Sunburst Garden Modern Granny Throw Blanket Pattern

Wrap yourself in warmth and color with the Sunburst Garden Modern Granny Throw Blanket Pattern. This cozy and vibrant crochet throw combines the charm of classic granny squares with a fresh, contemporary twist.

Bursting with colorful circles framed by golden stitches, each square feels like a little piece of sunshine. Perfect for adding joy to your space year-round.

Circle to Square using Granny Clusters

Turn your Circle to Square Granny Squares into a beautiful, cozy blanket. Perfect for an advanced beginner. This pattern is a beautiful way to use up colorful yarn scraps or showcase your favorite palette.

The textured sunburst centers add just the right amount of visual interest. Turn the circle into a square using the familiar granny clusters.

Sunburst Garden Modern Granny Throw Blanket Pattern

Before You Join Your Beautiful Squares

Before you begin joining your squares, take a moment to lay them out on a flat surface. Rearranging the colors can make a big difference.

Sometimes moving just one square can completely transform the overall look and feel of your throw blanket. Don’t be afraid to play around until it feels just right.

Block the Granny Squares

Making sure each of your squares is the same size is key to creating a beautiful, balanced blanket. Blocking is your best friend in this step. It evens out the stitches, straightens edges, and helps every square reach its ideal shape and measurements.

When your squares are uniform, joining them becomes much simpler, and your blanket will have a smooth, professional finish. Don’t skip blocking. It really makes all the difference in achieving a neat and consistent look.

Using the Same Yarn Weight

When working with the puff stitch center square, it’s important to use the same yarn weight as the rest of your granny square for a consistent look and feel.

For my sunburst garden throw, even though both yarns were labeled as medium weight, there was a subtle difference in thickness.  

In my case, the yarn for the center circle felt a bit thinner, which caused some areas of my blanket to appear slightly wavy, even after blocking. To avoid this, try to match yarns as closely as possible. Not just by label, but by feel and thickness. This will help your squares lay flat and blend seamlessly together.

Flat Lay of Sunburst Granny

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Directions: Sunburst Garden Modern Granny Throw Blanket Pattern

Skill Level

This crochet project is perfect for an advance beginner.

Size

Crochet Blanket Size 36 inches X 42 inches.

To change the size of the blanket, add or decrease the number of squares.

Approximate completed granny square size 6” X 6” unblocked, 6 ½” X 6 ½” blocked.

Make sure to check your gauge. Depending on the yarn used and how tight or loose you crochet, your granny square may be a different size which will change the size of each square and the throw blanket.

Gauge

Approximately 12 stitches and 4 rounds per 4 inches. Your gauge will depend on the yarn and crochet hook you choose for your project.

Materials

Yarn.

Center Circle. Red Heart Unforgettable yarn #4 medium weight 270 yards each skein. I used 1 ¾ skeins, 500 yards. Color Sunrise.

Turning the Circle into a Square.  Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft yarn #4 medium weight 315 yards each skein. I used 4 skeins 1,260. Color Gold.

Total yardage 2,260.

Crochet Hook Size H 5.0mm for turning the circle to a square

Crochet Hook Size I 5.5mm for the center circle

Scissors

Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

  • CH = Chain
  • DC = Double Crochet
  • HDC = Half Double Crochet
  • PS = Puff Stitch
  • SC = Single Crochet
  • SK = Skip
  • SL ST = Slip Stitch
  • SP = Space
  • ST = Stitch
  • STs = Stitches
  • TR = Treble Crochet
  • [ ] = Repeat Between

Pattern Notes

Round one can be any number of puff stitches. This pattern uses 8 puff stitches in the first round.

Each round begins with a partial puff stitch.

This throw blanket consists of 30 granny squares joined tighter.

Written in US crochet terms.

Sunburst Granny Throw Blanket on Chair

Crochet Stitches

Chain Stitch CH

Begin the chain stitch by making a slip knot and adding the loop on the crochet hook.

Keeping the loop on the hook, wrap the yarn over the crochet hook from back to front using the hook to draw the yarn through the loop that is currently on the hook. (The first chain stitch is complete).

HOW TO CROCHET THE CHAIN STITCH video tutorial

Double Crochet (DC)

Yarn over, insert the hook through both loops and pull up a loop. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Lastly, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.

HOW TO CROCHET THE DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial

Half Double Crochet (HDC)

Yarn over, insert the hook through both loops of the next stitch and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through all three loops on the hook. For height, this stitch is between the single crochet and double crochet.

HOW TO CROCHET THE HALF DOUBLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial

Single Crochet (SC)

Insert the hook, pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the two loops on the hook.

HOW TO CROCHET THE SINGLE CROCHET STITCH video tutorial

Treble Crochet (TR)

Yarn over twice, insert the hook through both loops and pull up a loop. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops on the hook. Yarn over again and pull through the next two loops. Lastly, yarn over again and pull through the last two loops on the hook.

TREBLE CROCHET AND TREBLE CROCHET TWO TOGETHER 

Special Stitches

Puff Stitch.

3 HDC Cluster Puff Stitch. To make a puff stitch, it’s as if you’re crocheting a group of half-double crochet stitches all together in the same stitch. These instructions are for a puff stitch with 3 stitches. Remember, you can have any number of stitches in your puff stitch, depending on how puffy you want your texture to look. Today, I will be showing you using the 3 stitches for the puff.

A regular puff stitch in this pattern is to yarn over, insert hook, yarn over again and pull up a loop. You will need to do this a total of three times. So, yarn over and pull up a loop. Now you’ve done it twice. At this point, you should have five loops on your hook. You have one more time to go. Yarn over and pull up another loop. Now there should be seven loops on your hook. In this pattern, every regular puff stitch should have seven loops on the hook. Now you’re ready to yarn over and pull through all seven loops on your hook. Work a chain one to close the top. That’s it.

Here are Video Tutorials for Crocheting the Puff Stitch in the Round

Right hand crochet video: https://youtu.be/gWCzvFqJF7g

Left hand crochet video: https://youtu.be/iOM_GpAIZpw

Puff Stitch in the Round First Stitch

Make the Center Circle

Use the Red Heart Unforgettable yarn in the color Sunrise and Size I 5.5mm Crochet Hook.

*Make 30 center circles.

Begin

Start by making a slip knot and adding the loop on the hook. For the crochet tutorial today, I used the chain stitch method.

Chain 4, Slip Stitch back into the first chain to close the circle and make a ring.

Round 1

This round and each round start with a partial puff stitch. Also, for round 1, you will be working your stitches inside the circle.

CH 2 (counts toward your first puff stitch). Now you need to work 2 more stitches. Work a partial puff stitch. Yarn over insert your hook in the circle and pull up a loop and then yarn over insert the hook and pull up a loop. At this point, you should have 5 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all five loops. Finish with a chain one to close the puff stitch.

Since we are starting with 8 puff stitches for round 1. We need to make 7 more puff stitches.

Yarn over, insert the hook in the circle. Yarn over again and pull up a loop. This is the first stitch. Yarn over, insert the hook in the circle, yarn over and pull up a loop. This is the second stitch and there should be five loops on your hook. Let’s work the last stitch. Yarn over, insert the hook in the circle, yarn over and pull up a loop. Now there should be seven loops on your hook. Now close it up by completing a chain one.

Repeat the PS 6 more times.

At this point, you should have a total of 8 puff stitches complete. Let’s close round 1. Slip stitch into the top of the first puff. 

Finishing Round 1 for the Puff Stitch

Round 2

In this round, you will double the number of puffs.

SL ST into the first chain space between the puffs.

Begin with the partial puff stitch. In the same SP, work full PS.

Insert your hook in the next stitch, which is the Cain Stitch Space and work a complete PS. Chain to finish. In the same SP work another complete PS. CH ST to finish.

Continue moving around to each SP working 2 PS in each SP. When you have 16 STs completed, close round 2 by SL ST to the top ST of the first puff. 

Round 2 Puff Stitch Photo Tutorial

Round 3

In this round you will add 8 more puffs. We keep the circle flat by adding the extra puff every other space.

Work a partial PS. In the same SP work another PS. Move to the next SP and work 1 PS. [In the next SP work 2 PS, in the next SP work 1 PS]. Repeat between [ ] until you have completed 24 Puff STs in this round. Close round 3 by SL ST to the top ST of the first puff. 

Rounds 4 Through 6 of Granny Square

Turn the Circle into a Square

Round 4

Using smaller crochet hook Size H 5.0mm

Change Color. Join yarn between any two puff stitches. Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft yarn in the color Gold.

CH 3 (Counts as DC). 2 DC in the same SP. 3 DC in each SP around the circle. SL ST into the top of the beginning CH ST to Join. (24, 3 DC clusters)

Round 5

In this round we are creating corners.

Note. The stitches in this round and round 6 are worked between the clusters of stitches from the previous round.

SL ST into the next SP between the 3 DC clusters, CH 1. (Does Not count as a ST). 3 SC in the same SP, 3 HDC in the next SP, 3 DC in the next SP. Work (3 TR, CH 1, 3 TR) in the next SP. (First corner). [3 DC in the next SP, 3 HDC in the next SP, 3 SC in the next SP, 3 HDC in the next SP, 3 DC in the next SP ((3 TR, CH 1, 3 TR) in the next SP]. (Second corner). Repeat between [ ] around two more times. Then finish the first side by working 3 DC in the next SP, 3 HDC in the next SP, SL ST into the first SC ST to join. (There should be 4 corners complete and 28 clusters of STs total).

Variation. in the corner SP you can also work a CH 2 or CH 3 rather than the CH 1 depending on the size of the hole you desire for the corners.

Round 6

SL ST into the next SP between the clusters. CH 3, 2 DC in the same SP. [Work 3 DC in each SP between the clusters to the corner. In the corner work (3 DC, CH 1, 3 DC)]. Repeat between [ ] around three more times. End with a SL ST to the top CH of the first CH STs to join. (There should be 32 clusters of STs total).

My Squares were 6 rounds.

Rounds 7 and Beyond

If you wish to make the square larger, you can continue adding rounds to the square using the instructions for round 6. The rounds on each side will increase by 1 cluster with each round complete.

Finishing

Cut off a long tail about 10-12 inches. Pull the yarn through the last stitch. Use the tapestry needle to weave the yarn back and forth through the crochet stitches. At least 4 or 5 times. Cut off any excess yarn.

From Puff Stitch Circle, to Square, join together into a Blanket

Blocking Squares

Blocking your granny squares is an important step that helps your finished pieces look neat, professional, and uniform in size.

It evens out the stitches, defines the shape, and makes joining squares much easier. Especially when you’ve used different stitch styles like circles and granny clusters.

Simply pin your squares to the correct dimensions on a blocking mat, lightly spray with water or steam, and let them dry completely.

A little time spent blocking goes a long way toward giving your project that polished, finished look!

We have a whole blog post dedicated to helping explain How to Block Crochet Spray, Wet, or Steam Blocking

Joining the Squares Together for the Throw Blanket

There should be 30 granny squares. Layout the squares on a flat surface to arrange into your desired pattern.

6 rows and 5 columns.

Use your desired method of joining each square. I used the invisible joining method. There is a video tutorial showing this below the written pattern.

To join the squares, using the invisible joining method, hold the squares with the wrong side together aligning the stitches. Use an extra-long piece of yarn strands and the tapestry needle to join them. I generally limit my length to about 15 inches, so it doesn’t get too tangled as I join the squares.

Working in a zigzag across from one piece to the other piece insert the needle into the center of the stitch (between the front and back loops). Exit the needle exit from the center of the next stitch. Move to the matching crochet stitch on the opposite granny square and repeat the process.

Repeat for each stitch across, stopping occasionally to pull the yarn ends to tighten the stitches to make them invisible. Note. If the crocheted fabric buckles slightly just pull gently on the opposite ends of the fabric to flatten it back out.

Finishing

Cut off a long tail about 10-12 inches. Pull the yarn through the last stitch. Use the tapestry needle to weave the yarn back and forth through the crochet stitches. At least 4 or 5 times. Cut off any excess yarn.

Close up of Border for Sunburst Granny

Crochet Border

Using crochet hook Size H 5.0mm and the Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft yarn in the color Gold.

Round 1

Join yarn to any corner CH SP. Work (CH 3 (Counts as DC), 2 DC, CH 1, 3 DC). Work 3 DC in each SP between the 3 DC clusters around with (3DC, CH 1, 3 DC) in each corner. Note, as you are working the 3 DC in each SP between the 3 DC clusters work 3 DC in each of the corner CH 1 SP on the joined squares. End with a SL ST into the top CH of the first CH 3 to close the round.

Round 2

SL ST to the CH 1 SP. Work (CH 3 (Counts as DC), 2 DC, CH 1, 3 DC). Work 3 DC in each SP between the 3 DC clusters around with (3DC, CH 1, 3 DC) in each corner. End with a SL ST into the top CH of the first CH 3 to close the round.

Round 3

SL ST into the CH 1 SP. CH 3 (Counts as DC), 5 DC into the corner CH 1 SP. In the next SP between the 3 DC cluster work [SC, CH 2, 2 DC]. Repeat between [ ] around with (6 DC in each corner CH 1 SP). End with a SL ST into the top CH of the first CH 3 to close the round.

Finishing

Cut off a long tail about 10-12 inches. Pull the yarn through the last stitch. Use the tapestry needle to weave the yarn back and forth through the crochet stitches. At least 4 or 5 times. Cut off any excess yarn.

Video Tutorials

Video Tutorial for the Puff Stitch in the Round

Right hand crochet video:

Left hand crochet video:

Video Tutorials for Squaring the Circle Using Granny Clusters

Right hand tutorial:

Left hand tutorial:

Video Tutorial for How to Join the Granny Squares

Video Tutorial on the Invisible Joining Method

YouTube Videos of the Sunburst Garden Modern Granny Blanket

Joining the Granny Squares

Crocheting the Blanket Border

Crocheting the Scallop Border

We hope that you have enjoyed this lovely crochet pattern.

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