Welcome to the bright and cheerful world of amigurumi! 🌻✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Sunflower In The Pot—a vibrant and uplifting creation perfect for plant lovers, cozy décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting adorable and textured plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up miniature greenery, experimenting with layered textures, or simply want to add a sunny sunflower to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with golden petals, a sturdy pot, and a touch of handmade charm! 🌿
This design embraces warm colors, rounded shaping, and delightful details to bring a fresh and joyful presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Sunflower In The Pot turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out sunny yellows, rich browns, and soft greens, and let’s stitch up a radiant sunflower! 🌻
🌻 Amigurumi Sunflower in a Pot – Free Crochet Pattern
Add a burst of sunshine to your space with this charming Amigurumi Sunflower in a Pot! With its layered golden petals, textured leaves, and sturdy pot base, it’s the perfect crochet project for brightening up your desk or gifting to a flower lover.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, working in rounds, and assembly required.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22 cm (9″) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Yellow (petals)
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Brown (flower center & pot)
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Green (stem & leaves)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Pipe cleaner or floral wire (for stem support)
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
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Optional: small stones or weighted pellets for the pot base
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc two together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🌼 Sunflower Center (Make 2 – Front & Back)
With brown yarn:
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
Round 9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
Round 10: sc around (54)
FO, leave tail for sewing.
Stuff lightly when joining both sides together after petal attachment.
🌻 Petals (Make 12–14)
With yellow yarn:
Ch 6
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, hdc, sc (5)
Ch 1, turn
Row 2: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc (5)
Ch 1, turn
Row 3: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc (5)
FO with long tail.
Sew evenly around the edge of one sunflower center piece. Then place the second center on top and sew around, enclosing the petals.
🌿 Leaves (Make 2)
With green yarn:
Ch 11
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, hdc 3, dc 2 (10)
Ch 1, turn
Row 2: dc 2, hdc 3, sc 4, sl st (10)
Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing.
Optional: Surface crochet vein lines using same or darker green yarn.
🌱 Stem
With green yarn:
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: sc around (6)
Continue until stem is approx. 10–12 cm long
Insert pipe cleaner or wire before stuffing
FO and sew securely to base of flower
🪴 Pot
With brown yarn:
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Round 8: BLO sc around (42)
Rounds 9–17: sc around (42)
Stuff bottom with fiberfill and optional weighted pellets
FO and weave in end
🪴 Soil (Top Filler Piece)
With brown yarn:
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
FO and sew into pot top, inserting stem through center.
✂️ Assembly
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Insert the flower stem through center of soil piece.
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Stitch the base of the stem into the inside of the pot.
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Attach leaves on either side of the stem.
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Shape petals slightly outward and adjust leaf positions for balance.
This sunny little bloom will never wilt and is a cheerful reminder of nature’s joy—perfect for gifting or decorating! 🌻🧶
