This crochet sunflower pattern is a fun and creative project that brings a touch of sunshine to your handmade collection. The design includes a textured center, layered petals, and even an optional leaf, making it a versatile flower that looks great as home décor, a brooch, or part of a larger bouquet.
Crochet Sunflower
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this step-by-step sunflower pattern is easy to follow and can be customized with different colors for a unique finish. Perfect as a cheerful gift or a seasonal decoration, this sunflower will brighten any space with handmade charm.
Materials
- Saffron yarn
- Brown and green yarn for center pieces
- Yellow yarn for petals
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Stuffing
- Needle and scissors
The Center (Brown Front and Green Back)
- Make a magic circle
- Round 1: 6 SC into the ring, pull tight, place marker
- Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (12)
- Round 3: 1 SC, 2 SC in next repeat around (18)
- Round 4: 2 SC, 2 SC in next repeat around (24)
- Round 5: 3 SC, 2 SC in next repeat around (30)
- Round 6: SC in each stitch around (30)
- Slip stitch to finish, cut yarn, weave ends
- Repeat to make a second circle
The Petals
- Place brown and green circles back-to-back
- Join yellow yarn through both layers with SC
- Ch 2, DC, TR, Ch 2 picot, TR, DC, Ch 2, SS in next stitch
- Repeat around all 30 stitches to form petals
- Add stuffing before finishing the last petals
- Slip stitch to close, cut yarn, weave ends
Optional Leaf
- With green yarn, chain 10
- Row 1: SS in 2nd ch, SC in next, DC in next 5, 2 DC in next, 4 DC in last
- Work along the other side: 2 DC in next, DC in next 5, SC in next, SS to finish
- Cut yarn, leave a tail for sewing
- Attach leaf to the back of sunflower
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