Classic Sunflower Granny Square Tutorial
Brighten up your crochet projects with this vibrant, beginner-friendly Sunflower Granny Square! Featuring textured puff stitches for the golden petals and a crisp border, this motif is perfect for tote bags, cozy cardigans, and floral summer blankets.
Pattern Details & Materials
- Skill Level: Beginner / Easy
- Hook Size: 4.5 mm (US 7)
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or acrylic in Brown, Gold/Mustard, and Cream
- Finished Size: 5.5″ x 5.5″ (14 cm)
- Gauge: Rounds 1-2 measure 2.5″ across
Step-by-Step Instructions
Round 1 (Center): With brown yarn, start with a magic ring. Ch 2 (does not count as st), work 16 double crochets into ring. Slip stitch to first dc to join. Fasten off. [16 sts]
Round 2 (Petals): Join mustard yarn in any st. Work a cluster puff stitch into each st around, separating each with ch 1. Join with sl st. [16 petals]
Round 3 (Squaring Off): Join cream yarn. Create corners with (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr). Along the sides, work (3 dc), then (3 hdc), then (3 dc). Join and block square.
