How to Crochet a Sunflower. Free Pattern
There’s something about sunflowers that just brings joy to our hearts. Their bright yellow petals and dark centers seem to radiate happiness and warmth, and it’s hard not to feel a little happier just by looking at them. But what if you could bring that happiness into your home with a handmade crocheted sunflower?
Crocheting a sunflower is a fun and rewarding project that can be done by crocheters of all skill levels. It’s a great way to use up some of your stash yarn and create something beautiful that will brighten up any room. And with the right colors and textures, you can create a sunflower that looks almost as good as the real thing.
But why stop at just one sunflower? Imagine having a whole bouquet of crocheted sunflowers to decorate your home with.
You could place them in a vase on your kitchen table, or use them to add some color to your living room. They would also make a lovely gift for someone special in your life who needs a little sunshine in their day.
Crocheting a sunflower is also a great way to practice your crocheting skills. You’ll get to work on different stitches, such as double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet, and you’ll learn how to create different textures and shapes.
Plus, since sunflowers are such a popular motif, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to use your new skills in other projects.
And the best part? Crocheting a sunflower is a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend some time. It’s a great way to unwind after a long day, or to spend a lazy afternoon with some friends. Plus, since you can customize the colors and size of your sunflower, you can make it truly unique and special.
So why not give crocheting a sunflower a try? With a little bit of yarn and some crocheting know-how, you can create something beautiful that will bring a little sunshine into your life.
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn in yellow, brown, and green
4.5mm crochet hook
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
Pattern:
Sunflower Center:
Using brown yarn, ch 2
Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first sc to join (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around, sl st to first sc to join (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st repeat from * to * around, sl st to first sc to join (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st repeat from * to * around, sl st to first sc to join (24 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sunflower Petals:
Using yellow yarn, ch 4
Round 1: Work 10 dc in 4th ch from hook, sl st to first dc to join (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc to join (20 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, ch 3, sc in next st repeat from * to * around, sl st to first sc to join (20 ch-3 spaces)
Round 4: In each ch-3 space, work (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc), sl st to first sc to join (100 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.
Leaves (make 2):
Using green yarn, ch 7
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (6 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (4 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog twice, turn (2 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (2 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog, fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.
Assembly:
Place the Sunflower Center on top of the Sunflower Petals and sew it in place using the yarn needle and the long tail of the petals.
Stuff the Sunflower Center with fiberfill stuffing before closing it up. Use green yarn and the long tail of one of the leaves to attach the leaves to the back of the flower.
Use the remaining tail to sew the other leaf in place. Use green yarn to crochet a stem for the sunflower, and attach it to the back of the flower.
To make the sunflower taller, you can add additional rounds to the Sunflower Petals, increasing the number of stitches in each round.
Printable pattern
How to Crochet a Sunflower
Crocheting a sunflower is a fun and rewarding project that can be done by crocheters of all skill levels. It's a great way to use up some of your stash yarn and create something beautiful that will brighten up any room.
Instructions
Sunflower Center:
Using brown yarn, ch 2
Round 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first sc to join (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each st around, sl st to first sc to join (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st repeat from * to * around, sl st to first sc to join (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st repeat from * to * around, sl st to first sc to join (24 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sunflower Petals:
Using yellow yarn, ch 4
Round 1: Work 10 dc in 4th ch from hook, sl st to first dc to join (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in each st around, sl st to first hdc to join (20 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, ch 3, sc in next st repeat from * to * around, sl st to first sc to join (20 ch-3 spaces)
Round 4: In each ch-3 space, work (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc), sl st to first sc to join (100 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.
Leaves (make 2):
Using green yarn, ch 7
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn (6 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (6 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, turn (4 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (4 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog twice, turn (2 sts)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (2 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog, fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.
Assembly:
Place the Sunflower Center on top of the Sunflower Petals and sew it in place using the yarn needle and the long tail of the petals. Stuff the Sunflower Center with fiberfill stuffing before closing it up.
Use green yarn and the long tail of one of the leaves to attach the leaves to the back of the flower. Use the remaining tail to sew the other leaf in place.
Use green yarn to crochet a stem for the sunflower, and attach it to the back of the flower.
Notes
To make the sunflower taller, you can add additional rounds to the Sunflower Petals, increasing the number of stitches in each round.
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