Crochet Sunflower and Daisy Flowers
Bring a touch of cheer into your home with these delightful crochet flowers! This pattern includes a bright sunflower and a charming daisy, perfect for adding a vibrant touch to any vase. Ideal for beginners, these flowers provide a wonderful introduction to crochet skills.
Crochet Sunflower and Daisy Flowers
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) yarn in the following colors:
- Yellow - 50g for the sunflower petals
- Brown - 25g for the sunflower center
- Green - 25g for the leaves and stem
- White - 50g for the daisy petals
- Yellow - 25g for the daisy center
- Hook: 4mm (G) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving ends
Gauge:
In double crochet stitches, 4 inches = 12 stitches. Measure by making a sample swatch of 10 stitches and 6 rows. Gauge can be checked by measuring the swatch with a ruler and adjusting your hook size if needed.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- inc: increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
- st(s): stitch(es)
Instructions:
Sunflower
Petals:
- With yellow yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), make 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 2 (12 dc).
- Round 2: Ch 2, dc in the same stitch, *2 dc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st (24 dc).
- Round 3: Ch 2, dc in the same st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st (36 dc).
- Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st (48 dc).
- Fasten off and leave a long thread to sew to the center.
Center:
- With brown yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into the ring (6 sc).
- Round 2: *Inc in each st around* (12 sc).
- Round 3: *Sc in next st, inc in next st* repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st* repeat around (24 sc).
- Fasten off, sew center to the sunflower petals.
Leaf:
- With green yarn, ch 6.
- Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch, sc in next 2 ch. (This creates a leaf shape.)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the stem.
Stem:
- Ch 20 with green yarn.
- Fasten off and attach the leaf to the end of the chain.
Assembly:
Attach the stem to the sunflower, ensuring it sits upright in the vase.
Daisy
Petals:
- With white yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: Ch 2, 12 dc into the ring. Join with sl st (12 dc).
- Round 2: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st (18 sc).
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Center:
- With yellow yarn, repeat the center pattern for the sunflower.
Stem:
- Ch 15 with green yarn.
Assembly:
Attach the stem to the daisy and position it in the vase.
Finishing Tips:
- Weave in all ends using a yarn needle to keep your flowers neat.
- For a more polished look, use steam blocking to shape the petals and leaves slightly.
Optional Variations:
Experiment with different colors and types of yarn for unique flowers or create a bouquet by making multiple layers of each flower.
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