The Sunflower Motif :: Crochet Stitch #179

How to Crochet the Sunflower Motif

About this Stitch Pattern


This crochet tutorial will help you learn how to crochet the sunflower motif stitch. This stitch creates a fun sunflower pattern. The sunflower motif stitch would be great for afghans, pot holders, and blankets!

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Techniques Used In This Stitch Pattern


Stitch Pattern Details


Skill Level

Intermediate

Row Count

4

Stitch Repeat

Make 6ch ring

Stitch Pattern Instructions


Foundation Chain:Make 6ch ring

  • Round 1: 3ch (count as 1dc), work 15dc into ring, sl st into 3rd of 3ch at beg of round.
  • Round 2: 5ch (count as 1dc, 2ch), 1dc into same st as last sl st, *1ch, skip 1dc, into next dc work [1dc, 2ch, 1dc]; rep from * 6 times more, 1ch, sl st into 3rd of 5ch at beg of round.
  • Round 3: sl st into 1st 2ch sp, 3ch (count as 1dc), into same sp work [1dc, 2ch, 2dc], *1ch, into next 2ch sp work [2dc, 2ch, 2dc]; rep from * 6 times more, 1ch, sl st into 3rd of 3ch at beg of round.
  • Round 4: sl st into next dc and 1st 2ch sp, 3ch, work 6dc into same sp as last sl st, 1sc into next ch sp, [7dc into next 2ch sp, 1sc into next ch sp] 7 times, sl st into 3rd of 3ch at beg of round. Fasten off.
  • Repeat rounds 1-4 until you have reached your desired length.

Stitch Pattern Swatch Photos


Example of the Sunflower Motif. (Reversible)
Example of the Sunflower Motif. Reversible (Click for Larger Image)

Stitch Pattern Characteristics