Solid Colour Sunburst Granny Square Tutorial, With Invisible Fasten Off, by Theodore And Rose on YouTube. 25 min 27 s.
- Video length
- 25 min 27 s
- Time to do it
- 45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Pick up your 3.5 mm hook and DK yarn. Hold the yarn so the working end runs over your finger and the tail stays loose for weaving in later.
Make a starting ring, then work round 1 into it to form the centre cluster of the sunburst. Keep your tension even so the circle stays flat.
Work round 2 around the circle, adding the next set of stitches that build the sunburst spokes. Count your stitches at the end of the round.
Crochet round 3 to widen the shape toward a square. Check that the corners are starting to form and that the piece lies flat.
Work round 4 to complete the square, filling in the corners and straight edges. Do not cut the yarn yet.
Finish with an invisible fasten off. Pull the last loop through, thread the tail onto a tapestry needle and weave it back through the stitches so the join disappears.
Weave in the starting tail on the wrong side. Block the square lightly if the edges curl, then use it in your blanket or cushion project.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the same hook size and yarn weight throughout, or the square will pull out of shape.
Count stitches after every round, since a missed stitch shows up as a lopsided corner.
Pull the invisible fasten off snug but not tight so the final stitch matches its neighbours.
Block finished squares before joining them so they line up evenly.
Questions
Do I have to use the same yarn as the video?
No. Any DK weight yarn works with a 3.5 mm hook. Just check your square measures the same as the pattern expects.
What is an invisible fasten off?
It is a way of finishing the last stitch and hiding the tail so the join blends into the round. It gives a cleaner edge than a plain cut and knot.
Can I make this square in more than one colour?
Yes. Change colour at the start of any round. a solid version, but the round structure stays the same.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
