Crochet Large Sunflower
Crocheting a large sunflower can be such a joyful and therapeutic experience! The bright yellow petals and intricate details really bring out the beauty of this crochet project. As you work on each petal, it's like seeing a sunflower come to life right in front of you. The vibrant colors and textured stitches make it a delightful addition to any room or a lovely gift for a friend. Whether you follow a pattern or add your own creative twist, crocheting a large sunflower is a fun and rewarding way to express your crafty side. Keep crocheting those petals and watch your sunflower bloom into a stunning masterpiece!
For this Crocheted Sunflower project you will need:
- HOOK: 3.5 mm / E hook
- YARN: small amounts of bright yellow and dark brown of worsted weight yarn, 4 ply US, 10 ply AU – 100 grams / 3.5. oz – 240 meters / 262 yards
- a tapestry needle
ABBREVIATIONS
- ch = Chain
- sl st = Slip Stitch
- st = Stitch
- sk = Skip
- YO = Yarn Over
- SC = Single Crochet
- DC = Double Crochet
- TRC = Triple Crochet
Repeat what’s in between * for rest of round.
THE CENTER OF THE FLOWER
With your dark brown color
To Start:
ch 4 and sl st into beginning st to form a ring
Round 1
ch 3, this will not count as a stitch, then TC 12 into center of ring, sl st into first triple crochet of round, not the ch (12 sts)
Round 2
*ch 5 and sl st into the post of the TC to the left * repeat for round, when you get to the last post of the round (12 small petals), then.
Round 3
*ch 5 and sl st into the post of the TC to the left * repeat for round, when you get to the last post of the round, (12 small petals) then.
Round 4
*ch 5 and sl st into the post of the TC to the left * repeat for round, when you get to the last post of the round, then after you sl st onto your last post, ch 1 and cut your yarn, leaving enough tail to be used to sew both pieces of the flower together. Pull tail to back of flower.
THE PETALS
With your Yellow color
To Start
ch 4 and sl st into beginning st to form a ring
Round 1
ch 2, does not count as a stitch, DC 12 into ring, sl st into beginning DC not the ch. (12 sts)
Round 2
ch 2, does not count as a stitch, DC 2 into beginning st, dc 2 into all sts around. Sl st into beginning st. (24 sts)
Round 3
*ch 10 and sl st into the next stitch * repeat until end of round. (23 petals)
Round 4
You will be working on the ch 10 from last round. *Sc onto the nearest ch 10 and sc 4, dc 4, sc 5 onto the ch. Then sl st into the same space where the chain 10 begins in.* repeat for all ch 10 spaces. Ch 1 cut your yarn leaving a long enough tail to use it to sew on to your project.
