How to Crochet Sunflower Granny Square

Crocheting a Sunflower Granny Square is a fun and creative way to bring some floral charm to your crochet projects like blankets, bags, or even clothing. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make a classic sunflower granny square:

🧶 Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors:
  • Brown (for sunflower center)
  • Yellow (for petals)
  • Green or another color for the square background
• Crochet hook (usually 5.0 mm / H-8, adjust for your yarn)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms):

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)

🌻 Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Make the Sunflower Center (Brown Yarn):

1. Magic ring, or ch 4 and sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), work 11 hdc into the ring. Sl st to top of ch 2 to join. (12 sts total)
3. Fasten off brown yarn.

2. Add Petals (Yellow Yarn):

1. Join yellow yarn in any stitch.
2. Round 2 (petals): In each stitch:
   (Ch 2, dc, tr, dc, ch 2, sl st in same stitch)
   → Repeat in each of the 12 stitches around for 12 petals.
3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

3. Form the Square (Background Color):

1. Turn the flower to the back.
2. Join background color yarn in the space between 2 petals.
3. Round 3 (base round for square):
   • Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same space
   • [3 dc in next space between petals] around
   • You’ll have 12 clusters of 3 dc.
   • Sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

4. Shape Into a Square:

1. Round 4:
   • Begin in any space between 3-dc clusters.
   • (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each corner
   • 3 dc in each side space
   • Make sure you have 4 corners and sides growing evenly.
2. Optional Round 5+ (for larger squares):
   • Continue working traditional granny square rounds:
     • Corners: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc
     • Sides: 3 dc in each space between clusters

✅ Tips:

• Use a blocking board to shape your squares evenly.
• Weave in ends securely, especially behind the petals.
• Try using a puff stitch for a more textured flower center.

Would you like a printable pattern or a diagram/chart? Or maybe a video tutorial to follow along?

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