There’s an open lot on the road I take to work that is planted with sunflowers every spring. It’s an amazing sight to see and it’s all I can do to not pull off to the side of the road and frolic in the field. Of course, I’d probably look like a crazy person. But I think it’d be worth it.
I remember hearing this quote about sunflowers from Helen Keller when I was younger:
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It’s what sunflowers do.”
Isn’t that the truth? I marvel at her ability to make me see something so clearly when she herself could not see. I imagine her touching the warm petals of this magnificent flower and realizing that the sunflowers must turn to face the sun during the day. Truly incredible.
To capture this sunny flower to remind you to keep your chin up and appreciate the beauty in life, I’ve collected our free sunflower crochet patterns. Fill your home with these giant flowers and you’ll keep your face to the sunshine all year long.
Sunflower Crochet Afghans
Re-imagine your home this year with these bold sunflower afghans. Or, you can soften the colors to pastel yellow and light brown to make a crochet baby blanket.
Sunflower Motifs
These crochet flower motifs can be used for so many crochet projects!
Sunflower Accessories to Crochet
From your kitchen to going out for the day, enjoy sunflowers wherever you go!
Have you ever crocheted a sunflower?
BONUS! Enter to win $50 in yarn from Red Heart Yarns! We are giving away this yarn prize to one lucky winner. You can enter between February 5, 2014 and February 19, 2014.
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I love sunflowers! I’ve been inspired! Love those afghans!
Love the Sunflower Granny Squares . Wish the sunflowers were blooming now!
Oh how I adore sunflowers!!! and yarn!!! LOVE
I have painted, decoupaged and drawn sunflowers. It is time to now crochet some. Love the patterns
No, but I can’t wait to try a couple of these.
I crocheted a dishcloth, inspired by a sunflower. I have also “Latch-Hooked” a sunflower rug.
I LOVE sunflowersso really hoping to win this book and the yarn so i can make a beautiful sunny afghan
I love sunflowers. You cannot look at them & not smile.
My nephew’s wedding featured sunflowers. I love them and red heart yarn and your patterns.. Thanks for the chance to win.