Easy Crochet Sunflower Pattern to Spruce Up Any Room

Crocheting an Amigurumi Sunflower

Gathering Your Harvest: Materials and Uses

You create this sunflower for use in eternal bouquets (arrangements that last forever) or as a standalone decoration.

Secure the following materials before you begin:

• Yarn: Use Macrame yarn or flat cloud yarn in the following colors:

  • Dark Brown (for the center).

  • Yellow (for the petals).

  • Green (for the calyx and leaf).

  • Optional: A thinner green crochet thread for wrapping the stem.

• Hook: Use a 2.5 mm crochet hook.

• Support: Acquire a thin stick or dowel for the stem.

• Tools & Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle, and silicone glue (or hot glue) for assembly.

• Stuffing: Use fiberfill to lightly stuff the sunflower head.

Sunshine Secrets

This pattern incorporates clever techniques to achieve a professional, three-dimensional sunflower appearance:

• Layered Center: You create the sunflower center using two identical crocheted circles—one brown (front) and one green (back)—which you later sew together.

• Vivid Petal Design: You form the petals directly onto the front brown circle using a combination of chain stitches, double treble crochet (or a similar tall stitch), and slip stitches, resulting in sharp, pointed petals.

• Durable Stem: You create a sturdy, lasting stem by wrapping a stick tightly with green yarn, eliminating the need to crochet a separate stem piece.

Skills Required

Difficulty Level: Intermediate.

While the initial circles are simple, the complexity comes from the specialized petal stitch and the assembly method. You must be comfortable with the following:

• Magic Knot (Magic Ring).

• Slip Stitch (sl st), Single Crochet (sc), and Double Crochet (dc).

• Working a Double Treble/Tall Stitch: The petal requires a specific tall stitch involving two yarn-overs and an unusual three-loop pull-off.

• Yarn-wrapping a rigid item.

• Careful hand-sewing and gluing for assembly.

Guidance from the Gardener

The tutor provides key advice for a successful bloom:

• Petal Alignment: When starting the petals, ensure the right side (the neater side) of the brown circle faces outward.

• Secure the Stem: When joining the stem to the flower head, apply silicone glue generously to the top of the stick, right where it meets the yarn, to ensure the stem does not pull out or loosen over time.

• Pre-stuffing: Before you completely close the two layers of the flower head (the brown and green circles), insert a small amount of fiberfill. This gives the sunflower a slightly plump, more defined shape.

Cultivating Your Bloom

From home décor accents like cushions and wall hangings to personal accessories such as bags or pins, these patterns offer endless possibilities.

Beyond their aesthetic appeal, sunflower crochet projects are perfect for honing your skills, relaxing your mind, and adding handmade warmth to your surroundings.

With their intricate petal details and vibrant color combinations, crocheted sunflowers make thoughtful gifts and can turn even simple designs into standout creations.

The Perfect Finish: A Final Tip

Conceal the Seam: When sewing the yellow-petaled front piece to the green back piece, insert your needle and thread only through the yellow stitches and the corresponding green stitches behind the yellow petals. This technique ensures that your sewing yarn (the yellow tail) remains hidden and does not show up against the green calyx, creating a clean, professional finish.

Eternal Beauty

You have successfully completed your vibrant eternal sunflower! With its detailed, pointed petals and secure, handmade stem, this beautiful amigurumi flower is ready to be a permanent, joyful addition to your home decor or a special gift, demonstrating your mastery of crochet artistry.