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The Sunburst Granny Square is such a beautiful granny square, but this pattern also features the join as you go technique and crab stitch edging.
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How to Crochet the Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Blanket
The Sunburst Granny Square Blanket is made using the sunburst granny square pattern.
The total number of granny squares you need to crochet depends on if you are crocheting small blankets like baby blankets or bigger blankets.
Then you will join the crochet blanket as you go using the JAYGO method.
To finish it off you’ll crochet a round of crab stitches in a contrasting color..
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Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Blanket
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- Sizes: Lovey/Doll to Throw
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About the Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Blanket
The Sunburst Granny Square Blanket Pattern is a stunning blanket crochet pattern featuring flower granny squares.
This easy crochet pattern works up quickly, as you will use the join as you go method.
Pick your favorite colors & start making this beautiful home decor piece!
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Yarn
- Yarn
- Lion Brand – Wool-Ease in color Trush (CA), Canyon Sunset (CB), Arrowwod (CC), Fishermen (CD)
- Weight
- 4 Medium Yarn
- Fiber
- 80% acrylic, 20% wool
Yarn amount needed:
| Color | Skeins |
|---|---|
| Size LOVEY/DOLL | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 1 |
| Color C (CC) | 1 |
| Color D (CD) | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Size BASSINET | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 1 |
| Color C (CC) | 1 |
| Color D (CD) | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Size SECURITY | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 1 |
| Color C (CC) | 1 |
| Color D (CD) | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Size SMALL CRADLE | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 1 |
| Color C (CC) | 1 |
| Color D (CD) | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Size PREEMIE | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 1 |
| Color C (CC) | 1 |
| Color D (CD) | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Size LARGE CRADLE | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 1 |
| Color C (CC) | 2 |
| Color D (CD) | 3 |
| Total | 7 |
| Size CAR SEAT | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 1 |
| Color C (CC) | 1 |
| Color D (CD) | 2 |
| Total | 5 |
| Size STROLLER | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 1 |
| Color C (CC) | 2 |
| Color D (CD) | 3 |
| Total | 7 |
| Size RECEIVING | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 2 |
| Color C (CC) | 3 |
| Color D (CD) | 5 |
| Total | 11 |
| Size CRIB | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 3 |
| Color C (CC) | 4 |
| Color D (CD) | 7 |
| Total | 15 |
| Size BABY | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 2 |
| Color C (CC) | 4 |
| Color D (CD) | 7 |
| Total | 14 |
| Size SWADDLE | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 3 |
| Color C (CC) | 4 |
| Color D (CD) | 8 |
| Total | 16 |
| Size TODDLER | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 2 |
| Color C (CC) | 3 |
| Color D (CD) | 6 |
| Total | 12 |
| Size YOUNG CHILD | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 3 |
| Color C (CC) | 4 |
| Color D (CD) | 7 |
| Total | 15 |
| Size TEEN | |
| Color A (CA) | 2 |
| Color B (CB) | 3 |
| Color C (CC) | 5 |
| Color D (CD) | 9 |
| Total | 19 |
| Size LAPGHAN/LAP BLANKET | |
| Color A (CA) | 1 |
| Color B (CB) | 2 |
| Color C (CC) | 3 |
| Color D (CD) | 6 |
| Total | 12 |
| Size SMALL THROW | |
| Color A (CA) | 2 |
| Color B (CB) | 3 |
| Color C (CC) | 5 |
| Color D (CD) | 9 |
| Total | 19 |
| Size MEDIUM THROW | |
| Color A (CA) | 2 |
| Color B (CB) | 4 |
| Color C (CC) | 6 |
| Color D (CD) | 11 |
| Total | 23 |
| Size LARGE THROW | |
| Color A (CA) | 2 |
| Color B (CB) | 4 |
| Color C (CC) | 7 |
| Color D (CD) | 13 |
| Total | 26 |
One skein is 85 grams · 180 meters · 197 yards.
Other Materials Needed
Gauge
Each square measure (before assembly) 12 x 12 cm / 4.7 x 4.7 inches.
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This crochet pattern is written in US terms.
- All measurements given are unblocked.
- Note that measurements are given as exact as possible. But crochet tension & technique might give variations in the result, that changes from person to person.
- Read pattern instructions carefully before beginning to make sure you understand everything. It might save you hours frogging your work & crocheting it again!
- Make a swatch that measures at least 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4 inches using the stitch the gauge is given for. If your swatch matches the gauge, you’re good to go. If the gauge is wrong, you might need to change your hook. Go up in crochet hook size if your stitches are smaller & go down in crochet hook size if your stitches are bigger. Learn more about testing gauge.
- Check yarn info if you want to find an alternative or test your yarn against the gauge. Learn more about substituting yarn.
- This pattern is written for 19 sizes, where the different sizes are given in parenthesis like this: Lovey/Doll (Bassinet) Security (Small Cradle) Preemie (Large Cradle) Car Seat (Stroller) Receiving (Crib) Baby (Swaddle) Toddler (Young Child) Teen (Lapghan/Lap Blanket) Small Throw (Medium Throw) Large Throw. If just one number is given, it applies to all sizes. I recommend that you highlight or circle the size you’re making before you begin to make the pattern easier to follow. Size adjustments are added under the heading “Sizes & Measurements”.
- At the end of each round, the stitch count is given in parenthesis.
- The granny crochet blanket is made up of 4 (10) 9 (15) 16 (24) 16 (30) 49 (77) 72 (81) 63 (80) 99 (63) 99 (120) 143 granny squares, which are then assembled.
Sizes and Measurements
The sizes below are the closest to the Crochet Blanket Sizes with the 12 x 12 cm / 4.7 x 4.7 inches granny squares and join as you go method used in the pattern.
| Sizes | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| LOVEY/DOLL | 28 cm / 11 inches | 28 cm / 11 inches |
| BASSINET | 28 cm / 11 inches | 70 cm / 27.6 inches |
| SECURITY | 42 cm / 16.5 inches | 42 cm / 16.5 inches |
| SMALL CRADLE | 42 cm / 16.5 inches | 70 cm / 27.6 inches |
| PREEMIE | 56 cm / 22 inches | 56 cm / 22 inches |
| LARGE CRADLE | 56 cm / 22 inches | 84 cm / 33.1 inches |
| CAR SEAT | 56 cm / 22 inches | 56 cm / 22 inches |
| STROLLER | 70 cm / 27.6 inches | 84 cm / 33.1 inches |
| RECEIVING | 98 cm / 38.6 inches | 98 cm / 38.6 inches |
| CRIB | 98 cm / 38.6 inches | 154 cm / 60.6 inches |
| BABY | 112 cm / 44.1 inches | 126 cm / 49.6 inches |
| SWADDLE | 126 cm / 49.6 inches | 126 cm / 49.6 inches |
| TODDLER | 98 cm / 38.6 inches | 126 cm / 49.6 inches |
| YOUNG CHILD | 112 cm / 44.1 inches | 140 cm / 55.1 inches |
| TEEN | 126 cm / 49.6 inches | 154 cm / 60.6 inches |
| LAPGHAN/LAP BLANKET | 98 cm / 38.6 inches | 126 cm / 49.6 inches |
| SMALL THROW | 126 cm / 49.6 inches | 154 cm / 60.6 inches |
| MEDIUM THROW | 140 cm / 55.1 inches | 168 cm / 66.1 inches |
| LARGE THROW | 154 cm / 60.6 inches | 182 cm / 71.7 inches |
Abbreviations
- CA = color A
- CB = color B
- CC = contrasting color / color C
- CD = color D
- ch = chain
- ch-sp = chain space
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- JAYGO = join as you go
- puff = puff stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet
We try our best to include all crochet abbreviations in the list above for the crochet pattern, but sometimes we may forget one or two.
Learn more about crochet abbreviations & find a complete list on our Crochet Abbreviations & Terms post.
Instructions for the Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Blanket
Make 4 (10) 9 (15) 16 (24) 16 (30) 49 (77) 72 (81) 63 (80) 99 (63) 99 (120) 143 granny squares total.
All rounds are made with right side facing.
Ch 3, counts as 1st double crochet + base chain.
Round 1 with CA: dc 15 times into 3rd ch from hook (base ch), sl st in 1st st (=16 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 2 with CB: Make slipknot. *Puff 1 in next st, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until end of round, sl st in 1st st (=32 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 3 with CC: Make slipknot. *bobble 1 in next ch-sp, ch 2*, repeat from *to* until end of round, sl st in 1st st (=48 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 4 with CD: Make slipknot. *dc 3 in the next ch-sp, tr 3 in next ch-sp, ch 2, tr 3 in same ch-sp, dc 3 in next ch-sp, hdc 3 in next ch-sp*, repeat from *to* 3 times, sl st in 1st st (=92 st). Fasten off & cut yarn.
Assembly
1. Fasten threads & weave in ends on all sunburst granny squares.
2. With CD, join the granny squares as you go using the “Substitute Chain for Slip Stitch Method” and layout according to the list below.
| Blanket Size | Granny Squares Width | Granny Squares Length |
|---|---|---|
| Lovey / Doll | 2 | 2 |
| Bassinet | 2 | 5 |
| Security Blanket | 3 | 3 |
| Small Cradle | 3 | 5 |
| Preemie | 4 | 4 |
| Large Cradle | 4 | 6 |
| Car Seat | 4 | 4 |
| Stroller Blanket | 5 | 6 |
| Receiving Blanket | 7 | 7 |
| Crib Blanket | 7 | 11 |
| Baby (average) | 8 | 9 |
| Swaddle | 9 | 9 |
| Toddler | 7 | 9 |
| Young Child | 8 | 10 |
| Teen | 9 | 11 |
| Lapghan / Lap Blanket | 7 | 9 |
| Small Throw | 9 | 11 |
| Medium Throw | 10 | 12 |
| Large Throw | 11 | 13 |
Edging
Crochet one round of crab stitch (reverse single crochet) around the edge of the blanket using CC.
Finishing
Fasten threads & weave in ends.
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