Block your granny squares to make them straight and square before joining.Count your stitches as you go to make sure you don’t lose your place.Use a light-colored yarn so you can see your stitches.Here are a few tips for crocheting granny squares: Click here for a complete crochet hook size and comparison chart. The yarn label for the worsted weight yarn I used actually recommended a J-10 hook, but I prefer to size down a little when crocheting granny squares. I also recommend using a size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook. You can use other types of yarn you like for this project – even your scrap yarn – just make sure that they all have a similar weight and recommended gauge. Swish Worsted from WeCrochet in Copper, Allspice, Honey, and Nutmeg.Lion Brand Wool-Ease Worsted in Umber, Arrowwood, and Fisherman.Lion Brand Heartland in Sequoia, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and Acadia.Here are a few different yarns that would work well for this project: To crochet this sunburst granny square, you will need worsted-weight yarn in four colors. New to crochet? If you’re just starting out, you may want to start with my How to Crochet Guide for beginners, and then read how to make the 6 basic crochet stitches. You can use any colors you like, or use the same colors as I did to make a sunflower granny square for yourself. This free pattern is worked in rounds, and each round is worked in a new color.įor this tutorial, I’ve worked a sunburst design in brown, gold, yellow, and cream to create a sunflower granny square pattern. It’s easy to crochet, and it’s a great way to use up scrap yarn. The sunburst granny square is a classic pattern that has been around for years.

Let’s get started! Easy Sunburst Granny Square Pattern

This free crochet sunflower pattern is a great project for beginners, and it’s perfect for using up scrap yarn. Looking for a sunburst granny square tutorial? You’ve come to the right place! In this step-by-step guide, we will show you how to crochet a sunburst granny square that looks like a sunflower.

Free crochet sunflower afghan pattern