How to crochet an easy sunflower wreath and burlap inspired bow perfect for Summer and Fall decorating.
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I have been having a lot of fun making wreaths for my home – like my Granny’s Patriotic Wreath. After 4th of July passed, I got to thinking a fall wreath would be the perfect one to make next. I have been wanting to redo my sunflower applique, which you saw the new version a couple weeks ago in my Sunflower 2.0, to make it look more like a sunflower, and sunflowers are everywhere for fall, alongside pumpkins.
I spent a lot of time thinking on how I wanted to arrange them. First, I thought about covering the whole wreath, then I contemplated adding a monogram, but this simple design won me over, and I am soooo happy with it!
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Materials:
- Worsted Weight Yarn – I used Red Heart Super Saver in Buff (bow), Bright Yellow (flowers), Tea Leaf (leaves) and Coffee (flowers)
- H8/5mm Crochet Hook
- Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends
- Hot Glue Gun and Sticks
- 12″ Grapevine Wreath
- Sunflower Applique 2.0, Free Crochet Pattern
- Basic Leaf Pattern 2 Ways, Free Crochet Pattern
- Double Layered Bow, Free Crochet Pattern
Material Notes:
In my original wreath, I used up yarn from my stash to complete this wreath, and it included: two strands of Baby Bee’s Sweet Delight in the Banana and Chocolate colorways for the flowers, Red Heart’s With Love in the Lettuce colorway for the leaves and two strands held together of Baby Bee’s Sweet Delight Yarn in the Teddy colorway for the hanger and bow.
Time Spent:
I worked my wreath up in a couple days, splitting up the pieces, for a total of just over 3 hours.
Measurements:
12″ Wreath
Abbreviation (US Term):
- SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
Make 4 Sunflowers using my Sunflower Applique 2.0, Free Crochet Pattern. Set aside.
Make 8 Leaves with vein using my Basic Leaf Pattern 2 Ways, Free Crochet Pattern. Set aside.
Make 1 Bow using my Double Layered Bow, Free Crochet Pattern. Set aside.
Hanger:
Chain 43. SC into the 2nd chain, and each chain across. (42 SC)
R2: Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st 4 SCs, chain 4, skip the next 4 SC, SC into the next 26 SC, chain 4, skip the next 4 SC, SC into the last 4 SC. (34 SC)
R3: Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st 4 SCs, work 4 SC into the chain space, SC into the next 26 SC, work 4 SC into the next chain space, SC into the last 4 SC. (42 SC)
R4: Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st SC, and each SC across.
Border: Chain 1, but don’t turn. SC into the side of Row 3 (this is the same stitch as the last), and into the side of Rows 2 and 1, work 3 SC into the next stitch – corner, working into the opposite side of the foundation chain, SC into the next 40 stitches, work 3 SC into the next stitch – corner, SC 3 into the next side, work 3 SC into the next stitch – corner, SC across into the next 40 stitches, work 3 SC into the next stitch – corner. Join to the first SC. (92 SC)
Weave in ends, and set aside. This wreath hanger is used to hang on a wreath hanger. The open ends will be at the top, and the slit is where the loop of the wreath hanger will be placed through.
Assembly:
Decide where to place your flowers, and leaves. To do so, lay them down on your wreath, and carefully move around until you have found the perfect spots. I say carefully because you don’t want your crocheted pieces to get stuck on any twigs from the wreath.
I laid my flowers down along the bottom of the wreath imagining a line separating the center with two sunflowers on each side. Next I added my leaves in between the sunflowers, making sure they didn’t touch each other, but were sticking out enough to be seen over the sunflowers. After this was just the way I wanted it, I went ahead and hot glued them in place. I also hot glued the bow to the wreath hanger in a way that while the wreath was hanging, you would see it just above the wreath.
You can easily leave the bow off if you don’t want it, or if you don’t use the crocheted hanger, you can just hot glue the bow directly onto the wreath.
Please feel free to make and sell your own Sunflower Wreath using this pattern, but please DO NOT claim this pattern as your own nor should you sell my pattern, and DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my pattern anywhere, link to it instead.
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Sigrid Swinnen says
I love your wreath!! Sometimes simple does it!
It’s a cheerful wreath and very stylish, well done!
Alexandra says
Thanks so much, Sigrid! I am loving it too.
Leslie Clingan says
Your wreath is so welcoming and warm looking. The sunflowers have such friendly ‘faces’. Just precious. I have never learned to crochet so even more in awe of your handiwork!
Alexandra says
Thank you so much, Leslie! I really love seeing them when I come home. Makes me happy.
Loni says
This is such a beautiful wreath, I just love your sunflower pattern! Definitely pinning this to make later!
Alexandra says
Thanks so much, Loni! Please share if you get a chance to make 🙂
Teresa says
I love the wreath, it’s simple and beautiful. It would work well as summer decor too.
Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
Alexandra says
It’s funny because up until last year, I really thought sunflowers were a “summer” thing, but nope… Who says crocheted ones can’t be all year though?
Kate says
I really like this. Thank you so much for sharing.
Alexandra says
Thanks, Kate!
laura says
Crochet is NOT my forte–I end up with a mess <3
Alexandra says
Patience, and practice. I used to have lots of messes too.
Ginny says
Working through the links to my party. Now I can see how it has all come together.
Alexandra says
🙂
Kelly Lynns Sweets and treats says
I would love this on my front door! Pinned!
Alexandra says
I’d be happy to make you one 😉
Cheryl Heming says
This wreath is so pretty and is perfect for fall. Right now I have been working on a shrug for myself.
Alexandra says
Thanks, Cheryl! Shrugs are also great for fall – I just finished one up myself. I hope you’ll share with us at the Super Crafty Sunday when you have it finished 🙂
Colleen - Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck says
So cute! Perfect for fall!
Alexandra says
Thanks, Colleen!
Lillian Conner says
I loved your granny square Christmas wreath and now I’m loving this sun flower theme.
Alexandra says
Thanks, Lillian! The Christmas one needs one more little tiny thing, and then it’ll be ready for gifting (I am going to send it to someone I Christmas exchange with). Will make sure to share it before I send it off though.
Liberty says
Hi! Just letting you know that your post is being featured tonight at Best of the Weekend Link Party (8 p.m. EST). Thank you for sharing with us!
Alexandra says
Thank you for the support, and for letting me know!
Deborah W. says
I love the sunflowers and so does my daughter. I can’t wait to make us each one of these in the new year!
Alexandra says
I love to hear that! Would love to see photos of yours, and get some feedback on the pattern 🙂
Elaine Moore says
Thank you for the beautiful sunflowers. As the weather here in NW England is so dreadful at the moment, making these will bring some sunshine to my day. Love receiving your patterns, thanks again x
Alexandra says
Aww, you are so kind, Elaine! Glad you’re enjoying the sunflowers – they’re one of my favorites too!
You might also enjoy this project. I have several on my desk: https://eyeloveknots.com/2022/10/upcycled-potted-sunflower-free-crochet-pattern.html