Simple Crochet Sunflower Pattern for Home Decor

Crochet Sunflower Pattern

This sunflower pattern captures the intricate textures and striking layers of a real sunflower, with a full fiber-and-wire construction for beautiful, sturdy decor. The plush, seed-textured center, ruffled petals, and realistic sepals and leaves lend extra realism. A wired stem and leaf method allow the finished flower to stand or be shaped for vase or bouquet arrangements. This pattern creates a lifelike and three-dimensional crochet sunflower to brighten spaces, gifts, or artworks.

Skill Level

Intermediate
This pattern requires experience with basic amigurumi, working in the round, front/back loop work, increasing, minor assembly, and crocheting around wire for leaves and stem stability.

Materials

• Yarn: 100% acrylic, #4 (worsted weight)
  • Brown (center)
  • Yellow (petals)
  • Green (calyx and leaves)
• Hooks:
  • 3.25mm crochet hook (for all parts)
  • Smaller hook (optional for details)
• Notions:
  • Fiberfill or other stuffing
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle (for sewing and weaving in ends)
  • Glue (fabric or hot glue)
  • 16-gauge wire (stem)
  • 22-gauge wire (leaves)

Special Stitches

• Magic Ring (MR): Adjustable ring for starting center and calyx.
• Increase (inc): 2 sc in one stitch.
• Back Loops Only (BLO): Work only into the back loop.
• Front Loops Only (FLO): Work only into the front loop.
• Picot: Chain 2 or 3, slip stitch into the first chain for a small bump (used in petals and sepals).
• Seed Cluster: 2 ch, 1 sc in first ch, sl st in FLO base.
• Petal: Combination of chains, sc, half double crochet (hdc), increases, and picot.
• Crocheting Around Wire: Work stitches while holding wire along one edge to build strong leaf edges.

Stitch Abbreviations

• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half-double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• ch – chain
• MR – magic ring
• inc – increase (2 sc in 1 st)
• BLO/FLO – back/front loop only
• rep – repeat

Useful Tips

• Use a tight tension for the center and petals to avoid gaps.
• When starting rounds with a magic ring, ensure the ring is snug for a neat, closed center.
• Working in BLO and FLO gives natural dimension; note which round uses which.
• Use sharp wire cutters; wrap ends of wire with yarn or tape for safety before assembling.
• If your yarn splits when crocheting around wire, twist stitches gently and keep the wire straight as you work.
• Stuffing should be even and firm, but not bulged.
• Adjust hook and wire size for larger or smaller flowers or for ease of assembly.

Detailed Pattern Instructions

Center of the Flower (Brown)

Round 1:

• 6 sc in MR. (6)
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Round 2:

• 6 inc around. (12)

Round 3:

• 1 sc, 1 inc, rep around. (18)

Round 4 (BLO):

• 1 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc rep 5x. (24)
  (You begin with 1 sc, inc, then build by 2 sc, 1 inc, five times more to complete the round.)

Round 5:

• 3 sc, 1 inc, rep around. (30)

Round 6 (BLO):

• 1 sc in each BLO (30)
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Finish:

• Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing if needed.

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Seed Layers (Brown, FLO of previous rounds)

Working in the exposed FLO of the center rounds, build textured seeds as follows:

For Each Row of Seeds:

• Ch 2, 1 sc in 1st ch, sl st into FLO base to form each 'seed' cluster.
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• Work 9 seeds on first round, 12 on second, and 15 seeds each on third and fourth rows.
• For each round, begin at the start of the exposed FLO, and evenly space the seed clusters throughout the round.
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Petals (Yellow)

Attach yellow yarn to BLO left inside on the edge of the center.

For Each Petal (Make 16):

Base:

• Ch 5.
• In 2nd ch from hook: 1 sc.
• In next 2 ch: hdc inc in each (2 hdc in each ch).
• Last ch: 1 sc.

Shape and Join:

• Sl st into next available st on center, anchoring the petal.
• Turn work.

Petal Side 2:

• 1 sc in next st.
• 2 hdc inc in next st (4 hdc total—2 in each of the next 2 ch).
• In the tip: 1 sc inc, make a picot (ch 2 or 3, sl st into first ch).
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• Continue working 7 sl st smoothly down the side back to base (stitch down chain base to create frilled, shaped edge).
• Repeat around until you have 16 petals evenly circling the flower.

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Calyx (Green, Base of Flower)

Work as for the brown center for rounds 1–6:

Rounds 1–6:

• Repeat the brown center instructions ("Center of the Flower," above).

Sepal Points (15 in total):

• Ch 2, 1 dc in next st, make a picot, ch 2, sl st into base loop.
• Repeat for a total of 15 sepals, spacing evenly around the round.
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Leaves (Green, with 22-Gauge Wire)

Base:

• Cut a piece of 22-gauge wire (approx. 10–12 inches for each leaf).
• Ch 13 with green yarn, leaving a long tail for attaching.

First Side:

• Holding the wire tight along the chain, work as follows:
  • 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook (over wire).
  • 1 hdc in next ch (over wire).
  • 2 dc inc (4 dc) in each of next 2 chains.
  • 5 dc, one in each of the next 5 chains.
  • 1 hdc in next ch.
  • 1 sc in last ch.

Other Side (Mirror):

• Rotate work.
• Working back along the remaining loops of the foundation chain (still crocheting along wire):
  • 1 sc.
  • 1 hdc.
  • 5 dc in next 5 ch.
  • 2 dc inc (4 dc) in next 2 ch.
  • 1 hdc.
  • 1 sc.
• At the base, twist wire ends together to finish the edge securely.
• Fasten off and use the tail to wrap the twisted wire for a neat finish.
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Assembly and Sizing

• Assemble flower and leaves before attaching to stem.
• Insert 16-gauge wire through the base of the flower for the stem, securing with glue.
• Sew or glue the green calyx below the petals, hiding attachment points and rounds.
• Shape the petals for natural ruffle, and optionally use glue to keep in place.
• Attach the wired leaves to the stem as desired, bending gently for a lifelike angle.
• Finished sunflower head measures about 4–5 inches across; total height can be adjusted by stem length.

Conclusion

With a richly textured center, dimensional seedwork, frilled sculpted petals, and a wired stem and leaves for realistic support, this crochet sunflower is a striking representation of nature’s favorite summer flower. Designed for both durability and decorative beauty, it brightens any setting and offers versatility for vases, bouquets, displays, or gift accents. Every element is crafted for structural authenticity and a crisp, bold finish, resulting in a cheerful bloom that brings a touch of handmade sunshine wherever it’s placed.