Crochet Mini Sunflower With Bendable Stem Pattern

Brighten your day with a delightful mini sunflower crochet pattern, perfect for creating charming accessories, home décor, or thoughtful handmade gifts.

Crochet Mini Sunflower Pattern

The sunflower has long been a symbol of warmth and positivity, capturing hearts with its vibrant petals and sunny presence. Now, you can bring its charm to life in a whole new way with a free crochet mini sunflower pattern. This delightful project is perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, offering a relaxing pastime with endless possibilities. These tiny sunflowers can brighten your home as decorations on cushions, curtains, or table runners.

They’re also perfect for wearable accessories, such as hairpins, brooches, or even as an eye-catching addition to a plain tote. For those who love giving handmade gifts, these cheerful pieces are ideal for creating thoughtful keepsakes. Crocheting itself offers numerous benefits, from improving focus and relieving stress to sparking creativity in your daily routine.

How To Crochet Sunflower

This pattern provides a step-by-step guide to crocheting beginner-friendly mini sunflowers, ideal for crocheting a decorative bouquet. The tutorial is beginner-friendly, with the process demonstrated at a steady pace to ensure ease of following along.

1. Materials and Tools Needed

• Yarn: Three colors (black, green, and yellow).
• Crochet hook: Size 1.75 mm.
• Other Tools:
  • A piece of metal wire.
  • Pliers.
  • Scissors.
  • Glue.
  • Fiberfill for stuffing.
  • Optional markers (contrasting thread can be used).
  • Needle for weaving in yarn ends.

Step-by-Step Sunflower Pattern

2. Crocheting the Flower Center (Black Yarn)

Round 1: Magic Ring

1. Create a magic ring.
2. Crochet 6 single crochets into the ring.
3. Pull the tail to tighten the ring.

Round 2: Expanding with Increases

1. Crochet 2 single crochets in each stitch around (6 increases total).
2. This round ends with 12 stitches in total.

Round 3: Expanding Further

1. Work one single crochet, followed by an increase (two single crochets in the same stitch).
2. Repeat this pattern 6 times.
3. The round should now have 18 stitches total.

At the end of this section, the flower center is complete.

3. Crocheting the External Part of the Flower (Green Yarn)

Round 1: Magic Ring

1. Begin with a magic circle.
2. Crochet 6 single crochets into the ring.
3. Pull the tail to tighten the circle.

Round 2: Expanding with Increases

1. Crochet two single crochets into each stitch (6 increases total).
2. This round ends with 12 stitches in total.

Round 3: Final Expansion

1. Crochet one single crochet, followed by an increase (two single crochets in the same stitch), repeating 6 times.
2. The final round of this section ends with 18 stitches total.

At the end of this step, the green external part is ready to connect to the black flower center.

4. Connecting the Flower Center and External Part

1. Cut the black yarn and pull it through the loops to secure it.
2. Position the green and black parts together.
3. Use single crochets to connect the two parts:
   • Insert the hook through the stitch of the green part.
   • Then insert the hook only through the back loop of the black center.
4. Continue this process for all stitches.

5. Adding the Metal Wire and Stuffing

1. Insert the metal wire into the center of the flower.
2. Use pliers to fold the wire to prevent it from coming loose.
3. Stuff the flower with fiberfill.
4. Complete connecting the parts by continuing the single crochet process.
5. Cut the yarn, fasten it off, and weave in the ends with a needle.

6. Crocheting the Petals (Yellow Yarn)

1. Attach the yellow yarn to a front loop of the black center (unused in the last round).
2. Crochet the petals as follows:

Pattern for Each Petal:

1. Chain 1.
2. Half double crochet into the next stitch.
3. Double crochet into the same stitch.
4. Treble crochet into the same stitch.
5. Double crochet again into the same stitch.
6. Half double crochet into the same stitch.
7. After completing a petal, crochet 2 single crochets into the next stitch before starting the next petal.
8. Repeat the pattern for a total of 6 petals.
9. Cut the yarn, fasten it off, and weave in the tail with a needle.

At this point, the flower head is ready.

7. Crocheting the Leaves (Green Yarn)

1. Create a chain of 7 stitches.
2. Starting from the second stitch from the hook, crochet as follows:
   • 2 double crochets into the stitch.
   • 2 double crochets into the next stitch.
   • 2 half double crochets.
   • 4 single crochets into the next stitch.
   • 2 half double crochets.
   • 2 double crochets into each of the next stitches.
   • Finish with a double crochet increase.
3. Chain 2, make a slip stitch into the first chain, and fasten off.
4. Crochet as many leaves as desired.

8. Wrapping the Metal Wire Stem

1. Apply glue to the wire stem.
2. Wrap it with green yarn, ensuring the yarn adheres nicely.
3. When you reach the point where a leaf is attached:
   • Wrap the yarn around the base of the leaf for stability.
   • Use the tail of the leaf yarn and a needle to secure it into place.
   • Add glue and continue wrapping for a neat finish.
4. Repeat these steps for additional leaves until the stem is complete.

9. Final Assembly

1. Allow the wrapped stem to dry.
2. Optionally, crochet additional flowers and leaves to form a bouquet.

Conclusion

This mini sunflower crochet process results in a vibrant, aesthetically pleasing flower that can be used as decoration or in bouquets. By following the detailed pattern, even beginners can confidently create their own handmade sunflowers a perfect addition to any amigurumi collection. The step-by-step instructions allow for customization and creativity in crocheting this delightful botanical piece.

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