Crochet Sunflower Bouquet Pattern Free: Easy Sunflowers, Wrapping & Vase Ideas | Crochet Gift Ideas

Sunshine That Never Wilts

Looking for a crochet sunflower bouquet pattern free and easy enough to finish in a weekend? Then you’re in the right place. A crochet sunflower bouquet brings bright, happy color into any room, and best of all, it lasts forever.

In this guide, you’ll first learn how to crochet one sunflower step by step. After that, you’ll turn several flowers into a full bouquet. Plus, we’ll share crochet sunflower bouquet wrapping ideas, a cute bag option, how to style it in a vase, and photo ideas for that dreamy crochet sunflower bouquet aesthetic.

In fact, crochet sunflower bouquets make perfect gifts for birthdays, graduations, Mother’s Day and teacher thank-yous. If you’d like to sell them, we’ve also included a simple crochet sunflower bouquet price guide at the end.

Materials You Need

• Yarn: 4-ply (light/DK) cotton or milk cotton in golden yellow, mustard, chocolate brown and sage green
• Hook: 2.5 mm (US B/1 or C/2)
• Floral stem wire (18 gauge) or ready-made flower rods, about 14 inches (35 cm) long
• Green floral tape
• Small amount of fiberfill stuffing
• Hot glue gun, tapestry needle, scissors and a stitch marker

Not sure which tools to buy? Read our guide to essential crochet tools for beginners.

Finished size: each sunflower is about 3.5 to 4 inches (9 to 10 cm) across. A bouquet of 5 flowers stands about 14 inches tall.

Skill level: easy to intermediate. You should know how to work in the round.

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Crochet Sunflower Pattern: Step by Step

Each sunflower has five parts: a textured center, two layers of petals, a back, a stem and leaves. First, you’ll make the center. Then, you’ll add the petals right onto it, so there’s very little sewing.

New to the magic ring? Follow our step-by-step magic ring guide before you begin.

Part 1: Seedy Center (Chocolate Brown)

Work in a continuous spiral and move your stitch marker up each round. Because rounds 2 to 5 are worked in the back loop only, the leftover front loops create little ridges that look like sunflower seeds.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: BLO inc in each st. (12)
3. Rnd 3: BLO (sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: BLO (3 sc, inc) around. (30)

Don’t fasten off yet. Instead, switch to golden yellow in the last stitch.

Part 2: Petal Base (Golden Yellow)

1. Rnd 6: BLO (4 sc, inc) around. (36)

This round leaves a ring of 30 empty front loops from Rnd 5. Later, you’ll use them for the inner petals.

Part 3: Outer Petals (Golden Yellow)

Work into the stitches of Rnd 6.

1. Ch 9. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work sc, hdc in the next 2 ch, dc in the next 3 ch, hdc in the next ch, sc in the last ch. Skip 1 st, sl st in the next st.
2. Repeat from * around for 18 petals.
3. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Part 4: Inner Petals (Mustard)

Next, turn the flower so you can see the front loops of Rnd 5.

1. Join mustard with a sl st in any front loop.
2. Ch 7. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work sc, hdc in the next 2 ch, dc in the next 2 ch, sc in the last ch. Skip 1 front loop, sl st in the next front loop.
3. Repeat from * around for 15 petals.
4. Fasten off. As a result, the darker inner layer peeks out between the bright outer petals.

Optional seed bumps: With brown yarn, sl st into the front-loop ridges of the center, adding ch 1 between stitches. This makes the center even more realistic.

Part 5: Flower Back (Sage Green)

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in a MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around. (36)
7. Sl st, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Part 6: Leaves (Sage Green, make 2)

For bendable leaves, lay a short piece of floral wire along the chain and crochet over it.

1. Ch 13.
2. Side 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work sc, hdc, dc in the next 2 ch, tr in the next 3 ch, dc in the next 2 ch, hdc, sc. Then work 3 sc in the last ch to turn the tip.
3. Side 2: Working along the other side of the chain, work sc, hdc, dc in the next 2 ch, tr in the next 3 ch, dc in the next 2 ch, hdc, sc.
4. Sl st to the first st, fasten off and leave a tail.

Part 7: Stem and Assembly

1. Bend the top of the stem wire into a small loop so it won’t poke through the flower.
2. Push the wire through the center of the flower back from the front, so the loop sits inside.
3. Then, add a little stuffing behind the center to give it a domed shape.
4. Place the back behind the flower and sew it to Rnd 6 all the way around.
5. After that, wrap the stem with floral tape, adding the leaves halfway down by twisting their wire around the stem.
6. Finally, wrap the stem tightly with green yarn from top to bottom, and secure each end with a dot of hot glue.

And that’s it! Your first crochet sunflower is ready. Now, repeat to make 3, 5 or 7 flowers for your bouquet.

How to Make a Crochet Sunflower Bouquet

Once your flowers are ready, it’s time for the fun part. First, decide how full you want your bouquet to be:

To arrange it: Place the tallest flower in the center. Then, add the others around it at slightly lower heights so every face is visible. After that, tuck in extra leaves or fillers such as crochet baby’s breath, lavender or dried wheat. Finally, tie the stems together with floral tape about 3 inches below the flowers.

Crochet Sunflower Bouquet Wrapping Ideas

A beautiful wrap makes your bouquet look shop-bought. Here’s an easy way to do a crochet sunflower bouquet wrap:

1. Cut 2 to 3 squares of wrapping paper, about 20 x 20 inches.
2. Fold each square diagonally so the corners sit at slightly different heights.
3. Wrap the first sheet around the stems in a cone shape, then layer the others on top.
4. Secure the bottom with tape, and finally tie a wide satin ribbon into a bow.

Wrapping paper that looks gorgeous with sunflowers:

• Kraft paper and twine for a rustic, farmhouse feel
• Black or charcoal Korean-style wrap for a bold, modern contrast
• Cream tissue with a sage ribbon for a soft, aesthetic look
• Clear cellophane over brown paper for a classic florist finish

Crochet Sunflower Bouquet Bag Ideas

Instead of paper, you can also present your flowers in a bag. For example:

• Flower tote bag: a kraft paper or fabric bouquet bag with handles, perfect for gifting
• Crochet bouquet bag: crochet a simple open-top cone or tote in cream cotton for a fully handmade gift
• Clear gift bag: a tall transparent bag tied with ribbon shows off every petal

In short, a bag makes the bouquet easier to carry, especially for graduations and events.

Crochet Sunflower Bouquet in a Vase

Because crochet flowers never wilt, they look amazing in a vase all year round. To style them:

• Use a glass jar or milk bottle for a cottage look, or a ceramic white vase for a minimal look.
• Fill the bottom with pebbles, dried beans or floral foam so the stems stay upright.
• Cut the stems at different lengths to create height and depth.
• Mix in a few crochet leaves or dried grasses for texture.

As a result, you get a cheerful decoration for your kitchen table, desk or windowsill that never needs watering.

Crochet Sunflower Bouquet Photo Ideas

Want that dreamy crochet sunflower bouquet aesthetic for Instagram or Pinterest? Try these photo ideas:

• Golden hour outdoors: hold the bouquet up against a sunset sky or a field.
• Cozy flat lay: place it on a linen sheet with a coffee cup, a book and a ball of yarn.
• In a vase by a window: soft natural light makes the yellow petals glow.
• Graduation or gift moment: photograph it in someone’s hands with a cap, card or ribbon.
• Close-up details: zoom in on the seedy center and the two petal layers.

Above all, use natural light and a plain background so the bright colors stand out.

Crochet Sunflower Bouquet Price Guide

Thinking of selling your bouquets? Instead of guessing, use this simple formula:

Price = (hours of work × your hourly rate) + materials + packaging

For example, one sunflower takes about 1.5 hours. So a classic 5-flower bouquet takes around 8 hours, including the wrapping. At $12 per hour, plus about $10 for yarn, wire and paper, that comes to roughly $105.

However, prices vary a lot by market. So, check similar crochet sunflower bouquets on Etsy before setting your price, and offer smaller 1-stem or 3-stem options at lower price points.

Tips for Perfect Crochet Sunflowers

• Use cotton yarn. Because it’s firm, the petals hold their shape better than acrylic.
• Keep your tension tight, especially in the center, so the stuffing doesn’t show.
• Shape the petals with your fingers after finishing, curving them slightly outward.
• Stiffen floppy petals with a light spray of fabric stiffener or starch if needed.
• Try new colors: for example, burgundy, orange, or cream sunflowers look stunning mixed together.

Crochet Sunflower Bouquet FAQs

Is this crochet sunflower bouquet pattern free? Yes! The full pattern is free right here on the blog.

How long does it take to make a bouquet? One sunflower takes about 1.5 hours. Therefore, a 5-flower bouquet takes around 7 to 8 hours.

Can beginners make it? Yes, if you can work in the round. However, if you’re brand new, start with our Start Here page and chain stitch tutorial first.

How do I wrap a crochet sunflower bouquet? Layer 2 to 3 diagonal squares of wrapping paper around the stems, then tie them with a wide ribbon. See the wrapping section above for step-by-step instructions.

Can I sell bouquets made from this pattern? Yes, you can sell finished handmade items. Please credit Crochet Cravings as the pattern designer.

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Bring Home a Little Sunshine

In the end, a crochet sunflower bouquet is one of the most cheerful things you can make with yarn. So, grab your golden yellow cotton, crochet a few flowers, and wrap them up for someone special, or keep them in a vase for yourself. Don’t forget to save this free crochet sunflower bouquet pattern to your Pinterest board!