Crochet Starburst Granny Squares (perfect for beginners!)
- Alyssa
- Aug 17, 2023
- 5 min read
Updated: Feb 1
I love granny squares. I would say they are one of the most recommended things for beginners to learn; they work up so quickly and will teach you so many different techniques! Granny squares can be used in so many different ways (you can make bags, purses, book or tablet covers, cushions, cardiagans, jumpers, etc.), so you'll always have a use for all of the squares that you make!
Plus, once you've learnt how to make the classic granny square, you can create so many more beautiful and detailed squares, just like these starburst granny squares! So, without further ado, let's get into it!
(If you would like to learn how to crochet a traditional granny square, you can find my free tutorial here!)
My Yarn Recommendations:
To make these granny squares, you'll need between 2 and 4 colours. If you want to create one that looks like a flower (like I often do!) you'll need 4 colours. I use brown for the centre, two shades of yellow for the "petals", and then a white/cream for the square edge.
And I love to use a DK or worsted weight yarn.
Materials:
a yarn of your choice in 2 - 4 colours (see my notes above on choosing the right yarn.)
4mm crochet hook (or whatever size hook your yarn recommends).
a pair of scissors
a darning needle
Stitch Abbreviations:
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sl st: slip stitch
Pattern Notes:
This pattern is written in US crochet terms, not UK. If you are unsure about the difference between these two terms, check out my blog post here, where I explain it in detail.
The chain 3 at the beginning of each round (when we're creating the centre and the edge of the square) does count as a stitch.
Do not turn your work at the end of each round.
Method:
Before we start, I'm going to explain three stitches that are used: the small puff stitch, the large puff stitch, and the treble crochet.
Small Puff Stitch:
Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop (you will have 3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over, insert your hook into the same stitch, yarn over, and pull up another loop (you'll have 5 loops on your hook).
Yarn over, insert your hook into the same stitch, yarn over, and pull up a final loop (you'll have 7 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops.
Chain 1 to close the stitch.
Large Puff Stitch:
Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch. Yarn over, and pull up a loop (you'll have 3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over, insert your hook into the same stitch, yarn over, and pull up another loop (you'll have 5 loops on your hook).
Repeat the last step 3 more times, until you have 11 loops on your hook.
Yarn over and pull through all 11 loops on your hook.
Chain 2 to close the stitch.
Treble Crochet:
Yarn over your hook twice.
Insert it into the stitch. Yarn over and pull up a loop (you'll have 4 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through the first 2 loops (3 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through 2 loops (2 loops on your hook).
Yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.
Round 1:
Taking your 1st colour, make a magic ring (click here if you're unsure how to do that). Or, if you'd prefer, make a slip knot, chain 5, and sl st into the first chain to create a ring.
From here, chain 3.
Make 15dc into the ring.
Sl st into the top of the beginning chain 3 to close the round. (16dc in total).
Chain 1, to fasten off, and cut your yarn.
Round 2:
Join your next colour into any stitch, and chain 1. (note: I always like to add my yarn into the stitch we just worked into.)
Starting in the same space, make a small puff stitch.
Continue to make a small puff stitch in each stitch around. You will have 16 small puffs in total.
At the end of your round (you will have finished with a chain 1), sl st into the top of your first small puff stitch.
Chain 1, to fasten off, and cut your yarn.
Round 3:
Join your next colour, and chain 2.
For this round, we will be working into the space in between each small puff from the previous row.
Starting in the space between the first 2 puff stitches, make a large puff stitch.
Continue to make a large puff stitch in each space around. You will have 16 large puffs in total.
At the end of the round (you will have finished with a chain 2), sl st into the top of the first large puff stitch.
Chain 1 to fasten off, and cut your yarn.
Round 4:
For this round, we will again be working in between each of the large puff stitches from the previous row.
Join your final colour in between one of your puff stitches, and chain 3.
In the same space, make 2dc.
Into the next space, make: 3dc, chain 2, 3dc. (This creates the first corner of the square).
In the next 3 spaces, make 3dc.
Repeat the last 2 steps until you have created 4 corners. To finish the round, you will only work 2 lots of 3dc. This will bring you back to where we stared.
To close the round, sl st into the top chain from the beginning chain 3.
Round 5:
Chain 3.
Skipping over the 3dc directly under this chain, find the gap in between, and make 3dc.
In the chain 2 space in the corner, make: 3dc, chain 3, 3dc.
In each gap between the 3dc from the previous row, make 3dc. In the chain 2 space at the corner, make: 3dc, chain 3, 3dc. Continue in this way around your square.
In the last space, make 2dc. Sl st into the top of the beginning chain 3 to close the round.
And finally, chain 1 to fasten off, cut your yarn, and sew in any ends.
And there you are! You now have your own crochet starburst granny square! If you liked this crochet pattern and tutorial, make sure you subscribe to our monthly newsletter so that you never miss out on a new, free crochet pattern, and don't forget to drop a comment below if you have any questions!
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