Sun Granny Square Pattern

Step 1

This pattern is made in the round.

Step 2

Round 1: With the yellow yarn, make a mr, next ch x2 and then dc x12 into the mr, sl st to first dc (12). If you find it difficult making a magic ring you can chain 4, slip stitch it together, and then in the newly formed circle, ch x2 and dc x12 in the hole, then sl st to first dc. (12)

Step 3

Round 2: Ch x2, inc in every dc, sl st to first dc. (24) Then change the color to gold.

Step 4

Round 3: With the gold yarn, ch x1 and then in the next stitch make a dc.

Step 5

Then ch x2, and in the next stitch (don't skip any stitches from the previous row), make a dc, but don't go through the last 2 loops on the hook when you are finishing the stitch. Instead with your half way done dc, go into the next stitch and pull up a loop. Finish that stitch like a dc. Now you have 2 stitches merged into 1 and it makes the stitches look like an upside down V. Ch x2 then repeat for the rest of the round.

Step 6

When you get to the end of the round sl st to the first dc.

Step 7

Fasten off the gold and switch the color to navy.

Step 8

Round 4: The sun rounds are done and now we will start turning the circle into a square.

Step 9

Ch x2, dc inc + ch + dc inc in the closest chain space. This is the first corner.

Step 10

In the next chain space, hdc x2 and sc x2.

Step 11

In the next chain space, sc x2 and hdc x2.

Step 12

Now repeat the above 3 chain space stitch sequences 3 more times. After the last hdc in the round, sl st to the first dc of the round. (48 stitches with 4 chain spaces)

Step 13

Round 5: Ch x2, then dc in the next stitch. When you get to the chain space in the corner make a dc inc + ch x2 + dc inc. Then dc the side of the square (12 per side without the corners). Repeat 3 more times for the rest of the round.

Step 14

Once you make the last dc in the round, sl st to the first dc. Then fasten off the yarn and switch the color to teal.

Step 15

Round 6 (optional): Ch x1, then sc then entire round and make 3 sc in each corner. Sl st to the first sc in the round when you get to the end.

Step 16

Weave in any ends.

Step 17

Now you have a finished sun granny square perfect for any celestial crochet project!