Crochet Sunflower Cushion Pattern

Overview & Inspiration

Bring the cheerful warmth of autumn into your home with this delightful Crochet Sunflower Cushion Pattern! This charming pillow features a smiling sunflower with layered petals in golden yellow, orange, and red against a rich green background.

Combining simple amigurumi techniques with a sturdy square base, this project is approachable for confident beginners and relaxing for intermediate makers. It adds a welcoming touch to any living room, bedroom, or cozy reading nook.

Materials & Tools Checklist

• Medium-weight category 4 worsted cotton or cotton-acrylic blend yarn (approx. 650–850 meters total in dark green, cream/pale yellow, golden yellow, orange, warm red, plus small amounts of black and pink).
• 4.0 mm crochet hook and 3.5 mm crochet hook (smaller hook prevents stuffing show-through).
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, and measuring tape.
• Polyester fiberfill and a removable 40 cm × 40 cm cushion insert.

Pattern Stitches & Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• st / sts: stitch / stitches
• inc: increase (work 2 sts into the same st)
• dec: decrease (combine 2 sts into 1)
• BLO: back loop only
• FO: fasten off

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Green Cushion Panels: Using your 4.0 mm hook and dark green yarn, ch 65. Work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across (64 sts). Ch 1, turn, and work 1 sc in each st across. Repeat until the panel measures 40 cm (approx. 72 rows). FO, and make a second identical panel.
2. Sunflower Center: Using a 3.5 mm hook and cream/pale yellow yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. Rnd 2: [inc] around (12 sts). Rnd 3: [1 sc, inc] around (18 sts). Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] around, continuing your circular increases to build the flat base and rounded face.
3. Petals & Assembly: Crochet the individual petals in golden yellow, orange, and red. Arrange them in two overlapping layers around the cream center, add the embroidered facial details, and sew securely to the front cushion panel before joining both green panels with your insert inside.

Assembly & Finishing

Position your completed sunflower firmly onto the front green panel, using stitch markers to hold the petals in place before sewing. Once the face and petals are securely attached, embroider the smiling mouth and rosy pink cheeks, then seam the front and back green panels together with your 40 cm cushion insert tucked securely inside.

Pro Tips for Best Results

• Maintain consistent tension and check your gauge (target: 16 sc and 18 rows per 10 cm) so your cushion panels fit the 40 cm insert perfectly.
• Use the smaller 3.5 mm hook for the sunflower center and petals to create tight stitches that prevent the polyester stuffing from poking through.
• Distribute your golden yellow, orange, and red petals evenly in a balanced color rotation to give your sunflower a vibrant, natural look.