Let's make a hand crocheted masterpiece granny square, such as the crochet sunflower design, perfect for cozy creations like blankets or decorative items. This piece captures the cheerful essence of a sunflower field, all from the comfort of your crafting spot.
Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pattern
Watch as the cheerful flower pattern comes to life, stitch by stitch, transforming yarn into a burst of sunshine. Ideal for personal use or as thoughtful presents, this crochet project brings a touch of handmade charm into any space.
Materials Needed:
- Any yarn type; five shades suggested
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
Center (Round 1):
- Start with brown yarn; make a magic ring.
- Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
- Work 11 double crochets into the ring.
- Pull ring tight, join with a slip stitch to the third chain of starting ch-3. You should have 12 double crochets.
Round 2:
- Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
- Work an increase (2 double crochets) into each stitch around.
- Join with a slip stitch. You should have 24 double crochets.
- Fasten off brown yarn.
Petals (Layer 1):
- Join dark yellow yarn with a slip stitch in any front loop.
- Chain 2, work one double crochet, one treble crochet in the same space.
- Chain 3, slip stitch in the top of the treble (picot made).
- Work another treble, one double crochet in the same space.
- Chain 2, slip stitch in the same space to finish petal.
- Slip stitch in the next front loop to start the next petal. Repeat steps 2-5 around.
- Join with a slip stitch after last petal. Fasten off.
Base for Petals 2nd Layer:
- Use same dark yellow; work behind petals into back loops from previous rounds to create 12 chain-4 spaces around using slip stitches and chain 4s.
Petals (Layer 2):
- Use lighter yellow; join yarn in any chain-4 space.
- Chain 2, work one double crochet, two treble crochets in the same space.
- After the second treble, chain 3, slip stitch in the top two loops (picot made).
- Work another treble crochet, one double crochet in the same space, chain 2, and slip stitch to complete the petal.
- Repeat this process in each chain-4 space around. Join and fasten off.
Granny Square Base:
- With green yarn, work chain 5, single crochet in space between two petals repeat around to create 12 chain-5 spaces.
First Round of Square:
- Join green yarn in any chain-5 space; chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
- Work 2 double crochets, chain 2, 3 double crochets in the same space (corner made).
- Chain 1, skip to next chain-5 space, work 3 double crochets repeat this around, making corners in each chain-5 space.
- Join with slip stitch to the first chain-3.
Subsequent Rounds:
- Slip stitch to the first corner space. Chain 3, work corners (2 sets of 3 double crochets separated by chain 2) and sides as established by first round, adjusting the number of chain-1 spaces and 3-double crochet groups to fit each side as your square grows.
- Continue until you achieve the desired size of your granny square.
Finishing:
- Block your work by wetting it slightly and pinning it in shape to dry for a neat finish.
