Cheerful Crochet Sun Pattern C2C Square

I’m excited to share my latest crochet project with you—a C2C Crochet Sun Pattern! This bright and cheerful design features a sun that’s perfect for adding a touch of sunshine to your projects.

Whether you’re making a cozy blanket, a happy pillow, or some vibrant wall art, this sun square will bring warmth and joy to your creations. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s start crocheting these sunny squares together! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free Crochet Sun Pattern

This sun pattern is part of a fun collection of C2C squares I’m designing, and they’re all the same size. The pattern is easy to follow and great for both beginners and experienced crocheters.

Crochet Project Materials Needed

• Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in white and orange. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in white and creamsicle. My square weighs 131 grams/4.6 ounces.
• Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
• Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
• Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 

PDF Version

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Crochet Sun Pattern Information

Skill Level

Advanced beginners. This crochet square is made using the corner to corner C2C crochet method. It involves color changes.  

Finished Measurements

My sun square measures just over 13 inches/33 centimeters wide and long.

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches

Crochet Terms

• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• ch/chs = chain/chains
• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• sl st = slip stitch

C2C Crochet Technique

• The pattern is made using the c2c technique of making “squares” in diagonal rows. You start in the bottom right corner and end in the top left corner.
• Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
• Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
• You can follow the picture graph or the written pattern.
• The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.

C2C Video Tutorial

Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

Crochet Sun Pattern Notes

• The pattern is written in US terms. 
• ↙ You are working on the “right side”.
• ↗ You are working on the “wrong side”. 

Crochet Sun Pattern Instructions

Download the sun graph.

↙ Row 1: orange x 1 (1 square) 
↗ Row 2: orange x 2 (2 squares) 
↙ Row 3: orange x 3 (3 squares) 
↗ Row 4: orange x 4 (4 squares) 
↙ Row 5: orange x 5 (5 squares) 
↗ Row 6: orange x 6 (6 squares) 
↙ Row 7: orange x 7 (7 squares) 
↗ Row 8: orange x 8 (8 squares) 
↙ Row 9: orange x 2, white x 1, orange x 3, white x 1, orange x 2 (9 squares) 
↗ Row 10: orange x 10 (10 squares) 
↙ Row 11: orange x 3, white x 1, orange x 3, white x 1, orange x 3 (11 squares) 
↗ Row 12: orange x 12 (12 squares) 
↙ Row 13: orange x 13 (13 squares) 
↗ Row 14: orange x 1, white x 1, orange x 10, white x 1, orange x 1 (14 squares) 
↙ Row 15: orange x 2, white x 1, orange x 3, white x 3, orange x 3, white x 1, orange x 2 (15 squares) 
↗ Row 16: orange x 3, white x 1, orange x 1, white x 6, orange x 1, white x 1, orange x 3 (16 squares) 
↙ Row 17: orange x 5, white x 7, orange x 5 (17 squares) 
↗ Row 18: orange x 5, white x 8, orange x 5 (18 squares) 
↙ Row 19: orange x 5, white x 9, orange x 5 (19 squares) 
↗ Row 20: orange x 5, white x 10, orange x 5 (20 squares) 
↙ Row 21: orange x 2, white x 2, orange x 2, white x 9, orange x 2, white x 2, orange x 2 (21 squares) 
↗ Row 22: orange x 6, white x 10, orange x 6 (22 squares) 
↙ Row 23: orange x 6, white x 11, orange x 6 (23 squares) 
↗ Row 24: orange x 7, white x 10, orange x 7 (24 squares) 
↙ Row 25: orange x 7, white x 11, orange x 7 (25 squares) 
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends 
↗ Row 26: orange x 7, white x 10, orange x 7 (24 squares) 
↙ Row 27: orange x 6, white x 11, orange x 6 (23 squares) 
↗ Row 28: orange x 6, white x 10, orange x 6 (22 squares) 
↙ Row 29: orange x 2, white x 2, orange x 2, white x 9, orange x 2, white x 2, orange x 2 (21 squares) 
↗ Row 30: orange x 5, white x 10, orange x 5 (20 squares) 
↙ Row 31: orange x 5, white x 9, orange x 5 (19 squares) 
↗ Row 32: orange x 5, white x 8, orange x 5 (18 squares) 
↙ Row 33: orange x 5, white x 7, orange x 5 (17 squares) 
↗ Row 34: orange x 3, white x 1, orange x 1, white x 6, orange x 1, white x 1, orange x 3 (16 squares) 
↙ Row 35: orange x 2, white x 1, orange x 3, white x 3, orange x 3, white x 1, orange x 2 (15 squares) 
↗ Row 36: orange x 1, white x 1, orange x 10, white x 1, orange x 1 (14 squares) 
↙ Row 37: orange x 13 (13 squares) 
↗ Row 38: orange x 12 (12 squares) 
↙ Row 39: orange x 3, white x 1, orange x 3, white x 1, orange x 3 (11 squares) 
↗ Row 40: orange x 10 (10 squares) 
↙ Row 41: orange x 2, white x 1, orange x 3, white x 1, orange x 2 (9 squares) 
↗ Row 42: orange x 8 (8 squares) 
↙ Row 43: orange x 7 (7 squares) 
↗ Row 44: orange x 6 (6 squares) 
↙ Row 45: orange x 5 (5 squares) 
↗ Row 46: orange x 4 (4 squares) 
↙ Row 47: orange x 3 (3 squares) 
↗ Row 48: orange x 2 (2 squares) 
↙ Row 49: orange x 1 (1 square) 

Border for the Crochet Sun Pattern

Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Finishing the Crochet Sun Pattern

Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends. Block if desired.

C2C Crochet Patterns

You can use these C2C squares individually for small projects like wall hangings or placemats, or mix and match them for larger crochet projects like blankets, pillows, table runners, or tote bags. The possibilities are endless!

Squares: monstera leaf, cat, daisy, “Take a Hike“, flamingo, longhorn, “Chill Here“, ice cream cone, watermelon, sunglasses, cactus, palm tree, retro VW bus, popsicle, pineapple, mermaid, turtle, heart, skull, ghost

Exploring Pixel Art in Crochet

When I design my corner to corner (C2C) crochet designs, I create pixel charts. These charts are super helpful and are also known as “graphs”, “alpha patterns”, and “grids”.

What’s cool is that you can use these pixel crochet pdf pattern free downloads not just for crochet but also for knitting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, weaving, tapestry, beadwork, and even pixel art.

They make creating beautiful crafts easier, especially if you’re using easy pixel art templates or looking for pixel drawing grid art ideas. Whether you want a big project or something smaller, my small pixel art grid easy and pix art pixel grid crochet pattern are perfect for all craft lovers!

Looking for more Free Crochet Patterns?

You may also like my monstera leaf blanket, unicorn blanket, cactus wall hanging, and neon hearts bag.

Let’s Connect!

I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on social media-Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and my YouTube channel. Until then, happy crocheting!