Easy Crochet Sunflower Granny Square – Perfect Beginner Pattern

There’s something truly special about holding a finished sunflower granny square in your hands. It’s cute, cheerful, and instantly giftable—perfect for brightening a blanket, cushion, or wall hanging. Each square feels like a little piece of sunshine, and the dimensional petals give it a handmade charm that’s hard to resist.

Why the Finished Piece Stands Out

This sunflower square strikes a perfect balance between texture and practicality. The rich brown center and layered yellow petals create a realistic floral look, while the green and white border keeps it classic and versatile. It’s a great stash-buster project, and the finished squares are sturdy enough for everyday use. Whether you’re making a gift or adding to your own home decor, these squares bring warmth and personality to any project.

Project Overview

This free crochet sunflower squares pattern creates a vibrant, textured granny square motif. The design begins with a double-round brown center, surrounded by eight dimensional yellow petals. A green base anchors the petals, and the square is built up with green rounds before finishing with a clean white border. The result is a cheerful 5-inch square, perfect for blankets, cushion covers, table runners, or wall hangings.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted or DK weight in Brown (center), Yellow (petals), Green (base and square), White (final border)
• Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) or size suitable for yarn
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge and Finished Size

• Gauge: Roughly 6 rounds = 5 inches square. Gauge is not strict; consistency in stitch size is more important for uniform squares.
• Finished Size: Approximately 5″ (12.5 cm) across with worsted yarn and 4 mm hook.

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate. Familiarity with working in the round, changing colors, tall stitches (triple crochet), and basic granny square methods is recommended.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = triple (treble) crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• BL = back loop

Pattern Notes

• Pattern is worked in joined rounds with slip stitches.
• Follow color changes exactly for the sunflower look.
• Use stitch markers if needed to mark rounds or petal beginnings.
• Gauge is not critical—consistency in your stitch size is more important for uniform squares.

Special Stitches

• Magic Ring: Form a circle with yarn, crochet stitches into the loop, then tighten by pulling the tail.
• Triple Crochet (tr): Yarn over twice, insert hook, pull up loop, [yarn over, pull through two loops] three times.
• Petal Cluster: Multiple stitches (dc, tr) made in the same stitch for petal texture.
• Working in Back Loop: Insert hook through the back loop only of the stitch to create a defined texture.

Pattern Instructions

Creating the Center (Brown Yarn)

Step 1: Magic Circle
Hold yarn, make an “X” around two fingers. Insert hook under lower strand, pull up the top one, twist loop, ch 1 (secures ring).

Step 2: First Round
Ch 3 (does not count as a stitch). Work 12 dc into the magic ring. Pull the tail to close the circle tight. Sl st to the top of the first dc to join round. (12 sts)

Step 3: Second Round
Ch 2 (not counted as dc). 2 dc in each stitch around (24 dc total). Sl st to close. Cut brown yarn and fasten off.

Adding the Petals (Yellow Yarn)

Step 4: Attach yellow yarn to any stitch. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). In the same stitch: 1 dc, 2 tr, Ch 3, sl st for a point, 2 tr, 2 dc (all in same stitch).

Step 5: Skip next stitch, sc in the next stitch. Repeat petal sequence in the next available stitch (always in one stitch): 2 dc, 2 tr, ch 3, sl st, 2 tr, 2 dc. Skip one stitch, sc in next stitch. Repeat petal pattern around (total of 8 petals).

Step 6: Sl st to join at first stitch, fasten off yellow yarn.

Creating the Base (Back Loops, Green Yarn)

Step 7: From the back of your work, join green yarn into the BL of any sc (“V”-space) at the back of a petal.

Step 8: Ch 4, sc into the BL of the next sc between petals. Repeat ch 4, sc in next sc until you reach the starting point (should be 8 chain spaces). Sl st to the first sc after last ch 4 to join and fasten off green yarn.

Building the Granny Square (Green Yarn)

Step 9: Join green yarn in any ch-4 loop. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc in same space. (4 dc per corner).

Step 10: Ch 3, 4 dc in the next chain-4 space. Continue (4 dc, ch 3) in each space around. Sl st to starting ch-3 to finish the round.

Creating Corners and Expanding the Square (Green Yarn)

Step 11: Sl st to next dc(s) as needed to get to a ch-3 corner space.

Step 12: Into each corner ch-3 space: (Ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, 4 dc).

Step 13: In the spaces between corners: sc in space, ch 3. Work the corner sequence and side pattern around to stabilize square shape. Sl st to close.

Adding the Final Border (White Yarn)

Step 14: Join white yarn in any corner ch-3 space. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc—all in corner. Dc in each stitch along the side, 4 dc in each chain space between corners. In each corner: 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc. Continue around. At end, sl st to join and fasten off.

Assembly

Weave in all ends with a yarn needle. Block the square for best results and sharp corners. Each square measures about 5 inches. Join as desired for blankets, cushions, or wall hangings.

Tips

• Use stitch markers to keep track of petal beginnings and corner spaces.
• Blocking helps define the petal shape and square corners.
• Experiment with yarn colors for unique variations—try a white center or variegated petals.
• For a larger project, make multiple squares and join them with a whip stitch or single crochet.

FAQs

Can I use DK weight yarn instead of worsted?

Yes, DK weight yarn works well. Your finished square will be slightly smaller, so adjust hook size if needed to match gauge.

How do I keep my petals even?

Count your stitches carefully in each petal cluster and make sure you skip one stitch between petals. Using a stitch marker at the start of each petal can help.

Why does my square curl?

Curling is common with dense petal stitches. Blocking the finished square will flatten it and sharpen the corners.

Can I make this square larger?

Yes, you can continue adding rounds of granny square clusters in green or white to increase the size. Just repeat the corner and side pattern.

What is the best way to join these squares?

A whip stitch or single crochet join works well. You can also use a slip stitch join for a flatter seam.

How do I change colors neatly?

Fasten off each color by cutting the yarn and pulling through the last loop. Weave in ends securely with a yarn needle to prevent unraveling.