Perfect & Beautiful Super Easy Sunflower Crochet Pattern

🧶 Materials You Will Need

To create this bright and cheerful sunflower, gather the following materials:

Worsted weight yarn in three colors:
- Dark brown or black – for the flower center
- Bright yellow – for the petals
- Green – for the optional leaves or stems
4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
Yarn needle or tapestry needle
Sharp scissors
Stitch marker (optional, but helpful if you’re a beginner)

💡 Tip: You can use cotton yarn for a crisp texture or acrylic yarn for a softer finish.

Perfect & Beautiful Super Easy Sunflower

🧵 Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
rep – repeat
st(s) – stitch(es)

🌼 Part 1: Sunflower Center (Worked in Rounds with Brown Yarn)

The sunflower’s center is made in continuous rounds (no joining at the end of each round). This creates a nice, tight spiral that mimics the texture of real sunflower seeds.

🔸 Round 1:

Make a magic ring (or ch 2 and work into 2nd ch from hook).
Into the ring, ch 1, and then work 8 sc.
Pull the tail tightly to close the ring.
[8 stitches]

🔸 Round 2:

Work 2 sc in each stitch around.
[16 stitches]

🔸 Round 3:

Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch – repeat all the way around.
[24 stitches]

🔸 Round 4:

Sc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch – repeat around.
[32 stitches]

🔸 Optional Round 5 (For a Larger Flower Center):

Sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch – repeat around.
[40 stitches]

🧶 If you prefer a smaller center, stop at Round 4.
✂️ When done, fasten off and weave in the yarn tail with a tapestry needle.

🌞 Part 2: Petals (Worked in Yellow Yarn)

Now we add the bright, beautiful petals to your flower. We’ll work individual petals around the outer edge of the brown center.

🌼 Petal Pattern (One Petal = 1 Stitch Base)

Attach yellow yarn to any stitch on the edge of the center with a slip stitch.
Ch 3,
In the same stitch: 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc,
Ch 3, sl st into the same stitch.
Sl st into the next stitch to begin the next petal.

Repeat this sequence around the flower.

Each petal uses one stitch of the center as its base.
For a 32-stitch round, you’ll have 32 petals.

🌼 The result will be full, overlapping petals that beautifully frame the center.

Once all petals are complete, fasten off and carefully weave in the yarn tail on the back of the work.

🌿 Part 3: Optional Leaves (Green Yarn)

Add some simple leaves to your sunflower to give it a natural touch. These can be sewn onto the back or made into a garland.

🍃 Simple Leaf Pattern:

With green yarn, ch 8.
In the 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc.
In the next chain: 1 hdc,
In the next 3 chains: 1 dc in each,
In the next chain: 1 hdc,
In final chain: 1 sc.

Now, rotate the work slightly and continue on the opposite side of the chain (working into the remaining loops of the foundation chain):

In next ch: 1 sc,
Next: 1 hdc,
In next 3 chs: 1 dc in each,
Next: 1 hdc,
Last chain: 1 sc.

Sl st to the base to close the shape. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

You can make 1 to 3 leaves depending on your desired look.

🧵 Assembly (Optional)

Use the tapestry needle to sew the leaves behind the petals or off to the side.
If you’re making a sunflower brooch or appliqué, you can glue or sew a pin backing onto the center.
For a bouquet: attach a floral wire or crochet a long green chain and stuff it lightly to make a flexible stem.

🎨 Customization Ideas

Color Variations: Try pale yellow or orange for a warm autumn sunflower.
Layered Petals: Create a second round of petals behind the first for more volume.
Textured Center: Use bobble stitches or surface slip stitches for seed-like texture.
Mini Sunflowers: Use a smaller hook and fine yarn (like size 3 cotton) for cute mini versions.

🎁 Uses for Your Sunflower

This sunflower is versatile and can be used in many creative ways:

Appliqué on hats, bags, or headbands
Table décor or coasters
Keychains and brooches
Gift toppers or cards
Seasonal garlands or wreaths
Bouquet for weddings or baby showers

💬 Final Notes

This sunflower is more than just easy – it’s therapeutic to make, joyful to gift, and beautiful to look at. With just a few basic stitches and a splash of bright yarn, you can create a flower that never fades.

🌻 Let your creativity bloom, and crochet sunshine into every stitch. 🌻