Charming Crochet Sunflower Granny Squares Blanket Pattern with Floral Style

Here's a cozy crochet sunflower blanket that's perfect for adding warmth,decorating your space, or giving as a thoughtful handmade gift.

This vibrant and cozy blanket serves multiple purposes. It can be used as a decorative throw on couches or chairs, a colorful bedspread, or a soft picnic blanket for outdoor activities. It also makes a thoughtful handmade gift and a comforting cover for babies or children. The yarn retains its bright colors even after washing, and its soft texture brings warmth to chilly days.

 

The pattern uses granny squares, making it ideal for beginners. Each piece is small and easy to work on separately, and when finished, the squares join to form the full blanket. This approach keeps the project manageable and enjoyable, with simple stitches suitable for various skill levels.

In short, this pattern offers vibrant colors, warmth, and easy steps — a lovely addition to any home or a thoughtful gift for friends and family.

Sunflower Granny Square Afghan Crochet Pattern

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Introduction

In this pattern, you will learn how to crochet an eye-catching sunflower granny square Afghan using polyester yarn and a size 5mm crochet hook. The design features sunflower-inspired granny squares joined together and finished with a neat border. This project combines basic stitches with charming cluster petal details and a square edge, making it perfect for intermediate beginners who want to expand their skills. Follow the step-by-step instructions carefully to create 36 beautiful sunflower squares and assemble them into a medium-sized Afghan.

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Quick Overview of Pattern

• Crochet sunflower centers using magic ring and single crochet rounds
• Build petals in two rounds of double crochet clusters
• Create square corners with extended double crochets and trebles
• Work borders and stitch alignment tips for a smooth finish
• Join squares using slip stitch method through back loops with chain-one spacing
• Add edging rounds with single crochet and double crochet stitches incorporating chain corners

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Notes

• Chain 1 after cluster stitches for petal definition or chain 2 for spacing as specified
• Slip knot and fasten off at the end of rounds before switching colors
• Work stitches into post (not just top) for better stitch alignment
• Use yarn needle to seam where indicated for a seamless join
• Maintain consistent tension throughout for uniform squares
• Finished Afghan size depends on the number of squares joined (pattern shows 36 squares)

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Skill Level

Intermediate beginner – suitable if you know basic stitches and want to learn clusters, stitch joining, and edging.

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Materials

• Polyester yarn (medium weight recommended)
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends and joining squares
• Scissors

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Measurements / Sizing

• Each sunflower granny square is approximately [size not explicitly given in transcription, estimate 5-6 inches]
• 36 squares formed into a medium-sized Afghan

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Gauge

Gauge is not specifically mentioned in the video. Work loosely enough to allow flexibility but tight enough to hold shape.

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Stitch Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• tr = treble crochet
• edc = extended double crochet
• ... = repeat instructions between asterisks
• magic ring (mr) = adjustable loop at the start

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Special Stitches

• Magic Ring: Used to start the sunflower center in a tight circular base
• Double Crochet Cluster (3 dc tog): Consists of working 3 incomplete double crochets together and finishing by pulling yarn through all loops on hook
• Extended Double Crochet (edc): Yarn over, insert hook, pull yarn through (drawing one loop), yarn over and pull through one loop, then yarn over and pull through the last two loops

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The Crochet Pattern

Row 1: Sunflower Seed Center (Magic Ring Base)

1. Begin with a magic ring: take the yarn end and cross under the working yarn to form a ring.
2. Insert hook into the ring, draw up a loop.
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3. Chain 1 (does NOT count as stitch).
4. Work 8 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
5. Pull yarn end to tighten the ring.
6. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) into the first single crochet to close the round tightly.

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Row 2: Increasing Sunflower Base

1. Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet (dc)).
2. Work 2 double crochets in the same stitch (first single crochet of previous round).
3. Work 2 double crochets in each of the remaining 7 stitches (16 stitches total).
4. Join with slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 3.

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Row 3: First Petals Round (Clusters)

1. Make a slip knot with new yarn color for petals.
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2. Insert hook where a stitch would continue.
3. Work a cluster stitch: 3 double crochets worked together (double crochet three together).
   • Insert hook between posts, yarn over, pull loop, yarn over, pull through two loops (incomplete dc).
   • Repeat 2 more incomplete double crochets similarly (total 3 incomplete dcs).
   • Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook.
4. Chain 1 after cluster.
5. Work next cluster between next two posts.
6. Repeat cluster and chain 1 pattern all around the circle.
7. Join with slip stitch to top of first cluster.
8. Fasten off with slip knot.

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Row 4: Second Petals Round (Lighter Color)

1. Make slip knot with lighter yarn color.
2. Place hook as if to continue.
3. Work clusters between clusters of previous round: 3 incomplete double crochets work the same as Row 3 clusters.
4. Yarn over and pull through all loops.
5. Chain 2 (instead of 1) for spacing after each cluster.
6. Repeat cluster and chain 2 all around.
7. Join with slip stitch to first cluster top.
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8. Secure with slip knot and fasten off.

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Row 5: Square Border Round

1. Make slip knot with new yarn color.
2. Work 3 double crochets into each chain space between petals.
3. At corners:
   • Work 1 extended double crochet (edc).
   • Then 1 treble crochet (tr).
   • Another treble crochet (tr).
   • Chain 2.
   • Work 2 treble crochets in same chain space.
   • Work 1 extended double crochet to complete the corner.
4. Continue working 3 double crochets in each chain space between corners.
5. On each square side’s middle chain space, work 4 half double crochets (hdc).
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6. Join round with slip stitch.
7. Note: stitches may look misaligned but adjust by inserting hook into post stitches to fix alignment.

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Row 6: Decorative Half Double Crochet and Chain Pattern

1. Chain 2 to start.
2. Chain 1 for first chain space.
3. Skip 1 stitch, then work half double crochet in next stitch.
4. Chain 1, skip 1 stitch, half double crochet in next stitch.
5. At corner chain space, chain 1, half double crochet, chain 2, half double crochet, chain 1 (4 stitches added for corner).
6. Repeat stitch sequence around the square.
7. After last stitch, cut yarn and pull through.
8. Join the round by sewing with yarn needle through beginning chain 2 and previous half double crochet for a seamless join.
9. Weave in all loose ends.

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Assembly and Finished Size

• Total of 36 completed squares makes a medium-sized Afghan.
• Arrange squares in desired layout, matching sunflower patterns front to front.
• Join squares using slip stitch seam:
• Start at the right side of one square’s corner, insert hook into back loop of first stitch.
• Insert hook in corresponding back loop of adjoining square.
• Slip stitch through both loops, chain 1.
• Skip one stitch, repeat slip stitch and chain 1 along seam.
• Continue joining all squares row by row and column by column.
• The join creates a flat, smooth seam on the right side and neat finish on the back.

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Edging Rounds

Round 1

1. Attach yarn with slip knot at any corner.
2. Work single crochet into every stitch around the entire Afghan.
3. At each square corner, work 1 single crochet, chain 2, and 1 single crochet (4 stitches total for corner).
4. Join round with slip stitch.

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Round 2 (Final Round)

1. Chain 3 to start (counts as first double crochet).
2. Work double crochet in each stitch around.
3. At corners, work 1 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet.
4. Join round with slip stitch, preferably placing slip knot at back.
5. Fasten off and weave ends to finish.

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Conclusion

Congratulations! You have completed the beautiful sunflower granny square Afghan. This eye-catching design combines simple crochet techniques with charming floral clusters and a neat square border, producing a striking and cozy blanket ideal for all seasons. Practice with this pattern will improve your crocheting of clusters, stitch alignment, and joining methods. Enjoy your warm and sunny Afghan or gift it to someone special. For more crochet projects and tutorials, be sure to subscribe and explore additional videos. Happy crocheting