How to Crochet “Sun and Moon” Granny Square🧶✨💖🌞🌞🌞

Creating a “Sun and Moon” granny square is a beautiful way to combine the classic crochet technique with a celestial design. This project typically uses a solid circle in the center for the sun, and then adds a crescent moon and stars in the subsequent rounds. The result is a unique, eye-catching motif that’s perfect for blankets, wall hangings, and bags.

Here is a detailed guide on how to crochet a “Sun and Moon” granny square.

Materials Needed

• Yarn:
  • Color A (Sun): A vibrant yellow or orange.
  • Color B (Sky): A dark blue, black, or deep purple.
  • Color C (Moon & Stars): A light color like white, cream, or silver.
• Crochet Hook: The size that matches your yarn.
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• bobble: bobble stitch (explained below)
• sk: skip

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The Pattern

This pattern is worked in rounds, with each element (sun, moon, and square) being added in sequence.

Round 1: The Sun

1. Start: With Color A, create a magic ring or ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Make the circle: ch 3 (counts as first dc), then work 11 dc into the ring.
3. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. You should have a total of 12 dc stitches.
4. Cut the yarn and tie off, or leave the yarn attached if you want a subtle sunburst effect on the next round.

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Round 2: The Sky (Beginning the Square)

1. Join Color B in any stitch from the previous round.
2. ch 3 (counts as first dc).
3. Work 1 dc into the same stitch.
4. Work 2 dc into the next stitch.
5. Repeat [2 dc in the next stitch] around the circle. You will now have 24 stitches.
6. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3.
7. ch 1 and turn your work.

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Round 3: The Moon

This round forms the crescent moon shape using a mix of short and tall stitches, creating a curved edge.

1. With Color B, sc into the first 3 stitches.
2. Join Color C.
3. sc into the next 2 stitches.
4. hdc into the next 2 stitches.
5. dc into the next 2 stitches.
6. tr into the next 2 stitches.
7. dc into the next 2 stitches.
8. hdc into the next 2 stitches.
9. sc into the next 2 stitches.
10. Cut Color C and re-join Color B.
11. sc in the remaining 6 stitches.
12. Join with a sl st to the first sc of the round. ch 1 and turn.

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Round 4: The Square and Stars

This round transforms the circle into a square by adding corners and creates “stars” using bobble stitches.

1. With Color B, sc into the first stitch.
2. Work a corner: hdc, dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc, hdc all into the same stitch.
3. sc in the next 5 stitches.
4. Work a corner: [hdc, dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc, hdc] all into the same stitch.
5. sc in the next 5 stitches.
6. Work a corner: [hdc, dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc, hdc] all into the same stitch.
7. sc in the next 5 stitches.
8. Work a corner: [hdc, dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc, hdc] all into the same stitch.
9. sc in the remaining 4 stitches.
10. Join with a sl st to the first sc of the round.

Adding the Stars: Now, using Color C, you will embroider or crochet bobbles to represent stars in the “sky” section.

• Bobble Stitch (5-dc bobble): Yo, insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through two loops. Repeat 4 more times in the same stitch. Yo and pull through all 6 loops.
• Join Color C in a stitch within a sky section. Work a bobble. Fasten off and weave in ends. Repeat for as many stars as you’d like.

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Finishing Your Square

• Weave in Ends: Use a tapestry needle to neatly weave in all the yarn ends. This is crucial for a clean, finished look.
• Blocking: For a professional finish, gently block your granny square. Pin it to a flat surface, mist it with water, and let it dry completely.

This “Sun and Moon” granny square pattern allows you to create a small piece of celestial art with your crochet hook. You can repeat the pattern to make an entire blanket or use a single square as a centerpiece for a pillow or bag.

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