The Crochet Sunflower Appliqué Pattern is a fun and versatile project that adds a warm, handmade touch to your crochet pieces. With its textured center and simple petal design, this flower works up quickly and is perfect for late summer and fall décor.
Designed to pair perfectly with my crochet towel holder patterns, this sunflower slides right over the button so you can easily switch it out for different seasons and styles. But it doesn’t stop there—this flower can be used in so many ways, from bag charms to garland and more.
If you’re looking for more easy projects, you can browse all of my crochet towel holder patterns here.
While sunflowers are often thought of as a fall staple, this design transitions beautifully from spring through fall depending on the colors you choose. Use brighter yellows and lighter tones for a fresh spring look, or deeper, richer shades to create a cozy fall feel.
Grab your yarn and hook—let’s make the Crochet Sunflower Appliqué Pattern!
✨ Mix & Match Crochet Flower Appliqués ✨
These crochet flower appliqués were designed to work together as an interchangeable set! Each one easily slides over the button on my towel holder patterns so you can switch them out for different seasons and styles.
Choose your favorite—or mix and match them to create your own look.
👉 Grab the Daisy pattern here
👉 Grab the Sunflower pattern (continue below)
👉 Grab the Rose pattern here
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Ways To Use The Crochet Sunflower Appliqué
The Crochet Sunflower Appliqué Pattern was designed to pair perfectly with my crochet towel holder patterns:
– The Button Closure Crochet Towel Holder
– The Original Crochet Towel Holder Pattern
The center of the sunflower is intentionally left slightly open so it can slide right over the button on the Button Closure Towel Holder, making it easy to remove or swap out for different flowers.
When using the sunflower with the towel holder, choose a round button approximately ¾–1 inch in diameter instead of the toggle-style button listed in the towel holder pattern.
When attaching the button, leave a small amount of space between the button and the towel holder so the flower can easily slide on and off, and be sure the button is securely sewn to withstand repeated use.
If you prefer my Original Towel Holder Pattern (with two rings), you can:
– Sew the flower directly onto the holder (this will not be removable), or
– Sew a round button onto the front of the holder and attach the flower around the button as described above.
Although the sunflower was designed with towel holders in mind, it can also be used for many other projects.
Ideas include:
– decorative garland (string onto twine)
– decorating baskets
– embellishing planters
– bag charms (attach a keyring or clip—I love adding them to my Round Handle Crochet Bag)
– creating bookmarks (add a crocheted chain stem)
– embellishing hats or headbands
Yarn Suggestions For The Crochet Sunflower Appliqué Pattern
The Crochet Sunflower Appliqué Pattern was designed using two strands of worsted weight cotton yarn held together.
Cotton yarn is recommended when using the sunflower on kitchen items such as towel holders. However, the flower can be made using many different fibers depending on how you plan to use it.
My preferred yarn for this project is Lion Brand Made With Love – The Cottony One. Although it is not 100% cotton, it works nicely for this design since the flower does not need to withstand heat. I used the colors Hot Cocoa, Gold Medal, and Olive Twist.
Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Lion Brand Yarn
Amazon or Like To Know It (LTK)
Alternative Yarn Suggestions
You’re welcome to experiment with different yarns. Keep in mind that the finished size and thickness may vary depending on the fiber content and yarn weight. The sunflower can easily be made in different sizes by adjusting the yarn and hook used. For kitchen items, I recommend cotton yarn, but other fibers may work well depending on the project.
Sizing For The Crochet Sunflower Appliqué Pattern
The Crochet Sunflower Appliqué Pattern comes in one finished size. Approximately 4 inches across at the widest point, or about 5 inches across including the leaves.
The size of the sunflower can easily be adjusted by changing the yarn weight and hook size.
– For a smaller sunflower, try using one strand of worsted weight yarn with a slightly smaller hook.
– For a larger sunflower, try using a super bulky yarn with a larger hook.
The sample below compares two strands of worsted weight yarn versus one strand. I used a 5mm hook with two strands and a 4.5mm hook with one strand. With one strand, the flower measured approximately 3 inches across at the widest point, or about 4 inches across including the leaves.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Stitch Key | US Terms
beg – beginning
blo – back loop only
ch(s) – chain/chains
ch2p – chain 2 picot
dc – double crochet
flo – front loop only
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
slst – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch/stitches
tr – treble crochet or triple crochet
Materials
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Yarn
Size 4 Worsted Weight Yarn – Two strands held together
Recommended Yarns
Lion Brand Made With Love – The Cottony One
Approximate yardage needed:
Color A (flower center): 6 yards
Color B (flower petals): 13 yards
Color C (leaves): 8 yards
Hook
H8/5mm Hook
Other Supplies
Flexible Measuring Tape
Scissors
Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle
Optional
Round Button (.75-1 inch diameter) I purchase mine from Ingute on Etsy.
Needle & thread for attaching button
Note: If you’re using one of my towel holder patterns, the button is already included—no need to add another unless you’d like to use the flower on a different project.
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this pattern. When made with the recommended yarn and hook, the finished flower should measure approximately 4 inches across.
Special Stitches
Invisible join
After completion of the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a tapestry needle, weave tail under both loops of the 1st stitch of the round, to create a false stitch, then weave through the back loop of the last stitch of the round. Weave in ends.
Treble or Triple Crochet (tr)
Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through first two loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through next 2 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook.
Chain Two Picot (ch2p)
Chain two, slip stitch in back hump of second chain from hook – one picot created.
Video Instructions For The Crochet Sunflower Appliqué Pattern
Written Instructions For The Crochet Sunflower Appliqué Pattern
Flower Center – Color A
– Use two strands of worsted weight cotton held together.
– The flower is worked in a continuous rnd, mark the sts where noted below.
If attaching around a button
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch1, work 10sc in circle. (10sc)
Note: Before starting rnd 2, mark the blo of 1st st from rnd 1.
Rnd 2. Working in flo, slst & ch1 in each st around. (10slst, 10chs)
Tighten the magic circle slightly, leaving enough space to fit over the button. Join with invisible join method and weave in ends.
If not attaching around a button
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch1, work 10hdc in circle. (10hdc)
Note: Before starting rnd 2, mark the blo of 1st st from rnd 1.
Rnd 2. Working in flo, slst & ch1 in each st around. (10slst, 10chs)
Pull the magic circle completely closed, join with invisible join method and weave in ends.
Petals – Color B
– You’ll be working in the unworked back loops from rnd 1.
– Attach Color B in marked st by inserting hook into the st and pulling up a loop.
Rnd 3. Ch2. In blo of each st around, work (1dc, ch2p, 1dc, ch2, slst, ch2) to create a petal. In the last st work (1dc, ch2p, 1dc, ch2, slst). (10 petals total)
Fasten off and weave in ends securely.
Leaves – Color C
– Attach Color C to the backside near the base of a petal by inserting your hook under the loops between two petals (these are not stitches, just loops from the flower construction), then pull up a loop.
– Photos are shown from the backside of the flower to demonstrate proper placement. Make sure the right side of the flower is facing you before beginning.
In the same loops you inserted your hook into, work:
(ch2, dc, 2tr, ch2p, 2tr, dc, ch2, slst) to form a leaf.
Fasten off and weave in ends, then repeat on the opposite side of the flower to create a second leaf.
Note: The leaf should sit flat against the back of the flower. If you can see the yarn pulling through to the front, or the leaf feels loose or floppy, adjust your placement slightly closer to the base of the petals. When weaving in your ends, you can also use the yarn tails to help secure the leaf in place if needed.
Finishing
Your Crochet Sunflower Appliqué is complete. Attach it to your towel holder or favorite project and enjoy!
If you try the Crochet Sunflower Appliqué, I’d love to see your photos. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin.
You may also enjoy The Round Handle Crochet Bag Pattern as well as these Free Crochet Basket Patterns.
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