Crochet sunflower applique pattern
Add a little sunshine to your next project with this crochet sunflower applique pattern. The bright yellow petals and warm brown center make a cheerful embellishment for hats, bags, blankets, fall décor, and handmade gifts.
Quick answer
This beginner crochet sunflower applique is worked in joined rounds from a magic circle using worsted weight (#4) yarn and an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook. The brown center is crocheted first, then yellow petals are added around the edge. The finished sunflower measures about 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) across.
Creative ways to use this crochet flower
This sunflower applique is small, cheerful, and easy to use in lots of creative ways:
- Home décor – Attach it to pillows, blankets, or wall hangings for a rustic fall look.
- Wearables and accessories – Add a sunflower to hats, scarves, or tote bags to give your accessories a handmade touch.
- Gift embellishments – Use it as a cute topper for wrapped presents or as a decorative element on handmade cards.
- Craft fair projects – These small appliques make great add-on items to sell at markets or bundle with larger pieces.
Crochet sunflower applique pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, finished size, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Beginner — This pattern uses single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, simple increases, and basic joined rounds.
Materials needed
- H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Worsted weight yarn (#4) in brown and yellow
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Finished size
My sunflower applique measures about 4.5 inches across (11.5 cm).
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this applique since the finished size does not need to be exact.
Crochet abbreviations
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- tr = treble crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
Pattern notes
- The ch 1 or ch 2 at the beginning of a round does not count as a stitch
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch
- Pattern is written in US terms
Watch the crochet sunflower video tutorial
Prefer to follow along with a video? Watch my step-by-step tutorial to see how to crochet this beginner-friendly sunflower applique, including the center and petals from start to finish.
Crochet sunflower applique pattern instructions
Center of the sunflower
Start with brown yarn.
Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the first sc. (8 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join. (24 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; repeat around. Join with a sl st using yellow yarn. (32 sts)
Sunflower petals
Round 5 (petals): Ch 2, *in next st work (dc, 2 tr, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook), in next st work (2 tr, dc), sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join. (8 petals)
Finishing
Fasten off and weave in all ends. Gently shape the petals with your fingers if needed.
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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa
