Finding Joy in Crocheting
Absorb yourself in the art of crocheting and bring sunny warmth to your home with this in-depth guide on how to crochet a sunflower. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, our step-by-step instructions will help you create a stunning sunflower in no time.
- Flower Center:
R1: 6 SC (single crochet); 6 stitches total
R2: 6 INC (increase); 12 stitches total
R3: (SC, INC) x 6; 18 stitches total
R4: (SC, INC, SC) x 6; 24 stitches total
Start half double crochet from round five.
R5: (3SC, INC) x 6; 30 stitches total
R6: (2SC, INC, 2SC) x 6; 36 stitches total
R7: (5SC, INC) x 6; 42 stitches total
R8: (3SC, INC, 3SC) x 6; 48 stitches total
R9: SC 48 stitches, no increases or decreases
- Sunflower Seeds:
Stitch 3 bobble stitches into a random half double crochet stitch, pull through in the original stitch, skip a stitch, and stitch 3 bobble stitches in the next stitch. Repeat this pattern.
First round: 12 bobble stitches
Second round: 15 bobble stitches
Third round: 18 bobble stitches
Fourth round: 21 bobble stitches
- Small Petals:
Starting with a random stitch from round eight, stitch 8 bobble stitches, followed by 7 SC stitches, skip a stitch, pull through two stitches, repeat around. Tuck in a piece of wire and follow the pattern of the first petal. One petal is now finished. Repeat for all 12 petals.
- Large Petals:
Starting with round nine, stitch 10 bobble stitches, followed by 9 SC stitches, skip a stitch, pull through two stitches, and attach a piece of wire following the sequence of a short stitch, a medium stitch, 5 long stitches, a medium stitch, a short stitch, one Solomon’s Knot stitch (also known as Lover’s Knot or Hail Stone stitch). Repeat this to make all 12 large petals. Remember to alternate large petals with small petals!
- Flower Bed:
R1R2: 6 SC; 6 stitches total
R3: 6 INC; 12 stitches total
R4: (SC, INC) x 6; 18 stitches total
R5: (SC, INC, SC) x 6; 24 stitches total
R6: (3SC, INC) x 6; 30 stitches total
R7: (2SC, INC, 2SC) x 6; 36 stitches total
R8: (5SC, INC) x 6; 42 stitches total
R9: (3SC, INC, 3SC) x 6; 48 stitches total
- Leaves of the flower bed:
Starting with the first stitch, insert 1 bobble stitch. In the second stitch, stitch 1 DC (double crochet), 1 TR (triple crochet), and a Solomon’s Knot stitch. Repeat around to make all 16 leaf units.
- Join the petals and the center, and when you are three leaves away from finishing sewing, insert the flower stem (bend the top part twice, about one centimeter each time) into the hole where you have started the bed, stuff it tight, and finish sewing it up. Your sunflower is ready!
Crafting the Flower Center
Starting Stitches and Increases
Begin with six single crochet stitches (6 SC) for the first round (R1). For the second round (R2), increase (INC) in each stitch, making a total of 12. For the third (R3) and fourth (R4) rounds, follow the detailed pattern below, resulting in 18 and 24 stitches, respectively.
Continuing with Half Double Crochet
Starting from the fifth round (R5), switch to a half double crochet. Follow the patterns as directed below for rounds 5 through 9. By the end of round 9, maintain 48 stitches without any increases or decreases.
Creating Sunflower Seeds
Stitch 3 bobble stitches into a random half double crochet stitch. Pull through in the original stitch, skip a stitch, and stitch 3 more bobble stitches. Repeat this sequence. Create 12 bobble stitches in the first round, and gradually increase the number of bobble stitches in the subsequent rounds as laid out below:
Designing the Small Petals
The Art of Bobble Stitches and Single Crochets
Start with a random stitch from round eight and stitch 8 bobble stitches, followed by 7 single crochet stitches. Remember to skip a stitch and pull through two stitches. Repeat this all around. Complete one petal and continue till you make 12 of them.
Creating the Large Petals
The Combination of Bobble Stitches and Solomon’s Knot
Starting from round nine, create the large petals with 10 bobble stitches, 9 single crochet stitches, and Solomon’s Knot stitch. Remember to alternate these large petals with small petals to create a beautiful pattern.
Constructing the Flower Bed
Construct the flower bed by following rounds 1R and 2R through 9R for the base. Maintain the order of the single crochet and increase as directed below.
Adding Leaves to the Flower Bed
Begin with the first stitch, insert 1 bobble stitch. In the second stitch, insert 1 double crochet (DC), 1 triple crochet (TR), and a Solomon’s Knot stitch. Repeat this to make 16 leaf units.
Joining it All Together
Join the petals and the center. When you’re three leaves away from finishing sewing, insert the flower stem (bend the top part twice, about one centimeter each time) into the hole where you started the bed. Stuff it tight, finish sewing it up, and voila! Your sunflower is ready to bloom!
Celebrate Your Sunflower
Now that you’ve completed your crocheted sunflower, it’s time to celebrate your accomplishment! Whether you display your sunflower in your home or gift it to a loved one, this vibrant floral creation is sure to bring joy to anyone who sees it.