Ready to crochet a little piece of sunshine? This delightful Sun Granny Square pattern brings cheerful, radiating warmth to your projects with its playful sunbeam design! Perfect for both beginners and intermediate crocheters, each square measures 4.3-inch when worked with worsted weight yarn. The vintage-inspired pattern creates stunning dimensional details that make these squares perfect for brightening up blankets, decorative pillows, or even creating a charming summer wall hanging!
Follow along with my detailed photo tutorial and step-by-step instructions below to create your own ray of crochet sunshine. I promise, once you master this sunny pattern, you'll want to make them in every color of the rainbow!
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Recommended Yarn and Crochet Hooks
Let's talk about the perfect materials to create these cheerful Sun Granny Squares that will make your projects absolutely radiate warmth!
For this sunny pattern, I highly recommend using Loopara milk cotton yarn. This yarn is truly perfect for these ray-detailed squares – it's wonderfully soft yet holds its shape magnificently, making those sunbeam details really shine! The yarn's natural matte finish gives a beautiful vintage charm, while its durability ensures your sunny creations will stay lovely wash after wash. Plus, it's incredibly smooth to work with, making those precise sunray stitches a breeze to create.
For our sun squares, I suggest working with warm, sunny colors that capture that perfect summer vibe. Bright yellows create a classic sunshine look, while soft creams give a gentle morning sun feel. You might also try golden oranges for a stunning sunset effect – the yarn's excellent stitch definition ensures those beautiful ray patterns pop beautifully in any color you choose!
We'll be using a 2.0mm crochet hook for this pattern. This hook size is perfect for creating these 4.3-inch squares – it helps achieve those neat, defined stitches that give our squares their crisp, professional appearance. The precise hook size ensures your sunbeams maintain their beautiful radial pattern while keeping a firm, stable structure – perfect for creating those eye-catching dimensional details!
These sunny granny squares are absolute joys to work on – they're perfect for using up yarn stash, they work up surprisingly quickly, and once you get into the rhythm of those ray stitches, you'll find them absolutely addictive to make!
Materials needed for Sun Granny Square Style II
- Yarn – Loopara 4ply combed cotton (Yellow 43, Purple 75 and Purple 78)
- Hook – 2.0mm
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Magic ring
- ch - chain
- sl - slip stitch
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- sc inc - single crochet increase
- fpdc - front post double crochet
How to Crochet a Sun Granny Square Style II – Step by Step
Round 1: Using yellow yarn, start with a magic ring. Chain 3 (counts as first dc), work 15 double crochets into the ring. Slip stitch into the top of starting chain-3 to join.
Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as first dc), work 1 double crochet, (then work 2 double crochets in each of the next stitches) repeat 15 times. Slip stitch into the top of starting chain-3 to join.
Round 3: Chain 3, chain 4, skip 1 stitch, double crochet in next stitch. Work (chain 4, skip 1 stitch, double crochet) 14 times. Slip stitch into the top of starting chain-3 to join. Do not fasten off.
Round 4: Change to light purple yarn. Chain 3, work 2 double crochets, then 4 double crochets. Work [(3 double crochets), (4 double crochets)] 7 times. Work 4 double crochets. Slip stitch into the top of starting chain-3 to join.
Round 5: Using yellow yarn. Chain 3, work (front post double crochet, chain 8) 8 times. Slip stitch into the top of starting chain-3 to join.
Round 6: Using light purple yarn. Chain 1, work 3 single crochets, chain 1. Work (3 single crochets, single crochet increase, 3 single crochets, chain 1) 7 times. Work 3 single crochets, single crochet increase. Slip stitch into first single crochet to join.
Round 7: Chain 3, work 6 double crochets. Skip 2 stitches, slip stitch, work 3 half double crochets in one stitch, slip stitch, chain 8, skip 7 stitches. Work [slip stitch, 3 half double crochets in one stitch, slip stitch, skip 2 stitches, 7 double crochets, skip 2 stitches, slip stitch, 3 half double crochets in one stitch, slip stitch, chain 8, skip 7 stitches] 3 times. Slip stitch, work 3 half double crochets in one stitch, slip stitch into the top of starting chain-3 to join.
Round 8: Using light purple yarn. Chain 3, chain 3, double crochet, chain 6, work 7 double crochets. Work [chain 6, (double crochet, chain 3, double crochet), chain 6, 7 double crochets] 3 times. Chain 6, slip stitch into the top of starting chain-3 to join.
Round 9: Using dark purple yarn. Work (chain 3, double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochets in next stitch), double crochet, 6 half double crochets, 7 single crochets, 6 half double crochets. Work [double crochet, (2 double crochets in next stitch, chain 2, 2 double crochets in next stitch), double crochet, 6 half double crochets, 7 single crochets, 6 half double crochets] 3 times. Double crochet, slip stitch into the top of starting chain-3 to join.
Round 10: Work (chain 1, single crochet, chain 2, single crochet), work 25 single crochets. Work [(single crochet, chain 2, single crochet), 25 single crochets] 3 times. Slip stitch into first single crochet to join. Fasten off and weave in all ends to finish.
Tips: For the best-looking sun granny square, keep your tension consistent, especially when working the sunbeams. Block your square gently after completion to help the rays spread evenly and give your piece that perfect geometric shape.
Care Instructions
Let me share some essential care tips to keep your Sun Granny Squares looking bright and beautiful for years to come!
When it comes to washing your finished pieces, gentle hand care is key to preserving their beauty. Fill your sink or basin with cool water and add a mild, color-safe detergent. Gently submerge your piece and let it soak for about 15 minutes. Remember to handle your work delicately – never wring or twist! Instead, gently squeeze the water through the fabric. Rinse thoroughly with cool water until all soap residue is gone.
For drying, resist the temptation to hang your pieces! Wet cotton can stretch under its own weight, which might distort those lovely sun rays we worked so hard to create. Instead, lay your work flat on a clean white towel, gently reshape those sunbeams, and let it air dry naturally. If you're working on a larger project like a blanket, make sure to rotate it occasionally for even drying.
When it comes to storage, proper care will help preserve those beautiful sunny details. Store your finished pieces flat whenever possible, away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. If you need to fold a larger project, try to change the fold lines regularly to avoid permanent creasing. For individual squares waiting to be joined, I love using clear storage containers with acid-free tissue paper between layers – this prevents any color transfer and keeps dust away while letting you admire your growing collection!
A little extra tip from my experience: If your squares start looking a bit tired after multiple washes, a gentle steam block can work wonders to refresh those sunbeam patterns and restore their original crispness. Just don't press too hard – we want to maintain that lovely dimensional texture that makes these squares so special!
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