Crochet Decorative Sunflower
Crochet decorative sunflowers are a delightful way to brighten up any room with a touch of handmade charm. These cheerful creations bring a whimsical and cozy vibe to your space, whether you choose to display them in a vase or create a lovely wall hanging. Crafting these sunflowers can be a soothing and rewarding experience, allowing you to express your creativity while making something beautiful. Their vibrant yellow petals and intricate crochet details will surely bring a smile to your face and add a warm and inviting atmosphere to your home. So, why not pick up a crochet hook and some yarn and unleash your inner artist to create your very own charming crochet decorative sunflower?
EASY
SIZE
About 11 in. (28 cm) in diameter.
MATERIALS
Lion Brand® Re-SPUN THICK & QUICK® (Art. #843)
#126P Espresso 1 ball (A)
#124AE Hazelwood 1 ball (B)
#174L Evergreen 1 ball (C)
#157C Sunshine 1 ball (D)
Lion Brand® large-eyed blunt needle
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Crochet hook size J/6 mm
Yarn needle
Poly filling
GAUGE
12 sc + 12 rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm).
ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
ps = puff stitch
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
DISK
With A make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in magic ring – 8 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc.
Rnd 3: * 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 24 sc.
Rnd 4: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 32 sc.
Rnds 5 - 6: sc in each st around – 32 sc.
Rnd 7: With B,* 1 ps in the next st, ch 1; rep from * around – 64 sts.
Rnds 8 - 9: Sc in each st around – 64 sc.
Rnd 10: * sc in the next 6 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 56 sts.
Rnd 11: With C, sc in each st around – 56 sc.
Rnd 12: * sc in the next 5 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 48 sc.
Rnd 13: * sc in the next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 40 sc.
Rnd 14: * sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 32 sc.
Rnd 15: * sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 24 sc.
Begin stuffing the Disk and continue until piece is completed.
Rnd 16: * sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 18 sc.
Rnd 17: * sc in the next 1 st, sc2tog; rep from * around – 12 sc.
Rnd 18: Sc2tog around – 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely.
PETALS
With D make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring – 5 sc.
Rnd 2: Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st – 6 sts.
Rnd 3: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * twice – 8 sc.
Rnd 4: * 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 12 sc.
Rnd 5: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 16 sc.
Rnd 6: * 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – 20 sc.
Rnds 7 - 8: Sc in each st around – 20 sc.
Rnd 9: * 1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 16 sc.
Rnd 10: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 12 sc.
Fasten off and leave a long strand to sew Petal to Disk, between Rnds 7 and 9.
HANGING LOOP
With D.
Row 1: Ch 16, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 14 sts – 15 sc.
Fasten off and leave a long strand to sew Hanging Loop to Disk, between Rnds 9 and 10.