Crochet Color Burst Flower Granny Square Easy Free Pattern

Crochet color burst flower granny square easy free pattern

Looking for a fun crochet project that adds a pop of color to your next crochet project?

This crochet color burst flower granny square is a great way to use scrap yarn and experiment with different yarns and color combos while learning new techniques.

This free pattern features a beautiful round flower motif at the center, using the puff stitch and popcorn stitch to create a stunning raised texture. 

Whether you’re making a baby blanket, traditional granny square blanket, or adding to a square blanket, this square tutorial walks you through step-by-step instructions using us terms. 

The design incorporates basic stitches, a magic circle, and a circular motif, making it a fun way to practice working into the next stitch, next space, and chain space while changing colors.

With the right hook size and yarn weights, you can create a little different look depending on your color choice (the color choices are endless!). 

This pattern is a great way to explore new color schemes and try a full puff flower granny square variation. 

Follow this step-by-step tutorial and bring your favorite colors of yarn to life in this crochet sunburst granny square. 

Grab your worsted-weight or cotton yarn (size 4 yarn weight), size 5.00 mm hook, and let’s get started!

Crochet Color Burst Flower Granny Square

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Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (size 4) in 5 colors
• Size H, 5.00 mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

st(s)- stitch(es)

ch- chain

hk- hook

hdc- half double crochet

dc- double crochet

sl st- slip stitch

sp- space

BLO- back loop only

Note:

• Ch 2 at the beginning of each round counts as a stitch

Final Measurement:

The final square measures approx. 7 1/4″ x 7 1/4″

Special Stitches:

Puff Stitch: 

Yarn over, insert your hk in the st and pull up a loop, yarn over and insert your hook in the same stitch and pull up a loop, repeat two more times (9 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull yarn through all loops. 1 puff stitch made. 

Popcorn Stitch:

Step 1: Crochet 5 double crochet (dc) stitches into the same stitch.

Step 2: Remove the hook from the loop.

Step 3: Insert the hook into the first dc of the group.

Step 4: Grab the dropped loop and pull it through the first dc.

Step 5: Tighten the stitch and continue with the pattern.

Pattern:

Round 1: With color A, make a magic ring/circle and 12 hdc in circle.

Pull to close, sl st to join, fasten off (12).

Round 2: Change to Color B and join in any stitch.
Puff into the st, *ch 2, puff in next st*, repeat from * around, sl st to join. (12 puff stitches, 12 ch-2 spaces).

Fasten off. With Color C, pick up a st in any ch-2 space.

Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc 4 in same sp, *popcorn, ch 2, 5 dc in next sp,* repeat from * around, sl st to join (12 popcorns made, with 12 ch-2 spaces between each one).

Fasten off. With Color D, join in any ch-2 space and ch 2 (counts as a dc).

Round 4: Dc 2 in same sp, dc 3 in next two spaces, dc 3 in next sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same sp (corner made), dc 3 in next 2 spaces, dc 3 in next sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same sp (second corner made), dc 3 in next 2 spaces, dc 3 in next sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same sp (third corner made), dc 3 in next 2 spaces, dc 3 in first sp, ch 2, sl st to join (48 dc, 4 ch-2 corner spaces).

Round 5: Ch 2, dc 2 in same sp, *dc in the next 12 sts, dc 3 in corner sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same sp,* repeat from * 2 more times. Dc in the next 12 sts, dc 3 in corner sp, ch 2, sl st to join (64 dc, 4 ch-2 corner spaces).

Round 6: Switch to color E, ch 2, dc 2 in same sp, *dc in the BLO next 16 sts, dc 3 in corner sp, ch 2, dc 3 in same sp,* repeat from * 2 more times. Dc in the BLO in the next 16 sts, dc 3 in corner sp, ch 2, sl st to join (80 dc, 4 ch-2 corner spaces).

Fasten off, weave in all ends.

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