Crochet Sunflower Bouquet Blanket

The Crochet Sunflower Bouquet Blanket is a charming and delightful piece that brings warmth and cheer to any space it graces. Featuring a beautiful combination of sunflower motifs and a cozy blanket design, this creation is a true labor of love. The vibrant hues of yellow and brown mimic the sunny hues of a sunflower field, adding a touch of whimsy and brightness to your home decor. Whether you're curling up on a chilly evening or looking to add a pop of color to your living room, this blanket is sure to brighten your day and bring a smile to your face. Handcrafted with care and creativity, the Crochet Sunflower Bouquet Blanket is a unique and heartwarming addition to any home.

Supplies

• 6mm crochet hook
• tapestry needle
• scissors

Abbreviations

Pattern written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

• magic ring
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• ch(s) – chain(s)
• sl st – slip stitch
• yo- yarn over
• sk – skip
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• pst – picot stitch
• tr – treble crochet
• csdc – chainless double crochet

Sunflower Bouquet Blanket – Written Pattern

The Blanket

With green chunky yarn and a 6mm crochet hook, make a magic ring

Round 1: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 11dc in the magic ring, sl st to close the round, pull the magic ring tail to close it = 12

Round 2: ch3 (counts as 1dc), dc in the same st where you sl st, ch1, *(2dc) in next, ch1* x 11, sl st to close the round = 24

Round 3: ch3 (counts as 1dc), (2dc) in next, ch1, *dc in next, (2dc) in next, ch1* x 11, sl st to close the round = 36

Round 4: ch3 (counts as 1dc), dc in next, (2dc) in next, ch1, *dc in next 2sts, (2dc) in next, ch1* x 11, sl st to close the round = 42

Rounds 5-27(16): Repeat Round 4 increasing each section by 1dc. ch3 (counts as 1dc), dc in next s, (2dc) in next, ch1,*dc in next st, (2dc) in next, ch1* x 11, sl st to close the round = previous stitch count + 6

Don’t fasten off, we will continue with the border

The Border

Special Stitches: Picot Stitch (Pst) – ch3, sl st in the base stitch (NOT the base chain) by inserting the hook through the middle of the stitch and behind the loops.

Round 28: ch1, sc in the same st where you sl st, ch4, sk4, *sc in next, ch4, sk4*, repeat from* until the end of the round, sl st to close the round.

Round 29: sl st into the next ch4 space, ch1, (sc, hdc, dc, tr, Pst, tr, dc, hdc, sc) all into the same ch4 space where you sl st, *(sc, hdc, dc, tr, Pst, tr, dc, hdc, sc) all into the next ch4 space*, repeat from * until you have crocheted in every ch4 space, sl st into the fiirst sc in the round to close it, fasten off, weave in all the ends.

The Sunflowers

With brown chunky yarn and a 6mm crochet hook, create a magic ring leaving a longer tail than usual.

Round 1: ch3 (counts as 1dc), 13dc into the magic ring, sl st to close the round, pull the tail of the magic ring to close it = 14

Fasten off and leave a long tail. Use a needle to thread the end at the center next to the other end. Use the 2 ends to make a knot, but don’t cut or weave in the ends. Join the yellow yarn with a slip knot in any stitch.

Round 2: ch2, (dc, tr, ch2, sl st at the top of the treble) in the same st where you joiined, (tr, dc, ch2, sl st) in next st * ch2, (dc, tr, ch2, sl st at the top of the treble) in next st, (tr, dc, ch2, sl st) in next st* x 6 = 7 petals

Fasten off and weave in all yellow ends.

Assembly

Use the 2 brown ends to attach each flower to the border, in between the leaves. Leave 3 leaves between the flowers.