When you combine the cheerfulness of sunflowers with the classic retro look of a granny square, you get a crochet sunflower granny square!
This tutorial will show you how to make a variation of a granny square with a sunflower in the center. It is a great substitute for traditional granny squares in blankets, afghans and other crochet patterns.
We do have free crochet patterns to do each of these elements separately. Be sure to see these patterns:
This unique craft pattern combines the best elements of both of those crochet patterns into a unique sunflower granny square.
As you probably already know, crochet patterns are full of abbreviations. Make sure you download our free crochet abbreviations chart!
Free Crochet Abbreviations Chart
Get a free printable chart of all the crochet abbreviations you need to know when working on patterns.
The free download is in our pattern library.
We have a variety of free crochet patterns and crochet stitch tutorial guides. Be sure to see our Crochet crafts page for even more ideas!
How to Crochet a Sunflower Granny Square
Materials
- Crochet yarn – medium or medium light weight
- Crochet hook 3.5mm
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Instructions
Step 1
Using the yarn color for center of the crochet sunflower, tie a slip knot without cutting the yarn from the bundle.
Work 6 chain stitches.
Step 2
Form a ring with the chain by working a slip stitch into the first chain stitch.
Step 3
Work 1 chain stitch.
Step 4
Start working double crochet through the base ring.
Step 5
Work a total of 12 DC (double crochet) into the base ring. Work a slip stitch through the first top chain stitch to close the center part.
Pull out the yarn by a few inches and cut it off from the bundle.
Step 6
Select a yarn for the sunflower petal part. Start with a slip knot.
Step 7
Pull it through any stitch around the edge of the center part.
Step 8
Work 3 chain stitches.
Step 9
Work a TC (Triple Crochet) through the same chain stitch but do not pull through the last 2 loops, keep them on hook.
Step 10
Work another TC; again, do not pull through the last loop.
You should have a total of 3 loops on hook.
Step 11
Now, pull through all 3 loops at once.
Step 12
Work 3 chain stitches.
Step 13
Work 3 treble crochet through the next chain stitch, keep the last loops on hook like we did for the previous stitch. But this time you should have 4 loops on hook.
Step 14
Pull through all 4 loops at once.
Step 15
Work 3 chain stitches again.
Step 16
Repeat the process until you have covered the 12 base stitches.
Step 17
Work a slip stitch through the first top stitch and pull out a few inches of the yarn.
Cut off extra yarn from bundle.
Step 18
Select a yarn for the granny square part.
Start with a slip knot and join the slip knot with the sunflower part through a 3 chain stitch gap.
Step 19
Chain 2 and work 2 DC through the same gap.
Step 20
Work 3 TC through the next gap.
Step 21
Work 2 chain stitches.
Step 22
Work 3 TC through the same gap.
This forms a corner of the granny square pattern.
Step 23
Work 3 DC through the next gap. Work another 3 DC through the next gap again.
Step 24
Then, work the corner stitch (3 TC, chain 3 and 3 TC).
Step 25
Repeat this process until you’ve covered the flower through all 3-chain gaps.
Step 26
Work a slip stitch through the first top chain stitch to close the granny square part.
Step 27
Pull out a few inches of the yarn and cut it off from the bundle.
Use a tapestry needle to stitch the remaining end of the yarn over and under the pattern on the backside.
Be sure to Pin This Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pattern to save for later!
Love crochet flower patterns? Then check out these craft ideas:
Kay
Monday 1st of July 2024
Easy instructions to follow. Thank you!
Kimberly
Thursday 18th of July 2024
You're welcome!
Aivia
Saturday 2nd of March 2024
This was such a simple and easy way to do the sunflower square- thank you!! i've tried a lot of others and they're so complicated even with videos i just can't get them right but this was absolutely perfect!! many blessings for you!!
Kimberly
Thursday 14th of March 2024
Thank you so much, Aivia! So glad that you like the pattern!