This crochet yellow sunflower applique is a small, flat flower with a brown center, eight yellow petals, and a green stem with a leaf. Its simple construction and basic stitches make it a suitable project for beginners, as well as a quick way to add a floral detail to handmade accessories. The pattern is written in US crochet terms and includes a video tutorial for extra guidance.
About the Crochet Yellow Sunflower Applique
The flower is worked in rounds from a magic ring, with eight petal repeats made around the center. The brown core and green stem and leaf are crocheted separately, then attached to complete the applique. The project is described as taking about 15 minutes, although your pace and familiarity with the stitches may affect the time.
Before starting, gather the three yarn colors and check that your hook is 2.0 mm. A stitch marker can help you keep track of your work, while a darning needle is useful for handling yarn ends.
Other Small Flower Patterns
If you are planning a collection of floral decorations, these related designs may offer more ideas:
- Crochet Small Pink Flower Applique Free Pattern
- Crochet White Sunflower Applique Free Pattern
- Crochet Applique Tulip Free Pattern
Ways to Use the Finished Flower
Use the finished crochet sunflower as a decorative detail on hairpins, brooches, or bookmarks. It can also be attached to other crochet projects, including clothing, bags, and hats. For items that will be handled often, make sure the flower is securely attached and consider whether the chosen attachment method is suitable for the project.
For a coordinated look, match the sunflower’s colors to the item it will decorate. The pattern can also be made in other or multiple yarn colors to create a different small-flower design.
Materials and Pattern Notes
This is a flat crochet pattern with an easy difficulty level. The instructions use US crochet terms, and a video tutorial is available to help with the process.
- Yarn in yellow, brown, and green
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
- Hot melt adhesive
Work with the yarn color specified for each part: yellow for the petals, brown for the center, and green for the leaf and stem. Keep the written instructions nearby while crocheting, especially when repeating the petal sequence.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- sc: single crochet
- ch: chain stitch
- ss: slip stitch
- dc: double crochet
How to Crochet the Yellow Sunflower
Yellow Flower and Petals
Begin with a magic ring. Work the first round into the ring, then make the petal sequence around the flower.
- R1: Make 8 sc in the ring, then 1 ss.
- R2: Repeat 8 times: in the same stitch, make 3 ch and 2 dc; make 3 ch, then 1 ss in the next stitch.
Check that you have worked the sequence eight times to form the flower’s eight petals.
Brown Sunflower Core
Make 4 ch. Starting from the 4th stitch from the hook, work 4 unfinished dc and pull through all loops. Make 4 ch, then 1 ss.
Green Leaf and Stem
Start with a foundation chain of 8 ch. Follow the sequence below to shape the stem and leaf:
- From the 4th stitch from the hook, make 2 unfinished dc and pull through all loops.
- Make 3 ch and 1 ss, then make 6 ch.
- Starting from the 2nd stitch from the hook, make 6 ss.
- Make 3 ch, then 2 unfinished dc and pull through all loops.
- Make 3 ch, 1 ss, and 4 ss.
Assemble the Applique
Use hot melt adhesive to attach the flower, brown core, and green leaf and stem together. Take care when handling hot adhesive, and allow the assembled pieces to set before attaching the applique to another item.
Finishing Tips
Once the pieces are joined, check that the petals and leaf sit neatly and that the applique feels secure. If you are making several flowers, keeping the same stitch count and tension for each one can help them look consistent. The pattern also lends itself to color changes, so you can choose shades that suit your planned decoration.
Conclusion
This crochet yellow sunflower applique combines a simple eight-petal flower with a separate brown center and green stem and leaf. With the materials ready and the US stitch abbreviations in mind, follow the steps in order and use the accompanying video if you need visual guidance. Add the finished crochet yellow sunflower applique to a hairpin, brooch, bookmark, or another crochet project.
