*This post may contain affiliate links to support the cost of this blog. At no cost to you, I may make a small commission if you purchase through these links. Read our Privacy Policy HERE
Introducing the Sunny Sunflower Cardigan crochet pattern! This delightful duster showcases the timeless beauty of the granny stitch pattern. Charming sunflower granny squares adorn the bottom edge of the duster and sleeve cuffs, adding a touch of whimsical elegance to your wardrobe.
Crocheted from the top down with a raglan yoke construction, this pattern embodies both style and simplicity. Say goodbye to tedious seaming, as the granny squares are seamlessly integrated using the Join as you go technique, ensuring a smooth and polished finish.
Project Overview
The Sunny Sunflower Cardigan is a stunning top down raglan duster featuring classic granny stitch texture with charming sunflower granny squares along the hem and cuffs. Designed with seamless join as you go construction and an optional cozy hood, it offers a polished finish with minimal seaming and a flattering fit in sizes XS to 5X. Finished with a simple granny stitch edging and front tie closure, this eye catching statement piece also includes a full step by step video tutorial to guide you through the process.
Skill level: Intermediate
Sizes: XS-5XL
Yarn Weight: DK Weight #3
Hook Sizes: US G/6 (4mm), US G+/7 (4.5mm)
Construction: Worked Top-Down
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/RJrBzTv612A
Embrace versatility with the option to include a cozy hood, providing an extra touch of warmth and comfort. Available in sizes XS-5X, this pattern caters to a range of body types, ensuring a flattering fit for everyone.
A step-by-step tutorial on YouTube is included to assist you in mastering this intricate design with ease. Complete your duster with a simple granny stitch edge and a front tie closure, adding a subtle yet stylish finish to this eye-catching garment.
Indulge in the joy of creating your own Sunny Sunflower Cardigan, a crochet masterpiece that exudes charm and sophistication in every stitch.
Sunflower Granny Square Pattern
Who doesn’t love a good sunflower granny square pattern? This stunning sunflower cardigan, perfect for fall, features a row of sunflower squares along the bottom for a charming touch. With this easy granny stitch pattern, you can create a beautiful and unique crochet cardigan that stands out.
Are Sunflower Granny Squares Easy?
Yarn Requirements
Bernat Softee Cotton DK Weight #3 (CDN)
254yds/120g, 60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic Shown in Cotton (MC), Sandstone (A), Golden (B)
See the size chart for yarn requirements
Size Chart For The Sunflower Cardigan
Please note that the sunflower cardigan offers an oversized fit with 4-6″ inches of Positive Ease. When selecting your size, refer to your preferred Finished Bust Measurement.
It’s always a good practice to have extra yarn on hand to avoid running short, particularly if you plan on making any alterations to the original design.
Skill Level
Gauge
Body: 17 sts & 8 rows equal to 4″ with 4.5mm crochet hook in granny stitch pattern (including ch-1 sps)
Granny Square: 4 rounds = 4″, 5 rounds = 5″
Suitable Yarn Substitutes
Crochet Hooks Required
US G/6 (4mm)
US G+/7 (4.5mm)
Materials
Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
MC – Main Colour
Pm – Place marker
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
V St – dc, ch 1, dc in the same st
WS – Wrong Side
Tr – Treble Crochet
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
Special Stitches
Beg Petal: YO (yarn over) twice, insert hook in first same st, pull up a loop, [YO, pull through 2 loops] twice (2 loops on hook), YO twice, insert hook in same st, pull up a loop, [YO, pull through 2 loops] three times (2 loops on hook), YO twice, insert hook in same st, pull up a loop, [YO pull through 2 loops] four times.
Petal: YO twice, insert hook in st, pull up a loop, [YO, pull through 2 loops] twice (2 loops on hook), *YO twice, insert hook in same st, pull up a loop, [YO, pull through 2 loops] three times (2 loops on hook); rep from *1 more time, YO twice, insert hook in same st, pull up a loop, [YO, pull through 2 loops] four times.
How to Decrease Granny Cluster Stitch Over 2 ch-1 Spaces: Dc in first ch-1 sp, YO (yarn over), insert hook in the same ch-1 sp and pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, insert hook through next ch-1 sp, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO, pull through all 3 loops on the hook, dc in same ch-1 sp.
V st in V st: Work (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-1 sp of V st in the previous row.
Cluster: Work 3 dc in indicated space.
Construction
The Sunny Sunflower Cardigan crochet pattern follows a top-down construction, working in rows until you achieve the desired yoke size. After reaching this point, you will begin the separation of sleeves and body; continue the body by working in rows, concluding with join-as-you-go (JAYG) granny squares.
Next, you’ll rejoin the sleeves and crochet them in the round, finishing with JAYG granny squares. Next, you can add a hood and finish with granny stitch edging and a tie front.
Video Tutorial
Join me and follow along to this detailed tutorial to complete the Sunny Sunflower Cardigan.
Upgrade to the Premium PDF Pattern!
Digital PDF Download
Digital pattern only. No physical item will be shipped.
Sunny Sunflower Cardigan
FAQ & Terms
This post may contain affiliate links. Purchases made through these links may earn MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc. a small commission at no extra cost to you. Content on this site is supported by ads—please do not block or remove them.
Copyright
All patterns, photos, and written content are the property of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc. and protected by copyright law.
Usage
Free patterns are for viewing only on this blog. You may not copy, download, print, screenshot, or redistribute any part of the pattern. Access must remain through this page with ads visible. Use of ad blockers, reader view, or any similar tools that remove or hide ads and site content is strictly prohibited.
Legal Notice
Unauthorized reproduction or distribution may result in copyright infringement penalties.
By accessing this post, you agree to these terms and conditions.
Yes! You may sell finished items made from MJ’s patterns, but please credit:
“Pattern by MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc.”
Pattern Support is only available in our Facebook Community group and Video Tutorials.
No additional support is provided for modified patterns, alternate yarns, or changes to gauge.
Having trouble unlocking the pattern?
If you’re seeing the message “Email subscription failed, please try again”, don’t worry — it’s usually an easy fix! Here are a few quick things to try:
First, double-check your login details. Make sure you’re signing in with the same email you originally used to create your Grow account. If you’re not sure, click “Forgot Password” to reset your login. Once you’ve updated it, return to my site and try again.
Next, clear your browser’s cache and cookies. Sometimes the login just gets stuck. You can also try opening the page in a private or incognito window, or switching to another browser like Chrome, Safari, or Firefox to see if that does the trick.
It also helps to make sure you’re logged into Grow directly. Visit https://grow.me and sign in there first. Once you’re logged in, come back to my site and refresh the page — your pattern should unlock automatically.
If you’re still having trouble, check your browser’s privacy settings. Grow needs cookies to verify your account, so make sure cookies and cross-site tracking are allowed. On iPhone, go to Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security, then turn off “Prevent Cross-Site Tracking” and “Block All Cookies.” On Android or Chrome, go to Settings → Site Settings → Cookies and select “Allow all cookies.”
Lastly, ad blockers or browser extensions can sometimes block the login pop-up. Try turning them off temporarily while you sign in. If nothing seems to work, log out of Grow completely by going to https://grow.me, selecting your profile icon, and choosing Log Out. Then come back to my site and try logging in again.
If you’re still stuck after trying all of this, please reach out through my Contact Page and let me know what device and browser you’re using (and include a screenshot if you can).
To unlock Exclusive Content on my Blog, all you need to do is click the box below and the Grow.me app will pop up, allowing you to enter your email and create a password. Once you’ve created an account, every time you see Exclusive Content on my blog, simply login to your Grow account. Be sure to switch to the login screen to enter your login credentials.
If you forget your password, click the “forgot password” link and follow the prompts. Please note that I’m unable to assist with resetting Grow passwords or accessing your Grow account, so be sure to save your login information in a safe place.
To make things even easier, I’ve created a video for both desktop and mobile users that offer additional assistance. You can access this video by visiting my FAQs page HERE or by watching the video below.
Thank you for subscribing and for joining me on my crochet journey. I hope you enjoy the exclusive content available to our subscribers and create beautiful crochet projects using the resources you discover.
Sleeves (Left & Right)
Round 1 (WS):
Put a slip knot on the larger hook (leave a long tail); at the underarm, work a sl st in the first V st (to the right), sl st in next V st (to the left), sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in ch-3 to join, TURN—14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) clusters. Use the starting tail to stitch closed the hole under the arm.
Round 2:
Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in ch-3 to join, turn—14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30) clusters.
Round 3:
Rep Round 2.
Increase OR Decrease
To accommodate the granny square cuffs, ensure that the cluster count is a multiple of 5 clusters. XS is the only size that will increase for a total of 15 clusters. All other sizes will decrease to meet this requirement.
XS ONLY
Round 4 (Incr.):
(Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around, sl st in ch-3 to join, turn—15 clusters.
All OTHER SIZES
Round 4 (dec):
Ch 3, 2 dc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in next ch-1 sp; rep from * around to last 2 ch-1 sps, cluster dec across last 2 ch-1 sps, sl st in ch-3 to join, turn—X (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) clusters.
Round 5:
Rep Round 2—15 (15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29) clusters.
Rounds 6-25:
Rep Rounds 4 & 5. Each size will decrease to 15 or 20 clusters. Continue working non-decrease rounds once you have reached 15 or 20 clusters. Decreases are worked on Rounds 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 and 22. See chart below—15 (15, 15, 15, 15, 20, 20, 20, 20) clusters. You may alter the length of the sleeve by working fewer or more rounds ending on the WS. The cuff will add 5″ to the length.
Seaming: Join-as-you-go
Refer to the video for completing the final round and joining squares to the bottom of the sleeve as you go. Sizes XS-XL will join 3 squares, and sizes 2X-5X will join 4 squares. The first step will join one side of the granny square to the sleeve edge.
Step 1
- Work from the working yarn RS of the sleeve and RS of the granny square, ch 1.
- In the first Granny Square corner, *work 3 dc in granny square sp, sl st into the next ch-1 sp of the sleeve edge row; rep from * across the granny square to corner, ch 1, sl st into the next ch-1 sp of the sleeve, ch 1 and continue to join granny squares to the sleeve edge. The last square, ch 1 and sl st into the starting ch-1 sp of sleeve. Step 2 will work the remaining 3 sides of the granny squares, joining them together.
Step 2
- Work 3 dc in the same granny square corner, and continue working around the 3 sides of the square in a regular granny stitch pattern to the sleeve edge. Work 3 dc in the last corner, Ch 1, sl st to ch-1 sp of sleeve edge.
- Ch 1, work into the corner of the next square and sl st to the ch-1 sp of the first square joining the sides; *work 3 dc in granny square sp, sl st into the next ch-1 sp of the first square; rep from * across the granny square to corner, ch 1, sl st to first granny square corner, ch 1, 3 dc in corner.
- Repeat this method for each square along the sleeve edge ending at the last square corner at the 2nd side.
- To join the cuff you will now sl st to the first square as you work the last side of the last square. Finish by adding a sl st at the sleeve edge. Fasten off and weave in tails.
Edging
Row 1 (RS):
With RS facing and smaller hook, put a slip knot on the hook, and join yarn to the bottom corner of the right front granny square. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in corner, *(cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp across the granny square, when working across the side rows and the hood of the cardigan, work (cluster, ch 1) in each row that has the gap (a ch-4 row) end working across the left front granny square ending with 3 dc in the corner. Fasten off and weave in tails.
I-Cord Strings
Begin with a long tail 80-100″. Join yarn to the front panel edge with a sl st (about 8″ from the foundation row), *YO (yarn over) the hook with the tail, YO with the working yarn, and pull through two loops on the hook; repeat from * for a total of 120 sts. Fasten off knot tails and trim. Repeat for the other side.
Finishing
For a professional finish, I recommend lightly steaming the cardigan. Gently use a steamer to release any wrinkles. Be cautious not to hold the steamer too close to the garment to avoid damage. You can also wet block to finish.
If you enjoyed this pattern, you may also like these patterns:
This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc, based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on July 27th, 2024.
Thank you for visiting MJ’s Off The Hook Designs. I hope you enjoyed this pattern and feel inspired to pick up your hook and start creating.
You can find even more crochet patterns in our Ravelry and Etsy shops.
For daily inspiration and behind-the-scenes peeks, join me over on Facebook or Instagram, or join our YouTube Membership for exclusive content!
You’ve got questions, we’ve got a community!
Crocheting is better with friends! Join our group to post pictures and ask all your pattern support questions.
