Crochet Sunflower Plant Instructions
Introduction
Crochet sunflower plants are a delightful way to bring a touch of sunshine and warmth into any space. These charming creations add a whimsical and cozy vibe to your home decor, making them a popular choice for those looking to brighten up their surroundings. The intricate details and vibrant colors of a crochet sunflower plant can instantly uplift your mood and spark joy.
Whether you place it on a shelf, desk, or windowsill, this cute and handmade piece is sure to garner compliments and spread positive vibes wherever it goes. So, why not treat yourself to a crochet sunflower plant and let its cheerful presence brighten up your day?Materials
- Worsted weight yarn: Brown, Dark Brown, Green, and Yellow colors
- F/5 3.75mm crochet hook
- Poly-Fil or any stuffing of your choice
- Yarn needle
- 3" diameter plastic pot
Abbreviation Key
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = triple/treble crochet
- dtr = double triple/treble crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- dec = decrease (join next 2 sts into 1)
- inc = increase (2 sc in next st)
Notes
- Crochet in a spiral. Use something to mark the first stitch of a round and move it up as you work.
- "The Magic Circle" is used to start each piece. Alternative technique: ch 2, then sc x 6 into the second chain away from the hook.
- Slip stitch to join the round, this creates Round 1.
Sunflower Base Part
Use Green Colour Yarn
Round 1: Magic circle for 6 sts base
Round 2: inc x 6 = 12 sts
Round 3: (1 inc, 1 sc) x 6 = 18 sts
Round 4: (1 inc, 2 sc) x 6 = 24 sts
Round 5: (1 inc, 3 sc) x 6 = 30 sts
Round 6: sc 30 sts = 30 sts
*fasten off and hide the tail
Sunflower Top Part
Use Dark Brown Colour Yarn
Round 1: Magic circle for 6 sts base
Round 2: inc x 6 = 12 sts
Round 3: (1 inc, 1 sc) x 6 = 18 sts
Round 4: (1 inc, 2 sc) x 6 = 24 sts
Round 5: (1 inc, 3 sc) x 6 = 30 sts
Round 6: sc 30 sts = 30 sts
*fasten off and hide the tail
Sunflower Petals
Use Yellow Colour Yarn
Start a sc together with base & top part, then continue with...
1st st: sl st (not the first time) in a st, 3 ch
2nd st: (1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr) in a st, 3 ch, 1 sl st in 1st chain
3rd st: (1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc) in a st, 3 ch
4th st: 1 sl st in a st.
Repeat all 4 steps, 9 times.
Soil
Use Brown Colour Yarn
Round 1: Magic circle 6 stitches for base
Round 2: inc x 6 = 12 sts
Round 3: (1 inc, 1 sc) x 6 = 18 sts
Round 4: (1 inc, 2 sc) x 6 = 24 sts
Round 5: (1 inc, 3 sc) x 6 = 30 sts
Round 6: (1 inc, 4 sc) x 6 = 36 sts
Round 7~12: sc 36 sts = 36 sts
Round 13: (1 dec, 4 sc) x 6 = 30 sts
Round 14: (1 dec, 3 sc) x 6 = 24 sts
Round 15: (1 dec, 2 sc) x 6 = 18 sts
Round 16: (1 dec, 1 sc) x 6 = 12 sts
Round 17: dec x 6 = 6 sts
*sl st and stuff the body with Poly-Fil. Position and sew Sunflower onto the Soil's body.