Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.
Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.
A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.
The finished sunflower measures approximately 15-20cm across the bloom and stands around 40cm tall with the stem. Each component is worked separately and then assembled for a professional finish.
I absolutely love how this sunflower pattern brings together so many satisfying techniques in one project. The textured seed center is incredibly therapeutic to create, and watching the layers of petals come together feels like magic. I'm especially fond of how the wire reinforcement lets you shape each petal individually, giving your sunflower a realistic, natural look. It's the perfect balance between challenge and enjoyment, and the final result is so stunning that people always ask if it's from a fancy boutique. Plus, it never wilts, which makes it the ultimate everlasting gift!
I love experimenting with color variations on this sunflower pattern to create entirely different moods and styles. Instead of traditional yellow and brown, try making a romantic pink and burgundy version that resembles a dahlia, or go bold with red and orange petals for a zinnia-inspired look. You could even create a whole rainbow collection for a whimsical display.
For a more rustic aesthetic, I sometimes use neutral tones like cream, taupe, and sage green, which gives the sunflower a vintage farmhouse vibe. If you're feeling adventurous, create an ombre effect by gradually shifting yarn colors throughout the petal rounds.
Another fun variation is adjusting the number of petals - try making just 12 petals instead of 18 for a more stylized, modern look, or add a third layer with even longer petals for maximum drama. I've also experimented with adding small beads or French knots to the seed center for extra texture and sparkle, which looks absolutely stunning when the light catches them.
Create a stunning handmade sunflower that brightens any space with this detailed crochet pattern. This beautiful design features a realistic flower heart with textured seeds, layered petals with wire reinforcement for shape, and a sturdy stem with leaf details. Perfect for home décor, gift-giving, or adding a touch of sunshine to your craft collection, this sunflower combines multiple techniques to create a lifelike botanical piece that will last forever.
Every time start a new round, chain 1 as the turning chain (do not count as a stitch). Every time close a round, work a slip stitch through the 1st stitch.
6sc in a magic ring (6)
6 inc (12)
(sc, inc) x 6 (18)
(2sc, inc) x 6 (24)
(3sc, inc) x 6 (30)
From R6: work only in the half-side stitches that are far away from us. Every time close a round, still work a normal slst (through a whole stitch, not just half side), still chain 1 to start every round. The left half stitches of R5-8 will be the place to work flower seeds.
(2sc, inc, 2sc) x 6 (36)
(5sc, inc) x 6 (42)
(3sc, inc, 3sc) x 6 (48)
(7sc, inc) x 6 (54)
54 sc (54), FO, cut off the yarn
Work 4 rows of flower seeds at the left half stitches of R5-8. Seeds numbers at each round: R5-15, R6-18, R7-21, R8-24.
Reconnect yarn to the 1st stitch of R5, chain 3, work a slst through the current space on the flower heart, 1 skip, 2slst, repeat until the end. Work a slst through the 1st space to close R5.
Move yarn to the next round by working a slst through the 1st space of the new round, repeat the same process to finish all seeds. FO, move the tail to the back.
Reconnect yarn to the 1st stitch of R9, chain 8, from the 2nd stitch from the hook, work 7sc, 1 skip, 2slst, chain 8, repeat 18 times. Finally work a slst through the 1st stitch of this round to close. Keep the yarn.
Insert the wire, for each flower petal, work: sc, hdc, 3dc, sc, [sc, 1ch picot, sc], hdc, 3dc, hdc, sc, 1 skip, 1slst. Repeat to work 18 petals. After finishing the last, work a slst through the 1st stitch to close round, FO. Cut off the yarn and wire.
Work the second layer of petals only in half-side stitches that are facing us. Reconnect the yarn, chain 10, from the 2nd stitch from the hook, work 9sc, 1 skip, 2slst, chain 10, repeat 18 times. Finally work a slst through the 1st stitch of this round to close. Keep the yarn.
Insert the wire, for each flower petal work: sc, hdc, 5dc, sc, [sc, 1ch picot, sc], hdc, 5dc, hdc, sc, 1 skip, 2slst. Repeat to work 18 petals. After finishing the last, work a slst through the 1st stitch to close round, FO. Cut off the yarn and wire.
Every time start a new round, chain 1 as the turning chain (do not count as a stitch). Every time close a round, work a slip stitch through the 1st stitch.
6sc in a magic ring (6)
6sc (6)
6inc (12)
(sc, inc) x 6 (18)
(2sc, inc) x 6 (24)
(3sc, inc) x 6 (30)
(2sc, inc, 2sc) x 6 (36)
(5sc, inc) x 6 (42)
(3sc, inc, 3sc) x 6 (48)
(7sc, inc) x 6 (54)
Work only in the half-side stitch that is facing us. 1ch, [1dc inc, 3ch picot, 1dc inc], [1slst, 1ch], 1 skip, repeat until the end. Finally, a slst through the 1st space to close round, FO, cut off the yarn
7sc in a magic ring (7)
2ch as the turning chain, do not count as a stitch. [3dc], [dc inc] x 2, [3tr], [dc inc] x 2, [3dc, 2ch], 1slst through the 1st stitch of R1
2ch as the turning chain, do not count as a stitch. Insert the wire (about 15cm long). [sc, hdc], [3dc], [dc inc] x 6, [3dc], [dc inc] x 6, [3dc], [hdc, sc, 1ch], 1slst through the 1st stitch of R2
1ch as the turning chain, do not count as a stitch. sc, hdc, [dc inc] x 5, 11dc, [dc, tr, 2ch picot, tr, dc], 11dc, [dc inc] x 5, hdc, sc, 1ch, 1slst through the 1st stitch of R3. FO, wrap the craft wires with the tail.
This gorgeous sunflower pattern brings the beauty of nature into your home with incredible dimensional detail and lasting charm. From the textured seed center to the layered wire-reinforced petals, every element works together to create a botanical masterpiece. Whether displayed solo in a vase, crafted as part of a bouquet, or given as a heartfelt gift, this sunflower radiates warmth and handmade love. The combination of structural wire work and soft crochet creates a perfect balance between strength and delicacy. 🌻 Happy crocheting! 🧶✨
Yes! You can easily adjust the size by using thicker or thinner yarn with an appropriately sized hook. For a larger sunflower, try using worsted weight yarn with a 4mm hook, or for a miniature version, use thread weight yarn with a 1.5mm hook. Just remember to adjust your wire thickness accordingly.
For the petals, use 2.5mm craft wire that's flexible enough to bend but sturdy enough to hold shape. For the stem, 2mm floral wire works perfectly. The leaf requires thinner 0.5mm wire for delicate shaping. You can find these at craft stores in the floral supply section.
The key is working in the correct half-stitches during rounds 5-8 of the flower heart. Make sure you're consistently working in only the back loops during these rounds, leaving the front loops free for seed attachment. Keep your chain-3 loops uniform in tension for neat, even seeds.
While you can technically skip the wire, it's highly recommended for the best results. The wire gives the petals their natural curve and prevents drooping, and it's essential for the stem to stand upright. Without wire, your sunflower will be floppy and unable to maintain its beautiful shape.
Simply wrap the individual stems together with green yarn or floral tape at your desired height. You can stagger the heights for a more natural look. Add some green filler leaves between flowers, and finish by wrapping the entire bundle or placing it in a decorative vase.
