Here's a fun pattern for those that prefer flowers that last forever!
I honestly can't keep a plant alive to save my life. I definitely prefer amigurumi flowers. The following is a list of all you need to make your very own sunflower!
Pattern:
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Materials:
Yarn [weight: medium (4) 100% acrylic] or any comparable yarn will work just as well:
Green
Brown
Yellow
Hook: 2.5 mm
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Polyester fiberfill
Wire
Wire cutters
Paper tape
Abbreviations:
R - row/round
MR - magic ring
SC - single crochet
HDC - half double crochet
DC - double crochet
TR - treble crochet
Inc - increase
FO - finish off
Ch - chain
Sl st - slip stitch
Notes:
Pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
Pattern written in U.S. terminology.
I place my marker on the last stitch of the round.
Finished size: 11" long.
Let's begin!
Leaf
With green, ch 10. Sc, hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 tr, tr, 2 dc, hdc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in last stitch. Turn, hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 tr, tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc, sl st, ch 1. Sl st down the middle. Ch 6, FO.
Stem
R1: With green, MR6
R2-42: 6 sc. Add leaf after round 30.
R43: inc - 12 to form the base.
R44: 1 sc, inc - 18
R45: 2 sc, inc - 24, FO.
Prepare wire and insert into the stem.
If making for little ones or if you just want to leave the wire out, just stuff the stem firmly as you go so it doesn't flop over.
Sunflower Base
R1: With brown, MR6
R2: inc - 12
R3: 1 sc, inc - 18
R4: 2 sc, inc - 24, FO.
Flower Petals
Place brown base over green base with right side facing you. Attach yellow yarn and crochet through both brown and green base.
Ch 2. DC, TR in the same stitch. In the next stitch, TR, DC in the same stitch. ch 2, sl st. Repeat for a total of 8 petals. Stuff with polyester fiberfill before completing the final 2 petals.
You're Finished!
That was super easy, barely an inconvenience! (If you get the reference PLEASE comment below!)
Thank you!
Thank you very much and happy crocheting! If you have any questions, need help, or just want to provide feedback, please post a comment below.
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Designed by Annie Gabriel of DAY Gabriel Crochet™.
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