If you’ve been dreaming of wearing sunshine, this crochet sunflower granny square cardigan pattern is your next obsession. Featuring detailed instructions for crafting sunflower granny squares and assembling them into a trendy, oversized cardigan, this pattern blends cozy comfort with cottagecore charm.
Crochet Granny Square Sunflower Cardigan
The use of weight 4 yarn in earthy brown, vibrant yellow, and a neutral main color gives the finished piece an eye-catching 3D floral texture. Ideal for intermediate crocheters, it’s completely customizable from sleeve length to overall fit and even optional pockets. Whether you’re gifting it, wearing it, or showcasing it online, this sunflower cardigan is a wearable piece of art you’ll be proud of.
Materials and Tools
- Weight 4 yarn in three colors: brown (center), yellow (petals), and your main color (background)
- 4 mm crochet hook (G/6)
- Darning needle
- Scissors
Sunflower Center (Brown Yarn)
- Make a slip knot.
- Chain 4, slip stitch into first chain to form a ring.
- Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).
Make 11 more double crochets into the ring (12 total).
- Slip stitch into top of first double crochet to close the round.
- Chain 1, pull tight, cut yarn.
Petal Round (Yellow Yarn)
- Attach yellow yarn with a slip knot into any stitch.
- Chain 4.
Triple crochet cluster:
- Yarn over twice, insert hook into same stitch, pull up loop.
- Yarn over, pull through 2 loops, twice.
- Repeat 2 more times (3 partial triple crochets total).
- Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.
- Chain 2 (1 to secure petal, 1 as spacer).
- Repeat petal cluster in each stitch (12 petals total).
- After last petal, chain 2, slip stitch into top of first cluster.
- Cut and tie off yarn.
Granny Stitch Rounds (Main Cardigan Color)
Round 1:
- Attach main color in any chain-2 space.
- Chain 3 (counts as DC), 2 DC in same space.
- Chain 2, 3 DC in same space (corner made).
- Chain 1, 3 DC in each chain-2 space.
- Create a new corner every 3rd space: (3 DC, ch 2, 3 DC).
- Finish with a half double crochet into the initial chain-3 to close.
Round 2:
- Chain 3, 2 DC in join space.
- Chain 1, corner (3 DC, ch 2, 3 DC) in each corner space.
- 3 DC in each side space with chain-1 spacing.
- Finish with chain 1, slip stitch into top of starting chain-3.
- Fasten off and cut yarn.
Assembly Instructions
Square Count:
- Total: 42 squares
- Back: 16 squares (4x4)
- Front Panels: 8 each (2x4)
- Sleeves: 4 each (2x2)
- Optional Pockets: 2
Joining Squares:
- Lay squares face down.
- Using a darning needle and matching yarn, whip stitch or mattress stitch through top loops only.
- Assemble panels accordingly.
Joining Panels:
- Attach front panels to back at shoulders.
- Attach sleeves to armholes.
Seaming:
- Sew side seams and underarm seams with same joining technique.
Ribbing Details
Body Ribbing:
- Attach yarn to bottom corner.
- Row 1: DC evenly along bottom edge and up front openings.
- Rows 2–4: Work front post and back post DC for ribbed effect.
- Neckline tip: At top, work 2 DC in each stitch across 5–6 stitches to prevent bunching.
Sleeve Cuffs:
- Attach yarn to sleeve edge, chain 9.
- Row 1: 8 back loop slip stitches.
- Slip stitch into next 2 stitches on sleeve edge.
- Turn, skip slip stitches, 8 back loop slip stitches.
- Repeat around the sleeve.
- Sew ends of the cuff together.
Finishing Touches
- Weave in all yarn ends securely.
- Steam the cardigan lightly to soften and shape the acrylic yarn (optional but recommended).
- Try it on and admire your work—your handmade sunflower cardigan is ready to wear or gift!
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