How to crochet a sunburst granny square- free crochet tutorial

Are you looking for a crochet sunburst granny square tutorial? You are in the right place. In this post, we will show you how to crochet a sunburst granny square that can be turned into a crochet sunflower granny by changing colors. Crochet granny squares are also the perfect way to use up some scrap yarn and turn them into a beautiful crochet project!

Crochet Sunburst granny square

The sunburst granny square has been around for many years. It is a versatile granny square that looks pretty in every color. You can use it in so many projects such as crochet blankets, crochet cardigans, crochet scarf, and crochet home decor. It is pretty addicting to make once you get the hang of it.

If you love making crochet granny squares you must definitely check out our Mix and match blanket! Whether use all 4 of the granny squares or just one you can make a stunning blanket with it.

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Recommended yarn and hook

For this crochet sunburst granny square, I am using one of my favorite yarns- Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran. It is an Aran weight yarn that can be considered as a worsted weight 4 yarn and has a huge variety of colors. It is 100% washable acrylic yarn.

But as I mentioned above the crochet granny square is perfect for using the small leftover balls of yarn that each of us has in our stash. (I might have a few boxes, though!)

PRO TIP: If you will use left over balls make sure that the balls are same weight.

As you can see for the sunflower sunburst granny square I am using 4 different colors- brown, light yellow, mustard, and beige.

Usually, when I crochet granny squares with worsted-weight yarn I like to use a different hook from the one recommended on the label. Therefore, I prefer going down or up a size on the hook. However, it depends on what texture I would like to achieve in the end more sturdy or loose.

The hook I use for the crochet sunburst granny square pattern is a 4mm/ US crochet hook size G.

Sunburst granny square- the pattern

Materials needed:

• worsted weight yarn in 4 colors

• crochet hook size 4 mm/ US crochet hook size G
• tapestry needle
• a pair of scissors
• stitch markers (if desired)
• measuring tape (if desired)

Pattern notes:

The pattern is written in US crochet terminology.

The pattern is worked in rounds.

The initial chain 2 or 3 are counted as a stitch

The sunburst granny square is made with cluster stitches. You will find the instructions for them in the Special stitch section below.

Abbreviation:

DC- double crochet

HDC- half double crochet

MR- magic ring

CH – chain

SS- slip stitch

**- repeat the stitches in the ** indicated times

{}- repeat the stitch sequence in the {} indicated times

Special stitches:

When we are making the first DC2tog or DC3tog, the initial CH 2 is counted as a stitch which means that the initial chain will be your first partial double crochet stitch.

DC2TOG- Yarn over the hook (yo). Insert your hook into the next stitch. Yarn over. Draw the yarn through the stitch. Yarn over. Draw the yarn through the first 2 loops on your hook. Two loops remain on the hook. Yarn over the hook (yo). Insert your hook into the next stitch. Yarn over. Draw the yarn through the stitch. Yarn over. Draw the yarn through the first 2 loops on your hook. You should have 3 loops remaining on your hook. Yarn over. Draw the yarn through all 3 loops on your hook.

DC3TOG– Yarn over the hook (yo). Insert your hook into the next stitch. Yarn over. Draw the yarn through the stitch. Yarn over. Draw the yarn through the first 2 loops on your hook. Two loops remain on the hook. *Yarn over the hook (yo). Insert your hook into the next stitch. Yarn over. Draw the yarn through the stitch. Yarn over. Draw the yarn through the first 2 loops on your hook. You should have 3 loops remaining on your hook. * rep from * to * 1 more time. You should have 4 loops remaining on your hook. Yarn over. Draw the yarn through all 4 loops on your hook.

TR – triple stitch- Yarn over twice. Insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Yarn over, and pull through two loops. Yarn over, and pull through two loops. Yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook.

Crochet sunburst granny square instructions:

At the end of each round, we will join the round with a slip stitch on top of the first stitch.

Alternative for MR– CH 5, SS in 5th chain from your hook to form a ring.

-start with brown color yarn

Rnd 1: Start with a MR, CH 2, DC into the ring, *CH 1, DC2TOG* rep from * to * 6 more times, CH 1, SS to join. (8 clusters)

Fasten off the brown and attach light yellow color.

In rounds 2-4 we will work in the chain spaces only.

Rnd 2: SS into the first ch-sp, CH 3, DC 1, CH 1, DC2TOG all in same ch-sp, *CH 1, DC2TOG, CH 1, DC2TOG* rep from * to * 6 more times, CH 1, SS to join. (16 clusters in total- 2 clusters per each ch-space).

Fasten off the yellow color and attach the mustard color.

Rnd 3: SS in first ch-sp, CH 3, DC2TOG in same space, CH 2, *DC3TOG in next ch-sp, CH 2* rep from * to 14 more times, SS to join. (16 clusters in total)

Fasten off the mustard color and attach your main color. Mine is beige.

Rnd 4: SS in first ch-sp, CH 3, 2 DC in same space, *3 DC in next ch-sp* rep 1 more time, 3 TR, CH 2, 3 TR in next ch-sp(corner), [*3 dc in next ch-sp* rep 2 more times, 3 TR, CH 2, 3 TR in next ch-sp ] rep from to 2 more times, SS to join in 3rd chain of initial chain 3.

You can stop here or make the next round as well.

In round 5 we will work in the space between the clusters, not into the stitches.

Rnd 5: SS in next 2 sts. SS in the first space between the granny cluster not into the next stitch, CH 2, 2 HDC into the same space, *skip next 3 sts, 3 HDC in next space* rep from * to * 1 more time, (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the cornet space), { * skip 3 sts, 3 DC in next space* rep from * to * 3 more times, (3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in corner space) } rep from { to } 2 more times, SS to join in 2nd ch of initial ch-2.

If you have mastered this square check out the Sunburst granny hat or the sunburst hexagon bag!

I love this easy concept of quick crochet projects. And the best part is they are made of crochet motifs which means you can crochet them anywhere and anytime, and afterward join them together.

The easiest crochet hat ever! Made with 5 crochet granny squares this hat will be your next favorite. The bonus part- you can use all of your scrap yarn and make a bunch of these adorable hats.

Sunburst granny hat- free pattern

Do you need a new fancy bag? Check out the Sunburst hexagon bag that is made with only 7 crochet sunburst hexagons, cool right?

Sunburst hexagon bag- free pattern.

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