Crochet Level 3: Intro to Flower Granny Squares

You’ve mastered the classic granny square and are ready to tackle a new design. Learn how to make the iconic sunburst granny square using combination stitches to add texture.

The pattern is provided for this workshop, but students are required to purchase their own yarn, hooks, and notions. Students get a 15% discount on materials purchased for their class.

Run Time

1 session x 2 hours. 

Project

A sunburst granny square.

Skills Taught

• Magic ring
• Treble crochet
• Combo stitches (puff stitch, cluster stitch)
• Refresh changing colours
  

Skills Required

• Chain
• Slip stitch
• Double Crochet
• Experience following a pattern or chart
• Crochet a basic granny square
  

Materials Provided

• Sunburst Granny Square pattern
• Resources page

Supplies to Purchase

• 50 g of DK/worsted weight yarn in 1-5 colours. Light and bright colours are preferred so it’s easy to see your work. Suggested:
  • Berroco Lanas, Berroco Vintage, Drops Karisma, Drops Lima, Estelle Eco Cotton DK, Gathering Yarn Merino Yak, Malabrigo Rios, Sandnes Garn Double Sunday, Sandnes Garn Duo, Sandnes Garn Peer Gynt
• 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Lesson Plan

• Learn magic ring technique
• Refresh changing colours
• Combo stitches (puff stitch, cluster stitch)
• Treble crochet