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Baby Sunflower Amigurumi Pattern

Baby Sunflower Amigurumi Pattern
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6-8 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Baby Sunflower Amigurumi Pattern

The Baby Sunflower pattern brings together the beauty of nature and the charm of amigurumi in one delightful design. This pattern features intricate petal work with optional Ukrainian sunflower blue and yellow color scheme, making it both versatile and meaningful. With detailed instructions for creating dimensional petals, embroidered facial features, and a sturdy body structure, this pattern teaches valuable techniques like working in front loops only, creating textured surfaces, and thread joining for secure limb attachment.

Baby Sunflower Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Each section is worked in continuous spirals with clear round-by-round instructions, supported by reference photos to guide you through trickier steps. The pattern includes special techniques for creating the signature sunflower petals and leaves that give this amigurumi its distinctive character.

Why You'll Love This Baby Sunflower Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines so many satisfying crochet techniques in one adorable project! The dimensional petals create such a beautiful texture, and watching the sunflower face come together with those sweet embroidered details is incredibly rewarding. I appreciate how the pattern offers flexibility with color choices – you can make a traditional yellow sunflower or the meaningful Ukrainian version with blue petals. The thread joining technique for the limbs ensures they're securely attached while maintaining that cute, poseable quality. Plus, at just 12 cm tall, it's the perfect size for display, gifting, or cuddling!

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with this pattern to create unique sunflower personalities! One of my favorite modifications is adding small wire armatures to the arms and legs before assembly – this makes them fully poseable so your sunflower can sit, wave, or strike adorable poses. You could also try making the sunflower in different sizes by using bulkier yarn with a larger hook for a chunky, huggable version, or super fine thread with a tiny hook for a miniature collectible.

Color variations are endless! I've made sunset sunflowers using orange and pink gradient petals, gothic sunflowers with deep purple and black, and even rainbow versions with each petal in a different color. You can also experiment with the face – try adding rosy cheeks with a bit of pink embroidery, or give your sunflower freckles using brown French knots scattered across the face.

For a more realistic botanical look, I sometimes add texture to the center by creating small seed-like bumps using popcorn stitches or bobbles in the brown section before adding the petals. You could also make additional green leaves to attach around the base of the flower head for extra dimension. Some makers even create whole sunflower families by making multiple in graduating sizes!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Forgetting to use stitch markers when working in continuous spirals can cause you to lose track of rounds and create uneven shaping throughout the piece ✗ Stuffing the arms when the pattern specifically says not to will make them stiff and unable to pose naturally at the sides ✗ Skipping the front loop only rows on the head will prevent the petals from having proper attachment points and ruin the dimensional flower effect ✗ Not turning the head inside out before attaching green yarn in round 11 will result in the wrong side showing and messy visible seams ✗ Overstuffing the legs instead of keeping them almost flat as instructed will create thick, stubby limbs that don't match the pattern proportions ✗ Missing the invisible decrease technique and using regular decreases will create visible holes and gaps in the brown face area

Baby Sunflower Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable Baby Sunflower with this delightful amigurumi crochet pattern! This cheerful little companion features vibrant petals, sweet embroidered details, and poseable limbs that bring personality to life. Standing approximately 12 cm tall, this sunflower baby combines classic crochet techniques with charming character design. Perfect for gifting or adding a touch of sunshine to your collection, this pattern guides you through every petal and stitch with clear instructions and helpful photo references.

Intermediate 6-8 Hours

Materials Needed for Baby Sunflower Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight yarn (Fine yarn) for cotton+acrylic blend OR Fingering weight (Super fine yarn) for 100% cotton - approximately 30g green
  • 02
    Brown yarn - approximately 15g for the face
  • 03
    Yellow yarn - approximately 10g for petals
  • 04
    Blue yarn - approximately 10g (optional for Ukrainian sunflower version)
  • 05
    Mustard/cinnamon color - a few meters for face details
  • 06
    Black and white yarn - a few meters each for embroidery
  • 07
    Schachenmayr Catania or Scheepjes Catona (50g/125m, 100% cotton) recommended

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 1.75mm (or size suitable for your yarn)
  • 02
    Safety eyes 6mm
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Tapestry needle
  • 05
    Pins for assembly
  • 06
    Stitch marker (or piece of contrasting yarn)
  • 07
    Fiberfill stuffing
  • 08
    Stuffing tool (wooden skewers or tweezers work well)
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    Strong thread for thread joining limbs

Progress Tracker

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— ARMS (make 2) :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2-4 :

6 sc (6)

Round 5 :

inc, 5 sc (7)

Round 6 :

3 sc in 1 stitch, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc (8)

Round 7 :

(inc, 1 sc) * 2, dec, 2 sc (9)

Round 8 :

(dec, 1 sc) * 2, 2 inc, 1 sc (9)

Round 9-11 :

9 sc (9)

Round 12 :

(dec, 1 sc) * 3 (6)

Info :

Do not stuff the arms. Cut yarn leaving a tail, insert tail into needle, go under front loops of all 6 sc, tighten and weave in ends. Attach arms to body later.

— LEGS (make 2) :

Info :

Work with green yarn. Start with ch 5.

Round 1 :

From the 2nd ch from hook: inc, 2 sc, 4 sc in 1 stitch, 2 sc along other side of chain, inc (12)

Round 2 :

inc, 4 sc, 2 inc, 4 sc, inc (16)

Round 3 :

16 sc (16)

Round 4 :

4 sc, 4 dec, 4 sc (12)

Round 5 :

3 sc, 3 dec, 3 sc (9)

Info :

Stuff the foot.

Round 6 :

9 sc (9)

Round 7 :

(inc, 2 sc) * 3 (12)

Round 8 :

(inc, 3 sc) * 3 (15)

Round 9-10 :

15 sc (15)

Round 11 :

(dec, 3 sc) * 3 (12)

Info :

Lightly stuff the top part of the leg so the shape is almost flat.

Round 12 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Cut yarn, close opening, weave in end. Attach legs to body later.

— HEAD :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(inc, 1 sc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(inc, 2 sc) * 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(inc, 3 sc) * 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(inc, 4 sc) * 6 (36)

Round 7-8 :

36 sc (36)

Round 9-10 :

FLO 36 sc (36)

Info :

Turn detail inside out, the tail of MR should be outside. Attach green yarn to back loop of last stitch of previous row. Continue crocheting clockwise.

Round 11 :

BLO 36 sc (36)

Info :

Cut yarn leaving 15-20 cm and weave in using straight edge method. Mark the back loop of the 1st stitch of round 11 for later use.

Round 12 :

The whole row is crocheted FLO (watch video before starting): (in one stitch: sl st, ch 2, 1 hdc, 1 dc, ch 2, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, into next stitch: 1 dc, 1 hdc, ch 2, sl st, into next stitch: 1 sl st) * 12 (12 leaves)

Round 13 :

Work into BLO of round 11 (start from marked loop): 36 sc (36)

Round 14-16 :

36 sc (36)

Round 17 :

(dec, 4 sc) * 6 (30)

Round 18 :

(dec, 3 sc) * 6 (24)

Info :

Start to stuff the head, add stuffing as you go.

Round 19 :

(dec, 2 sc) * 6 (18)

Round 20 :

(dec, 1 sc) * 6 (12)

Round 21 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Cut yarn, close opening, weave in end. Insert safety eyes between rounds 4-5 (make holes first with wooden skewer to widen between stitches).

— PETALS :

Info :

Watch video before starting. Attach blue yarn (for Ukrainian sunflower) or yellow yarn (for regular sunflower) to front loop of last brown row.

Petal Instructions :

1 sc, ch 6, turn, work on wrong side of chain: from 2nd ch from hook: 5 sc, sl st into back loop of base sc, turn

Continue :

From 2nd stitch from hook (skip sl st, work into last sc of previous row): 1 sc, 3 hdc, 2 sc in 1 stitch, ch 3, sl st into 3rd loop from hook, 1 sc into same sc, work along other side of chain: 1 sc, 3 hdc, 1 sc, sl st into front loop of base sc

Info :

First petal is ready. Make 2 sl st into front loops on head.

Repeat :

Repeat petal instructions 11 more times for first row of 12 petals.

Info :

If you crocheted with blue yarn, fasten off and attach yellow yarn to front loop of next stitch. If yellow, continue crocheting.

Second Row :

Make second row of petals same way, starting with 2 sl st first, then petal instructions. Petals should close spaces between petals of previous row. Repeat (2 sl st, then petal) 12 times. Fasten off.

Mustard Detail :

Attach mustard yarn to next front loop. Ch 4, sl st into next stitch, repeat 35 more times (till end of row). Cut yarn, weave in end.

— BODY :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(inc, 1 sc) * 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(inc, 2 sc) * 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(inc, 3 sc) * 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(inc, 4 sc) * 6 (36)

Round 7-11 :

36 sc (36)

Round 12 :

14 sc, (dec, 1 sc) * 3, 13 sc (33)

Round 13 :

12 sc, (dec, 1 sc) * 3, 12 sc (30)

Round 14 :

(dec, 3 sc) * 6 (24)

Round 15 :

24 sc (24)

Round 16 :

(dec, 2 sc) * 6 (18)

Round 17-19 :

18 sc (18)

Info :

Stuff the body firmly. Cut yarn leaving 20-30 cm for sewing body to head.

— ASSEMBLING :

Face Embroidery :

Embroider nose using same brown yarn, make 3-4 stitches over the MR. Embroider whites of eyes with white yarn. Embroider eyelashes with black thread using 4 ply yarn divided in half (2 threads) or embroidery thread.

Info :

Pull all embroidery ends out at back of head, tie together and weave in. Remove any fiberfill threads with tweezers.

Attaching Head :

Fix head on body with pins as close to green leaves as possible, face should look slightly upward. Sew head to body with thread left from crocheting body. Grab a stitch on head, then a stitch on body (not a loop, a stitch). Add stuffing to neck before completely closing opening. Weave in yarn end.

Thread Joining Legs :

Count rows from bottom of body. Pin legs between rows 6-7. Use strong thread (about 50 cm). Grab several stitches from inside of leg, pull needle through body, grab several stitches on inner side of second leg, pull needle back through body. Repeat 2-3 times through same holes and stitches. Squeeze legs slightly, pull both ends, tie together several times and weave in.

Thread Joining Arms :

Pin arms between rows 13-14. Use same method as legs, but grab only 1-2 stitches on arms. Use about 50 cm strong thread.

Assembly Instructions

  • Embroider the facial features first: create the nose with 3-4 brown stitches over the magic ring, add white yarn for eye whites, and black thread for delicate eyelashes
  • Position the head on the body with pins, placing it as close to the green leaves as possible and angling the face to look slightly upward for the best expression
  • Sew the head to the body using the yarn tail left from crocheting, alternating between grabbing stitches on the head and body, adding extra stuffing to the neck area before fully closing
  • Use the thread joining method for the legs: pin them between rows 6-7 of the body, thread strong thread through inner stitches of one leg, through the body, through the second leg, and back, repeating 2-3 times
  • Attach the arms between rows 13-14 using the same thread joining technique, but grab only 1-2 stitches on each arm since they're smaller
  • Gently squeeze the limbs while pulling the thread ends tight to create secure, dimpled joints, then tie the threads multiple times and weave in all ends neatly

Important Notes

  • 💡Always use a stitch marker to track your rounds when working in continuous spirals - losing your place will cause uneven shaping
  • 💡The head must be turned inside out before starting the green section in round 11, or the seams will show on the wrong side
  • 💡Do not stuff the arms - they should remain flat and poseable at the character's sides
  • 💡Watch the reference videos for round 12 of the head (leaves) and the petal instructions before attempting these sections
  • 💡Make holes for the safety eyes with a wooden skewer or similar tool before inserting them to avoid splitting the yarn
  • 💡Use the invisible decrease method as shown in the pattern photos to avoid visible gaps in the brown face area
  • 💡Strong thread is essential for thread joining the limbs - regular yarn will not provide secure enough attachment

This enchanting Baby Sunflower pattern brings together nature's beauty and amigurumi charm in one irresistible design! With options for a traditional yellow sunflower or a meaningful Ukrainian version featuring blue and yellow petals, this pattern offers both versatility and heart. The dimensional petal work, sweet embroidered face, and secure thread-joined limbs create a sturdy yet huggable companion that will brighten any space. Perfect for crocheters ready to explore new techniques like front loop only work and petal construction! 🌻 Happy crocheting! ✨

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FAQs

What's the difference between the Ukrainian and regular sunflower versions?

The Ukrainian version uses blue yarn for the first row of petals and yellow for the second row, creating the colors of the Ukrainian flag. The regular version uses yellow yarn for both petal rows. Both versions are identical in construction and difficulty.

Can I use a different yarn weight than recommended?

Yes! The pattern provides testing results showing a 16cm toy with light weight yarn and 1.5mm hook, or a 7cm toy with lace weight yarn and 0.75mm hook. Your finished size will vary based on your yarn and hook choice, but the proportions will remain the same.

Why shouldn't I stuff the arms?

The arms are designed to hang naturally at the sunflower's sides in a relaxed, flat position. Stuffing them would make them stick out stiffly and look unnatural. The pattern specifically instructs to leave them unstuffed for the best appearance.

What is the thread joining method and why is it used?

Thread joining uses strong thread sewn through the limbs and body multiple times to create secure, dimpled joints. This method is much stronger than simply sewing the limbs onto the surface and prevents them from pulling off with handling or play.

Do I need to watch the videos mentioned in the pattern?

While not absolutely required, the videos for round 12 (the green leaves) and the petal construction are highly recommended. These are the most complex sections of the pattern, and the visual guidance will help ensure your stitches are placed correctly for the dimensional effects.

How do I keep track of my place when working in continuous spirals?

Place a stitch marker (or a small piece of contrasting yarn) in the first stitch of each round. Move it up as you complete each round. This prevents you from losing count and ensures your shaping remains even throughout the piece.