Crochet Sunflower In A Pot brings the warmth and joy of a sunny day right into your home. This craft project turns yarn into a blooming sunflower, snug in its own little pot, all through the magic of crochet. With easy-to-follow steps, you start by crocheting the soil, then the sunflower with its eye-catching yellow petals and brown center, and finish with the greenery and pot.
It’s a wonderful mix of colors and textures that brightens any room without needing sunlight or water. This crochet decorations pattern is perfect for crafters looking for a fun project, with its straightforward instructions and satisfying result. Plus, it makes a heartwarming gift or delightful decor piece.
Making The Crochet Sunflower In A Pot
Materials
- Green yarn
- Brown yarn
- Crochet hook
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Wire (15 cm)
- Yarn needle
- Glue
- Cotton for stuffing
Abbreviations
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
- trc - treble crochet (or triple crochet)
- ch - chain
- sl st - slip stitch
- inc - increase (make 2 single crochets in one stitch)
Gauge
- The exact gauge is not provided in the information, ensure to keep consistent tension throughout the project to ensure similar results.
Step by step Pattern
Soil (Seow)
- Start with a magic ring.
- Row 1: 6 sc into magic ring, sl st to first sc to join.
- Row 2: Ch 1, inc; repeat from * to * around (12 sc), sl st to first sc.
- Row 3: Ch 1, sc, inc; repeat from * to * around, sl st to join.
- Row 4: Ch 1, 2 sc, inc; repeat from * to * around, sl st to join.
- Row 5: Ch 1, 3 sc, inc; repeat from * to * around, sl st to join.
Stamen (follow the pattern of Soil with brown yarn)
Petals
- Row 1: Start with a slip knot, ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.
- Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc here and throughout), work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (12 dc)
- Petals (Make 12 or as many as needed):
- Sl st into the next st to start the first petal.
- Ch 2, then work the following stitches all into the same st: 1 dc, 1 treble crochet (trc), 1 dc.
- Ch 2, sl st into the same st.
- Sl st into the next 2 stitches on the circle base, then repeat the steps to create the next petal.
Adjusting the Pattern:
- For larger petals: Add more chains at the beginning and end of each petal, use more treble crochet stitches, or add a second row of stitches to each petal.
- For smaller petals: Use fewer chains at the start and end of each petal, use double crochet instead of treble crochet, or eliminate stitches.
Leaves
- Start with a slipknot, ch 8.
- Working with a piece of wire, sc in second ch from the hook, hdc in next, dc in next two chs, repeat hdc and end with sc.
- Ch 2, continue on other side with corresponding stitches.
- Bind off, secure wire with yarn, and glue into place.
Pot
- Start with a magic ring.
- Row 1: 8 sc in magic ring, sl st to join.
- Continue with a series of increases until Row 5.
- Row 5 onwards: Work the stitches in the back loops only, maintaining a consistent number of 40 sc, working increases as necessary.
- Final Row: Crochet in the front loops, creating a decorative edge with "skip 1 stitch, 4 dc in next stitch, ch 1, skip 1 st, sl st".
Assembly
- Stuff the pot with cotton.
- Place the completed soil with the sunflower into the pot.
- Secure all pieces together using long yarn tails and glue where necessary for added stability.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Attach wire-supported leaves to the stem of the flower. Apply glue to secure the wire and wrap additional green yarn around for a finished look.
The result is a charming crocheted sunflower in a pot, perfect for decorating a space or as a thoughtful handmade gift.
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