Crochet a Beautiful Sunflower — Easy Step-by-Step Pattern

Brighten your home with a handmade crocheted sunflower. This simple pattern creates a charming flower you can use as an applique, brooch, coaster, or attach to a wrapped wire stem for a lasting floral accent. Below you'll find clear abbreviations, the center and petal instructions, and finishing tips to assemble your sunflower.

Abbreviations

Sc: Single crochet
Slst: Slip stitch
Hdc: Half double crochet
Ch: Chain
MR: Magic ring
Inc: Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
Dec: Decrease

Center

Make the sunflower center in brown (and an optional green backing piece).

1. 6 sc in a MR (6)
2. 6 inc (12)
3. (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
4. (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
5. (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Finish off. Make one brown piece and one green piece for the backing if desired.

Petals

With the right sides of the center pieces facing you, join yellow yarn and sc around the edge of the center while stuffing lightly between the center and the petal layer to give the flower some body.

On the same stitch where you joined, work: (1 sc, 1 hdc), ch 2, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, (1 hdc, 1 slst) in the next stitch. Repeat this sequence around to form individual petals. Finish off and weave in ends.

Leaves and Stem

Leaves: Ch 5. Working back along the chain, make (1 sc, 2 hdc, 1 slst) on both sides of the chain to shape a small leaf. Make two or more leaves as desired.

Stem: Wrap a brochette stick or florist wire with green yarn to create a stem. Secure the ends with glue or by tying, then sew or glue the flower center to the top of the wrapped stem. Attach leaves by gluing or stitching them onto the stem.

Finishing Touches & Tips

- Lightly stuff between the center and petal layers to keep the sunflower slightly domed.
- Use yarn and hook sizes that match (a smooth cotton or acrylic yarn works well for clear stitch definition).
- For a sturdier stem, use a thicker wire or double-wrap the brochette before covering in yarn.
- Variations: make multiple flowers in different sizes, use as appliques on bags or hats, or add a brooch pin to the back for wearable decor.

And you’re done — enjoy your sunny crocheted bloom!