EVERY CROCHET Granny Squares 5 rounds No account, no download
Sunflower granny square pattern worked in five rounds
A five-round sunflower granny square using double crochet and treble crochet stitch clusters, worked in a different colour each round.
- Skill
- Beginner
- Time
- 2-3 hours
- Yarn weight
- 4 Ply
- Hook
- 4 mm
Beginner
What the original write-up called it. Nothing here is graded again.
4 Ply
What the sample was worked in. Any weight works; the size moves with it.
2-3 hours
What the original page reckoned. Your own pace is the one that matters.
About this pattern
This is a five-round sunflower granny square worked outward from a central chain ring, using groups of double crochet stitches in the earlier rounds and treble crochet stitches in the later rounds, divided by chain spaces. Five colours of 4 ply cotton yarn and a 4mm hook are listed, with one colour used per round to create the sunflower effect. The result is a single flat motif, ready for joining or displaying alone.
This sunflower motif is a variation on the classic granny square, built from groups of double crochet stitches in the first two rounds and groups of treble crochet (and mixed double/treble) stitches in the later rounds, separated by chain spaces. Each of the five rounds is worked in a different colour, so the stitch groups read as petals radiating from a central ring. The six-group structure of round 1 gives the square its familiar granny shape, while the colour sequence across all five rounds creates the sunflower effect without any embroidery or appliqué.
Construction starts at the centre with a chain-5 ring, joined with a slip stitch, from which the first round of six two-double-crochet groups is built. Each of the five rounds is joined at the top of its own starting chain and finished before the next colour begins, so the square grows outward one coloured ring at a time. Because every round starts and ends at the same point, the joins stack along one side, which is worth tracking so the corners line up cleanly across all five rounds.
Materials
- Milk Cotton 4 ply yarn (in five different colors, but you can choose any colors you want)
- 4mm crochet hook
- Scissors
The list is the pattern's own wording.
Instructions
Every round is printed as the pattern wrote it, brackets and all. Open the key beside a round to see only the short forms that round uses.
Main Pattern
- Round 1
Chain 5 and join with a slip stitch in the first chain to form a ring. Chain 3 (this counts as one double crochet).Start by making a slip knot.In the ring, make two double crochet stitches together, then chain 2.Make the second group: two double crochet stitches together, and pull through, followed by chain 2.Continue to create a total of six groups with chain 2 in between.Finish the round with a chain 2 and slip stitch in the beginning stitch.Tie a knot and cut the extra yarn.
- Round 2
Attach a new color with a slip knot. Insert yarn in any chain space from the previous round.Chain 3 (counts as one double crochet).In the same chain space, make two more double crochets, chain 2, then three double crochets again (all in the same space).Chain 2, then in the next chain space, repeat the pattern (three double crochets, chain 2, three double crochets).Continue this pattern around. Finish with a chain 2 and slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain.Tie a knot and cut the extra yarn.
- Round 3
Start by attaching a new yarn color with a slip knot in any chain space. Chain 4 (counts as one treble crochet).In the same space, make four treble crochets, chain 3, then in the next chain space, make five treble crochets.Chain 3 between each set. Continue around.Finish the round with a chain 3 and slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain.Tie a knot and cut the extra yarn.
- Round 4
Attach a new yarn color with a slip knot in any chain space. Start with a corner: chain 4, then make two treble crochets in the same space, chain 2, and three more double crochets in the same space.For the straight side, make three double crochets in the next chain space, continuing as established.For the next corner: make three treble crochets, chain 2, and three more double crochets in the same space.Continue the established pattern around. Finish with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain.
- Round 5
Attach a new yarn color with a slip knot in any corner chain space. Chain 3 (counting as one double crochet), make two more double crochets in the same space, chain 1, and three more double crochets in the same space to form the first corner.In each of the next three spaces, make three double crochets.For the next corner: in the chain space, make three double crochets, chain 1, and three more double crochets.Continue around, following the established pattern.To finish, slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain stitch, tie a knot, and cut the extra yarn.
Notes from the pattern
- The pattern calls for a 4mm hook throughout; only change it if substituting a different yarn weight, since the given size is matched to 4 ply cotton.
- A stitch marker on the joining slip stitch of each round makes it quicker to find the start again once the colour has changed.
- Keep the six groups in round 1 evenly spaced around the ring, since the groups set the geometry for all four rounds that follow.
- Five colours are listed for this five-round motif, with one colour used for each round in turn; have all five ready before beginning, or substitute different colours of your choice.
The essentials
- Rounds
- 5
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- 2-3 hours
- Hook
- 4 mm
- Yarn
- 4 Ply
Stitches you will use
- Working into a chain ring Used in round 1 to establish the centre; keep the starting chain loose enough that the hook can return easily for the joining slip stitch.
- Two-double-crochet cluster groups Repeated six times in round 1 with chain-2 spaces between; miscounting a group here throws off the shape of every round that follows.
- Colour changes between rounds Each of the five rounds uses a new colour; weave in ends as each round finishes rather than leaving them all for the end.
Troubleshooting
The square cups instead of lying flat
This usually means the double crochet or treble crochet groups or chain spaces have been pulled too tight; work the clusters at the same tension as the rest of the round, and block the finished square under light tension if it still domes.
The six groups don't sit evenly around the centre
A group was likely missed or an extra one added in round 1; count the groups before closing with the chain-2 and slip stitch, since every later round depends on that count.
The join between colours looks messy or jumps are visible
This happens when ends are left loose at the join point; pull the first stitch of a new colour through from the back and weave the tail along the inside of the round rather than across the front.
Substituting yarn
- Mercerised cotton, 4 ply/fingering weight
- Gives crisper stitch definition and a slightly stiffer drape than milk cotton; hook size and finished square size stay close to the original.
- Acrylic, DK weight
- Produces a noticeably larger square from the same stitch count and is easier to machine wash; move up to a 4.5mm-5mm hook to keep the fabric from stiffening.
- Wool-blend, sport weight
- Adds softness and a touch more drape than cotton and blocks readily into a flat square, but gives less crisp definition to the petal groups; the 4mm hook can stay, or go down slightly if the fabric feels loose.
Washing and care
- Hand wash milk cotton pieces in cool water with a mild detergent, since machine washing can felt or distort the fibre's drape.
- Dry flat on a towel, easing the square back into shape by hand while damp, and store it flat rather than folded to avoid creases along the chain spaces.
The photographs taken while this was being made
Every one was taken by whoever published the pattern, in the order the source listed them.
FAQs
Questions
Can the square be made with fewer than five colours?
Yes; the pattern just needs one colour change per round, so colours can be repeated if you prefer fewer than five. Using a different colour for each of the five rounds is what creates the sunflower-petal effect, but it isn't a strict requirement.
What hook size does this pattern use?
A 4mm hook is used throughout all five rounds. There is no change in hook size between rounds or colours.
How is the colour change handled between rounds?
Each round finishes with a slip stitch join before the next colour begins, so the new colour starts cleanly at the top of the following round's starting chain. Weaving in ends as the work progresses keeps the back of the square tidy.
Does the finished square need blocking?
Light blocking helps the rounds sit flat and squares off the corners, particularly if the stitches were worked slightly unevenly. Pin the motif to size on a flat surface while damp and leave it to dry fully before joining to other squares.
Can this square be joined to others for a larger project?
The motif is a standard granny square shape, so it can be joined edge to edge with others once all five rounds are complete. Matching yarn weight and hook size across every square keeps the finished piece even.
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.