Have you been wanting to learn to crochet the popular sunburst granny square? You’ve found just what you need, because here’s an amazing step-by-step sunburst granny square tutorial.
In this crochet tutorial you will learn how to crochet a sunburst granny square.
This sunflower granny square looking is a popular alternative to the classic granny square and great if you like everything related to granny squares.
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About the Sunburst Granny Square
Learn how to crochet a sunburst granny square with this step by step photo tutorial. Use the sunburst granny square as a separate project or combine more to create creative crochet projects like a Granny Square Cardigan, Granny Square Dishcloth or Granny Square Ottoman, use your imagination to make something unique.
Project level: Easy
Materials
Crochet Hook Size
Use any crochet hook size that works with your yarn.
Yarn
Use any yarn you like for this pattern.
4 colors of yarn
Other Materials Needed
Crochet Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written in US terms (learn how to change to UK terms).
- The crochet granny square is crocheted in rounds with the right side facing at all times.
- This crochet granny square can be crocheted with any crochet hook size and yarn.
- Use it as a full project itself, or make many for a combined crochet project.
- You can swap the chains in the beginning for a magic ring/magic circle if you prefer that.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- ch-sp = chain space
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- puff = puff stitch
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp / sp(s) = space(s)
- 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.
Stitches You Will Need
Bobble
*yarn over, pull up a loop from next st, yarn over and pull through 2 loops*, repeat from *to* 3 times (5 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops on the crochet hook.
*yarn over, pull up a loop from next st*, repeat from *to* 2 times (7 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops.
Instructions for the Sunburst Granny Square
Step-by-step Photo Instructions
Ch 3, counts as 1st double crochet + base chain.
Round 1: dc 15 times into 3rd ch from hook (base ch), sl st in 1st st (=16 st).
Fasten off & cut yarn.
Round 2: Make slipknot. *Puff 1 in next st, ch 1*, repeat from *to* until end of round, sl st in 1st st (=32 st).
Round 3: 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: 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 and weave in ends with a yarn needle.
