Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Free Pattern

Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Free Pattern

Hi everyone, today I am going to explain how to crochet a sunburst granny square (free pattern). I absolutely love these squares! They are so versatile, and perfect for creating so many projects. I think they have a Boho vibe that I just love so much, and they are just so easy to crochet too.

The video tutorial for this project can be found here:

Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Free Pattern: A Classic Design

The Sunburst Granny Square is a very classic square in the crochet world. This means that it is like the the classic Granny Square, an absolute must for crocheters. Indeed, the Sunburst Granny square is one of those designs that is a much loved design for all crocheters. This is my take on this classic square, and I do hope you enjoy it!

I crocheted this lovely Boho Sunburst Granny Square bag just a couple of weeks ago, using this very design. This was such an amazing and fun crochet project to make, and I do hope you check it out. If you decide to make it let me know!

Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Free Pattern: A Fun Project

I had wanted to create my very own design for the Sunburst Granny Square for quite a while now. For quite a long time, I did not have the time to study this square sufficiently so as to created my own version of it. However, a few weeks ago I needed a fresher, newer square to make projects with, and I was getting a bit bored with the classic granny square to be honest. I would really love to bring to you lots of different squares in the next few months, as I so enjoy creating content for my blog and channel. Usually I do only tutorials because of time (as a single mum with no family close by, time is of the essence for me). However, I do enjoy bringing you these stitch and squares tutorials, and I hope they become popular!

I am currently crocheting a brand new sweater using this starburst granny square, and I can’t wait to release it. However, I do need to finish it before doing so, and so this might take me another few weeks.

Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Free Pattern: A Puff Stitch Design

I love the fact that this square is based on a flower. Indeed, I think this accentuates the Boho, vintage, 70s vibe so much! It is such a pretty design, and I cannot wait to make more of these very soon. I was thinking making a baby blanket with this square. Also, I really want to bring to you a daisy square very soon! Let me know if you would like that!

The Sunburst Granny Square is based on the shape of a flower, a flower with 12 petals. Once these petals are crocheted, another row of petals are created to give more dimension to the square. Then, a simple repeat stitches made of either double or treble crochets are added to form the square. And voila! The square is made.

I hope you enjoy this fun and easy tutorial, let me know if you did, and if there is any other square you would like me to show you.

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Crochet Sunburst Granny Square: The Pattern

You can purchase the ad free, large print, PDF pattern for this project here: Crochet Sunburst Granny Square PDF Pattern

Level: Easy +

Gauge

Gauge is not crucial for completion of this project. Please refer to individual Sunburst Granny Square measurements for gauge information.

Size of each Sunburst Granny Square:

4,5”x4,5” (11,5 x11,5 cm)

Notes:

I will be using US terms (British terms in brackets)

Materials

• 1 skein each of Paintbox Cotton Aran yarn in shades:

       650 Candyfloss Pink

       621 Banana Cream

       670 Macaron Green

• A 4 mm crochet hook
• A pair of scissors
• A tapestry needle

Abbreviations

Ch : chain

Sl st : slip stitch

St: stitch

Sk: skip

SC: Single Crochet (UK Double Crochet)

DC: Double Crochet (UK Treble Crochet)

TC: Treble Crochet (UK Double Treble)

EOR: End of round

You will be using the 4 mm crochet hook for this part.

With shade Candyfloss pink, make a slip knot.

Ch 4, sl st to 1^st chain to create a circle into which we will be working.

Note: you can use the magic circle to begin if you prefer.

Round 1:

Ch 3 (=DC), place 15 DC within the center circle (=16 DC total). Please note you will need to fasten in loose end as you place your 15 DCs around circle, so that when you have finished placing your 15 DCs and you pull on loose end, it closes center circle.

Fasten off color Candyfloss pink.

Round 2:

Attach color Macaron Green to any stitch.

Ch 1 (does not count as stitch throughout), * yarn over, go back into stitch, pull up a loop, and pull yarn up gently to create a “height” to the stitch * 4 times. Now yarn over and go through all loops on hook to create petal. Ch 1. (=1st petal)

Now to create next petal throughout round (there will be 16 petals total):

Yarn over, go directly into next stitch, pull up a loop and pull yarn up gently to create a “height” to the stitch 4 times. Now yarn over and go through all loops on hook to create a petal, ch 1.

Repeat this process into each and every stitch from previous round (=16 petals).

Once you finish last petal, sl st to first petal to close off round. Fasten off color Macaron Green.

Round 3:

Fasten on Banana Cream yarn on top of any petal from previous round.

Note: We will be placing this round’s stitches directly on top of each petal from previous round.

Ch 1, * yarn over, go back into st, yarn over, pull through 2 loops * 3 times; yarn over and pull through all loops on hook, ch 2 (this is your first petal).

Go directly into top of next petal from previous round; * yarn over, go back into st, yarn over, pull through 2 loops * 3 times. Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook, ch 2 (2^nd petal).

Repeat this process 14 times until you have 16 petals total. Sl st to top of 1^st petal to finish off round. Fasten off shade Banana Cream.

Round 4:

Attach Candyfloss pink yarn to any space between petals from previous round.

Ch 3 (=DC), place 2 DC in same space (=cluster of 3 DC); [sk petal and go directly into next sp with 3 TC, ch 2, 3 TC (=corner stitch), sk next petal and place 3 DC into next 3 spaces] 3 times; sk petal, go directly into next sp with 3 DC 2 times, sl st to 1^st ch 3 to close off round.

Tidy up all loose ends.