Sunburst Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pattern
Are you ready to dive into this Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pattern? This is a great project for beginners and adds a beautiful touch to any of your crochet projects. The 3d sunburst petals create a stunning effect that’s much easier than it looks.
The flower is part of the granny square, so no extra work is needed to attach it. Once you’ve completed the square, you can move on to the petals. It’s one quick and easy pattern, perfect for anyone—even if you’re a beginner. The free crochet sunflower pattern is below.
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Free Crochet Sunflower Granny Square
Granny squares are such versatile motifs! You can use them on their own, or join them with other crochet squares for a larger project. They’re the perfect addition to a fall blanket, bag, or even a cozy cardigan.
You could also stitch up a whole afghan or make a fun garland. The options are endless! For those who are a more seasoned crocheter, this free pattern is a great way to add some new and exciting squares to your collection.
Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pattern Information
Whether you’re aiming for a single crochet blanket or planning multiple fall-themed ideas, granny squares like this are the foundation of so many cool projects.
If you’re making a square blanket or thinking about trying out a new 3D element, this sunflower design has you covered. It’s a great project for any skill level and can be easily adapted into anything from a top to a pillow. Let your creativity bloom with this sunny pattern!
Skill Level
Advanced beginner. This free pattern uses basic stitches and involves color changes and shaping.
Materials for the Granny Square Crochet Pattern
- Hook size: H-8 5 mm crochet hook or mm hook size needed for gauge
- Type of yarn weight: Worsted weight yarn/medium weight yarn #4. You will need brown, yellow, and white yarn.
- Tapestry needle/yarn needle: Use this to weave in the ends.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. You can use these to help keep track of your stitches.
PDF Pattern
This crochet pattern is also available as an ad-free PDF in my Etsy Shop: sunflower sunburst granny square crochet pattern
Finished Size
My basic granny square measures 7.25 inches by 7.25 inches.
Gauge
16 stitches = 4 inches
9 rounds = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- DC = double crochet stitches
- SC = single crochet
- TR = treble crochet (triple crochet)
- HDC = half double crochet
- ch/chs = chain stitch/chain stitches
- st/sts = stitch, stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- flo = front loop only
- blo = back loop only
Granny Square Crochet Pattern Notes
- The granny square pattern is written in US terms.
- You will make the granny square first and then add the petals.
- The stitch counts are listed at the end of every row/round.
- The granny square is made with the circle to square technique.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
Magic Circle Alternative
If you find the magic ring/circle tricky, try this easier method for round 1: Chain 3, make 11 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook, join (11 stitches)
Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pattern Instructions
Brown yarn
Rnd 1: Magic circle, 11 DC, join to first DC (11 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, make 2 DC in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next stitch*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in the next 2 sts*, join with white yarn (44 stitches)
White yarn
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *(2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC), DC in the next 10 sts*, join
Rnds 6-8: Ch 2, DC in each st and (2 DC, ch-2, 2 DC) in each ch-2 corner space
Sunflower Petals Pattern
Make 16 using yellow yarn.
Ch 9, SC in the 2nd ch from hook, in next 7 chs work (HDC, DC, TR, TR, DC, HDC, SC), ch-1 and turn to continue working in the backside of the chs, in next 8 chs work (SC, HDC, DC, TR, TR, DC, HDC, SC), join and fasten off
Sew 8 of the petals evenly spaced around the outer round of the circle. Then, sew the next 8 petals evenly spaced between the first set of petals. This creates a layered effect with staggered petals.
Finishing the Crochet Sunflower Granny Square
Fasten off and then weave in the ends. Block if desired.
Looking for More Free Crochet Patterns?
If you like this sunflower sunburst pattern, you may also like my basic beanie, sunflower bag, bulky yarn hat, crochet granny squares apron, puff stitches beanie, and my turkey granny square.
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