Crochet Sunflower
Add a splash of summer sunshine to your home with a crochet sunflower! This crochet flower is such a bright and cheerful project, perfect for intermediate crocheters or beginners wanting to learn new skills.
Follow our step-by-step photo and video tutorials or use our free PDF sunflower crochet pattern to make a whole bouquet. These DIY flowers are SO PRETTY on display, and they also make an awesome homemade gift!
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How to Crochet a Sunflower
Materials:
- FREE Printable Crochet Sunflower Pattern
- Worsted weight yarn(brown, green, yellow)
- 20 gauge wire
- Fiber fill stuffing
Equipment:
- 5mm Crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Needle nose pliers
- Glue gun
Check Out The Video Tutorial:
Instructions:
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Make the center of the sunflower
- Make a magic circle. Check out our how to make a magic circle guide for easy to follow instructions.
- Insert 8 bobble stitches into the magic circle.Keep reading below the tutorial for instructions on how to crochet a bobble stitch.
- Pull the tail to tighten the circle and slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Chain 2 and insert 2 bobble stitches into each stitch around (make sure you skip the chain 1 spaces between the stitches). Then slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Chain 2 and insert 1 bobble stitch into the first stitch.
- Then insert 2 bobble stitches into the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern all the way around (1 bobble stitch in one stitch, 2 bobble stitches in the next, etc.) and finish the round with a slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Cut and tie off your yarn.
Step 3: Make the back center of the sunflower
- Use green yarn and repeat step 2 to make an identical back piece for the sunflower.This time leave a 12 inch tail.
Step 4: Crochet the petals
- Attach yellow yarn into a stitch on the brown circle. Chain 9.
- Insert the following stitches into each chain across: slip stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, double crochet, half-double crochet, single crochet.
- Slip stitch into the next stitch on the circle (skipping the chain 1 space).
- Repeat step 4 all the way around for a total of 24 petals.
- Slip stitch into the bottom of the first stitch, and then cut and tie off your yarn.
Step 5: Make leaves for the sunflower
- Attach the green yarn to your hook with a slip knot and chain 10.
- Insert the following stitches into each chain across: slip stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, double crochet, half-double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch.
- Chain 2 and turn your leaf. Work the following stitches into the back of the foundation chains: slip stitch, single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, triple crochet, double crochet, half-double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch.
- Cut and tie off your yarn, leaving a 4 inch tail.Repeat step 5 to make a second leaf.
Step 6: Make the sunflower stem
- Cut a piece of gardening wire to be about 24 inches. Use pliers (or your fingers) to twist the wire together, leaving a small gap at the folded end.
- Insert green yarn into the bottom gap at the folded end. Wrap the yarn around, covering the bottom of the wire.
- Begin wrapping the yarn around the wire, tightly and neatly.
- Continue wrapping until you get to the end, leaving about 1/4 inch of exposed wire. Secure the yarn end by tying it into place, oruse pliers to squish the yarn between the wire.You should have a stem about 12 inches long.
Step 7: Sew the sunflower together
- Place the green circle on the back of the brown circle. The two “bad” sides should be touching.Use the green circle’s tail to sew the two pieces together. Tuck the tails into the circle as you go around.
- Continue sewing until there’s a gap of about 1 inch.
- Add a bit of poly-fil stuffing into the flower. This will give the center a bit of structure and definition.
- Sew more of the gap closed, this time leaving a 1/4 inch space unsewn. This will be where you insert the stem.
- Secure the tail, sewing it into the body of the sunflower. Cut off the excess yarn.
Step 8: Attach the stem and leaves
- Add a generous amount of hot glue to the exposed wire end of the stem.
- Insert the stem into the gap between the two circles of the sunflowers and press the sides together.
- Attach the first leaf to the stem by wrapping the tail around the stem. Sew the tail through the leaf point each time you wrap it around.
- When the leaf is secure, sew the end of the tail into the edge of the leaf.
- Repeat, connecting the second leaf so that it points in the opposite direction.Sew in the tails and cut off any excess yarn.
- Your crochet sunflower is complete!
Helpful Tips:
- We write all of our crochet patterns using US terminology.
- Make a crochet sunflower on its own or add it to a bouquet of various crochet flowers!
- If the petals on your sunflower curl more than you like you can block them before sewing on the back of the sunflower.
Get our free sunflower crochet pattern:
Use the link or photo below to download our free, printable crochet sunflower pattern! The 10 page PDF file will open in a new window. Then simply follow along with the crochet pattern on your device’s screen, or print it on 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper.
>>> Crochet Sunflower Pattern <<<
What size crochet sunflower does this pattern make?
Our pattern makes a sunflower that’s about 6-1/2 inches in size, with the petals uncurled. The leaves are 2 inches long, and the whole flower is about 16 inches tall (if you make a 12 inch stem for your flower).
How do you crochet a bobble stitch?
The center of this sunflower pattern is made with a bobble stitch. Here’s how to crochet this stitch:
- Yarn over and insert your hook into the magic circle or stitch.
- Yarn over and pull the loop through the magic circle or stitch (you should have 3 loops on your hook).
- Repeat these steps 2 more times (you should have 7 loops on your hook).
- Yarn over and pull the yarn through all 7 loops.
- Chain 1 to finish the stitch.
- Proceed to the next bobble stitch.
Note: the chain 1 in the bobble stitch doesn’t count as a separate stitch. Instead, it’s considered a part of the stitch. No stitches should be inserted into the chain 1 space.
What can I stuff my crochet sunflower with?
We used poly-fil (fiber fill) stuffing to stuff the center of our sunflower, but you can also use stuffing from an old pillow or a stuffed toy.
Or, if you don’t have stuffing, this is a great way to use up scrap bits of yarn or fabric. But if you use these, be sure to cut them small so that the flower doesn’t look lumpy.
Sunflowers symbolize happiness, warmth, and positivity, and a crochet sunflower is the perfect way to bring those vibes into your home decor. These DIY flowers are so beautiful and a lot of fun to make!
Here’s even more crochet flower ideas:
Easy Crochet Lavender
Crochet Daisy
Crochet Rose Pattern
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