Crochet Sunflower Pillow Tutorial

Overview of the Crochet Sunflower Pillow

If you're looking to add a touch of warmth and cheer to your living space, look no further than the Crochet Sunflower Pillow. This delightful piece not only brings the beauty of blooming sunflowers indoors but also offers a cozy spot for resting your head or adding a pop of color to any room.

Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, this charming pillow is sure to brighten your day and make your home feel even more inviting. So, why not treat yourself to this lovely crochet creation and bring a bit of sunshine into your life?

Materials Needed

• Size 7 jumbo yarn in yellow (2 skeins) and terracotta (1 skein)
• 10mm crochet hook (can use 8-9mm if preferred)
• Stitch marker
• Fiberfill stuffing (e.g., polyfill)

Instructions

Petal (Make 10)

Start with a slip knot and chain 2.

• Do 6 single crochets in the second chain from the hook. Close the center hole tightly.
• Increase around by doing 2 single crochets in each stitch for a total of 12 stitches.
• Insert stitch marker and do 12 single crochets around (1 in each stitch).
• 2 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 4 times around.
• 3 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 4 times around.
• 4 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 4 times.
• Single crochet in each stitch around for 3 rounds.
• 2 single crochets, 1 decrease repeat 6 times around.
• 1 single crochet, 1 decrease repeat 6 times.
• Single crochet in each stitch around for 1 round.
• Finish off and weave in the tail.
• Stuff each petal with fiberfill until full but not overstuffed.

Center of the Flower

Start with a slip knot, chain 2, and do 6 single crochets in the second chain from the hook. Pull the center hole tight.

• Increase 6 times around.
• 1 single crochet, 1 increase repeat 6 times.
• 3 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 6 times (stagger increases to maintain round shape on even rounds).
• 4 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 6 times (stagger increases).
• 5 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 6 times.
• 6 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 6 times (stagger increases).
• 7 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 6 times.
• 8 single crochets, 1 increase repeat 6 times (stagger increases).
• Single crochet in each stitch around for 1 round.

Assembling the Pillow

Using the no-sew method, flatten a petal and attach it to the center by doing 6 single crochets through both the petal and the center.

Repeat the process to attach all 10 petals around the center.

Continue with single crochet rounds around the center.

• Start decreasing rounds by 8 single crochets, 1 decrease repeat 6 times, and continue decreasing each round by reducing the number of single crochets between decreases.

Halfway through the final decrease rounds, stuff the center firmly but without overstuffing.

Finish decreasing to close the center, weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure the end.