The sunflower granny square is a beautiful and cheerful design that brings a touch of nature’s charm to any crochet project. Its layered petals mimic the vibrant look of a sunflower, perfect for creating something that stands out. Whether used for blankets, pillows, wall hangings, or even a unique bag, this square brightens up any space with its warm and sunny appeal.
This granny square starts with a classic puff stitch center to create the sunflower's texture, followed by layers of cluster and treble stitches to form petals and decorative edges. It’s an inspiring design where color changes bring the flower to life, allowing you to express creativity with your chosen palette. While the process involves a few different stitch styles, it’s simple to follow along and enjoy as you bring the design together.
Credit crochet with parisa
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Choose yarn in three colors — brown (center), yellow (petals), and green (background/square). You can use worsted-weight yarn or your preferred weight.
- Hook: Recommended hook size is appropriate for your yarn (e.g., 4.0mm or 5.0mm for worsted weight).
- Additional Supplies: Scissors, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- dc: Double crochet
- tr: Treble crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- puff stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, pull up a loop (repeat this 3 times), yarn over, pull through all loops on the hook.
- cluster stitch (dc-3-together): Yarn over, begin a dc, leaving the last loop on the hook. Repeat twice more. Yarn over, pull through all loops on the hook.
Note: This pattern uses US crochet terminology.
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
Round 1: Center of the Sunflower
- Make a slip knot and chain 4.
- Sl st into the first chain to form a ring.
- Ch 2 (counts as the first dc).
- Work 16 dc inside the ring.
- Sl st into the top of the starting ch-2 to join the round.
Round 2: Sunflower Petals (Puff Stitch Round)
- Start with yarn over, insert the hook into the same stitch from the previous round, and pull up a loop. Repeat this 3 times (you should have 7 loops on the hook).
- Yarn over, pull yarn through all loops on the hook, then ch 1 (this completes the first puff stitch).
- Work a puff stitch + ch 1 into each stitch around. You should have 16 puff stitches by the end of this round.
- Sl st into the first puff stitch to close the round.
Round 3: Sunflower Petals Frame (Cluster Stitch Round)
- Sl st into the chain space of any puff stitch.
- Ch 2, work a dc-3-together cluster stitch in the same chain space.
- Ch 2, then work another dc-4-together cluster stitch in the next chain space. Continue this sequence (cluster stitch + ch 2) all the way around the square.
- Sl st into the first cluster stitch.
- Ch 1, cut yarn, and pull through to fasten off.
Round 4: Forming the Square (Using a New Color)
- Join a new yarn color (green or background color) in any chain space using a knot or directly begin with a slip stitch.
- Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), then work 2 dc into the same space.
- In the next chain space, work 3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr (this forms your first corner).
- In the next chain space, work 3 dc.
- In the next chain space, work 3 hdc.
- Continue working around the square:
- Corners: In each corner space, 3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr.
- Other spaces follow the sequence: 3 dc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, leading up to the next corner.
- Sl st to the top of the starting ch-3 and ch 1 to fasten off.
Finishing & Weaving Ends
- Use a tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends securely.
- Block the square if needed to straighten edges and flatten the sunflower design.
