If you’ve been searching for a vibrant, beginner-friendly crochet sunflower square, you’re in for a treat! In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through how to create a beautiful sunflower granny square pattern step by step — perfect for blankets, bags, coasters, or wall art. Whether you’re just learning or want to expand your floral motif collection, this is a lovely project to brighten your hook.
What You Need to Crochet a Sunflower Granny Square
To get started with this sunflower granny square, you’ll need just a few basics:
- 5-ply medium weight yarn
- Brown (center)
- Yellow (petals)
- Orange (petal border)
- Green (outer square)
- Crochet hook size: 2.5 mm
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving ends
The yarn used is a 50% acrylic, 50% cotton blend, giving the motif both structure and softness.
Step-by-Step Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pattern
This crochet sunflower motif is built round by round, transforming from a floral circle into a square — ideal for larger patchwork projects. The full step-by-step pattern is beginner-friendly and uses standard US crochet terminology.
Download the free PDF pattern
If you’d rather follow the instructions offline or print a copy, you can access the full pattern in PDF format above.
Watch the Full Video Tutorial
If you’re a visual learner, this in-depth YouTube tutorial will guide you through each stitch:
Click here to watch on YouTube
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The video covers:
- How to start with a magic ring
- Creating puff stitches for sunflower petals
- Transforming the flower into a granny square
- Optional round to make it larger
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Sunflower Square Pattern
Bold and Eye-Catching Design
The vibrant color changes — from a brown center to sunny yellow petals, bordered in orange and framed in green — make this sunflower granny square crochet pattern truly stand out.
Great for Beginners
Simple stitches like double crochet, half double crochet, and puff stitches are used. If you’ve just mastered basic crochet, this project is a great next step.
Endless Project Ideas
Use your finished squares to make:
- Sunflower crochet blankets
- Decorative cushions
- Summer market bags
- Wall hangings or garlands
Tips for Crocheting a Perfect Sunflower Square
- Use a stitch marker to help track the start of each round.
- For neater corners, make sure to keep consistent tension during triple crochets.
- Try using a slightly larger hook if your work feels tight.
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Beginner-friendly sunflower granny square crochet tutorial with puff stitches and bright floral design.
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Don’t Forget Your Free PDF Pattern
Grab the printable version of this sunflower granny square pattern and start crocheting today:
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Crochet Sunflower Granny Square – FAQ
Can beginners crochet this sunflower granny square?
Absolutely! The pattern is beginner-friendly and includes a video tutorial to help with each step.
How can I use my sunflower squares?
You can join multiple squares to make blankets, pillow covers, bags, or use them individually as coasters.
Can I use different colors?
Of course! Feel free to experiment with pastels or fall tones for a different vibe.
