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How to Crochet a Sunburst Granny Square – Free Pattern and Video Tutorial

July 5, 2017 by Maria Weaber 13 Comments

These sunburst granny squares are easy and quick to crochet! Perfect for on the go crocheting. View the crochet pattern below.

crochet sunburst granny square pattern
 
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Quick Crochet Granny Squares

Have you ever started a big project and lost steam or interest? Ever worked on a granny square blanket and kept wondering “how much longer?”

Not with these squares! I’m telling you guys, this project is my favorite ever, and I have not gotten sick of working on this project even for a second. I’m the queen of WIPs because I get bored with projects. This one? Heck no! This is my go to project for months now and I always enjoy working on it.

If you’re following me on Instagram, you have surely seen these gorgeous granny squares littering my feed. They’re so colorful and simple at the same time.

Each square is so vibrant, unique, and somehow still screams simplicity! I’ve since become a fan of circle grannies since I made my Woodland Afghan, and have come up with a smaller sized granny square to show case each little pop of color in the middle.

crochet granny square using variegated yarn
starburst granny square crochet pattern
 

What I Love About Granny Squares

A few things I love about these granny squares:

Each square is totally different and making each granny square is like magic. First you start with the circle where each and every circle is packed with beautiful color and no two are alike. Then you add the white and somehow it totally transforms into something more beautiful!

They’re small and easy to work on anywhere. Even outside in the dead of summer. Granny squares in general are great to work on in the warmer months because they’re so small and you never have anything draped over your lap.

And the best thing? They’re so stinkin’ easy and quick! I make the circles in bulk and then I work on the white boarder to make them in a square. In total, there are only 4 rounds.

crochet granny squares

Quick Granny Square Tips

  1. Weave in Ends – Since I know there will be hundreds of these babies, weaving the ends in after each one will save me from weaving in all the ends at once! Even weaving the ends in after a few at a time helps!
  2. Blocking – Blocking isn’t always necessary, but it does help for when the time comes to join them together. When they are blocked, they are all uniform and all the stitches will line up for you to join together.
  3. Joining – There are lots of ways to join granny squares! If you don’t love a certain way of joining, find another that you like more. I love joining them by crocheting them together. Find the tutorial on how to do so here.

Crochet sunburst granny square pinterest

Sunburst Granny Square Pattern

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Materials:
Yarn Bee Glowing in Purple Multi
White worsted weight yarn
(I am using Loops&Threads Impeccable from Michaels)
H hook
Tapestry needle and scissors
 
Notes:
Gauge- Each square I have made is 4inches x 4 inches.
I tend to crochet fairly loose, you may need to go up a hook size.
 
If you don’t have access to a Hobby Lobby to purchase the Yarn Bee, look around at your craft stores for other variegated yarns!
 
Pattern: *Scroll down for the video tutorial*
 
Using the variegated yarn:
 
Round 1: Magic Ring, Chain 2, 10 DC into ring, join to first DC
 
Round 2:Chain 2, 2DC in each stitch around, join to first DC
 
Change to White
 
Round 3: (with white yarn) Chain 2, DC in same space, HDC, HDC, DC, [2DC, chain 2, 2DC] all in next space, *DC, HDC, HDC, DC, [2DC, chain 2, 2 DC] all in next space, repeat from * two more times, join to first DC
 
Round 4: Chain 2, *DC until you get to chain 2 space from previous round. [DC, chain 2, DC] into chain 2 space from previous round. Repeat from * three more times. DC in next two spaces, join to first DC or the round. Fasten off.
 
You may want to block your granny squares to get them stretched out and flat before you join all the squares together. If you don’t have a blocking board, you can use kids foam mats (the interlocking puzzle piece mats), a garden knee cushion, or anything you can stick a few skewers into. All you will need to do is have 4 skewers or small dowels and insert them into what ever you are using as the base and slide on the granny squares. 
 
 

Sunburst Granny Square Video Tutorial

 

 

 





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Comments

  1. Unknown

    October 31, 2017 at 2:27 am

    Do you measure from corner to corner?

    Reply
    • Maria Weaber

      October 31, 2017 at 3:20 am

      To get the 4" measurement? I measured across the middle of each square

      Reply
  2. Lacey's Post

    February 28, 2018 at 4:28 pm

    Thank you for the video!! It was fun to watch you do it. I'm a (emphasis) beginner beginner. The only stitch I'm comfortable with is a single crochet, lol. But I was blown away by how fast you were at making the circle! This is something I'd love to try as my first project! Thanks for the step-by-step 🙂

    Reply
  3. Blue

    March 19, 2018 at 11:37 pm

    I am enjoying making this blanket and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. I just wish there was a stitch count at the end of each round.

    Reply
  4. Carol

    May 25, 2018 at 3:51 am

    I got 42 center circles out of the Glowing yarn

    Reply
  5. Kelsey DIY

    September 17, 2018 at 7:38 am

    This's a wonderful diy project.

    Reply
  6. Kim

    March 16, 2019 at 3:13 pm

    Any idea yet as to how much yarn the blanket requires?

    Reply
    • Maria Weaber

      March 16, 2019 at 6:10 pm

      Thanks for asking! For the sunburst squares, I used 5 skeins of the yarn bee (the multicolor yarn) and 5 skeins of the i love this yarn white yarn! 🙂 I was able to make a throw size blanket

      Reply
  7. Roxanne walker

    March 24, 2019 at 10:20 pm

    Is there any way you can email me the video on this Sunburst Granny Square crochet blanket? The video you mentioned did not come in on Pinterest where’re I found this pattern. I’m trying to make it for my little granddaughter, & I’m confused with the instructions for the 3rd &4th rounds on this square. I so love this blanket! (I’ve looked everywhere for it!)

    Reply
  8. Roxanne walker

    March 24, 2019 at 10:28 pm

    Oh yay! I found it on YouTube!

    Reply
  9. Kim

    April 16, 2019 at 12:33 pm

    Thank you, Maria, for your response to the yarn requirements. If I may pester you one more time, can you tell me how big your throw turned out to be? Thank you so much!

    Reply
  10. Tonya Braun

    June 10, 2019 at 6:08 am

    How did you join your solid granny squares. I made your spring flower afghan and loved your join as you go method. I would like to do the join as you go with these but not sure how to do it since it is a solid square.

    Reply
    • Maria Weaber

      June 19, 2019 at 7:33 pm

      Hi! I just recently posted a video on how to join as you go with the solid square. You can learn how to join as you go with the solid edges here: https://mariasbluecrayon.com/2019/06/joinasyougo.html

      Reply

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