Crochet Sunflower Pattern For Bouquet & Decorations

Effortlessly crochet a vibrant sunflower with our easy step-by-step guide. Brighten any space with this charming handmade blossom.

Crocheting a sunflower is a delightful project that brings a touch of nature to any space. By using basic crochet techniques, you can produce vibrant, realistic sunflowers that make perfect decorations or heartfelt gifts. This guide provides straightforward instructions, suitable for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.

From the sunny yellow petals to the rich brown center, each step is designed to be easy and enjoyable. As you progress, you'll find the repetitive motions soothing and the finished product incredibly satisfying. Embark on this creative journey and fill your surroundings with the warmth and cheer of hand-stitched sunflowers.

How to Crochet Sunflower

Materials Needed

• Brown yarn
• Yellow yarn
• Green yarn
• Craft wire (optional for petals)
• Crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Flower Heart and Seeds

1. Magical Ring:
   • Use brown yarn to create a magical ring and work six single crochets into the ring.
2. Round 1:
   • Close the circle with a slip stitch and chain one to start round two. Hide the tail as you go.
3. Round 2:
   • Work six increases (two single crochets in each stitch) for a total of 12 stitches. Use a marker if needed.
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4. Round 3:
   • Do one single crochet, then one increase and repeat this six times.
5. Round 4 to Round 10:
   • Follow the pattern: two single crochets, one increase, repeating to round six.
   • For the remaining rounds, work only in half the stitch creating one single crochet per stitch.
6. Seed Creation:
   • Connect brown yarn, chain three, and work a slip stitch in every other stitch around the center. Repeat for four rows.

Flower Petals

1. Petal Decisions:
   • Decide whether to use craft wire.
2. First Layer of Petals:
   • Use yellow yarn, make a slip knot, and connect to the first stitch.
   • Chain eight, work single crochets across (skip one chain, then work slip stitches between petals).
3. Petal Details:
   • With craft wire (optional), work picot stitches at petal points.
4. Second Layer of Petals:
   • Attach yellow yarn to stitches. Chain ten, work one single crochet, one half double, and five double crochets per petal.
   • Skip one space, slip stitch, continue around to complete 18 petals.

Flower Torus

1. Round Setup:
   • Use green yarn and a magical ring to work six single crochets, joining with a slip stitch.
2. Torus Body:
   • Work multiple rounds of single crochets, incrementing size slightly.
   • From round 12, work in half stitches creating small petals with double crochets and picots.

Leaf Creation

1. Magical Ring:
   • Use green yarn and work seven single crochets, close the ring tightly.
2. Round Expansion:
   • First round: three double crochets in the first stitch, double crochet increases.
3. Leaf Shape:
   • Insert craft wire for support, enlarge and shape with double and triple crochets for four rounds.
   • Create the leaf point with picots.

Assembly

1. Layer Flowers:
   • Secure both layers of petals and the torus.
2. Shape and Finish:
   • Insert necessary wires and leaves for final shaping.
   • Use flowers for home décor or as embellishments on other projects.

Conclusion

Assemble as instructed, secure endpoints, and you're done! Enjoy your crochet sunflower.

@Lingzhi Handmade