Welcome to the Sunflower Square Crochet Tutorial! This cheerful, nature-inspired project combines a vibrant floral center with a classic structured square. It’s a wonderful way to practice your crochet skills while creating something bright and beautiful for your home.
Whether you are making a single square for a coaster or joining dozens together for a stunning handmade blanket, these sunflower squares work up quickly and offer endless creative possibilities.
Materials & Tools Needed
- Worsted weight yarn in brown (flower center), yellow (petals), and green or neutral (background/square)
- Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn weight (typically US H/8 or 5.0 mm)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch markers (optional, but helpful for rounds)
- Blocking board and pins (optional, for a crisp finish)
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- ch: chain
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- Note: Squares are worked in the round, transitioning from a small circle into a square shape by working taller stitches at the corners.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Round 1 (Center): Using brown yarn and a magic ring, ch 2 (does not count as a st), and work 12 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first dc. Fasten off brown.
- Round 2 (Petals): Attach yellow yarn to any st. Ch 3, work a puff stitch or cluster stitch of dc in the same space, then ch 1. Repeat around in each st for a total of 12 petals. Join with a sl st and fasten off yellow.
- Round 3 (Square Transition): Attach green (or neutral) yarn in any ch-1 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the same space for the first corner. *Work 3 hdc in the next ch-1 space, 3 sc in the next ch-1 space, 3 hdc in the following space, then work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the next space for the next corner.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st.
- Round 4 (Square Expansion): Ch 3, dc in each st across to the corner space. Work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 space. Repeat around and join with a sl st to maintain a flat, even square.
- Fasten Off: Cut your yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail, and pull through the final loop.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Weave as You Go: Secure and weave in your loose yarn ends immediately after fastening off each color change to keep your project neat.
- Maintain Even Tension: Keep your stitches relaxed and consistent, especially during the transition from the circular flower to the straight edges of the square.
- Block Your Squares: Pin your finished squares to a blocking board and lightly steam them to ensure crisp, straight edges and uniform sizing.
- Endless Projects: Combine your finished squares to create blankets, pillow covers, tote bags, table runners, or cheerful wall hangings.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
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