15 Cheerful Free Crochet Patterns for Sunflower Granny Squares

This classic sunflower (or sunburst) granny square has been a favorite of crocheters for years. Worked in brown, gold, yellow, and cream, this square makes the perfect sunflower motif.

This granny square pattern is a fun way to practice several different basic crochet stitches, as well as puffs and clusters. With loads of helpful photos, this pattern is accessible crocheters of all skill levels, so give it a try!

Add a few extra rounds of single crochet to two traditional sunburst granny squares, attach some purse hardware and a handle, and you get this adorable crossbody bag.

This small purse is the perfect size to carry essentials like your phone, keys, or a bit of cash. It adds a touch of boho style to your everyday outfits without being bulky.

You can add extra texture and achieve a totally different look by changing up the stitches of the traditional sunburst granny square. This pretty sunflower granny square uses popcorn stitches in the place of the usual double crochet and cluster stitches, which makes the petals pop!

These fun little squares use small amounts of yarn and are perfect for stash-busting. The pattern includes written instructions, detailed photos, and a video tutorial.

You can also experiment with different colors for your sunflower motif. This fun granny flower tote bag uses the popcorn sunflower squares above, but in a rainbow of brilliant colors.

This bag also demonstrates just one of the countless projects you can make by joining sunflower granny squares together. A striped gusset forms the sides and bottom. Throw it over your shoulder to add instant style that you can take with you wherever you go!

These sweet little popcorn flower bookmarks are a quick, fun way to play with different color schemes, fibers, and yarn weights. Stick with the traditional gold and brown to make a sunflower bookmark, or let your creativity run wild!

Paired with a special book, one of these bookmarks would also make a thoughtful gift for a reader.

Yet another variation of the classic sunburst square, this pretty sunflower square uses 4-hdc puff stitches in place of double crochet clusters.

The pattern page includes a detailed photo tutorial. If you plan to join your squares, it also shows how to sew them together using the mattress (or ladder) stitch, which creates an invisible seam.

You may be thinking, “These aren’t sunflower squares!” But imagine them with brown centers and golden petals. Like you can crochet sunflower squares in non-traditional colors, you can also transform many flower squares into sunflowers, just by changing the colors!

This playful floral placemat and coaster set would look equally beautiful as sunflowers. What other variations can you come up with?

These hexagon crochet sunflower coasters are technically not squares, either. But they do make a fun alternative and give you lots more creative options.

These sunflower motifs don’t use raised stitches, so they lay flat and work perfectly as coasters. You also could join several of these hexagons together to make a blanket or a tote bag!

Now that we’ve covered the sunburst granny and its variations, let’s explore some more free crochet patterns for sunflower squares. Take, for example, this blanket made with giant sunflower squares. The designer put a lot of thought into the shape of this sunflower—from the large “eye” to the perfectly-shaped petals.

This fun, easy pattern comes with photo and video tutorials to help you master each step of the squares, as well as assembly.

This sunflower square with an adorable smiling face looks so friendly and inviting. To make this square, you’ll make the center and the surround square in one piece. You’ll then add the petals, facial details, and leaves, using surface crochet and appliques.

You could use this square on its own as a panel for a throw pillow or a tote bag. Or you can include it as part of a whole autumn blanket, with 8 other fall themed squares.

Sunflower motifs can also make an eye-catching accent on a larger project, like this beautiful crochet cardigan. This body of this crochet duster is made with the timeless granny stitch, with sunflowers squares as an edging around the bottom and sleeves.

The pattern comes in nine sizes (women’s XS-5X). *Free subscription required to view the pattern.

It’s all about the details with this gorgeous flower square, which uses a sunflower applique on a beautifully-textured background, framed with granny stitch on top and bottom.

Because it’s crocheted separately, the little sunflower could also work as an embellishment or as part of a floral garland. How would you use these motifs?

If you’re an experienced crocheter looking for a rewarding project, you won’t want to miss this intricate sunflower square. The 12-inch square incorporates front and back post stitches, puffs, and picots, combined in interesting ways to make a large flower in the center a smaller flowers at each corner.

Although the pattern is rated as intermediate/advanced, the color changes are relatively simple, with most rounds requiring only one color.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for something quick and easy, try this cute sunflower granny square. The pattern has just three rounds and the photo tutorial walks you through every step.

Once you get the hang of these squares, you’ll be able to whip one up in minutes. Make a whole stack of them and join them to make purses, coasters, afghans, or sweaters.

With this beginner-friendly sunflower square pattern, you can make a layered sunflower with lots of dimension, using just basic stitches and simple shapes. You’ll make the center and the background in one piece, then attach appliques for the petals.

The squares work up to 7.25 x 7.25 inches and can be used in all sorts of projects, from crochet home decor to wearables.