14 Crochet Sunflower Free Patterns
Nothing says summer like a sunflower, and a crochet sunflower keeps that sunny feeling going all year. You can sew a small one onto a hat, make a set of coasters for the kitchen, or put a tall stemmed sunflower in a jar on your table.
Here are 14 free crochet sunflower patterns. We checked each designer page to make sure the pattern is free and to note the yarn and hook. You will find quick appliques for beginners, home decor pieces like dishcloths and squares, and a few bigger projects for when you want a challenge.
Crochet Sunflower Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Cotton yarn in yellow, gold, brown and green
- Crochet hook set
- Tapestry needles
- Stitch markers
- Polyester fiberfill for 3D flowers
- Pipe cleaners or floral wire for stems
1. Sunflower Applique
Photo: Olena / GoldenLucyCrafts
Just two rounds: a brown center of half double crochet clusters and ten yellow petals. It is about 4 inches across in worsted cotton, and it uses only a small bit of yarn. Sew it on a bag, hat or pillow, or string several into a garland.
- Designer: Olena / GoldenLucyCrafts
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton (Knit Picks Dishie)
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Sunflower Crochet Pattern
A flat sunflower made to embellish hats, bags and headbands. The pattern has step-by-step photos, which help a lot if you are still learning to read patterns. May also explains how to make it bigger or smaller by changing yarn or adding rounds.
- Designer: May / Start Crochet
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: DK (#3)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Crochet Sunflower Applique
Photo: Carmen / Annie Design Crochet
This sunflower has a bumpy popcorn-stitch center and cluster-stitch petals, so it has lots of texture. In DK cotton it measures about 3.5 inches. Carmen also suggests worsted yarn and a 5.5 mm hook for a bigger flower, and there is a video on the page.
- Designer: Carmen / Annie Design Crochet
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3) cotton
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Sunflower Applique with Video
A small sunflower about 2.2 inches wide, with a double crochet center and small petals worked in the back loops. It is quick and neat, and the video tutorial walks you through each round. Great for baby blankets or granny square projects.
- Designer: Raffamusa Designs
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: DK (#3) cotton
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E-4)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Easy Crochet Sunflower
Photo: Blueraindrops Arts and Crafts
Made with six-strand embroidery floss and a small hook, this sunflower is about 4 inches across and has fine petals with little picot tips. It looks lovely framed, on a card, or on a tote bag.
- Designer: Blueraindrops Arts and Crafts
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Six-strand embroidery floss
- Hook: 2 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Sunflower Coasters and Basket
Photo: Lisa Auch / LisaAuch Crochet
Four sunflower coasters plus a little basket to keep them in. The coasters are DK cotton and the basket is aran weight. Lisa says the set sells well at craft fairs, and it makes a sweet housewarming gift too.
- Designer: Lisa Auch / LisaAuch Crochet
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: DK (#3) cotton and aran (#4)
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Sunflower Dish or Wash Cloth
Photo: Elizabeth Ann White / BellaCrochet
A round dishcloth about 7 inches across, with double crochet clusters that form the petals. It is useful and pretty at the same time. Make a few in worsted cotton and tie them with ribbon for a simple kitchen gift.
- Designer: Elizabeth Ann White / BellaCrochet
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Crochet Sunflower Wine Cozy
Photo: Crochet 365 Knit Too
A blue wine bottle cozy with small gold and brown sunflowers sewn on. The cozy uses a J hook and the flowers use a G hook. A fun hostess gift.
- Designer: Crochet 365 Knit Too
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 6 mm (J-10) and 4 mm (G-6)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Sunflower Baby Hat
Photo: Hopeful Honey
A soft green baby hat topped with a sunflower, worked in light cotton. It makes an adorable newborn photo prop or a baby shower gift. The pattern includes how-to photos for the flower.
- Designer: Hopeful Honey
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: DK (#3) cotton (Drops Cotton Light)
- Hook: 3.5 mm (E-4)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Sunburst Granny Square
Photo: Sarah Stearns / Sarah Maker
A sunflower granny square with a puff stitch center and cluster petals, framed into a square. Sarah shows two color palettes and how to join the squares. Use it for a sunflower blanket, a pillow, or a tote bag.
- Designer: Sarah Stearns / Sarah Maker
- Skill level: Easy (listed as Beginner-Intermediate)
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 5 mm (H-8)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Autumn Radiance 12″ Sunflower Square
Photo: Kirsten Holloway Designs
A big 12-inch afghan square with a raised sunflower in warm fall colors. It uses post stitches, puff stitches and picot single crochet, so it has a lot of texture. One square makes a pillow front, or join many for a showstopper blanket.
- Designer: Kirsten Holloway Designs
- Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) (Red Heart Super Saver)
- Hook: 5 mm (H)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Crochet Sunflower with Stem
Photo: Repeat Crafter Me
This sunflower has a stuffed brown center, 12 yellow petals and a green stem crocheted over a pipe cleaner, plus leaves. Put a few in a mason jar for farmhouse decor. Tip: read the comments, as readers point out a stitch count fix for the stem.
- Designer: Repeat Crafter Me
- Skill level: see pattern
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver
- Hook: Size H (5 mm)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Realistic Crochet Sunflower
Photo: Hookok
This one looks close to a real sunflower, with a seed-like center, 36 petals in two sizes and wired petal edges. It sits on a flower rod with a leaf wrapped in green yarn. It is a bigger project, but perfect as the star of a mixed bouquet.
- Designer: Hookok
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Cotton (see pattern)
- Hook: 2.5 mm or 3 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
14. Sunflower Amigurumi
Photo: StringyDingDing
A happy sunflower with a face and safety eyes, about 15 inches tall. It stands like a potted plant and makes a cheerful shelf buddy or gift for a friend who loves sunflowers.
- Designer: StringyDingDing
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: Worsted (#4)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First sunflower? Start with #1 or #2. Both are small, flat and quick.
- Kitchen decor? Try #6 coasters or #7 dishcloth.
- Blanket or pillow? #10 and #11 are squares you can join.
- For a vase? #12 has a bendy stem, and #13 looks almost real.
- A gift with personality? #14 has a sweet little face.
FAQ
What yarn is best for a crochet sunflower?
Cotton is a great choice because it holds its shape and shows stitch detail well, and it is a must for coasters and dishcloths. Acrylic like Red Heart Super Saver works well for decor and amigurumi. Pick a warm yellow or gold for petals and a dark brown for the center.
How do I make a crochet sunflower stand up?
Crochet the stem around a pipe cleaner or floral wire, or slide a wooden skewer up the inside of a crocheted tube. Stuff the center lightly so the head is not too heavy. For a flat applique, a little fabric stiffener helps the petals stay crisp.
Can I sell items made from these patterns?
It depends on each designer. Many allow you to sell finished items if you credit them, and some ask that you do not. Check the notes on each pattern page before you sell. You can never sell or share the pattern itself.
Grab your brightest yellow yarn and bring some sunshine into your home.