Brighten Your Crafts: Easy Crochet Sunflower Applique (40-Petal Pattern)
Crochet sunflower appliques are a quick, cheerful way to add a touch of sunshine to hats, scarves, blankets, bags, and home decor. This simple pattern creates a textured brown pistil and 40 bright yellow petals for a classic sunflower look. Suitable for crocheters familiar with basic stitches—single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc) and triple crochet (tc).
Handmade crochet sunflower applique with a textured brown center and yellow layered petals.
Materials:
5mm crochet hook
Yarn: yellow, brown
Needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
Sc = Single crochet
Ch = Chain
Sl = Slip stitch
Inc = Increase
Dec = Decrease
Tc = Triple crochet
Dc = Double crochet
Inc tc = 2 triple crochet in same stitch
Inc dc = 2 double crochet in same stitch
Hdc = Half double crochet
Dec hdc = Half double crochet 2 stitches together
Inc hdc = 2 half double crochet in same stitch
Crochet pistil (center) — work with brown yarn:
R1: Magic ring, 8 sts, sl into 1st st to join, ch1
R2: Inc (in each stitch) — 8 times, 16 sts, sl into 1st st to join, ch1
R3: 1 sc, inc (repeat 8 times), 24 sts, sl into 1st st to join, ch1
R4: Inc, 2 sc (repeat 8 times), 32 sts, sl into 1st st to join, ch1
R5: 3 sc, inc (repeat 8 times), 40 sts, sl into 1st st to join
Petals — change to yellow yarn:
Ch 6, sl into 2nd st from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sl into next st from 1st ch. (Repeat 40 times; you will have 40 petals.)
Finishing:
Weave in all ends using a yarn needle. If desired, block the applique lightly to shape petals. Attach to your project by sewing around the center or using a small amount of fabric glue for non-wearable items. Position and stitch securely if the piece will be handled or washed.
Tips:
— Keep your tension consistent so all petals are even.
— For a fuller flower, use a slightly thicker yarn or a smaller hook for the pistil and the recommended 5mm hook for petals.
— Experiment with yarn colors for different looks (e.g., cream petals or a lighter center).