You’re going to love this Sunburst Granny Square Blanket crochet pattern.
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 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..
Yarn For The Sunburst Granny Square Blanket
For this granny square blanket crochet pattern the suggested yarn is Lion Brand Yarn – Wool-Ease, it’s a 4 medium yarn, worsted weight yarn that comes in many different colors.
You can of curse substitute to other yarns & even try experimenting with different weights of yarn and crochet hook to something you have in your yarn stash.
A Stunning Granny Square Blanket
If you like crocheting granny squares, then a granny square blanket project is just what you need.
It’s eye-catching and stunning, and will cheer up any home.
Using some smart crochet techniques, and you’ll finish it up what feels even quicker than normal.
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The Free Sunburst Granny Square Blanket Crochet Pattern
The Sunburst Granny Square Crochet Blanket Pattern Summary
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!
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Materials Needed
Crochet Hook
Yarn
Yarn used:
Lion Brand Yarn – Wool Ease in color Trush (CA), Canyon Sunset (CB), Arrowwod (CC), Fishermen (CD)
Yarn amount used:
- Color A
- 1 skein: Lovey / Doll, Bassinet, Security Blanket, Small Cradle, Preemie, Large Cradle, Car Seat, Stroller Blanket, Receiving Blanket, Crib Blanket, Baby (average), Swaddle, Toddler, Young Child, Lapghan / Lap Blanket
- 2 skeins: Teen, Small Throw, Medium Throw, Large Throw
- Color B
- 1 skein: Lovey / Doll, Bassinet, Security Blanket, Small Cradle, Preemie, Large Cradle, Car Seat, Stroller Blanket
- 2 skeins: Receiving Blanket, Baby (average), Toddler, Lapghan / Lap blanket
- 3 skeins: Crib Blanket, Swaddle, Young Child, Teen, Small Throw
- 4 skeins: Medium Throw, Large Throw
- Color C
- 1 skein: Lovey / Doll, Bassinet, Security Blanket, Small Cradle, Preemie, Car Seat
- 2 skeins: Large Cradle, Stroller Blanket
- 3 skeins: Receiving Blanket,Toddler, Lapghan / Lap blanket
- 4 skeins: Crib Blanket, Baby (average), Swaddle, Young Child
- 5 skeins: Teen, Small Throw
- 6 skeins: Medium Throw
- 7 skeins: Large Throw
- Color D
- 1 skein: Lovey / Doll, Bassinet, Security Blanket
- 2 skeins: Small Cradle, Preemie, Car Seat
- 3 skeins: Large Cradle, Stroller Blanket,
- 5 skeins: Receiving Blanket
- 6 skeins: Toddler, Lapghan / Lap blanket
- 7 skeins: Crib Blanket, Baby (average), Young Child
- 8 skeins: Swaddle
- 9 skeins: Teen, Small Throw
- 11 skeins: Medium Throw
- 13 skeins: Large Throw
Yarn characteristics:
- 4 Medium Yarn
- 80 % Acrylic, 20 % Wool
Other Materials Needed
- Tapestry Needle, find one here (if you don’t already have one)!
- Scissors
- Tape Measure
Gauge
Each square measure (before assembly):
12 x 12 cm / 4.7 x 4.7 inches
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!
- 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 blanket sizes, given 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.
- 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, which are then assembled.
Size & 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.
| Width cm | Length cm | Width inches | Length inches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovey / Doll | 28 | 28 | 11 | 11 |
| Bassinet | 28 | 70 | 11 | 27.6 |
| Security Blanket | 42 | 42 | 16.5 | 16.5 |
| Small Cradle | 42 | 70 | 16.5 | 27.6 |
| Preemie | 56 | 56 | 22 | 22 |
| Large Cradle | 56 | 84 | 22 | 33.1 |
| Car Seat | 56 | 56 | 22 | 22 |
| Stroller Blanket | 70 | 84 | 27.6 | 33.1 |
| Receiving Blanket | 98 | 98 | 38.6 | 38.6 |
| Crib Blanket | 98 | 154 | 38.6 | 60.6 |
| Baby (average) | 112 | 126 | 44.1 | 49.6 |
| Swaddle | 126 | 126 | 49.6 | 49.6 |
| Toddler | 98 | 126 | 38.6 | 49.6 |
| Young Child | 112 | 140 | 44.1 | 55.1 |
| Teen | 126 | 154 | 49.6 | 60.6 |
| Lapghan / Lap Blanket | 98 | 126 | 38.6 | 49.6 |
| Small Throw | 126 | 154 | 49.6 | 60.6 |
| Medium Throw | 140 | 168 | 55.1 | 66.1 |
| Large Throw | 154 | 182 | 60.6 | 71.7 |
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- ch-sp = open space made by chain(s)
- dc = double crochet stitches
- hdc = half double crochet stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- st = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet stitches
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.
Sunburst Granny Square Blanket Crochet Instructions
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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