How to Crochet a Large Textured Granny Square
If you’re searching for a large granny square pattern that is both bold and versatile, the Sunnyday Square is the perfect choice. Inspired by the warmth and brightness of summer sunshine, this radiant crochet square is one of four designs in my Delicate Flowers Crochet Squares Collection.
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About This Pattern
This square isn’t just pretty, it’s practical too. Worked in the round with solid stitches and minimal lace, the Sunnyday Square creates a durable fabric perfect for crochet blankets, afghans, pillows, bags, and even clothing like cardigans or pants. Just like a summer day lifts the spirit, this sunny motif will brighten up your next project.
About the Sunnyday Large Granny Square
The Sunnyday flower granny square is built on layers of textured stitches that add both depth and charm. Each round introduces a new technique, giving you a square that feels rich in detail but approachable to make.
Whether you use bold summer shades or soft neutrals, this square will stand out beautifully in any crochet blanket or patchwork project.
This website pattern page features a straightforward written pattern featuring a combination of textured stitches.
If you are looking for an online tutorial the downloadable PDF version of this pattern includes per-round photos and detailed written instructions that make learning a new square pretty easy.
A Digital PDF Pattern is available in my store and includes
- Detailed written instructions,
- Per row photo tutorial,
- Shorthand crochet instructions
- Yarn length requirement.
- Color indications are shown in the photo tutorial
PDF version of pattern include per row photo instructions
Sunnyday Blanket Square Pattern is an all-rounder granny square with many uses and a perfect crochet square to be used in many DIY crochet projects like, cardigans, crochet pants, pillows, and bags, it works up into a solid blanket-type blanket with very limited lacy spaces.
Why You’ll Love This Large Granny Square Pattern
The Sunnyday Square is more than just a motif, it’s a foundation piece for countless DIY crochet projects. Whether you want to make:
- A solid crochet blanket
- A set of bright pillows
- A patchwork cardigan
- A cozy bag or tote
Pattern Options
On this page you’ll find a straightforward written pattern with all the stitch instructions you need. For crocheters who prefer extra guidance, a downloadable PDF is also available.
- The PDF version includes:
- Step-by-step written instructions
- Per-round photo tutorial
- Shorthand instructions for quick reference
- Yarn length requirements
- Color suggestions
You can purchase the single pdf version of the Sunnyday Large Square Pattern here.
The digital pattern makes it easy to follow along on desktop, tablet, or mobile.
Bundle Option
If you love the Sunnyday Large Granny Square Pattern, you’ll also enjoy the full
Delicate Flowers Crochet Blanket Squares Pattern Bundle – PDF Download
Bring the beauty of blooms to your crochet with this Delicate Flowers Blanket Squares Pattern Bundle.
What’s Included
This bundle features 4 unique large floral granny square patterns:
- Protea Large Blanket Square
- Gazania Large Blanket Square
- Agapanthus Large Blanket Square
- SunnyDay Large Blanket Square
Each square measures approx. 24 cm / 9 inches when made with DK yarn and a 4.5 mm hook. Use them individually or join them together to create a beautiful afghan, throw, or decorative blanket.
Skill Level
Intermediate – but beginner-friendly too! Each pattern includes step-by-step photo tutorials and detailed written instructions to guide you through every stitch.
Pattern Features
- 4 large flower square designs in one convenient PDF
- Row-by-row written instructions + clear photos
- Yarn length requirements per square
- Joining & finishing guide to assemble your blanket
- Printable PDF, accessible on desktop & mobile devices
Yarn & Hook Information
- Written in English (US crochet terms)D
- Designed for DK / Light Worsted (Category 3) yarn with a 4.5 mm hook
- Approx. 500 m / 545 yds needed for 4 squares (varies by yarn weight)
Other yarn options:
- Worsted (Category 4) → Hook H-8 (5 mm) to J-10 (6 mm)B
- ulky (Category 5) → Hook K-10.5 (6.5 mm) to M-13 (9 mm)
Perfect For
- Year-round floral crochet projects
- Stash-busting with colorful yarns
- Making a cozy, decorative afghan full of blooms
Written in English, US crochet terminology
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Materials & Tools
| Hook | 4.5mm Crochet Hooks |
|---|---|
| Yarn Weight | Worsted Yarn |
| Fibre Type | Cotton–Acrylic Blends |
| Other Tools |
Yarn & Hook Suggestions
- Yarn Shown: DK Cotton (recommended for stitch definition)
- Hook: 4.5 mm for DK (Light Worsted, Category 3)
- Adjusting yarn weight changes the finished size:
- Worsted (Category 4): Hook 5–6 mm
- Bulky (Category 5): Hook 6.5–9 mm
Lightweight yarn + smaller hook = smaller square
Chunkier yarn + larger hook = larger square
This flexibility makes the Sunnyday Square a fantastic base pattern for different projects.
For the crochet square pattern in the photo example, I used six bright colors: Bright yellow, Burnt orange, Deep red, Sea blue, Light denim blue, and natural cotton white. I used 6 skeins of yarn of 85m / 90 yards of yarn and could easily create 3 squares, but I had some leftover blue colored yarn, so if you switch up the center colors of yarn to use more blue colors, or use a more even distribution of colors in your rows, you can easily end up with 4 crochet squares using the above-mentioned quantity of yarn.
Suggested yarn for pattern.
Photo tutorial and square examples are made up of cotton yarn, this is only used as a suggestion, any yarn of your choice can be used.
Lightweight yarn using a smaller crochet hook will make a smaller square, and heavier yarn using a larger crochet hook will result in a larger square.
Pattern Instructions
Project Size Information
Size Information
- Finished Square Size: 30 x 30 cm / 11 x 11 inches
- Hook Size Used: 3.5 mm or 4.5 mm (depending on yarn choice)
- Yarn Usage: Approx. 500 m / 545 yds makes 3–4 large squares
The example squares in the photos were made with six bright cotton colors:
- Bright yellow
- Burnt orange
- Deep red
- Sea blue
- Light denim blue
- Natural white
With 6 skeins of 85 m / 90 yds each, I made 3 squares with yarn to spare—by adjusting colors more evenly, you can complete up to 4 squares.
Written Instructions
Free: SunnyDays Large Granny Square Pattern
Difficulty level: Intermediate
Skills required:
- Understand the basics of working in the round.
- Joining different yarn colors and how to end and finish rows.
- The online free version of this pattern is not a step-by-step tutorial, it supply the written pattern only.
Techniques used:
- All crochet squares are worked in the round, ensure that your final row count per side is correct or you will struggle to join your block at a late stage.
- Ensure that each side of a square has the required stitch count, according to the pattern instruction count, this will ensure that joining your squares will be straightforward.
- Gauge is not important, but it's best to stick to the same yarn weight and crochet hook throughout making your squares, or your squares would not match up.
- Work ends, as you go will help you at the end when it comes to finishing the blanket unless you love spending a day at least to work on loose ends.
Quick Stitch Guide
All stitch instructions are available in both US Crochet Terminology and UK Crochet Terminology, making it easy to follow along using the terms you are most familiar with.
If you are new to any of the stitches used in this pattern, we recommend reviewing the relevant stitch guide before starting. Each guide includes step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and stitch terminology conversions where applicable.
Take your time, practice any unfamiliar stitches, and most importantly—enjoy the process of creating your blanket one row at a time.
UK : ch - chain
AFR : ks - ketting steek
Make a slipknot, yo, pull through loop. Repeat for desired chains.
UK : sl st - slip stitch
AFR : gls - glysteek
1. Insert hook into the stitch or space.
2. Yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook (one motion).
3. Used to join rounds or move without height.
UK : dc - double crochet
AFR : kb - kortbeen / kortbeentjies / enkelhekel
1. Insert hook into the next stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
3. Yarn over and pull through both loops. → 1 sc complete.
UK : htr - half treble crochet
AFR : hlb - Halwe Langbeentjie / Half Lang Been / half-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
UK : tr - treble crochet
AFR : lb - Langbeentjie / dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops (2 remain).
4. Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.
UK : dtr - double treble crochet
AFR : dsl - dubble slag steek / driedubblehekel
1. Yarn over twice.
2. Insert hook in stitch, pull up loop (4 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 remain).
4. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 remain).
5. Yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
UK : fptr - front post treble crochet
AFR : vblb / vslb - Voorste Been Langbeentjie / Voor Stam Langbeentjie / voorpaal-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook front→back→front around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through first 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
UK : bptr - back post treble crochet
AFR : ablb / aslb - Agterste been Langbeentjie / Agter stam Langbeentjie / afterpaal-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook back→front→back around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through first 2, yarn over, pull through last 2.
UK : fpdc - Front post double crochet
AFR : vbkb / vskb - Voorste Kortbeen(tjies) / Voor Stam Kortbeen(tjies) / voorpaal enkelhekel
1. Insert hook front→back→front around the post of stitch below.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (2 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through both loops.
UK : bphtr - Back post half treble crochet
AFR : abhlb / ashlb - Agterste been Halwe Langbeen / Agter stam Halwe Lang Been/ afterpaal half-dubbelhekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook back→front→back around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
UK : puff - puff stitch
AFR : ps - pof steek / pynapple Steek
1. Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop — repeat specified number of times (e.g., 3–5 pulls) so multiple loops on hook.
2. Yarn over and pull through all loops, ch1 to secure (if pattern asks).
UK : v st - V-stitch
AFR : Vst - V steek (lb,ks,lb)
1. Work dc, ch1, dc into same stitch/space.
2. Skip per pattern and repeat; creates an open V motif.
UK : cl - cluster stitch
AFR : tr - Trossie
1. Yarn over, insert, pull up loop (don’t finish). Repeat partial stitches per cluster (e.g., 3 times).
2. Yarn over, pull through all loops on hook to close cluster.
UK : ch-sp - chain space
AFR : Ks sp - Kettingsteek spasie
1. Make a slip knot on the hook.
2. Yarn over (yo).
3. Pull yarn through the loop on the hook. → 1 ch made.
4. Repeat for desired number of chains.
UK : sp before - space before
AFR : spv - Spasie Voor
Insert hook in space before marked stitch.
UK : sp after - space after
AFR : spa - Spasie Agter
Insert hook in space after marked stitch.
UK : nxt - next stitch
AFR : volg - Volgende
1) Finish current stitch.
2) Move hook to the following stitch/space.
3) Insert hook as instructed and work the stitch.
UK : rep from * - repeat from *
AFR : her * - Herhaal van *
1) Find the *.
2) Work the instructions after it.
3) When told, go back to * and repeat the sequence the required number of times.
4) Stop when the pattern says.
UK : ch - chain
AFR : ks - ketting steek
Make a slipknot, yo, pull through loop. Repeat for desired chains.
UK : sl st - slip stitch
AFR : gls - glysteek
1. Insert hook into the stitch or space.
2. Yarn over and pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook (one motion).
3. Used to join rounds or move without height.
UK : dc - double crochet
AFR : kb - kortbeen / kortbeentjies / enkelhekel
1. Insert hook into the next stitch.
2. Yarn over and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook).
3. Yarn over and pull through both loops. → 1 sc complete.
UK : htr - half treble crochet
AFR : hlb - Halwe Langbeentjie / Half Lang Been / half-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into next stitch and pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
UK : tr - treble crochet
AFR : lb - Langbeentjie / dubblehekel
1. Yarn over.
2. Insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over and pull through first 2 loops (2 remain).
4. Yarn over and pull through last 2 loops.
UK : dtr - double treble crochet
AFR : dsl - dubble slag steek / driedubblehekel
1. Yarn over twice.
2. Insert hook in stitch, pull up loop (4 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 remain).
4. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 remain).
5. Yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
UK : fptr - front post treble crochet
AFR : vblb / vslb - Voorste Been Langbeentjie / Voor Stam Langbeentjie / voorpaal-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook front→back→front around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through first 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.
UK : bptr - back post treble crochet
AFR : ablb / aslb - Agterste been Langbeentjie / Agter stam Langbeentjie / afterpaal-dubblehekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook back→front→back around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through first 2, yarn over, pull through last 2.
UK : fpdc - Front post double crochet
AFR : vbkb / vskb - Voorste Kortbeen(tjies) / Voor Stam Kortbeen(tjies) / voorpaal enkelhekel
1. Insert hook front→back→front around the post of stitch below.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (2 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through both loops.
UK : bphtr - Back post half treble crochet
AFR : abhlb / ashlb - Agterste been Halwe Langbeen / Agter stam Halwe Lang Been/ afterpaal half-dubbelhekel
1. Yarn over, insert hook back→front→back around post.
2. Yarn over, pull up loop (3 loops).
3. Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
UK : puff - puff stitch
AFR : ps - pof steek / pynapple Steek
1. Yarn over, insert hook, pull up loop — repeat specified number of times (e.g., 3–5 pulls) so multiple loops on hook.
2. Yarn over and pull through all loops, ch1 to secure (if pattern asks).
UK : v st - V-stitch
AFR : Vst - V steek (lb,ks,lb)
1. Work dc, ch1, dc into same stitch/space.
2. Skip per pattern and repeat; creates an open V motif.
UK : cl - cluster stitch
AFR : tr - Trossie
1. Yarn over, insert, pull up loop (don’t finish). Repeat partial stitches per cluster (e.g., 3 times).
2. Yarn over, pull through all loops on hook to close cluster.
UK : ch-sp - chain space
AFR : Ks sp - Kettingsteek spasie
1. Make a slip knot on the hook.
2. Yarn over (yo).
3. Pull yarn through the loop on the hook. → 1 ch made.
4. Repeat for desired number of chains.
UK : sp before - space before
AFR : spv - Spasie Voor
Insert hook in space before marked stitch.
UK : sp after - space after
AFR : spa - Spasie Agter
Insert hook in space after marked stitch.
UK : nxt - next stitch
AFR : volg - Volgende
1) Finish current stitch.
2) Move hook to the following stitch/space.
3) Insert hook as instructed and work the stitch.
UK : rep from * - repeat from *
AFR : her * - Herhaal van *
1) Find the *.
2) Work the instructions after it.
3) When told, go back to * and repeat the sequence the required number of times.
4) Stop when the pattern says.
Pattern Reference
This page is part of a larger crochet pattern and is intended as a companion tutorial or stitch reference. For complete instructions, materials, sizing information, and all pattern sections, please visit the main pattern page.Step by Step
⚠️ This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not copy or redistribute.
Start with a magic ring,
Round 1
Ch3 counts as the first dc st,Work 1dc. 11 more times into the same space, join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, ch1, don't finish off color.
Round 2
ch 2, counts as first dc, 1fpdc around post of next dc stitch, * 1 dc into space between the last worked dc and the next dc, 1 fpdc around post of next dc st,
repeat from * around, join into the top of start ch with sl, finish off color.
Round 3
Join new color in first dc st from round before, work 1 puff stitch in same stitch, ch1, skip next stitch, *1 puff st into dc st, ch1, sk next st, repeat from * around,
join into the top of start puff st with sl, finish off color.
Round 4
Join new color with puff stitch in skipped dc st from the round before, ch1, 1FPhdc round top of next puff st, *1 puff st into skipped dc st, ch1, 1FPhdc round next puff st,
repeat from * around,join into the top of start puff st with sl, finish off color.
Round 5
Join new color with sc in 1 ch-sp, ch2, coins as first dc stitch, 1 dc into same 1 ch-sp, 1 FPdc around next puff st, * 2 dc into next 1 ch-sp, 1 FPdc around next puff st, repeat from * around,
join into the top starting chain stitch with sl, finish off color.
Round 6
Join new color with sc stitch in any st, ch2, 2 dc into the same st as sc st, skip 2 two st(s), *1 sc, ch2, 2 dc into the same st as sc st, skip2 st(s),
repeat from * around, join into the top starting chain stitch with sl, finish off color.
Round 7
Join new color in top of 2 ch-sp, with sc, before 2 dc sts, ch2, counts as first dc st, 3 dc stitches into the same ch-sp, skip next 2 dc sts, * 3 dc into next 2 ch-sp, skip next 2 dc sts,
repeat from * around, join into the top starting chain stitch with sl, finish off color.
Round 8
Join new color with sc in BLO of dc st, ch1, counts as first hdc st,* BLO , 1 hdc into the next st, repeat from * around, join into the top starting chain stitch with sl, finish off color.
Round 9
Join new color with sc st in hdc st, ch6, counts as 1 dc and ch 3 sts, 1 dc into the same starting st, skip 3 sts, *1 dc into the next st, ch 3, 1 dc into same st, skip 3 sts,
repeat from * around, join into the top starting chain stitch with sl, finish off color.
Round 10
Join new color in sp between last and first dc st(s), of 3chVstitch set, 1sc into space, 8-dc-shell into 3 ch-sp, * 1sc into sp, 8-dc-shell into 3 ch-sp,repeat from * around,
join into the top first sc stitch with sl, finish off color.
Round 11
Join new color with back post sc stitch around post of first fpdc stitch from the round before, ch2 counts as first bpdc stitch, work 1 bpdc stitch in each of the next 7 sts,
* 1 bpdc stitch in each of the next 8 sts, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 12
Join new color top of any bpdc stitch from round before with sc, ch3, counts as first tr stitch, 1 tr into the same stitch, 2 tr into the next stitch,
**( skip 2 sts, 1dc, ch1, 1dc into the next stitch ) repeat from ** 9 time more, skip 2 sts, 2tr into next stitch, 2 tr into the next stitch, ch 2, *2tr in next 2 sts,
**( skip 2 sts, 1dc, ch1, 1dc into the next stitch ) repeat from ** 9 time more, skip 2 sts, 2tr into 2 sts, ch 2,repeat from * around,
join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 13
Join new color with sc into corner 2ch-sp,Ch2, counts as first hdc st, 1 hdc in same space,1 dc into the next 4 tr sts, 3 hdc into the next 2, 1ch-spaces, 3 sc into the next 4, 1ch-spaces, 3 hdc into the next 2, 1ch-spaces, 3 dc into the next 1 ch-sp,
1 dc into the next 4 tr sts, 2 hdc in 2 chsp, ch 2, *2 hdc in 2 chsp, 1 dc into the next 4 tr sts, 3 hdc into the next 2, 1ch-spaces, 3 sc into the next 4, 1ch-spaces,
3 hdc into the next 2, 1ch-spaces, 3 dc into the next 1 ch-sp, 1 dc into the next 4 tr sts, 2 hdc in 2 chsp, ch 2, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 14
Join new color with sc into corner 2ch-sp,Ch2, counts as first dc st, 1 dc in same space,1 dc into the next 9 dc sts, 1 hdc into the next 3 sts,1 sc into the next 18 sts,1 hdc into the next 3 sts,
1 dc into the next 9 dc sts, 2 dc into next 2ch-sp, ch2, *2dc in 2ch-sp, 1 dc into the next 9 dc sts, 1 hdc into the next 3 sts,1 sc into the next 18 sts,1 hdc into the next 3 sts,1 dc into the next 9 dc sts,
2 dc into next 2ch-sp, ch2, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
Round 15
Join new color with sc into corner 2ch-sp,Ch2, counts as first dc st, 1 dc in same space,1 dc into the next 46 sts, 2 dc into next 2ch-sp, ch2,
*2 dc into next 2ch-sp, ch2,1 dc into the next 46 sts, 2 dc into next 2ch-sp, ch2, repeat from * around, join with sl into staring chain stitch, finish off color.
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Crochet Pattern FAQ
What size is considered a large granny square?
A large granny square typically measures between 9–12 inches (23–30 cm) across. The Sunnyday Square measures about 11 inches (30 cm), making it a great size for blankets, pillows, and garments.
How much yarn do I need for a large granny square?
On average, you’ll need about 100–150 yards (90–135 m) of yarn for a 9 to12 inch granny square. The Sunnyday Square uses approx. 125–135 yards per square, depending on stitch tension and color changes.
What yarn is best for a large granny square blanket?
DK or Worsted weight yarn works beautifully for large granny squares. Cotton yarn gives great stitch definition, while acrylic or wool blends are softer and warmer ,ideal for blankets.
Can I make a blanket with just one large granny square?
Yes! Many crocheters love making a blanket from one giant granny square by continuing to add rounds until the blanket reaches the desired size. The Sunnyday Square can also be expanded this way for a full throw.
What can I make with large granny squares besides blankets?
Large granny squares are versatile. You can turn them into pillows, tote bags, wall hangings, ponchos, or patchwork-style cardigans**. The Sunnyday Square works especially well for bold statement projects.
