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Sunflower Granny Square Pattern

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Learn how to make this easy sunflower granny square crochet pattern. This 3d flower crochet square is easy to make and perfect for any project.

Five crochet sunflower granny squares.
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Mix And Match Details

  • Yarn weight: #3 Light, with 14 WPI (wraps per inch)
  • Hook size: 3.5mm (E/4)
  • Finished size: 4.7 x 4.7 inches (12 x 12 cm)
  • Number of rounds: 8
  • Stitch count per side: 18 stitches and chain 2 corners

Explore other granny squares of similar sizes for potential pairings. You can search our collection of 4 inch granny squares for more options.

About This Crochet Sunflower Square

  • The crochet sunflower granny square has 8 rounds in total.
  • You will need to know these basic crochet stitches, single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet.
  • There is a special stitch called pico, and it forms the point on the flower petals. It is an easy stitch to make, and we have instructions for this stitch in our special stitches section below.
  • The 3d flower motif is worked in 3 rounds before it is crocheted into a granny square. The flower motif can be used on its own as an applique for items like bags, hats, scarves, blankets, etc.
  • If you like this crochet granny square, you might also like these flower granny squares.
  • This is a free crochet pattern. You can find a printable pattern card at the end of this post.

Tips For Making Granny Squares

Tighten the starting ring - If you have used a magic circle to start the granny square, pull it tight to close the center, and securely weave in the end to ensure it does not work itself open in the future.

Be consistent with your tension - Having an even stitch tension will make the square look good, and the squares will be relatively consistent in size.

Count stitches - Regularly count your stitches to catch mistakes early. 

Choose the right yarn - When learning to crochet, choose a smooth, medium-weight yarn it will be easier for you to identify stitches and easier to work with.

Block Your Squares - Block your finished squares for a neater, more professional look.

Weave in ends - Weave in yarn ends as you go to save time later.

Read patterns carefully - When crocheting a new granny square pattern for the first time, take your time and read the pattern before starting. This will help you become aware of any new stitches or terms you may need to know before starting the pattern.

Don't stress mistakes - Mistakes happen, don't be afraid to undo and redo a few stitches or rounds if they happen.

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Need

Yarn

3 Light (also known as DK, light worsted, 8ply) yarn, with 14 WPI (wraps per inch)

  • Color A (center) dark brown - about 4.4 yards (4 meters)
  • Color B (petals) yellow - about 8.9 yards (8.1 meters)
  • Color C (background) green - about 10.5 yards (9.6 meters)
  • Color D (border) white - about 11 yards (10 meters)

Hook

  • 3.5mm (E/4) or a crochet hook size to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions

  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle

Finished Size

Yellow sunflower granny square.

This is a medium size granny square and is 4.7 inches (12cm) wide when made in the yarn and hook size mentioned above.

Stitches And Abbreviations Used In This Pattern

Special Stitches

Picot (picot)

A picot stitch is made using chain stitches and a slip stitch. It can be used as an extension to single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, or treble stitches. 

A picot is normally 3 chain stitches, but if you require more definition, make it with 4 chain stitches.

  1. Create three chain stitches at the point where you want to add a picot.
  2. Then insert your hook into the third chain from the hook.
  3. Yarn over hook (YO) pull the yarn back through both the stitch and the loop on the hook.
  4. This completes one Picot stitch.

Abbreviated version

Picot - ch3, insert hk into 3rd ch from hk, YO pull the yarn back through both the stitch and the loop on the hk.

Pattern Notes

US Crochet Terms

The information in this guide refers to US crochet terms, and instructions are for the right-handed. 

Pattern Instructions

Foundation, color A - Magic ring, or chain 6, slip stitch into 1st to join.

Abbreviated version 

Foundation, color A - MR, or ch6, sl st into 1st ch to join.

Round One

Round one of granny square.

Round 1 - Chain 2 (not counted as a stitch), then make 12 double crochets into the ring and slip stitch into the top of the 1st double crochet to join.

[You should have 12 double crochets in this round]

Abbreviated version

Rnd 1 - Ch2 (not counted as a stitch), 12dc in ring, sl st into top of 1st dc to join. [12dc]

Round Two

Round 2 of granny square.

Round 2 - Chain 2 (not counted as a stitch), make 2 double crochet in each of the 12 stitches, slip stitch into the top of the 1st double crochet to join, chain 1, cut yarn, and fasten off.

[You should have 24 double crochet stitches in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 2 - Ch2 (not a st), 2dc in each of the 12-sts, sl st into top of 1st dc to join, ch1, cut yarn and fasten off. [24dc]

Round Three

Round three of granny square.

Round 3, color B - Slip knot the yarn to the hook, then slip stitch into any stitch.

Chain 2, then in the same stitch make 1 double crochet, 2 treble crochets, picot, 2 treble crochets, 2 double crochets, then skip 1 stitch.

* In the next stitch single crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet, 2 treble, picot, 2 treble, 2 double crochet, then skip 1 stitch, single crochet in the next, repeat from * 6 more times, then slip stitch into the base of the 1st chain 2 made.

[You should have 8 petals made]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 3, color B - Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st into any st.

Ch2, in same st make 1dc, 2tr, picot, 2tr, 2dc, sk 1-st, 1sc in next, *in next st (sc, ch2, 1dc, 2tr, picot, 2tr, 2dc), sk 1-st, 1sc in next st, rpt from * sl st into the base of the 1st ch-2 made. [8 petals]

Round Four

Round four of granny square.

Round 4 - Chain 4 (note: the chain stitches of this round run behind the petals), slip stitch into the single crochet between the next petal, chain 4, * slip stitch into the next sc, chain 4, repeat from * 6 more times, then slip stitch into the base of the 1st chain 4, chain 1 cut yarn, fasten off.

[You should have 8 x chain 4 spaces]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 4 - Ch4 (all ch-4 sts run at the back of petals), sl st into sc between next petal, ch4, * sl st in next sc, ch4, rpt from * 6 more times, sl st into base of 1st ch-4, ch1 cut yarn, fasten off. [8 x ch-4 sps]

Round Five

Round five of granny square.

Round 5, color C - With the right side facing you. Slip knot the yarn to hk, slip stitch into any chain 4 space.

 Into chain 4 space, chain 2 (this counts as a dc), 2 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets, then in the next space make 3 half double crochets.

Then * in the next space make 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets, then make 3 half double crochets in the next space, repeat from * 2 more times, slip stitch into the top of chain 3 to join.

[There should be 36 double crochet stitches in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 5, color C - With the right side facing you. Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st into any ch-4 sp.

Into ch-4 sp, (ch2 (counts as dc), 2dc, ch2, 3 dc), in the next sp make (3hdc), * in next sp make (3dc, ch2, 3dc), then make (3hdc) in next sp, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st in top of ch3, to join. [36dc]

Round Six

Round six of granny square.

Round 6 - Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches, then slip stitch into the chain 2 space.

Chain 2, then make 2 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets in the chain 2 space, then make 3 double crochets in each of the next 2 spaces. 

Then * in the chain 2 space make 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets, then make 3 double crochets into each of the next 2 spaces, repeat from * 2 more times, slip stitch into the top of chain 3 to join, chain 1, cut yarn and fasten off.

[There should be 48 double crochet stitches in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 6 - Slip st into the next 2-sts, sl st into ch-2sp.

Ch2 (counts as dc), 2dc, ch2, 3 dc), in the ch-2 sp, then (3dc) in the next 2 sps, * in ch-2 sp make (3dc, ch2, 3dc), then make (3dc) in the next 2 sps, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st in top of ch-3 to join, ch1, cut yarn and fasten off. [48 dc]

Round Seven

Round seven of granny square.

Round 7 - Slip knot yarn to hook, slip stit into any chain 2 corner space.

Chain 2 then make 2 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets in the same space. 

Then make 3 double crochets in each of the next 3 spaces, *then in the chain 2 space make 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets, then make 3 double crochets in each of the next 3 spaces, repeat from * 2 more times, slip stitch into the top of chain 3 to join.

[There should be 60 double crochet stitches in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 7, color D - Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st into any ch-2 corner sp.

Ch2 (counts as dc), 2dc, ch2, 3 dc, in the ch-2 sp, then (3dc) in each of the next 3-sps, * in ch-2 sp make (3dc, ch2, 3dc), then make (3dc) in the next 3-sps, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st in top of ch-3, to join. [60dc]

Round Eight

Round eight of granny square.

Round 8 - Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches, then slip stitch into the chain2 space. 

Chain 2 then make 2 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets in the same space. 

Then make 3 double crochets in each of the next 4 spaces, *then in the chain 2 space make 3 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets, then make 3 double crochets in each of the next 4 spaces, repeat from * 2 more times, slip stitch into the top of chain 3 to join.

[There should be 72 double crochet stitches in this round]

Abbreviated version 

Rnd 8 - Slip st into the next 2-st, then sl st into ch-2 sp.

Ch2 (counts as a dc), 2dc, ch2, 3 dc, in the ch-2 sp, then (3dc) in each of the next 4-sps, * in ch-2 sp make (3dc, ch2, 3dc), then make (3dc) in the next 4-sps, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st in top of ch-3, to join, cut yarn and fasten off. [72 dc]

Crocheted sunflower granny squares with yarn and crochet hook.

Finishing

Use a yarn needle to weave in loose ends.

Easy Ways To Join Granny Squares Together

Once you have completed multiple granny squares, the next step is to join them together to create a larger project. 

And there are many ways to do this, depending on the desired final product and the look you want to achieve. 

Here are a few techniques for joining granny squares:

  1. Whipstitch - This simple method use a needle and thread to sew the squares together. The stitches are worked through the back loops of each square, creating an invisible seam on the front.
  2. Single crochet join - This method involves using a single crochet stitch to join the squares together. The squares are held with the wrong sides facing each other, and the single crochet stitches are worked through the back loops of the squares to create a decorative border.
  3. Slip stitch join - This method involves using a slip stitch to join the squares together. The squares are held with the right sides facing each other, and the slip stitch is worked through the back loops of each square to create a decorative ridge on the front.
  4. Join-as-you-go - This method involves crocheting the squares together as you work on each square. This creates a continuous seam that eliminates the need to sew the squares together later.

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Learn To Crochet

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Colored sunflower squares and white sunflower squares.

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Printable Pattern

Yellow, orange, green and pink sunflower granny squares.

Sunflower Granny Square Crochet Pattern

Learn how to make this easy sunflower granny square crochet pattern. This 3d flower crochet square is easy to make and perfect for any project.
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Skill Level : Easy
Makes: 1
Author :Harriet

What You Will Need

Yarn

  • #3 Light (DK, light worsted, 8ply) yarn, with 14 WPI (wraps per inch)
  • Color A (center) dark brown - about 4.4 yards (4 meters)
  • Color B (petals) yellow - about 8.9 yards (8.1 meters)
  • Color C (background) green - about 10.5 yards (9.6 meters)
  • Color D (border) white - about 11 yards (10 meters)

Hook

  • 3.5mm (E/4) hook or size to obtain a gauge.

Notions

  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle

Gauge

  • Use the finished size of the granny square as the gauge.

Finished Size

  • The size of this granny square is about 4.7 inches (12cm) across and about 6.3 inches (16cm) from corner to corner.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

  • MR - magic ring
  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • dc - double crochet
  • tr - treble or triple crochet
  • picot - picot (see special stitches below)
  • hk - hook
  • sk - skip
  • st/sts - stitch/stitches
  • sl st - slip stitch
  • rpt - repeat
  • YO - yarn over hook

Special Stitches

  • Picot - ch3, insert hk into 3rd ch from hk, YO pull the yarn back through both the stitch and the loop on the hk.

Instructions

  • Foundation, color A - MR, or ch6, sl st into 1st ch to join.
  • Round 1 - Ch2 (not counted as a stitch), 12 dc in ring, sl st into top of 1st dc to join. [12dc]
  • Round 2 - Ch2 (not a st), 2dc in each of the 12 sts, sl st into top of 1st dc to join, ch1, cut yarn and fasten off. [24dc]
  • Round 3, color B - Sl knot yarn to hk, sl st into any st.
    Ch2, in same st make 1dc, 2tr, picot, 2tr, 2dc, sk 1-st, 1sc in next, *in next st (sc, ch2, 1dc, 2tr, picot, 2tr, 2dc), sk 1-st, 1sc in next st, rpt from * sl st into the base of the 1st ch-2 made. [8 petals]
  • Round 4 - Ch4 (runs at the back of petals), sl st into sc between next petal, ch4, * sl st in next sc, ch4, rpt from * 6 more times, sl st into base of 1st ch-4, ch1 cut yarn, fasten off. [8 x ch-4 sps]
  • Round 5 color C - With the right side facing you. Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st into any ch-4 sp.
    Into ch-4 sp, (ch2 (counts as dc), 2dc, ch2, 3 dc), in the next sp make (3hdc), * in next sp make (3dc, ch2, 3dc), then make (3hdc) in next sp, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st in top of ch3, to join. [36dc]
  • Round 6 - Sl st into the next 2-sts, sl st into ch-2sp.
    Ch2 (counts as dc), 2dc, ch2, 3 dc), in the ch-2 sp, then (3dc) in the next 2 sps, * in ch-2 sp make (3dc, ch2, 3dc), then make (3dc) in the next 2 sps, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st in top of ch-3 to join, ch1, cut yarn and fasten off. [48 dc]
  • Round 7, color D - Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st into any ch-2 corner sp.
    Ch2 (counts as dc), 2dc, ch2, 3 dc, in the ch-2 sp, then (3dc) in each of the next 3-sps, * in ch-2 sp make (3dc, ch2, 3dc), then make (3dc) in the next 3-sps, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st in top of ch-3, to join. [60dc]
  • Round 8 - Sl st into the next 2-st, then sl st into ch-2 sp.
    Ch2 (counts as a dc), 2dc, ch2, 3 dc, in the ch-2 sp, then (3dc) in each of the next 4-sps, * in ch-2 sp make (3dc, ch2, 3dc), then make (3dc) in the next 4-sps, rpt from * 2 more times, sl st in top of ch-3, to join, cut yarn and fasten off. [72 dc]
  • Finishing - Use a yarn needle to weave in loose ends.

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