beyond the bold, bright ones, I have a free sunburst bucket hat pattern that my readers can’t get enough of!
What can You Make with Sunflower Granny Squares?
There are many creative projects you can make with sunflower squares! Here are some popular ideas:
- Throw blankets and Afghans: use your favorite colors to match blankets to your home decorations. They also make great gifts for housewarming parties.
- Baby blankets: use soft yarns and baby colors to create personalized baby gifts.
- Bags and totes: join granny squares to create beautiful bags and add a lining for a finish.
- Clothing and accessories: sweaters, tops, and hats are popular projects you can make with sunflower granny squares.
How to Crochet a Sunflower Granny Square
This Sunflower Granny Square pattern uses US Crochet Terminology.
Level of difficulty: Easy.
Materials
- 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook
- Worsted Weight Yarn (#4) – use yarn leftovers from your stash. Red Heart Super Saver has beautiful bright colors.
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Pattern Notes
- The initial chains 1 and 2 in each round won’t count as a stitch.
- We are using a 4 hdc puff stitch for round 4 in this pattern, which makes it different from other patterns that use a double crochet cluster stitch instead.
Project Size
A square measures approximately 5” x 5” (13 cm x 13 cm) when you use the recommended yarn weight and hook size.
Abbreviations
- 3hdcps: 3-half-double-crochet-puff-stitch (a puff stitch with 3 hdc sts)
- 4hdcps: 4-half-double-crochet-puff-stitch (a puff stitch with 4 hdc sts)
- ch(s): Chain(s)
- dc: double crochet
- dc cluster: three dc sts in the same space
- FO: fasten off
- hdc: half double crochet
- mc: magic circle
- sc: Single Crochet
- Rnd: round
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp(s): space(s)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- tr: treble stitch
- tr granny cluster: three treble stitches in the same space
- [ ]: stitch count in a round.
Pattern Instructions
Round 1 (brown)
Create a mc, ch 2, 16 dc in the mc. Cut the yarn. FO. Cut the yarn and fasten off. Switch to the second yarn color to crochet the next round and ch 1. [16 dc]
Crochet Tip: As an alternative to the magic circle, you can chain 4 and sl st to create a circle, then work the 16 dc sts in that circle.
Round 2 (burnt yellow)
3hdcps across. Cut the yarn and fasten off. Switch to the third yarn color to crochet the next round and ch 1. [16 puff sts]
3hdcps Explanation:
- To make the first puff st in this round, extend the current loop on the hook to about ¼” long. Yarn over and insert the hook in the same stitch as ch 1.
- (Yarn over again, pull up a loop) 3 times.
- Yarn over again and pull through all seven loops to complete the stitch. Do not chain.
Round 3 (golden)
(4hdcps, ch 1) in the sp between the following puff sts across (not on top of the sts). Cut the yarn and fasten off. Switch to the third yarn color to crochet the next round [16 puff sts]
4hdcps Explanation:
- Extend the current loop on the hook to about ¼” long to make the 1st puff st. Yarn over and insert the hook in the same sp as ch 1.
- (Yarn over again, pull up a loop) 4 times.
- Yarn over again and pull through all nine loops to complete the stitch.
- Chain 1.
Round 4 (off white)
ch 5, tr granny cluster in the same sp as ch 5, dc granny cluster in each of next 3 ch 1 sps, *(tr granny cluster, ch 1, tr granny cluster) in next ch 1 sp, dc granny cluster in each of next 3 ch 1 sps, rep from the asterisk 2 more times, tr granny cluster in same sp as initial ch 5. Cut the yarn and fasten off.
Treble (tr) Explanation:
- Yarn over twice and insert the hook in the ch sp.
- Yarn once and pull up a loop (4 loops on the hook).
- (Yarn over and pull through two) three times to complete the stitch.
Cluster Explanation:
- A dc granny cluster consists of three dc sts in the same ch sp
- A tr granny cluster consists of three tr sts in the same ch sp.
Ways to Join Sunflower Granny Squares
The single crochet stitch join is best if you want a bulkier seam. However, if you want an invisible seam, you can easily hand-sew the squares with a tapestry needle using the Mattress (or Ladder) stitch.
The Single Crochet Join Method
- Pair the first two squares facing each other, wrong wide with wrong side.
- With the crochet hook, attach the yarn to chain-2 space on both squares and slip stitch to join both corners, right to left.
- Work single crochet stitches into both squares to the next corner.
- Keep working with single crochet stitches to join as many squares as needed for the desired project size. You are doing it in both horizontal and vertical directions.
Mattress (or Ladder) Stitch Join Method
- Thread a tapestry needle with a strand of the yarn to join the squares and sew the first two squares from right to left.
- Work the mattress stitch into the back loops only of the stitches in both squares across.
- Repeat the ladder movement back and forth to the next corner.
- Grab the next two squares and do the same until you have attached enough squares to the desired project size. You are doing it in both horizontal and vertical directions.
Sunflower Granny Square FAQ’s
How Many Rows Should Sunflower Granny Squares Have?
Typically, a classic square has four rounds. However, you can add more granny stitch rounds like what you did in round# 4. It all depends on what you’re making, your yarn, and how large you want the squares to be.
How Many Sunflower Granny Squares for a Blanket?
It depends on the size of the blanket you want to make. Since each square measures approximately 5 inches (13 cm), you will need 36 squares for a 30” x 30” (76 x 76 cm) baby blanket. And for a larger blanket, like a throw, you’ll need 80 squares for a 50” x 40” (127 x 102 cm) blanket.
How Many Colors of Yarn Should I Use on a Square?
A sunflower granny square really pops when you use four yarn colors, one for each round. You can go with classic sunflower shades or pick whatever colors you like. It all comes down to what fits your project and what you’re into.
More Crochet Tutorials & Stitches
- Crochet Slip Knot
- Crochet Alpine Stitch
- Granny Spike Stitch
- Moss (or Linen) Crochet Stitch
- Crochet Star Stitch Border
- Crochet Invisible Decrease
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Sunflower Granny Square Printable Card
Learn how to crochet a sunflower granny square with this easy-to-follow pattern. You can use these motifs for bags, blankets, hats, sweaters, and more.
Materials
- Worsted Weight Yarn (#4)
- Tapestry Needle
Tools
- 4.5 mm (US 7) Clover Crochet Hook
- Scissors
Instructions
- Rnd1: Create a mc, ch 2, 16 dc in the mc. Cut the yarn. FO. Switch to the second yarn color to crochet the next round and ch 1. [16 dc sts]
- Rnd2: 3hdcps around. Switch to the third yarn color to crochet the next round and ch 1. [16 puff sts]
- Rnd3: (4hdcps, ch 1) in the sp between the following puff sts around (not on top of the sts). Cut the yarn and fasten off. Switch to the third yarn color to crochet the
next round [16 puff sts]
- Rnd4: ch 5, tr granny cluster in the same sp as ch 5, dc granny cluster in each of next 3 ch 1 sps, *(tr granny cluster, ch 1, tr granny cluster) in next ch 1 sp, dc granny cluster in each of next 3 ch 1 sps, rep from the asterisk 2 more times, tr granny cluster in same sp as initial ch 5. Cut the yarn and fasten off.
Notes
- Add it to your Ravelry Queue here to make it later.
- This Sunflower Granny Square pattern uses US Crochet Terminology.
- Level of difficulty: Easy.
- The initial chains 1 and 2 won’t count as stitches in each round.
- Use your favorite four colors of yarn, one for each round.
- This pattern uses a 4 hdc puff stitch for round 4, which is different from other patterns that use a double crochet cluster stitch instead.
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