The Rainbow Burst Crochet Granny Square gives you two fun looks in one great square!!
This fun to make square can be made using 2 or more colors and is perfect for stash busting!! Included in this Free Crochet Pattern are directions for this colorful square to be made into an 8″, 10″ or 12″ square.
Pictured above is the front of a 12″ Rainbow Burst Square
If you love this bright, textural look,,, you will be amazed at the picture below!! Yes,,, They are the same square! The front of the Rainbow Burst Square looks like a burst… The back ~ A floral motif,, pretty amazing!
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Rainbow Burst Granny Square:
Materials ~
Yarn: Approx 100-175 yards total Worsted Weight Yarn ~ Pictured above is Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Yarn in Aqua,Eggplant, Mustard, Magenta and Kelly Green
Hook: H
Stitches ~
St – Stitch Sk – Skip Sl St – Slip Stitch Ch – Chain Sc – Single Crochet Dc – Double Crochet Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet
Tips ~
You will be changing colors every row after row 2.
You will be using the Magic Circle technique to start each square. If you need a tutorial Click Here for a great video tutorial from my friend Moogly!
When working the Fpdc, Sc sequences, be very careful not to miss any stitches. This can be tricky until you get the hang of it.
Instructions ~
Begin with a Magic Circle.
Row 1: Ch 1, Sc 8 into the center of the circle. Join with Sl St and tighten your circle. = 8 Sc
Row 2: Ch 3(counts as Dc now and through out), Dc in same St, Dc in next St, Ch 1, *2 Dc in next St, Dc in next St, Ch 1*. Repeat * * 2 more times. Join with Sl St to beginning. =12 Dc, 4 Ch 1
Change Colors beginning now every row.
Row 3: Join your new color in any Dc preceding a Ch 1 from previous row. Ch 1,*Fpdc around St, Sc in the top of the same St, Fpdc around next St, Sc in next St, Fpdc around Same St as your Sc, Ch 1*, Repeat * * 3 more times. Join with Sl St to top of Fpdc. = 12 Fpdc, 8 Sc and 4 Ch1
Row 4: Join new color in top of any Fpdc preceding a Ch 1 Sp from the previous row. Ch 1, * 2 Fpdc around the Same St, Sc in next St, 2 Fpdc around next St, Sc in next st, 2 Fpdc around next st, Ch 1*, Repeat 3 more times. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 24 Fpdc, 8 Sc and 4 Ch 1 Sp.
Row 5: Join new color in top of any Fpdc preceding a Ch 1 Sp from the previous row. Ch 1, *Fpdc around nexts 2 sts, 2 Sc in next St, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, 2 Sc in next St, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, Ch 1 *, Repeat * * 3 more times. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 24 Fpdc, 16 Sc and 4 Ch 1 Sp.
Row 6: Join new color in top of any Fpdc preceding a Ch 1 Sp from the previous row. Ch 1, *2Fpdc around St, Fpdc around next St, Sc in next 2 Sts, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, Sc in next 2 Sts, Fpdc around next St, 2 Fpdc around next St, Ch 1*, Repeat * * 3 more times. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 32 Fpdc, 16 Sc and 4 ch1.
Row 7: Join new color in top of any Fpdc preceding a Ch 1 Sp from the previous row. Ch 1, * Fpdc around 1st 2 Sts, 2 Fpdc around next St, Sc in next 2 Sts, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, Sc in next 2 Sts, 2 Fpdc around next St, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, Ch 1*, Repeat 3 more times. =40 Fpdc, 16 Sc and 4 Ch 1.
Row 8: Join new color in top of any Fpdc preceding a Ch 1 Sp from the previous row. Ch 1 *Fpdc around 1st 2 Sts, Sc in same St as last Fpdc, Fpdc in next 2 Sts, Sc in next 2 Sts, Fpdc in next 2 Sts, Sc in next 2 Sts, Fpdc in next 2 Sts, Sc in Same St as last Fpdc, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, Ch 1*, Repeat * * 3 more times. = 40 Fpdc, 24 Sc and 4 Ch 1
Row 9: Join new color in top of any Fpdc preceding a Ch 1 Sp from the previous row. Ch 1*Fpdc around 1st 2 Sts, 2Sc in next St, Fpdc in next 2 Sts, Sc in next 2 Sts, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, Sc in next 2 Sts, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, 2 Sc in next St, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, Ch 1 * Repeat * * 3 More times. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 40 Fpdc, 32 Sc, 4 Ch 1 Sp
Row 10: Join in any Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1 *Sc in Same St, Fpdc around 1st 2 Sts, Sc in next 2 Sts, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, Sc in next 2 Sts, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, Sc in next 2 Sts, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, Sc in next 2 Sts, Fpdc around next 2 Sts, Sc in Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1. Join with Sl St to beginning. = 40 Fpdc, 40 Sc, 4 Ch 1 Sp
Row 11: Join in any Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3(counts as Dc now and through out),* Dc in next 20 Sts, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp*, Repeat ** 2 more times, Dc in last 20 Sts, Dc in last Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. = 88 Dc * 4 Ch 1 Sp
For 10″ Block:
Row 12: Join in any Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3(counts as Dc now and through out),* Dc in next 22 Sts, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp*, Repeat ** 2 more times, Dc in last 22 Sts, Dc in last Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. = 96 Dc * 4 Ch 1 Sp
Row 13: Join in any Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3(counts as Dc now and through out),* Dc in next 24 Sts, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp*, Repeat ** 2 more times, Dc in last 24 Sts, Dc in last Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. = 104 Dc * 4 Ch 1 Sp
For 12″ Block:
Row 14: Join in any Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3(counts as Dc now and through out),* Dc in next 26 Sts, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp*, Repeat ** 2 more times, Dc in last 26 Sts, Dc in last Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. = 112 Dc * 4 Ch 1 Sp
Row 15: Join in any Ch 1 Sp, Ch 3(counts as Dc now and through out),* Dc in next 28 Sts, (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in Ch 1 Sp*, Repeat ** 2 more times, Dc in last 28 Sts, Dc in last Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, Join with Sl St to top of Ch 3. = 120 Dc * 4 Ch 1 Sp
Congratulations!!! You have finished your Rainbow Burst Square!! Make as many as you like and join them with your favorite method to make an afghan… Stay tuned for my Rainbow Burst Afghan!!
Happy Crocheting!!
Elena
i love this new pattern! rainbow reversible granny. How about 1 big granny square afghan???
Lovely! What a fun, colorful, cheerful block!
Thank you!!
I’m already stuck! Need a picture for row 3
I dont have a photo tutorial for this square.. but I have a similar stitch sequence in my Rainbow Dash Blanket… It uses a FPTcr, but it does have a tutorial… go check it out… https://beatriceryandesigns.com/2014/06/09/rainbow-dash-baby-blanket/
Beautiful squares, thank you for sharing.
I found it at the Link up
Hello B! I have been following you for many years and have commented on patterns of yours that I’ve used. I believe it has been since you started the Amazing Grace series. But life gets in the way and I haven’t been able to check out blogs and such as I had been. I am just happy to see how your site has blossomed and I love everything that you have done.
You’ve done a great job building quite a place and name for yourself on the internet.
You must be very proud!
Congrats!!!
Pam
Thank you… Yes.. Life does make twists and turns…
I absolutely love this. I’m a newbe do you think it’s to hard for a beginner?
It is a bit advanced… but the way I learned was by trying things I hadn’t done before so you should try…
is there a video for this pattern
No I am sorry
Row 10 seems to not be complete. What am I missing? It seems to only give directions for the first side.
I’m not sure it’s hard for me to know which part isn’t working for you