Create a delightful educational toy with this charming sunflower stacking pattern! This interactive design features a sturdy green base with a central pole, stackable rings in varying sizes adorned with beautiful striped patterns, and a stunning sunflower ring complete with petals and leaves. Perfect for little ones to develop motor skills while enjoying handmade charm, this pattern includes adorable ladybug friends that add extra playfulness. The completed toy combines functionality with whimsy, making it an ideal gift for babies and toddlers that parents will treasure.
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— BASE (make 2 parts) :
Info :
Start with green color
Round 3 :
(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)
Round 4 :
(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)
Round 5 :
(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)
Round 6 :
FLO (4 sc; inc)*6 (36)
Round 7 :
(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)
Round 8 :
3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)
Round 9 :
(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)
Round 10 :
4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)
Round 11 :
FLO (9 sc; inc)*6 (66)
Round 12 :
5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)
Round 13 :
(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)
Round 14 :
6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)
Round 15 :
(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)
Info :
Cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing
— POLE :
Round 4 :
(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)
Round 7 :
(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)
Round 11 :
(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)
Round 16 :
(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)
Round 22 :
(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)
Round 29 :
(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)
Round 37 :
(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)
Round 46 :
(8 sc; inc)*6 (60)
Infos :
Cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the pole with the part of the base (in round 11). Sew two parts of the base together in back loops of rounds 6 and 11. Fill with stuffing as you go. After that sew edges of two parts of base in round 17.
— LARGE RING :
Info :
Start with light green yarn
Round 1 :
60 ch; slst in 1st ch (60)
Round 2 :
(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)
Round 3 :
5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)
Round 4 :
(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)
Round 5 :
6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)
Round 6 :
(13 sc; inc)*6 (90)
Round 7 :
7 sc; inc; (14 sc; inc)*5; 7 sc (96)
Round 8 :
(15 sc; inc)*6 (102)
Round 9 :
102 sc (102) change to green color
Round 10 :
102 sc (102) change to light green color
Round 11 :
102 sc (102) change to green color
Round 12 :
102 sc (102) change to light green color
Round 13 :
102 sc (102) change to green color
Round 14 :
102 sc (102) change to light green color
Round 16 :
(15 sc; dec)*6 (96)
Round 17 :
7 sc; dec; (14 sc; dec)*5; 7 sc (90)
Round 18 :
(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)
Round 19 :
6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)
Round 20 :
(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)
Round 21 :
5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)
Round 22 :
(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)
Info :
Cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew round 22 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go
— MIDDLE RING (1) :
Info :
Start with green yarn
Round 1 :
48 ch; slst in 1st ch (48)
Round 2 :
(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)
Round 3 :
4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)
Round 4 :
(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)
Round 5 :
5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)
Round 6 :
(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)
Round 7 :
6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)
Round 8 :
(13 sc; inc)*6 (90) change to light green color
Round 9 :
90 sc (90) change to green color
Round 10 :
BLO 90 sc (90) change to light green color
Round 11 :
90 sc (90) change to green color
Round 12 :
BLO 90 sc (90) change to light green color
Round 13 :
90 sc (90) change to green color
Round 14 :
BLO (13 sc; dec)*6 (84)
Round 15 :
6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)
Round 16 :
(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)
Round 17 :
5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)
Round 18 :
(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)
Round 19 :
4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)
Round 20 :
(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)
Infos :
Cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew round 20 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go. There are two ways to make pretty edges on the rings (in rounds 10, 12, 14) - in the front loops make slip stitch round or reverse crochet (crab stitch) round: R 10,12,14. (1 rev; skip 1 sc)*45 (45)
— MIDDLE RING (2) :
Info :
Start with light green yarn
Round 1 :
48 ch; slst in 1st ch (48)
Round 2 :
(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)
Round 3 :
4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)
Round 4 :
(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)
Round 5 :
5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)
Round 6 :
(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)
Round 7 :
6 sc; inc; (12 sc; inc)*5; 6 sc (84)
Round 8 :
(13 sc; inc)*6 (90) change to green color
Round 9 :
90 sc (90) change to light green color
Round 10 :
90 sc (90) change to green color
Round 11 :
90 sc (90) change to light green color
Round 12 :
90 sc (90) change to green color
Round 13 :
90 sc (90) change to light green color
Round 14 :
(13 sc; dec)*6 (84)
Round 15 :
6 sc; dec; (12 sc; dec)*5; 6 sc (78)
Round 16 :
(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)
Round 17 :
5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)
Round 18 :
(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)
Round 19 :
4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)
Round 20 :
(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)
Info :
Cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew round 20 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go
— SUNFLOWER RING - Large petals (make 13) :
Round 3 :
(1 sc; inc)*3 (9)
Round 5 :
(2 sc; inc)*3 (12)
Round 7 :
(3 sc; inc)*3 (15)
Round 9 :
(4 sc; inc)*3 (18)
Round 17 :
(4 sc; dec)*3 (15)
Round 18 :
(3 sc; dec)*3 (12)
Info :
Cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing
— Small petals (make 15) :
Round 3 :
(1 sc; inc)*3 (9)
Round 5 :
(2 sc; inc)*3 (12)
Round 7 :
(3 sc; inc)*3 (15)
Round 13 :
(3 sc; dec)*3 (12)
Info :
Cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing
— Flower ring :
Info :
Start with brown yarn. There are two ways to make this part: you may sew petals or crochet in petals in the middle of the flower ring. For sewing: make rounds 10 and 12 (BLO 78 sc) and in the front loops sew petals. For the second way: while making the ring in rounds 10 and 12 crochet in petals as shown in pictures
Round 1 :
36 ch; slst in 1st ch (36)
Round 2 :
(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)
Round 3 :
3 sc; inc; (6 sc; inc)*5; 3 sc (48)
Round 4 :
(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)
Round 5 :
4 sc; inc; (8 sc; inc)*5; 4 sc (60)
Round 6 :
(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)
Round 7 :
5 sc; inc; (10 sc; inc)*5; 5 sc (72)
Round 8 :
(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)
Round 10 :
BLO 78 sc (78) or crochet in large petals
Round 12 :
BLO 78 sc (78) or crochet in small petals
Round 14 :
(11 sc; dec)*6 (72)
Round 15 :
5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)
Round 16 :
(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)
Round 17 :
4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)
Round 18 :
(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)
Round 19 :
3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)
Round 20 :
(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)
Info :
Cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew round 20 with round 1, fill with stuffing as you go
— LEAVES (make 2) :
Round 2 :
(inc; 2 sc)*2 (8)
Round 3 :
(inc; 3 sc)*2 (10)
Round 4 :
1 sc; inc; 4 sc; inc; 3 sc (12)
Round 5 :
1 sc; inc; 5 sc; inc; 4 sc (14)
Round 6 :
2 sc; inc; 6 sc; inc; 4 sc (16)
Round 7 :
2 sc; inc; 7 sc; inc; 5 sc (18)
Round 8 :
3 sc; inc; 8 sc; inc; 5 sc (20)
Round 9 :
3 sc; 2 inc; 8 sc; 2 inc; 5 sc (24)
Round 10 :
4 sc; 2 inc; 10 sc; 2 inc; 6 sc (28)
Round 11 :
4 sc; 4 inc; 10 sc; 4 inc; 6 sc (36)
Round 14 :
6 sc; 4 inc; 14 sc; 4 inc; 8 sc (44)
Round 17 :
BLO (6 sc); 2 sc; 4 inc; 2 sc; BLO (14 sc); 2 sc; 4 inc; 2 sc; BLO (8 sc) (52)
Round 20 :
10 sc; 4 inc; 22 sc; 4 inc; 12 sc (60)
Round 23 :
BLO (10 sc); 2 sc; 4 inc; 2 sc; BLO (22 sc); 2 sc; 4 inc; 2 sc; BLO (12 sc) (68)
Round 29 :
BLO (11 sc); 10 sc; BLO (24 sc); 10 sc; BLO (13 sc) (68)
Infos :
Divide in half and sew the line in the middle of the leaf, fill with stuffing and sew horizontal lines in rounds 17, 23, 29. From now on we'll crochet two parts exactly the same way, starting to count from the middle of the leaf
Round 33 :
skip 34 sc; turn, make 34 sc (34)
Round 34 :
2 dec; 9 sc; 4 dec; 9 sc; 2 dec (26)
Round 37 :
2 dec; 5 sc; 4 dec; 5 sc; 2 dec (18)
Round 38 :
(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)
Info :
Fasten off, hide a tail
— LEAF PETIOLE :
Info :
Make 6 ch, turn; 5 sc; 1 ch, turn (make 30 rows). Sew one side of the petiole to the leaf and sew both ends of the petiole around the large ring if you want it to be irremovable. OR use buttons, sewable snap buttons or velcro tape, so the leaf could easily come off, depending on your preferences and the age of a child
— LADYBUG :
Info :
Start with red yarn
Round 3 :
(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)
Round 4 :
(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)
Round 5 :
(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)
Round 6 :
(4 sc; inc)*6 (36)
Round 7 :
(5 sc; inc)*6 (42)
Round 8 :
(6 sc; inc)*6 (48)
Round 9 :
(7 sc; inc)*6 (54)
Round 10 :
(8 sc; inc)*6 (60)
Round 12 :
(9 sc; inc)*6 (66)
Round 14 :
(10 sc; inc)*6 (72)
Round 16 :
(11 sc; inc)*6 (78)
Round 22 :
78 sc (78) change to black color
Round 23 :
BLO (11 sc; dec)*6 (72)
Round 24 :
5 sc; dec; (10 sc; dec)*5; 5 sc (66)
Round 25 :
(9 sc; dec)*6 (60)
Round 26 :
4 sc; dec; (8 sc; dec)*5; 4 sc (54)
Round 27 :
(7 sc; dec)*6 (48)
Round 28 :
3 sc; dec; (6 sc; dec)*5; 3 sc (42)
Round 29 :
(5 sc; dec)*6 (36)
Info :
Fill with stuffing. Sew the line and the spots on the body of the ladybug
Round 34 :
(4 sc; dec)*6 (30)
Round 37 :
(3 sc; dec)*6 (24)
Round 40 :
(2 sc; dec)*6 (18)
Round 41 :
(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)
— HEAD :
Info :
Start with black yarn, make 2 ladybug's antennaes (R1-R8)
Info :
Connect both antennaes in R9
Round 9 :
6 sc (in 1st antennae) + 5 ch + 6 sc (in 2nd antennae) + 5 sc (22)
Round 11 :
1 sc; 2 dec; 7 sc; 2 dec; 6 sc (18)
Round 12 :
(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)
Round 13 :
(3 sc; inc)*6 (30)
Info :
Fill with stuffing, cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing
— SPOTS (6 pieces) :
Info :
Cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing
— LEGS (6 pieces) :
Info :
Cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing
— EYES (make 2) :
Info :
Cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing. Sew all parts as shown in pictures
— SMALL LADYBUG :
Info :
Start with red yarn
Round 3 :
(1 sc; inc)*6 (18)
Round 4 :
(2 sc; inc)*6 (24)
Round 7 :
24 sc (24) change to black color
Round 8 :
BLO (2 sc; dec)*6 (18)
Round 9 :
(1 sc; dec)*6 (12)
— Small Ladybug Head :
Info :
Cut the yarn, leave a tail for sewing. Sew the head to the body of the small ladybug, sew the spots (black) and the eyes (white). Also sew velcro tape to the leaf and to the small ladybug if you want to make it removable
This enchanting sunflower stacking toy pattern combines education and beauty in one incredible project that will be treasured for years. Each element has been thoughtfully designed to teach size gradation and fine motor skills while creating a stunning decorative piece for any nursery. The interactive ladybugs and removable leaves add extra play value that grows with your child. I especially love how the striped patterns on the rings create visual interest that captivates little ones while they learn through play. This is more than just a toy—it's an heirloom-quality gift that celebrates both craftsmanship and childhood wonder. 🌻🧶✨