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Bring the warmth of summer sunshine to your wardrobe with our exquisite Crochet Sunflower Necklace Pattern! This stunning piece features a vibrant central sunflower pendant, beautifully complemented by a chain of smaller floral motifs. Perfect for adding a cheerful, handmade touch to any ensemble, this pattern guides you through creating a unique accessory that’s sure to turn heads.
Craft Your Own Statement: The Timeless Beauty of Handmade Crochet Jewelry
Immerse yourself in the art of crochet and create a truly unique accessory that reflects your personal style. This radiant sunflower necklace offers a blend of intricate detail and vibrant color, perfect for adding a touch of bohemian elegance to any outfit. Handcrafting this piece allows for a custom fit and the satisfaction of wearing a one-of-a-kind creation.
Crochet Pattern: Radiant Sunflower Crochet Necklace Pattern: A Beaded Floral Statement
Materials
- Crochet thread/Yarn (Lace/Size 10) in: Deep Yellow, Golden Yellow, Cream/Off-White, Olive Green
- Crochet hook (1.5mm or 2.0mm, or size to match your thread)
- Small dark seed beads (for sunflower center)
- Small light seed beads (for small flower centers)
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Jewelry clasp (e.g., lobster clasp)
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- MR: magic ring
- rep: repeat
- FO: finish off
- **( )**: repeat instructions within parentheses
- []: total number of stitches
Instructions
Part 1: Large Sunflower Pendant (Make 1)
Center (Deep Yellow)
- Row 1: With Deep Yellow, make a MR. Ch 1, 10 sc into MR. Pull ring tight. Sl st to first sc. [10 sc]
- Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to first sc. [20 sc]
- Row 3: Ch 1, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) rep 10 times. Sl st to first sc. [30 sc]
- Row 4: With Deep Yellow, using tapestry needle, sew on dark beads randomly across the center of the flower to create a textured, dark seed-like appearance.
Golden Yellow Petals (Golden Yellow)
- Row 5: Join Golden Yellow in any sc. Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc). (Hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc) in the same st. Sl st in next st. *(Hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc) in next st, sl st in next st.* Rep from * to * 14 more times. Sl st to first sl st. [15 petals]
Cream Petals (Cream/Off-White)
- Row 6: Join Cream in any sl st between two Golden Yellow petals. Ch 1. Sc in same st. *(Hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc) in the next Golden Yellow tr st (peak of Golden Yellow petal). Sc in next sl st between petals.* Rep from * to * 14 more times. Sl st to first sc. [15 Cream petals, 15 sc]
- Row 7: Sl st into the first hdc of the first cream petal. Ch 2. (Hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc) in same hdc st. Sc into next sc (between petals). *In the next hdc of the cream petal, (hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc). Sc into next sc.* Rep from * to * 14 more times. Sl st to first sl st. [15 larger Cream petals]
Olive Green Edging (Olive Green)
- Row 8: Join Olive Green with a sl st to the top of any tr of a Cream petal. Ch 1. Sc in each st around the outer edge of the Cream petals, working 2 sc in the peak of each tr and sl st into the sc between petals to keep it flat. Sl st to first sc. FO.
Part 2: Small Dangling Motif (Make 1)
- Row 1: With Cream/Off-White, make a MR. Ch 2 (counts as hdc), 4 hdc into MR. Pull ring tight. Sl st to top of ch 2. [5 hdc]
- Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to first sc. [10 sc]
- Row 3: Join Golden Yellow. Ch 2, (dc, tr, dc, hdc) in same st. Sl st in next st. *(Hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc) in next st, sl st in next st.* Rep from * to * 4 more times. Sl st to first sl st. [5 petals]
- Row 4: Join Olive Green. Sc in each st around the outer edge, working 2 sc at the peak of each petal to create points. Sl st to first sc. FO.
- Attach the small dangling motif to the bottom center of the large sunflower pendant using sl sts or by sewing.
Part 3: Small Flower Motifs (Make 12-14, adjust for desired length)
- Center (Light Bead or Cream)
- Row 1: With Cream/Off-White, make a MR. Ch 1, 6 sc into MR. Pull ring tight. Sl st to first sc. [6 sc]
- Alternatively, if using a bead: Insert a small light bead into the center of the MR and crochet around it tightly, or sew it onto the center after completing the first row.
- Golden Yellow Inner Petals (Golden Yellow)
- Row 2: Join Golden Yellow in any sc. Ch 1, sc in same st. (Hdc, dc, hdc) in next st. Sl st in next st. *(Sc, hdc, dc, hdc) in next st, sl st in next st.* Rep from * to * 5 more times. Sl st to first sc. [6 petals]
- Cream Outer Petals (Cream/Off-White)
- Row 3: Join Cream/Off-White in any sl st between Golden Yellow petals. Ch 1, sc in same st. (Hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc) in the peak st of the Golden Yellow petal. Sc in next sl st. *Sc in next sl st, (hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc) in peak st of Golden Yellow petal, sc in next sl st.* Rep from * to * 5 more times. Sl st to first sc. [6 larger petals]
- Olive Green Edging/Connecting Loops (Olive Green)
- Row 4: Join Olive Green to the top of any tr of a Cream petal. Ch 1, sc in same st. Work sc stitches around the outer edge of the petal. At the valleys between petals, work a sl st or sc. When you reach the desired points for connection, ch 3-5 (forming a small loop for joining) and sl st back into the same point or next stitch. Ensure there are two loops for connecting to adjacent flowers or the main cord. Sl st to first sc. FO.
Part 4: Necklace Cord and Assembly
- With Olive Green, ch a length long enough for one side of the necklace (e.g., 20-30 chains).
- Joining Small Flowers: Sc into the ch. When you reach the point where a small flower should be, pick up one of the Olive Green connecting loops from a small flower motif and sc around the loop and into the chain simultaneously to join. Continue chaining and joining flowers, alternating sides if desired (or join all flowers to one continuous cord).
- Space small flowers evenly along the cord.
- Create two separate cord segments of small flowers.
- Attach Large Sunflower: Find the center point of the assembled small flower cords. Use Olive Green yarn to securely sew or sl st the large sunflower pendant to the center of the necklace structure.
- Finishing: Once all flowers are attached and the cord is the desired length, attach a jewelry clasp to each end of the Olive Green cord using sl sts or by sewing securely. Weave in all loose ends carefully with a tapestry needle.