Capture the spirit of summer with this vibrant sunflower crochet top pattern! Designed for comfort and cuteness, this pattern walks you through crafting a flattering main panel and adorning it with cheerful sunflower appliqués. The result is a boho-inspired crop top that’s perfect for beach days, festivals, or laid-back weekends.
Crochet Sunflower Top
Easy to customize in size and color, the pattern features simple increases and decreases, making it approachable for confident beginners. Add charm with handcrafted petals and finish with functional tie strings for the perfect fit. Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a handmade gift, this top is bound to stand out.
Materials
- Yarn (brown for center, yellow for petals, and main color of choice)
- Crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Main Panel
Foundation Row
- Create a slip knot and chain 5
- Work half double crochets (hdc) into the third loop from hook
- You should have 5 hdc in the row
Increasing Rows
- Chain 2 and turn
- Work normal hdc across the row
- Add one hdc at the end to increase
- Repeat this step until the panel is your desired length (32 rows used in the video)
Decreasing Rows
- Chain 2 and turn
- Work normal hdc across the row
- Combine the last two stitches to decrease by one
- Repeat until you’re back down to 5 hdc
Loop for String
- Chain 5 and attach to the end of the panel to form a loop
Edge Cleanup
- Work 2 single crochets (sc) into the side of each hdc row around the whole panel
- Add a second loop at the opposite corner for the string
Sunflower Appliques
Center Circle
- Create a loop (magic ring)
- Work 17 double crochets (dc) into the ring
- Pull to close the center
Petals
- Attach yellow yarn
- In one stitch: dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc
- Skip one stitch, then slip stitch in the next
- Repeat around to complete all petals
Assembly
Attach Sunflowers
- Position and sew sunflower appliqués onto the panel (5 suggested under center)
Create Strings
- In the center of the top edge, crochet strings using alternating double crochets and chains
Final Touches
- Use a tapestry needle to weave in loose ends and clean up the piece
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