The Rustic Sunflower Pillow Free Pattern

The Rustic Sunflower Pillow Free Pattern

Bring a touch of rustic charm to your home with this delightful sunflower pillow. Perfect for adding a splash of color and texture to any room, this pattern is both fun and rewarding to create. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project will enhance your crafting skills while beautifying your space.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in sunflower yellow, dark brown, and olive green
• Hook: 5.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 14 sts and 16 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
• Fiberfill: For stuffing the pillow
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with the Sunflower Center

1. Using dark brown yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: *1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: *1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch*; repeat around. (24 sts)
6. Continue increasing in this manner until you have a circle approximately 6 inches in diameter. You can check your diameter by measuring with a ruler or tape measure.

2. Create the Sunflower Petals

1. Switch to sunflower yellow yarn.
2. Attach the yarn to any stitch on the edge of the circle you just created.
3. For each petal: *Chain (ch) 8, slip stitch (sl st) in the 2nd ch from the hook, single crochet (sc) in the next ch, half double crochet (hdc) in the next 2 ch, double crochet (dc) in the next 2 ch, treble crochet (tr) in the last ch, skip 2 stitches on the circle, sl st in the next stitch*; repeat this sequence around the entire circle.
4. Once you have completed all petals, fasten off the yarn and weave in the ends using a tapestry needle.

3. Make the Pillow Back

1. Using olive green yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Repeat the same steps as the sunflower center until you have a circle of the same size (approximately 6 inches in diameter).

4. Assemble the Pillow

1. Place the sunflower front and the olive green back together, ensuring the wrong sides are facing each other.
2. Join the two pieces with single crochet (sc) around the edges, leaving a small opening (about 4 inches) for stuffing.
3. Stuff the pillow with fiberfill until it reaches your desired level of fluffiness.
4. Close the opening with sc, making sure to evenly distribute the stuffing as you go.
5. Fasten off the yarn and weave in all ends to secure your work.

Your Rustic Sunflower Pillow is now complete! This vibrant pillow will not only add a touch of warmth and charm to your home decor but also serve as a wonderful conversation starter. Enjoy your crafting journey!