Flowers have the power to lift up our spirit, to chase away negative thoughts and to give us energy and happiness…and sunflowers, with their brightness and warmth, as the sweet summer sun, can bring a smile to our faces. So, I hope these sunflower knitting patterns I’m sharing today with you all will bring some positive vibes to your day!
Is there a happier flower than the sunflower? I don’t think so. You really can’t be sad looking at sunflowers, which always look to the bright sky and bring charm and beauty to wherever they may be. With these sunflower knitting patterns below, you can delight in their presence year-round.
10 Sunflower Knitting Patterns
1. Knitted Sunflower Pillow Pattern by By Ladyship Designs
This Sunflower Pillow will instantly brighten up your home! Knit using worsted DK/light worsted yarn, this pillow cover is designed to fit a 18″ insert. It has a three button envelope closure so that it can be easily removed to change your seasonal decor or for washing if needed.
The main part of the pillow cover is knit in stocking stitch as one piece with the sunflower elements knit separately and sewn into place.
Get the Pattern by By Ladyship Designs here
2. Sunflower Knitting Pattern by Button Brite By Helen
What’s a better transition from summer to fall than a sunflower? These knitted sunflowers make a super cute and cozy transitional decoration for your home and will brighten any space!
Get the Pattern by Button Brite By Helen here
3. Bunting Sunflower Knitting Pattern by Nicola Valiji
Whether you’re making it for a party or just to add a cheer to your home, this Sunflower Bunting is a great stash-busting project that is perfect for spring. With those brilliant seed-like texture centers, they almost look real!
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4. Sunflower Tea Cosy Knitting Pattern by Mill Lane Marvels
A good cuppa is the fuel of choice for many of us knitters, keeping us going through countless stitches, and perking us up for those late-night sessions. This cheerful Sunflower Tea Cosy is just the thing to keep brews hot, minds refreshed, and our kitchens merry!
You can find more Tea Cosy Knit Patterns here.
Get the Pattern by Mill Lane Marvels here
5. Field Of Sunflowers Socks Knitting Pattern by Stone Knits
The sunflower is a gorgeous plant, a great source of healthy seeds and oil, and now a fantastic pattern on these sunflower socks! Here’s a knitted flower pattern for those looking to take their flower knitting up a gear – into the form of some sunflower socks, perhaps?
This free sunflower knitting pattern gives you two designs: Sunflower Power features a vibrant colorwork flower pattern that goes throughout the leg and foot, as well as a short row heel. Sunflower Rises has a colorwork detail inspired by sunflowers on the leg, a heel flap and gusset, and a plain stockinette foot area.
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6. Sunny, The Happy Sunflower Knitting Pattern by Magical Knit Design
Coming to brighten your day, Sunny, the Happy Sunflower is easy to make, makes a great gift and does not need watering! Summer is here, celebrate it with this cute little character.
Get the Pattern by Magical Knit Design here
7. Hotpad Knitted Sunflower Pattern by Mary R
Give the gift of autumn colors with this wonderful decorative piece that brightens mood. This Sunflower Hotpad is a great way to use up scrap yarn you have on hand and even though it look fantastic in autumnal colors, it would also look great in other colors, as well!
Get the Pattern by Mary R here
8. Free Sunflower Knitting Pattern by Amanda Berry
The secret to creating a sunflower with a sturdy stem is to use a bamboo skewer! This knitted sunflower is so sweet by itself or in a bigger bouquet. This gorgeous bloom is sure to brighten all of your days.
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9. Decorative Knit Sunflower Pattern by Svetlana Gordon
There’s no better time of year to think about Sunflowers than Fall and this Decorative Sunflower with its autumn colors is to die for! Add this bright flower to anything you please!
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10. Sunflower Dishcloth Knitting Pattern by Knit Picks
I have just the thing to brighten up that dreary kitchen. Try knitting this Sunflower Dishcloth Pattern for a cheery springtime addition to your cooking space. Worked from the center out, this is quick and easy and a fun project for adventurous beginners.
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SPREAD SOME SUNSHINE AND LOVE WITH THESE SUNFLOWER KNITTING PATTERNS.
I encourage you to share your sunflower once you’ve crafted it! Just post it on our Facebook Page so we (along with our crafting community) can see it.
For more fancy home decor ideas, check out these patterns:
- Knitted Flower Patterns
- Knit Pillow Patterns
- Tea Cosy Knit Patterns
- Knitted Table Runner Patterns
- Knitted Placemat Patterns
Sunflowers are one of the big flower joys of summer, turning their faces towards the sky, bringing to mind cloudless blue skies and holiday times – joy! But why confine them just to summer? Make this sunflower knitting patterns today! Happy knitting, friends!