Absolutely! Here’s a comprehensive, long-form article that walks you through how to make a crochet sunflower blanket pattern—perfect for bringing warmth, cheer, and handmade charm into your space. The sunflower motif is a favorite among crocheters for its bright, joyful appeal and versatility in design. This article includes stitch-by-stitch guidance, materials, layout options, customization tips, and more.

🌻 How to Make a Crochet Sunflower Blanket Pattern (Complete Guide)

There’s something irresistibly heartwarming about sunflowers—their bright golden petals and bold brown centers symbolize joy, warmth, and resilience. What better way to bring that energy into your home than through a crochet sunflower blanket?

This tutorial covers how to make a sunflower motif blanket, where each motif is joined together to form a cozy, vibrant throw or bedspread. With a little time and creativity, you’ll have a stunning handmade piece to cherish or gift.

🧶 Materials Needed

Yarn Recommendations:

• Yarn Type: Worsted weight (medium/4) or DK/lightweight yarn for a lighter blanket
• Fiber: Cotton blends or soft acrylic for comfort and washability

Color Palette:

• Brown – for sunflower centers
• Golden Yellow – for petals
• Green – for background or leaves
• Optional: Beige, cream, or white – for borders or connecting motifs

Quantities:

For a small throw (40″ x 60″):

• Brown: ~200g
• Yellow: ~400g
• Green: ~400g
• Border color (optional): ~300g

Adjust amounts based on desired blanket size and motif count.

Tools:

• Crochet hook: 4.0 mm or 5.0 mm (depending on yarn)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

📏 Blanket Size Chart (Estimated)

Blanket Type	Approx. Size (in)	Number of Motifs
Baby Blanket	30″ x 36″	24–30 motifs
Throw	40″ x 60″	48–60 motifs
Twin Bed	66″ x 90″	100+ motifs

🧵 Crochet Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms)

Abbreviation	Full Name
ch	chain
sl st	slip stitch
sc	single crochet
hdc	half double crochet
dc	double crochet
tr	treble crochet
puff st	puff stitch

Puff Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop. Repeat 4 times (you’ll have 9 loops on the hook). Yarn over, pull through all loops on the hook, ch 1 to close.

🌻 Sunflower Motif Pattern (Granny Square Style)

Each sunflower is created as a granny square motif, which is later joined with others to form the blanket.

🔸 Round 1: Flower Center (Brown Yarn)

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Ch 1 (does not count), make 12 sc into the ring.
3. Join with sl st to first sc. Pull ring tight.

🔸 Round 2: Petal Base

1. Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, ch 1.
2. 2 dc in next st, ch 1 – repeat around.
3. You should have 12 2-dc clusters, separated by ch-1 spaces.
4. Join with sl st.

🔸 Round 3: Petals (Yellow Yarn)

Work petals in each ch-1 space:

1. (Sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-1 space around.
2. You’ll have 12 full petals.
3. Fasten off.

🌼 Optional: For a 3D effect, you can make 2 rounds of petals by repeating Round 3 into the back loops or between petals.

🔸 Round 4: Turning into a Square (Green Yarn)

To connect motifs later, we need to square off the circle.

1. Join green yarn in space between any two petals.
2. (Sc, hdc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in 1 space (this makes a corner).
3. In next space: (Sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc) (side cluster).
4. Repeat pattern: corner, side, corner, etc., until square is formed.
5. Join with sl st and fasten off.

🪢 Joining the Motifs

There are two primary ways to join your sunflower motifs:

1. Join-As-You-Go (Recommended)

• In the final round (green), join squares as you make them by slip stitching into the corners and sides of adjacent motifs.

2. Sewing Together

• Complete all motifs first.
• Use the whipstitch or flat slip stitch to connect motifs edge to edge.

🧵 Optional Border for Blanket

Finish the blanket with a clean and decorative border.

Simple Shell Border:

1. Join border color in any corner.
2. Sc, sk 1 st, 5 dc in next st, sk 1 st, sc – repeat around.
3. In corners, you can add an extra dc for turning.

Picot Edge:

1. Sc around the entire edge.
2. Every 4th stitch: (Sc, ch 3, sl st in first ch) for a picot.

🎨 Color Customization Ideas

Theme Name	Center	Petals	Leaves/Join	Border
Classic Sunflower	Brown	Yellow	Green	Cream
Fall Garden	Burgundy	Mustard	Olive	Taupe
Spring Cheer	Coral	Pale Yellow	Mint	White
Boho Neutrals	Tan	Gold	Dusty Sage	Ecru

🧺 Washing and Care Tips

• Wash: Gentle machine cycle or hand wash in cold water
• Dry: Lay flat or tumble dry low
• Storage: Fold neatly or roll and store in a dry place

🧣 Bonus Tips for Beginners

• Make one motif per day — it’s a relaxing and rewarding daily goal!
• Use stitch markers to identify corners while joining.
• Block each motif if you want sharp, uniform edges.

🧸 Gift Ideas

• Baby shower gift with matching booties or hat
• Wedding or housewarming present
• Cozy throw for your own living space
• Seasonal display (fall-themed with pumpkins or spring florals)

❤️ Final Thoughts

Creating a crochet sunflower blanket is more than just a project—it’s a joyful journey filled with color, creativity, and connection. Each square you make builds not just warmth and comfort, but a sense of achievement. Whether you keep it, gift it, or sell it, this sunflower blanket will brighten any home with handmade beauty.

📽Video Tutorial

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