Sunshine Day Crochet Square – A Free Pattern
Looking for a sun crochet pattern granny square that’s bold, colorful, and filled with texture?
Meet the Sunshine Day Crochet Square, a radiant, 11-inch square with a cheerful center that resembles a bright sunny bloom. This free crochet pattern brings a modern flair to the traditional granny square design, perfect for cushions, afghans, boho blankets, or wall hangings.
Whether you love colorful projects or enjoy experimenting with new combinations, this large square lets your creativity shine. Use bright sunny tones or softer pastels – it’s all up to you.
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About This Pattern
This pattern is a true celebration of color and creativity. The beautifully detailed modern sun center brings a cheerful burst of energy to any space. Whether you're using it for a vibrant throw, a decorative pillow cover, or even a unique table accent, each square becomes a stunning focal point.
It's also a fantastic stash-busting project, perfect for using up leftover yarn in your favorite shades. With every square you complete, you'll feel like you're crafting a mini work of art, one that’s both relaxing to make and rewarding to display.
Classic crochet gets a bold twist with this fun modern crochet pattern, for more visit my large granny squares page for more ideas for great for gifts, home decor, or personal flair.
Materials & Tools
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Materials You’ll Need
Yarn Weight:
DK (Double Knit) yarn is ideal for this project, offering the perfect balance of structure and softness to show off the flower’s shape and stitch definition.
Hook Size:
A 3.5 mm crochet hook is recommended to maintain the correct tension and keep the square’s dimensions consistent.
Yarn Length Required:
You’ll need approximately 600 meters / 545 yards of yarn to complete 3–4 squares, depending on how many colors you use per square.
Yarn Length per Skein:
Each skein should have around 100m / 109 yards, which helps you plan your color usage and number of squares.
Number of Skeins Used:
The pattern uses 5–6 skeins in total, depending on your color combinations and stitch tightness.
Colors Used in Example:
This bright and bold flower square uses the following color palette:
- Egg Yellow
- Bright Yellow
- Tomato Red
- Burnt Orange
- Turquoise Blue
- Denim Blue
- Cream White
- Moss Green
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Pattern Instructions
Written Instructions
Finished Size
Square Dimensions:
Each finished granny square measures 30 cm x 30 cm (11 inches x 11 inches) when crocheted with DK yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
Pattern Notes
- The pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
- The square is worked in the round, starting from the center flower and expanding outward.
- Keep the right side (RS) facing throughout the pattern.
- For consistent results, use the same yarn weight and hook size for all squares.
- Weave in ends as you go to save time during final finishing and assembly.
Techniques Used
- Working in the Round : Build the square outward from a central point for symmetry.
- Color Changing & Joining : Cleanly transition between yarn colors to create the flower and background.
- Front Post Stitches (FPdc, FPhdc) : Add depth and texture to petals and borders.
- Puff Stitch (ps) : Used to create dimensional flower petals.
- Shells & Texture Shaping : Form soft floral arches and decorative square framing.
Skill Level
Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate :
Suitable for those comfortable with basic stitches and ready to try new techniques like puff stitches and color changes.
Gauge
Consistency is key.
Use the same yarn weight and tension across all squares to ensure even sizing and smooth joining later.
Sunny Day Crochet Flower Pattern Instructions
Start: Begin with a magic ring, work the center with sunny yellow tones, gradually building textured flower-like rounds with layered petals and post stitches. Change colors at designated rounds to add depth and vibrance. The final rounds square off the flower motif, transitioning it into a sturdy and colorful granny square.
Abbreviation
bet: bet
BLO: back loop only
ch: chain
ch-sp: chain space
dc: double crochet
FPdc: front post double crochet
FPhdc: front post half double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
ps: puff stitch
rep: repeat
rnd: round
sc: single crochet
sh: shell
sl: slipstitch
sp: space
st: stitch
sts(s): stitches
Start with a magic ring,
Round 1
Ch3 counts as the first dc st, ch1, 1dc, ch1, 11 more times into magic ring, join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(12 x 1dc sts in the magic ring)
Round 2
Join new color in 1 ch-sp from the round before, ch3 counts as 1dc st, 1 fpdc around post of next dc st, *1dc in 1ch-sp, 1 fpdc around next dc post, repeat from*, join with sl into the top of starting chain stitch, finish off color.
(24 sts = 12 x 1dc, 1fpdc )
Round 3
Join new color in fpdc st from round before, 1 puff stitch into same stitch, ch1, skip next stitch. *1 puff stitch, ch1, skip next stitch,repeat from*, join with sl into the top of first puff stitch, finish off color.
(24 sts = 12 x 1puff, 1ch, 1 sk )
Round 4
Join new color in dc st from round before, ( the skipped stitch) 1 puff stitch into same stitch, ch1, 1fpsc around next puff stitch from round 3. *1 puff stitch in skipped stitch, ch1, 1fpsc around next puff stitch from round 3, repeat from*, join with sl into the top of first puff stitch, finish off color.
(24 sts = 12 x 1puff, 1ch, 1fpsc )
Round 5
Join the new color in 1ch-sp from the round before, Ch3 counts as first dc st, 1 dc into the same ch-sp, 1 fpdc around next puff stitch.* 2dc in 1chsp, 1fpdc around next puff stitch, repeat from*, join with sl into the top of first chain stitch, finish off color.
(72 sts = 24 x 2dc, 1fpdc )
Round 6
Join new color in fpdc st from the round before, Ch3, 2 dc into the same stitch, skip 2 stitches,* 1sc in stitch, ch2, 2 dc into the same stitch,repeat from*, join with sl into the top of the first chain stitch, and finish off the color.
(24 x 1sc, ch2, 2dc, sk2 )
Round 7
Join the new color in the top space between 2ch and 1dc st from the round before, Ch3, 2 dc into the same stitch, skip 2 stitches,* 1sc in stitch, in top of 2ch-sp, ch2, 2 dc into the same stitch, repeat from*, join with sl into the top of first chain stitch, and finish off color.
(24 x 1sc, ch2, 2dc, sk2 )
Round 8
Join new color in the top space between 2chains and 1dc st from the round before, Ch3, counts as 1dc st, 2 dc into the same stitch, skip 2 stitches,* 3dc, in top of 2ch-sp, skip 2 sts, repeat from*, join with sl into the top of first chain stitch, and finish off color.
(24 x 3dc )
Round 9
Join a new color in the space between 3dc sts from the round before, Ch3, 3 dc into the same space, skip 3 dc stitches,* 4dc, in space, skip 3 dc stitches, repeat from*, join with sl into the top of first chain stitch, finish off color.
(24 x 4dc )
Round 10
Join new color in the space between 3 dc sts from the round before, Ch3, counts as first dc st, 1 dc into the same space, ch2, 2 dc into same space, 1 dc into next 4 dc sts, 1hdc into the next 4 sts, 1sc into next 8 sts, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, 1 dc into next 4 sts, *2 dc into space between, ch2, 2 dc into same space, 1 dc into next 4 dc sts, 1hdc into the next 4 sts, 1sc into next 8 sts, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, 1 dc into next 4 sts, repeat from*, to create for sides of the square, join with sl into the top of first chain stitch, finish off color.
(4 x 2dc, ch2, 2dc, 4dc, 4hdc, 8 sc, 4hdc, 4dc )
Round 11
Join new color in 2ch-sp from the round before, Ch3 counts as first dc st, 1 dc into the same space, ch2, 2 dc into same space, 1 dc into next 6 dc sts, 1hdc into the next 4 sts, 1sc into next 8 sts, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, 1 dc into next 6 sts,
*2 dc into space between, ch2, 2 dc into same space, 1 dc into next 6 dc sts, 1hdc into the next 4 sts, 1sc into next 8 sts, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, 1 dc into next 6 sts, repeat from*, to create for sides of the square, join with sl into the top of first chain stitch, finish off color.
(4 x 2dc, ch2, 2dc, 6dc, 4hdc, 8 sc, 4hdc, 6dc )
Round 12
Join new color in 2 ch-sp from the round before, chain 2, counts as first hdc st, 1 hdc into the same ch-sp, ch2, 2 hdc into the same chain space, 1 hdc stitch into each stitch until next 2ch-sp,
*2 hdc in ch-sp, ch2, 2hdc in same ch-sp, 1 hdc into each stitch until next 2 ch-sp, rep from * for all 4 sides, join with sl into the top of the starting chain stitch and finish off the color.
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.Boxed Flower Squares Crochet Blanket
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