Easy Sunburst Granny Square Crochet Cardigan Pattern

The Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Cardigan is a vibrant, customizable layering piece created from beautifully textured sunburst squares. This pattern guides you through making each square with puff stitches, clusters, and color changes that give the design its signature radiance.

Crochet Sunburst Granny Square Cardigan

Once all the squares are completed and joined, the cardigan is shaped with clean seams and finished with ribbed edges for a polished, comfortable fit. Whether you prefer soft pastels or bold color palettes, this cardigan can be tailored to your style and size, making it a versatile and eye-catching wardrobe addition.

Materials

Cotton yarn in four colors
5.7 mm hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Make 93 squares (or adjust for your size)

Sunburst Granny Square Pattern

Center

Make a magic ring
Chain 2
Work 16 double crochets into the ring
Pull the tail to close
Slip stitch into the first DC
Chain 1 and cut yarn

Puff Stitches

Attach a new yarn color into any DC
Chain 2
Make a 3-time puff stitch in the same stitch and chain 1
Work a 4-time puff stitch in each next stitch and chain 1 after each
Make 16 puff stitches total
Slip stitch into the chain-1 space
Chain 1 and cut yarn

Double Crochet Clusters

Attach a third color into any chain-1 space
Chain 2
Work a 3-DC together cluster and chain 2
Make a 4-DC together cluster in each chain-1 space and chain 2 after each
Make 16 clusters total
Slip stitch into the chain-2 space
Chain 1 and cut yarn

Forming the Square

Attach the final color into any chain-2 space
Chain 2 and make 2 DC in the same space
Make a corner with 3 treble crochets, chain 2, and 3 treble crochets
Work 3 DC in each of the next three chain-2 spaces
Repeat the sequence of corner then three side groups until reaching the start
Slip stitch into the chain 2
Chain 1 and cut yarn

Assembly and Finishing

Blocking the Squares

Wet each square and pin it into a neat square shape
Allow all pieces to dry fully before joining

Joining the Squares

Arrange the squares in the cardigan layout
Place two squares with right sides together
Insert the hook into the top loop of the back square and both loops of the front square
Slip stitch along the seam
Repeat for every panel until the cardigan shape is complete