Hello, fellow yarn lovers! Welcome to a fun, quick, and cheerful crochet project. Today, we are making a charming Crocheted Sunflower Pendant. This adorable little accessory brings a burst of sunshine wherever you go and uses up only a small amount of leftover yarn from your stash.
Working from the center outward, you will create a dense brown disk and frame it with bright, happy yellow petals. Whether you want to turn it into a keychain, a bag charm, or a sweet gift, this pattern works up in no time and is a joy to stitch!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Brown yarn (approx. 10–15 yards) for the flower center
- Yellow or golden yarn (approx. 15–25 yards) for the petals
- Medium-weight (Worsted / Aran) cotton or acrylic yarn
- Crochet hook (3.5 mm recommended)
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
- Optional hardware: Key ring, lobster clasp, or small jump ring for hanging
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology is used throughout.
- MR: Magic Ring
- CH: Chain
- SC: Single Crochet
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
- TR: Treble Crochet
- SL ST: Slip Stitch
- ST / STS: Stitch / Stitches
- INC: Increase (work two stitches into the same stitch)
- FO: Fasten Off
- Brackets […] indicate a repeating sequence.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Round 1 (Center): Using brown yarn, start with a Magic Ring, CH 1, work 8 SC into the ring, and join with a SL ST to the first SC. Pull the ring tightly closed. [8 STS]
- Round 2: CH 1, work an INC in each stitch around, SL ST to join. [16 STS]
- Round 3: CH 1, [SC 1, INC] repeat 8 times around, SL ST to join. [24 STS]
Note: Fasten off brown yarn and weave in the starting tail securely on the back. - Petals: Join yellow yarn to any stitch around the outer edge of the brown center. To make each petal: [SL ST in the next stitch, CH 2, HDC in the same stitch, DC in the same stitch, CH 2, SL ST into the same stitch]. Repeat this sequence around the entire perimeter to form your petals, then fasten off and weave in all remaining ends.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Maintain Consistent Tension: Keep your stitches relatively firm so the center stays flat and the petals hold their crisp, pointed shape.
- Cotton is Best: Medium-weight cotton yarn offers fantastic stitch definition and helps the petals maintain their structure without curling.
- Customize the Size: Want a slightly larger statement flower? Add a Round 4 to the center ([SC 2, INC] x 8 = 32 sts) before starting your petals.
- Attach Your Hardware: Securely sew a small loop of yarn behind the top petal, or attach a jump ring and key clasp, to instantly transform your sunflower into a bag charm or keychain.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: