Autumn Radiance Sunflower Square

Crochet a sunflower square for your next blanket or afghan. Use multiple colors, or a solid hue--This square looks stunning both ways! ***This crochet pattern is available for free on my website or you can download it here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.*** **Difficulty:** Intermediate/Advanced **Materials Needed:** 5mm hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge 200-225 yards #4 worsted weight Red Heart Super Saver in Coffee (color A), Aran (color B), Café Latte (color C), Gold (color D) Yarn needle Scissors Stitch Markers (at least 12) **Stitches Used:** ch = chain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet hdc = half double crochet 2dc cluster = 2dctog in same st 2tr cluster = 2trtog in same st BPsc = Back Post single crochet BPhdc = Back Post half double crochet BPdc = Back Post double crochet FPdc = Front Post double crochet FPtr = Front Post treble crochet FPtr2tog = Front Post treble crochet 2 together **Additional Terms:** Working in the 3rd Loop of hdc – Instructions: Look at the top of the stitch, and locate the sideways “V”, bend the stitch forward to look at the back and you should see another “V” made by the “yarn over”. You’ll be working into the back loop of that “V”. This is called the 3rd loop. Click here for a picture tutorial of this stitch if you're stuck. Puff = [YO, pull up a loop] 4 times in same st, yo, pull through 8 loops, yo, pull through final 2 loops psc = picot single crochet - Instructions: insert hook, YO, draw up a loop, draw through 1 loop 3 times making a ch-3, YO, draw through both loops on hook. Pull your ch-3 sp towards the front of your work instead of pushing it toward the back. BLO = back loop only Back bar of sc – Instructions: Look at the back of the stitch and locate the short bar that runs horizontal. Work all stitches for the round into this bar. st/sts = stitch/stitches sp/sps = space/spaces prev = previous **Gauge:** 5 3/4” across after round 9 **Measurements:** 12” by 12” when finished **Additional Notes:** -Ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as stitch. -'First st' is considered the same stitch as join, or same st as where new yarn is joined to the round, unless otherwise instructed. -Color changes at the beginning of a new round will be done with a chainless starting method. -Mid-round color changes in round 19 will be made by pulling a loop of the new color through the final 2 loops of a BPsc, BPdc, or tr st, or the last 3 loops of a BPhdc st.