Infuse your makes with charm using this Free Crochet Granny Square Pattern, offering endless styling possibilities for blankets, tops, and accessories.

A symbol of tradition and timeless elegance, the crochet granny square has forever stood as a statement of versatility and charm. Among its most stunning renditions, the sunflower granny square captivates with its intricate texture and radiant beauty, resembling the sun-dappled blossoms swaying gently in summer fields. Ideal for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this pattern brings together simplicity and sophistication, making it a delightful addition to your repertoire.

Gorgeous Crochet Granny Square Pattern

Why This Granny Square is unique?

This granny square is unique because it artfully transforms a round, highly textured sunflower with puff and pineapple stitches into a perfect square. It combines visual depth with a classic shape, using a variety of stitches for dimension, and offers easy ways to customize with color—all while remaining accessible to adventurous beginners.

Sunflower Granny Square Crochet Pattern

This pattern creates a bold, textured square that mimics the floral radiance of a sunflower. Though it may look intricate, each step is straightforward with puff stitches, clusters, and a combination of classic granny square stitches. Great for stash busting, this square becomes the perfect building block for blankets and creative projects.

Materials

DK or worsted weight cotton yarn
4mm crochet hook
Stitch marker (optional but recommended)
Scissors
Yarn needle

Gauge & Stitch Pattern

No strict gauge required; finished granny square should lay flat with chosen yarn/hook.
Stitches used: magic ring, double crochet, puff stitch, pineapple (4-dc-cluster), treble crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, and slip stitch.

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner / Intermediate

You should be confident in basic stitches (ch, sc, dc, hdc, tr), working in the round, and cluster/puff stitches.
Reading instructions and using stitch markers will be helpful.

Measurements / Sizing

Approximate finished size: 5–6 inches (13–15 cm) per square using DK yarn and 4mm hook.
For larger or smaller motifs, adjust yarn weight and hook size accordingly.

Stitch Abbreviations

ch = chain
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
tr = treble crochet
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
MR = magic ring
sp = space

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop; repeat this 4 times (total 5 loops on hook). Yarn over, pull through all loops, ch 1 to close.
Pineapple (4-double crochet cluster):
First pineapples in round begin with ch 2. Yarn over, insert hook in sp, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (leave last loop on hook); repeat 4 times (total 4 or 5 sts on hook), yarn over, pull through all, ch 2 to close.

Pattern Notes

Pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
The square is made in rounds, starting from a magic ring.
Use a stitch marker for the start of each round and to keep track of key stitches.
Square is ideal for joining into blankets, bags, home décor, or as a motif for garments.
Optionally, change colors for more of a sunflower effect or keep it one color for sophistication.
Counting your stitches at the end of each round helps prevent mistakes.

The Crochet Pattern

Round 1

Begin with a MR (magic ring).
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), and work 15 additional dc into the ring (total 16 including ch-3).
Mark the second st (the first dc) with a stitch marker for easy identification.
Join round with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. [16 dc]

Round 2

Ch 1, pull up loop a little higher.
First Puff Stitch: YO, insert hook into same st, pull up loop, repeat 4 times (5 loops on hook), yo, pull through all, ch 1 to close first puff stitch.
Following Puff Stitches: In each next dc, [YO, insert hook, pull up loop] 4x, yo, pull through all, ch 1 to close. (Mark second st for visibility if needed.)
Continue puff st in each dc (16 in total).
At end of round, count to verify 16 puff stitches.
Join with sl st to the top/tall loop of the first puff stitch to close.

Round 3

Sl st into next space between puff stitches.
Ch 2 (acts as the start of your first pineapple).
First Pineapple (4-dc cluster): YO, insert in sp, pull up loop, [yo, pull through 2 loops]; repeat 3 times (leave last loop on hook each time), until you have 4 loops on hook.
YO, pull through all; ch 2 to close.
For next and each space between puffs: [YO, insert, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2 loops] 4 times, then YO and pull through all 5 loops on hook, ch 2 to close.
Repeat pineapples (4-dc clusters) with ch 2 between each until you have 16 clusters total.
Join with sl st to top of first pineapple cluster.

Round 4

Sl st into first ch-2 sp between clusters to begin corner.
Ch 4 (counts as first tr), work 2 tr in same sp.
Ch 2 (for corner), work 3 tr in same sp [corner made].
Next sp: 3 dc.
Next sp: 3 hdc.
Next sp: 3 dc.
In next sp: 3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr (next corner).
Continue sides: 3 dc in next sp, 3 hdc in next sp, 3 dc in next sp, corner as above.
After four corners and four sides, sl st to top of first tr to join.

Round 5

Sl st into next st, move to corner sp.
Corner: sc, mark with stitch marker (optional). In same sp, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
For each sp along side (between st groups): 3 dc in sp. Repeat for a total of four times per side (each side).
In each corner sp: 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc.
Repeat around for all four sides/corners.
At end, join with sl st to st after the starting sc (not into the marked sc).
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Assembly & Finished Size

Use as a motif for joining into larger projects such as blankets and bags.
Finished square is approx. 5–6 inches (13–15 cm) using DK weight yarn and 4mm hook.
Add additional rounds of granny stitches or borders as desired for custom sizing.
Easily block the square for optimal flatness and shape before joining with others.

Project Finishing

Your sunflower granny square is now complete! Let it brighten your day as a standalone embellishment or sew multiples together for a fresh, radiant creation. Experiment with different colors for the center, petals, and corners to create sunflowers or other floral effects.

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