Sunburst Granny Square Crochet Pattern

This sunburst granny square crochet pattern adds a vibrant, radiant design to your projects.

With a textured center and expanding rounds, it's perfect for blankets, bags, or decorative accents.

This sunburst granny square crochet pattern is a beginner-friendly motif project that teaches you how to create a textured circular-centre granny square using basic stitches and simple color changes.

The finished square can be used as a building block for larger crochet projects such as blankets, bags, and home décor items.

Its layered design not only looks visually striking but also provides a slightly raised texture that makes it perfect for tactile projects.

The sunburst effect allows you to mix and match colors creatively, making it a great way to use scrap yarn or experiment with bold combinations.

This sunburst granny square crochet pattern has a slightly more textured look, and it pairs nicely with this easy granny square crochet pattern if you enjoy experimenting with simple square variations.

Whether you're creating a statement blanket, a bright bag, or individual coasters, the sunburst granny square offers versatility, visual appeal, and a fun, approachable challenge for beginner and intermediate crocheters alike.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Great introduction to textured granny square construction
• Combines circular centre with classic square shaping
• Perfect building block for blankets, bags, and décor items
• Beginner-friendly with clear repetitive rounds
• Great for experimenting with colour combinations
• Ideal scrap yarn project with visual impact

Project Snapshot

Project Type: Granny square motif / crochet block
Skill Level: Beginner
Time Required: It took me under 30 minutes per granny square.
Best For: Blankets, bags, cushions, modular projects
Skill Builder: Working in rounds, texture stitches, colour changes
Pattern Outcome: Sunburst-style granny square motif
Project Feel: Structured, repetitive, modular building block

Materials Needed

Yarn

• #3 Light (light worsted, DK, 8ply) acrylic yarn, with about 14 wraps per inch (WPI)*
  • You will need:
    • Col A - Center Color, e.g. light pink
    • Col B - Outer Color, e.g. dark pink

Hook

• 4mm (G-6)

Other

• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

*Wraps per inch (WPI) - this is a measure of yarn thickness. To measure WPI, count how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. There are more wraps for thinner yarn and fewer wraps for thicker yarn.

Yarn and Hook Information

Any yarn type will work well for this granny square - acrylic, blends, or even cotton. Just remember to use a appropriate hook size for the yarn you are using.

Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms

• Ch - Chain
• St/s - Stitch/es
• Col - Color
• Dc - Double Crochet
• Sl st - Slip Stitch
• Ps - Puff Stitch (see special stitches below)
• Ch1-sp / Ch2-sp / Ch2-sp - Chain 1 space / Chain 2 space / Chain 3 space
• 4-dc cluster (see special stiches below)
• Tr - Treble Crochet (see special stitches below)
• Hdc - Half Double Crochet
• Sp - Space
• FO - Fasten off
• [ ] at the end of each row indicates how many stitches are needed in that row.

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch (Ps)

1. Yarn over, insert hook into next st.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop [3 loops on hook].
3. Yarn over and insert hook into same stitch.
4. Yarn over once again and pull up a loop [5 loops on hook].
5. Yarn over one more time, insert hook into same stitch and pull up a loop. [7 loops on hook].
6. Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops.
7. Chain 1.

4-dc cluster

1. *Yarn over and insert hook into stitch,
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop [3 loops on hook].
3. Yarn over and pull through 2 loops [2 loops on hook].
4. Repeat from * three more times, working in the same stitch, once repeated three times you should have 5 loops on your hook
5. Yarn over and pull through all 5 loops.

Treble Crochet

1. Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).
2. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops (3 loops on hook).
3. Then, yarn over and pull through two loops (2 loops on hook).
4. Yarn over and pull through remaining loops (1 loop on hook).

Gauge

Gauge is not too important.

Emily's Notes

Sunburst granny squares are a great way to practise combining texture with structure because the circular centre naturally transitions into a square shape.

I like making a few squares back-to-back while the stitch pattern is fresh so tension stays consistent across the set. I find if i step away and make more the next day, sometimes the tension is different resulting in various square sizes!

Blocking each square helps the final join look much cleaner, especially when mixing multiple colours.

Finished Size

This granny square is about 4 inches x 4 inches (10 cm x 10 cm).

Instructions

Round 1: Col A, make a magic ring, ch3 (counts as dc), 15 dc into ring, pull tail tight to close ring, sl st into top of ch3 to join. [16 dc].

Round 2: Ch2, ps in same st as ch2, 1 ps in each st around, sl st into 1^st ps to join. [16 ps + 16 ch].

Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration

• Use worsted weight yarn for sturdy, defined squares
• Choose bright, contrasting colors for a bold sunburst effect
• Maintain consistent tension to keep rounds even
• Experiment with gradient or variegated yarn for soft transitions
• Consider blocking each square to flatten edges and enhance shape
• Try a neutral or dark border to frame the sunburst and make colors pop
• Mix with other granny squares or simple motifs to create a dynamic patchwork

Perfect Occasions to Use This Craft

• Vibrant blankets or throws
• Pillow covers and cushion accents
• Tote bags or decorative pouches
• Coasters, placemats, or table runners
• Scrap yarn projects for colorful combinations
• Handmade gifts or craft fair items

What Can You Use Sunburst Granny Squares For?

• Crochet blankets and afghans
• Tote bags and accessories
• Cushion covers and home décor projects
• Cardigans and wearable panels
• Mixing with plain squares for contrast designs
• Scrap yarn colour experiments
• Craft fair or handmade product items

FAQ

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