Free Sunny Granny Square Pattern

The Sunny Granny Square is a cheerful and colorful crochet motif designed by Lucy of Attic24. 

Featuring a radiant sunburst center and transforming into a traditional square shape, this five-round design combines texture and color for vivid results. It’s perfect for blankets, cushions, or as a component in larger projects.

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK or any soft double knitting yarn. The original pattern uses a variety of sunny and warm shades like:
  • Citron
  • Saffron
  • Spice
  • Shrimp
  • Aster
  • Violet
  • Magenta
  • Turquoise
  • Lime
  • Fondant
• You can use any combination of bright or pastel colors depending on your project theme.
• Yarn Weight: Double Knitting (DK) / Light Worsted (Category 3)
• Hook: 4.0 mm crochet hook (Adjust as needed to meet your tension or gauge preferences)
• Notions:
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends
  • Small scissors
  • Stitch marker (optional for beginners)
• Measurements: Each finished square measures approximately 10 cm (4 inches) across, depending on yarn, hook, and tension.

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:

• ch = chain
• ss = slip stitch (sl st)
• dc = double crochet (single crochet)
• htr = half treble crochet (half double crochet)
• tr = treble crochet (double crochet)
• dtr = double treble crochet (treble crochet)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sp = space

Note: Pattern uses UK terms.

Instructions for Making the Sunny Granny Square Pattern

Round 1: The Sunburst Center

• Using your first color (e.g., Citron), make a slip knot, then ch 4, and join with a ss to form a ring.
• Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), then work 15 tr into the ring.
• Join with a ss to the top of the starting ch-3.
• [16 tr in total]
• Fasten off and change color.

Round 2: Raised Puff Petals

• Join second color (e.g., Saffron) into any stitch.
• Ch 3, then make 1 tr in same st, skip next st, 2 tr in next st – repeat from to around.
• You should have 8 pairs of tr clusters with one skipped stitch between each.
• Join with ss to the top of ch-3.
• Fasten off and change color.

Round 3: Fluffy Outer Sunburst

• Join a new color (e.g., Spice).
• Into each space between the tr clusters from Round 2, work: (2 tr, 1 dtr, ch 2, 1 dtr, 2 tr)
• This will give a flared, flower-like look with 8 “petals.”
• Join with ss to the starting st.
• Fasten off.

Round 4: Squaring the Circle

• Join a contrasting color (e.g., Shrimp) into any ch-2 space of the previous round.
• Begin shaping the square: In each ch-2 space: (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) – this forms the corner. In between each corner space, work 3 tr into the space between the petals.
• You will now see the circle becoming a square shape.
• Join with ss and fasten off.

Round 5: Final Square Border

• Join your final color (e.g., Violet) into any corner ch-2 space.
• In each corner space: (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr)
• Along each side, work 3 tr into the spaces between clusters from the previous round.
• Continue all the way around to complete the square.
• Join with a slip stitch, fasten off, and weave in all ends.

Finishing Touches

Once complete, block your square gently to shape if necessary. You can use these motifs to create:

• A full-size blanket (as done in the Sunny Log Cabin Blanket)
• Decorative cushion covers
• Vibrant table runners or wall hangings
• Tote bags or pouches by joining squares together

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