Introduction
This free crochet granny square pattern called the Sunny Day square, was featured in the 2023 Simply Crochet Granny Square Day supplement of which I was proud to have had commissioned. This mini granny square can be used for many types of crochet projects such as a small blanket, tote bag, or even put together to make a simple sweater.
The size of the Sunny Day square makes it perfect for using up your yarn stash so you can really go to town with your colour selection. Play around with your colours to get some really interesting effects. I hope you enjoy making your free crochet granny square pattern – have fun!
Skill Level
Beginner
Materials Needed
Yarn requirements are small so are not included in this pattern. 4 colours of any DK – colours referred to as A-D
Hook 4mm (US G/6)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tension
Not applicable
Finished Size
Approx. 10cm x 10cm (4in x 4in)
Special Stitches
Invisible Join – Pull through the yarn and thread onto a tapestry needle. Thread under the ‘v’ of the next but one st and pull through yarn. Thread the needle back into the bl and 3rd loop of the last st to form a ‘v’. Secure and FO. This method creates a ‘fake’ st after the last st of the round. It has a neater finish and doesn’t affect the final st count.
Abbreviations – UK Terminology (US)
| beg | beginning |
| bl | back loop |
| ch(s) | chain(s) |
| dc (US sc) | double crochet (US single crochet) |
| FO | fasten off |
| hk | hook |
| invj | invisible join |
| MR | magic ring |
| rep | repeat |
| rnd | round |
| RS | right side |
| sk | skip |
| sp(s) | space(s) |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| tr (US dc) | treble crochet (US double crochet) |
| yoh | yarn over hook |
| (…) | work stitches in same st / sp or as instructed |
Instructions
SQUARE
Using a 4mm hook and Col. A make a MR.
Round 1. (RS) Ch6 (counts as tr, ch3 throughout), (4tr into MR, ch3) three times, 3tr into MR, ss into 3rd ch of beg ch6. [16 sts, 4 ch3-sps]
Round 2. Ss into next ch3-sp, ch6, tr in same sp, *tr in each st to next ch3-sp, (tr, ch3, tr) in the same sp, rep from * two more times, tr in each st, ss into 3rd ch of beg ch6. [24 sts, 4 ch3-sps]
Round 3. Rep rnd 2, FO. [32 sts, 4 ch3-sps]
Round 4. With Col. B ss in any ch3-sp, ch6, 2tr in same sp, *tr in each st to next ch3-sp, (2tr, ch3, 2tr) in same sp, rep from * two more times, tr in each st to next ch3-sp, tr in next ch3-sp, ss into 3rd ch of beg ch6, FO. [48 sts, 4 ch3-sps]
Round 5. With Col. C, ss into any ch3-sp, ch1, (does not count as a st), *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in same sp, dc in each st to next ch3-sp, rep from * three more times, FO with invj. [64 sts, 4 ch3-sps]
SUN
Using a 4mm hook and Col. D make a MR.
Round 1. (RS) Ch1, (does not count as a st throughout), 6dc into MR, ss into 1st dc. [6 sts]
Round 2. Ch1, 2dc in each st around, ss in 1st dc. [12 sts]
Round 3. *Ch6, starting in 2nd ch from hk, ss into the next 5ch, ss into the next st, rep from * eleven more times, ss into 1st ss, FO leaving an approx. 50cm long tail. [12 sun beams]
Place your sun in the centre of the square (RS) and sew in place.
Weave in ends. Block your square to the given dimensions.
This granny square is part of the Mini Granny Squares Collection available to purchase on Etsy and Ravelry. Click either link to purchase your PDF containing all 5 patterns in one handy place!
