Crochet Sunflower in a Pot
Imagine a cozy corner of your home adorned with a charming Crochet Sunflower in a Pot. This delightful handmade creation brings a touch of sunshine that brightens up any room instantly. The intricate crochet work and vibrant yellow petals make it a stand-out piece that radiates warmth and cheer. It's a lovely reminder of summer days and adds a pop of color to your space all year round. A Crochet Sunflower in a Pot is not just a decoration; it's a little burst of joy that brings a smile to your face every time you see it.
Materials Needed:
-Crochet hook size: 2.75mm
-Worsted/4 weight yarn: yellow, green, brown
-2″ clay pot
-12″ of 12 ga Aluminum Craft Wire
Polyester Fibre Filling – you are only going to need a little bit but if you plan on using filling for other project I suggest Poly-Fil Premium Fibre Fill
-Scissors
-Darning needle
Abbreviations:
- Ch – chain
- Sl st – slip stitch
- Sc – single crochet
- Hdc – half double crochet
- Dc – double crochet
Pattern Notes:
- Most of this pattern is done in rounds. Remember, after the last st in each round, sl st into the top st of the round.
- The finished size of this sunflower is around 7″ standing
Step 1: Dirt
Create a magic circle
Round 1: Ch 1, 6 dc into circle. Weave in tail as you go. Sl st into top of first st to complete circle. Pull remainder of tail to fully close circle (6 st)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2sc into each st, sl st into top of first st to complete round (12 st)
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc, 2sc, repeat * until end. Sl st into top of first st (18 st)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc, sc, 2sc, repeat * until end. Sl st into top of first st (24 st)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc, sc, sc, 2sc, repeat * until end. Sl st into top of first st (30 st)
Round 6-11: Ch 1, sc into each st st into top of first st. Sl st into top of first sc.(30 st)
Round 12: Ch 1, *sc, sc, sc, sc2tog, repeat * until end. Sl st into top of first sc.(24 st).
Round 13: Ch 1, *sc, sc, sc2tog , repeat * until end. Sl St into top of first sc.(18 st)
Insert wire and filling. Do not over over fill. Fill just enough. Now you are going to work around the wire.
Cut 12″ of wire
Spiral the end that will go into the dirt portion
Round 14: Ch 1, *sc, sc2tog, repeat * until end. Sl st into top of first sc and change to green yarn.(12 st)
Step 2: Stem
Round 15: Ch 1, *sc2tog, repeat * until end. Sl St into top of first sc.(6 st)
Round 16-27: Ch 1, sc into each st. Sl St into top of first sc.(6 st)
Round 28: Ch 1, 2sc into each st, sl st into top of first st to complete round (12 st)
Round 29: Ch 1, sc, 2sc, repeat * until end. Sl st into top of first st (18 st)
Round 30: Ch 1, sc, sc, 2sc, repeat * until end. Sl st into top of first change yarn with yellow and set aside. (24 st)
Step 3: Pit
Using brown yarn
Ch 4, sl st into first ch to creat loop
Round 1: Ch 1, 6 dc into circle. Weave in tail as you go. Sl st into top of first st to complete circle. Pull remainder of tail to fully close circle (6 st)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2sc into each st, sl st into top of first st to complete round (12 st)
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc, 2sc, repeat * until end. Sl st into top of first st (18 st)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc, sc, 2sc, repeat * until end. Sl st into top of first st (24 st)
Fasten off
Step 4: Petals
Lay pit of sunflower against the top of stem. Pull through yellow yarn you attached and set aside earlier
Round 1: sc through each st (line up pit and stem) all around, fill with a little polyester before you close. Sl st into first sc (24 st)
Round 2: ch 4, skip 3 st, sc, *ch 3, skip 2 st, sc, repeat from *until end. (8 spaces)
Round 3 (in space): *sc, hdc, dc, tr, tr, dc, hdc, sc, repeat from * into each space. Sl st into first st.
Fasten off and weave in end.
Step 5: Leaves
Ch 8+3
Row 1: 2 tr into 4th ch from hook, tr, dc, dc, hdc, hdc, sc, 3sc into last ch (going around to Row 2
Row 2: sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, tr, 3 tr into last ch. Sl st into top of +3 ch
Attach leaves where you desire on sunflower, place sunflower in pot.