Who doesn’t love sunflowers? They’re bright, cheerful, and instantly lift the mood. Now imagine having one that never wilts! That’s where the Crochet Happy Sunflower in a Pot project comes in—it’s the perfect way to bring a little sunshine into your space.
This tutorial walks you through making a vibrant sunflower with its big yellow petals, a smiling face (optional but adorable), and fresh green leaves. The sunflower sits snugly in a crochet pot, complete with a little “dirt” layer at the top for extra charm. It’s like having a mini summer garden on your desk.
It’s beginner-friendly, so don’t stress if you’re new to crochet—just follow the steps and enjoy the process. Once finished, this happy sunflower makes a great gift or décor piece. So grab your hook and some bright yarn, and let’s spread some sunflower joy. 🌻
Crochet Happy Sunflower in A Pot – Pattern by Effi GratiaProject.com
Materials
Prepare yellow, orange, green, brown, and dark-brown
Crochet hook that matches with your yarn
Fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Glue
Stick or wire for the stem
Floral tape (green paper tape) to bind wired and taped leaves together
ABBREVIATIONS (US Crochet Terms)
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: triple crochet
inc: increase (make 2 sc in the same space)
R: Round
[#]: number of stitch(es) in a round
Notes
Join each round with a slip stitch
Pattern for Sunflower
Use orange yarn.
R1: In a Magic Ring, ch 1. Sc 6 [total 6 sts]
R2: Ch 1. Inc x6 [12 sts]
R3: Ch 1. (Sc, inc) x6 [18 sts]
R4: Ch 1. (Sc, sc, inc) x6 [24 sts]
R5: Ch 1. (Sc, sc, sc, inc) x6 [30 sts]
Cut the yarn. Join with invisible stitch.
Make 1 more using green yarn.
Combine the orange and green seeds (circles) with the right sides facing outwards.
Attach the yellow yarn to both circles, start making petals.
Pattern for petal (3 spaces):
1st space: (ch 1, hdc)
2nd space: (dc, tr, ch 2, sl st on top of tr, dc)
3rd space: (hdc, sl st)
Repeat these pattern until we have total 10 petals. Remember to insert the fiberfill.
Pattern for Leaves
Note: I used smaller crochet hook to make the leaves.
With green yarn, ch 15.
Start from 2nd loop from hook: sl st, sc, hdc 2, dc, tr 2, dc 3, hdc, sc, sl st 2.
(hdc 2 means hdc in next 2 stitches)
Ch 1, turn (hide the yarn tail).
Sl st 2, sc, hdc, dc 3, tr 2, dc, hdc 2, sc, sl st.
Cut the yarn.
Please watch the video tutorial about how to embroider the smiley face.
