If you love playing with color and texture, then the Sunburst Granny Square is the perfect crochet pattern for your next project! With its radiant center and bold geometric finish, this square combines both vintage charm and modern flair. It’s an excellent choice for blankets, bags, pillows, or even wearable pieces like vests and cardigans.
Whether you’re a beginner ready to learn new stitches or an experienced crocheter looking for inspiration, this pattern is a beautiful way to use up leftover yarn and explore creative color combinations. Follow our step-by-step guide below and bring your own sunburst to life!
☀️ Scroll to the bottom for a free PDF pattern and a complete video tutorial to guide you through every step!
Materials You’ll Need
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Yarn in a variety of colors – mix and match your favorites!
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4mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
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Scissors
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Yarn needle – for weaving in ends
Sunburst Granny Square Crochet Tutorial
Round 1 – Center Circle
Start with a magic ring (or chain 5 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring).
Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet) and work 15 double crochet stitches into the ring.
Slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 3 to close the round.
Total stitches: 16 double crochet.
Fasten off and change color.
Round 2 – Puff Stitch Round
Join the next color with a slip stitch into any double crochet stitch.
Chain 1, then create a puff stitch in the same stitch and in each double crochet around.
Slip stitch to the first puff stitch to close the round.
Total: 16 puff stitches.
Fasten off and change color.
Round 3 – Cluster Stitch Round
Attach a new color with a slip stitch into the chain space between puff stitches.
Chain 2, work a cluster stitch, chain 2 in the same space.
Repeat: (cluster stitch, ch 2) in each chain space around.
Join with a slip stitch to the beginning cluster.
Total: 16 cluster stitches.
Fasten off and change color.
Round 4 – Forming the Square
For a consistent look in multiple squares, consider using the same color (like white, cream, or black) for this round.
Attach your chosen yarn color to any chain-2 space with a slip stitch.
Chain 4 (counts as 1 treble crochet), work 2 more treble crochets in the same space.
Now build the sides and corners as follows:
In the next three chain-2 spaces:
3 double crochet
3 half double crochet
3 double crochet
In the next chain-2 space, create a corner:
3 treble crochet, chain 3, 3 treble crochet
Repeat the above side and corner pattern two more times.
Work the final side (as above), and for the last corner:
3 treble crochet in the same space as the beginning treble set, chain 3, and join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-4.
Fasten off, weave in your ends, and admire your vibrant, textured square!
Diagram:
🌟 Free PDF Pattern
We’ve put together a downloadable PDF version of this Sunburst Granny Square pattern so you can print it, save it, or share it with a friend!
🎥 Watch the Video Tutorial
Prefer to follow along with a visual guide? We’ve got you covered!
👉 Check out the full video tutorial below to learn each round with helpful tips and close-up demonstrations. Perfect for beginners!
The Sunburst Granny Square is a fantastic way to explore color, practice new stitches, and make something beautiful, one square at a time. Whether you use a rainbow palette or subtle tones, each square is a work of art. Have fun creating and be sure to share your finished squares with us on social media using #MySweetCrafts!
Happy crocheting! 🧶💛
