Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pattern (Free + Video Tutorial)

If you’re looking for a fun, floral project to brighten your crochet collection, you’ll love this crochet sunflower granny square pattern! Perfect for making blankets, bags, pillows, or even wall hangings, this square combines the classic granny style with a cheerful sunflower in the center.

In this post, you’ll find:
🌻 A free written pattern
🌻 A step-by-step video tutorial
🌻 A printable PDF version available in my Etsy shop

You can purchase the PDF, complete with lots of helpful pictures HERE or get the free version and video tutorial below.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern

• Beginner-friendly design

• Great stash-busting project

• Works up quickly and can be joined into larger projects

• Perfect for summer, fall, or gifting

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight yarn in yellow, white, brown, and green (or colors of your choice)

• 5.0 mm / H crochet hook

• Yarn needle

• Scissors

Special stitches:

Beginning cluster: Ch 2 *yo, insert hook in current space, yo draw up a loop, yo draw through 2 loops on hook, repeat from * once more.  yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook. 

Cluster:  *yo, insert hook in next space, yo draw up a loop, yo draw through 2 loops on hook, repeat from * twice more.  yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Free Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Pattern

Rnd 1: (using dark brown) Chain 4. 15 dc in the 4th chain from the hook (the 3 skipped chains count as a dc).  sl st to top of beginning chain 3.  Pull end string to close magic circle.  (16 dc) cut yarn. 

Rnd 2: (using yellow) Beginning cluster stitch, chain 2.  Cluster stitch in next dc, chain 2. Repeat until you have 16 cluster stitches (16 yellow petals). sl st to top of beginning cluster. cut yarn.  

Rnd 3: (using green) Join in any 2 chain space.  Chain 3, in the same space, double crochet, chain 3, 2 double crochet, chain 1.  (2 sc chain 1 in next In next 2 chain space) 3 times.  *(2 dc, chain 3, 2 dc) in next 2 chain space, chain 1.  (2 sc chain 1) 3 times.  repeat from* 2 more times.  sl st in top of first chain 3.  cut yarn.   

Rnd 4: (using white) Join in any chain 3 space.  Chain 3. in same space, dc, chain 3, 2 dc.  2 dc in each of the next 4 chain 1 spaces.  *(2dc, chain 3, 2 dc in next 3 chain space.  2 dc in each of the next 4 chain 1 spaces.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  sl st to top of first chain 3.  Finish off.  

Video Tutorial 🎥

Watch the full step-by-step Crochet Sunflower Granny Square Video Tutorial here:

This is a great option if you prefer to learn visually or want to follow along with the stitches in real time.

Printable PDF Pattern 🌻

If you’d like an ad-free, printable version of this pattern (with photos), you can grab it in my Etsy shop HERE.  

Ideas for Using Sunflower Granny Squares

• Join multiple squares for a sunflower blanket

• Make a pillow cover with just a few squares

• Use one square as a coaster or wall hanging

• Turn it into a sunflower bag or tote

Final Thoughts

This crochet sunflower granny square pattern is a fun way to bring sunshine into your crochet projects. Whether you make just one or an entire blanket, it’s a cheerful design you’ll come back to again and again.

🌻 Happy Crocheting!