Free Crochet Sunflower Pattern in 3 sizes

If you’re looking to add a little sunshine to your crochet projects, this cheerful free sunflower crochet pattern might be just what you need! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced crocheter, you’ll love how quick and easy this project is. Plus, the free crochet pattern includes three different sizes so you can mix and match for everything from wall decor to cosy embellishments.

About the Pattern

This sunflower pattern was designed with chunky acrylic yarn in mind to give it that bold, cosy look—but don’t let that limit your creativity! It also works beautifully with:

Cotton yarn for a more defined, crisp look (perfect for coasters or appliqués)

Blanket yarn if you want to make a soft and oversized sunflower pillow or plushie

Each of the 3 sizes are written out and free-to-view below, so you can choose to make the one that best fits your project – or make them all for a stunning wreath like I did!

Perfect for Any Season

These sunflowers are a great way to add warmth and color to your home all year round. Use them for:

Home decor (think garlands, wreaths, or centerpieces)

Gifts for friends and family
Accessories like bags, hats, or even hair clips

Or even create your own crochet bouquet! CLICK HERE to see the crochet flowers I designed for Hobbycraft that features a slightly different sunflower pattern.

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Step-by-Step Video Tutorial Included

Whether you prefer to follow written instructions or you are more of a visual learner, I’ve got you covered. Alongside the written pattern below, you’ll find a step-by-step video tutorial that walks you through the project from start to finish for all the sizes! It’s perfect for visual learners or those who need a little extra help with certain stitches. Simply click the image below to open the video tutorial

Materials You’ll Need to make these Sunflowers

Any chunky/bulky weight yarn in 2 shades:
- A – Medium brown – 6 (13, 20) m
  - Designer used Stylecraft Chunky Special in shade Mocha
- B – Yellow – 7 (9, 14) m
  - Designer used Stylecraft Chunky Special in shade Saffron
6mm crochet hook
Toy stuffing

Yarn needle for chunky yarn
Stitch marker

Abbreviations – US Terms

st(s) – stitch(es)

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
mc – magic ring

RS – right side
pm – place marker

Pattern Notes

This pattern is created by making 2 Flower Centres, worked in continuous rounds, without joining. The 2 Flower Centres are then joined and stuffed, finished by working the petals onto the joined Flower Centres

Beginning ch 1 does not count as st
Ch 2 counts as dc
It is recommended to place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round and move the marker up as you progress on to the next round

The stitch counts will be written in size order. e.g S (M, L)

Finished Sizes

Small – 11cm (4.25″) wide
Medium -13cm (5″) wide

Large – 15.5cm (6″) wide

Special Stitches

tr = treble crochet
- Wrap yarn around hook 2 times, insert into indicated st, YO, bring up loop, [YO, pull through 2 loops] 2 times

Picot = ch 2, sl st to first ch of ch 2

How to crochet a Sunflower

Flower Centers – Make 2

Round 1. RS: With A, make MC (or ch 4, sl st to first ch to create ring), working into centre of ring, 6sc, do not join – 6 sc

Round 2: 2sc in each st around – 12 sc

Round 3: *sc in next, 2sc in next; repeat from * around – 18 sc

Small – Fasten off first Flower Centre, continue to Joining with second Flower Centre

Medium, Large Only

Round 4: *sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next; repeat from * around – 24 sc

Medium – Fasten off first Flower Centre

Continue to Joining with second Flower Centre

Large Only

Round 5: *sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next; repeat from * around – 30 sc

Round 6: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next, *sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next; repeat from * to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts – 36 sc

Fasten off first Flower Centre, continue to Joining with second Flower Centre

Joining

Round 1: With WS together, ch 1, working through both Flower Centres, sc in each st around, insert a small amount of toy stuffing between Flower Centres before completing the join – 18 (24, 36) sc

Fasten off, weave ends

Petals

Round 1: Join B in any st, *[ch 2, tr, dtr, picot] in next st, [dtr, tr, ch 2, sl st to same st] in next st, sl st to next st; repeat from * around to end – 9 (12, 18) petals

Fasten off, weave ends