Sunflower Granny Square • Free Crochet Pattern

Free Sunflower Granny Square Crochet Pattern

I may have mentioned this before, but it has always been one of my dreams to turn my crochet sunflower collection into a pattern range so that others can experience the joy of creating with this beautiful square.

The sunflower granny square is the first pattern in my Sunflower Series - a growing collection of crochet patterns built around this cheerful sunflower motif.

And guess what? I have finally managed to write and film a crochet pattern and tutorial for my Sunflower Granny Square.

If you are new to crochet and looking to build your crochet skills, you can access my free patterns and tutorials here and here

This sunflower granny square is the very first pattern in the collection, and for now it is free for you to create and enjoy.

Below you'll find the full step-by-step tutorial

Sunflower Granny Square Crochet Tutorial

If you are a visual learner, you can follow along with my video tutorial here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MZWhND6oug

If you prefer, you can also watch the tutorial on YouTube

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Sunflower Granny Square Pattern

A crochet motif pattern and tutorial

This pattern is written using US crochet terminology.

Skill Level

Intermediate

This pattern requires some familiarity with crochet techniques such as puff stitches and cluster stitches.

Hook

5.5 mm crochet hook

Yarn

12 ply wool
Sample made with Nundle Woollen Mill Merino

Four colours are used:

• Brown – Round 1 (centre)
• Oatmeal – Round 2 (petal base)
• Mustard – Round 3 (sunflower petals)
• Natural – Round 4 & 5 (square border)

Finished Size

Approximately 15 cm × 15 cm

Stitches Used

Magic Circle

ch – chain stitch


dc – double crochet


hdc – half double crochet


ps – puff stitch


cl – cluster stitch (5dc cluster)

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch (ps)

Yarn over, insert hook and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook).
Yarn over, insert hook and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook).
Yarn over and pull through all loops.

5dc Cluster (cl)

Yarn over, insert hook into stitch and pull up loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops.
Repeat 5 times in the same space until 6 loops remain on hook.
Yarn over and pull through all loops.

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Pattern Instructions

Round 1

Start with a magic circle.

Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch1),
dc into circle, ch1.

Repeat (dc, ch1) 15 times.

Join with sl st to beginning ch-4.

Fasten off.

<16 dc, 16 ch-sp>

Round 2

Join Oatmeal yarn in any ch-sp.

Ch 2 and dc into the same space, ch1
(counts as first puff stitch and ch-sp).

(1 ps, ch1) in each ch-sp around.

Repeat 15 times.

Join with sl st to beginning ch-2.

Fasten off.

<16 ps, 16 ch-sp>

Round 3

Join Mustard yarn in any ch-sp.

Ch 3 and work 4dc cluster in the same space, ch1
(counts as first cluster stitch and ch-sp).

(5dc cluster, ch1) in each ch-sp around.

Repeat 15 times.

Join with sl st to beginning ch-3.

Fasten off.

<16 clusters, 16 ch-sp>

Round 4

Join Natural yarn in any ch-sp.

Ch 3, 2 dc in same space.

3 hdc in next ch-sp.
3 dc in next ch-sp.

(3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) in next ch-sp (corner).

Repeat the following 3 times:

3 dc in next ch-sp
3 hdc in next ch-sp
3 dc in next ch-sp
(3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) in next ch-sp (corner)

Join with sl st to beginning ch-3.

Round 5

Sl st to next ch-sp.

Ch 3, 2 dc in same space.

3 dc in next 2 ch-sp.

(3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) in next ch-sp (corner).

Repeat the following 3 times:

3 dc in next 4 ch-sp
(3 dc, ch2, 3 dc) in next ch-sp (corner)

Join with sl st to beginning ch-3.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Secure yarn ends and weave in tails.

Your Sunflower Granny Square is now complete 🌻

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I look forward to seeing your Sunflower Granny Squares in action. This is a beautiful motif that can be made in many different colour combinations and yarn textures.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. I always enjoy helping others learn and grow their crochet skills.

Crochet Projects You Can Make with the Sunflower Granny Square

The sunflower granny square can be used to create many beautiful crochet projects from blankets and bags to clothing and home wares.

And don’t forget — there are many more patterns coming that feature the Sunflower Granny Square. Make sure you subscribe to my newsletter so you are the first to know when new patterns are released.

Please remember to do something just for yourself today.

Melissa