Crochet Sunflower: A Summer Amigurumi Tutorial

Introduction

August is in full bloom—and with it the magnificent sunflower! It’s a symbol of summer, joy, and warmth. No wonder it brightens so many hearts and gardens this time of year. This crocheted sunflower brings summer right into your living room—no watering required!

In this pattern, I’ll show you step by step how to crochet a cheerful sunflower that looks lovely as table decor, on a windowsill, or as a gift. The sunflower stands in a small flower pot, has a sturdy stem, green leaves, and a large, radiant blossom with bold petals—an absolute highlight for any crochet fan!

Tip: You can also make the sunflower without the pot and simply place the stem (with skewer inside) into a real planter—e.g., among herbs on the windowsill or in a planted balcony box. A cheerful, long-lasting decoration nestled between your real plants!

Materials

• Cotton yarn in:

  • Dark brown (flower center)

  • Yellow (petals)

  • Green (stem and leaves)

  • Terracotta or light brown (flower pot)

  • Beige / light green for “soil”

• Hook: 3 mm (or size to match your yarn)

• Fiberfill

• Pipe cleaner or sturdy wire (for the stem), wooden skewer

• Stitch marker

• Scissors, yarn needle

Size

Finished height (depends on yarn and stuffing): about 21 cm
Bloom diameter: about 10 cm

Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR = magic ring

• ch = chain

• sl st = slip stitch

• sc = single crochet

• hdc = half double crochet

• dc = double crochet

• tr = treble crochet

• st(s) = stitch(es)

• inc = increase (2 sc in same st unless noted)

• dec = decrease

Notes:

• Unless otherwise stated, all parts are worked in continuous (spiral) rounds—even when the instructions say something like “3 rounds sc.”

• Numbers at the start of each line indicate the round/row. The number in parentheses at the end of a line shows the stitch count at the end of that round/row.

Yarn & Hook Tip:
If you crochet loosely, try a smaller hook so the fabric stays firm—especially for the flower center and the pot so the stuffing doesn’t peek through. Swatch quickly to make sure you like the yarn–hook combo.

Pattern

Flower Center (dark brown) — make 2

The center is two round discs that are joined together.

Front:

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (6×) (12)

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)

Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)

Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
Do not fasten off.

Back:
Work as for the Front and finish with a sl st. Fasten off.

Place both pieces wrong sides together and crochet them together with sc around. You can insert a little fiberfill between the discs so the center is slightly domed.

End with a sl st, fasten off, and weave in ends.

Flower Base with Calyx (green)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)

Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)

Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)

Rnd 9: sc around (48)

Rnd 10: (attach calyx points directly to the base):
(sc in next st, ch 1, dc in next st, ch 1, tr in next st, ch 1, dc in next st, ch 1, sc in next st, sl st in next st) ×6

Note: The chains are just for height—do not skip stitches under the chains.

Petals (yellow) — make 16

Petals are made separately and sewn around the flower center.

For 1 petal:

1. Ch 9

2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook:
   sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc, sl st

3. Turn to work along the other side of the foundation chain:
   sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc

Join with sl st to the first stitch. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Repeat to make 16 petals.

Stem (green)

The stem is worked around a pipe cleaner or wire. Twist a pipe cleaner back on itself and slide a wooden skewer inside for extra stability.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)

Rnd 2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)

Rnd 3–38: sc around (9) — work 36 rounds
Finish with a sl st, fasten off.

Leaves (green) — make 2

Leaves are worked flat and later sewn (or crocheted) to the stem.

For 1 leaf:

• Ch 10

• Starting in 2nd ch from hook:
  sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, 2 hdc, sc, sl st

• Work back along the other side of the chain:
  sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, 2 hdc, sc

Leave a long tail to sew the leaf to the stem.

Flower Pot (terracotta)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)

Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)

Rnd 8: BLO sc around (42)

Rnd 9–18: sc around (10 rounds) (42)

Do not fasten off. Fill the pot with rice.

“Soil” Disc (beige or light brown)

This disc closes the pot and secures the stem.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)

Rnd 2: inc around (12)

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)

Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)

Fasten off. Leave a small hole in the center for the stem.

Assembly

Prep the petals: On each petal, bring both the starting and ending tails to the same side (weave one tail through the petal’s center to the other side).

Attach petals to the center: Distribute the 16 petals evenly around the edge of the flower center and pin in place. They should overlap the center by about 1 cm.
 

To attach, thread a sturdy needle: insert through a stitch of the brown center, then knot to the other (yellow) tail of the petal. Repeat for all petals.

Add the calyx/base: Place the green calyx piece over the back and sew it on. Sew through the last round of sc (not the decorative calyx points) into the flower center. The yellow petals should be sandwiched and secured by this seam.

Insert and secure the stem: Wrap a pipe cleaner around a skewer or use firm wire; slide into the crocheted stem for stability. Stitch the top of the stem to the back of the flower securely.

Attach leaves: Sew the two leaves to the stem at positions you like.

Close the pot: Place the filled pot in front of you, set the “soil” disc on top. Crochet 1 round of sc working through both layers (pot edge and soil disc) all the way around. End with a sl st to the first st, fasten off, weave in end.

Fix the stem into the pot: Push the overhanging skewer into the center hole of the soil disc. Sew the bottom of the stem to the soil so it stands straight.

All done—your sunflower will never need watering and will never wilt! 🌻

Questions & Feedback

I hope you enjoyed this pattern! If you have any questions or run into issues, drop a comment. Positive feedback is always welcome. 😊

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