Add a cheerful touch to your hairstyle with this unique Crochet Sunflower Hair Tie Free Pattern that brightens your look with simple and stylish charm.
WOWSUPRAVA shared the crochet idea and its making process in the original tutorial, which is the source for this written pattern. The Crochet Sunflower Hair Tie is a bright and pretty accessory that adds a fun touch to any hairstyle. It is a crocheted sunflower attached to a stretchy hair band. The flower has a round center with small stitches, surrounded by pointed petals in a cheerful color. This hair tie is great for daily use, casual outings, or as a small handmade gift.
Simple Crochet Sunflower Hair Tie Free Pattern For Quick Projects
One nice thing about this hair tie is that you can change the colors to fit your style. Classic sunflower colors like yellow petals and a brown center look great, but you can also choose any colors you like. You can even change the size by adding more or fewer petals.
To make the flower, you start by crocheting a small circle for the center. Then, you add petals around that circle by making chain stitches and slip stitches. These steps are simple, so even beginners can try them. After finishing the flower, you sew or glue it securely to a stretchy hair band.
This Crochet Sunflower Hair Tie project from WOWSUPRAVA’s tutorial is easy to follow and fun to do. It results in a cute and colorful accessory that brightens up your hair in a natural, cheerful way.
Sunflower Hair Tie Crochet Pattern
This sunflower hair tie pattern combines amigurumi techniques with textured petals and refined construction to create a functional and decorative accessory. The sunflower’s lifelike dimension arises from layered centers, bright petals, and subtly worked leaves. The chain cord allows for adjustable wear and attachment to various hair accessories. The structure is sturdy yet soft, suitable for both everyday utility and unique style statements.
Pattern Basic Points
- Central sunflower motif is worked in continuous rounds for smooth shaping.
- Separate pieces for petals (in yellow and green) are aligned and joined back-to-back for extra dimensionality.
- Petals are created using tall stitches for dramatic effect and secured neatly around the center.
- A simple yet realistic leaf adds contrast and botanical detailing.
- Hair tie chain is crocheted and attached securely through the flower’s base for durability.
- All assembly points—petals, leaf, chain—are clearly defined for structural strength and visual clarity.
Special Notes
- Use natural fiber (cotton or similar) for durability, comfort, and easy laundering.
- Fasten off rounds securely and weave in ends for a tidy, lasting result.
- To avoid bulk, stuff the sunflower center only lightly before petal joining.
- Tall stitches for petals should be worked loosely enough to provide drape, but tightly enough to avoid gapping.
- The chain strip can be replaced with elastic, satin ribbon, or commercial hair ties, depending on personal preference for wear.
- Adjust leaf size or position for custom look; multiple leaves can be added for a fuller effect.
- The technique of joining petals back-to-back improves strength and gives a pleasing, layered look.
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate.
Basic crochet skills such as working in the round, increasing, tall stitches, and simple assembly are required. No advanced shaping, though petal joining requires attention to placement.
Materials
- Yarn: 4-ply or DK cotton in dark brown (center), yellow (petals), green (petals/leaves)
- Hook: 3.0–3.5 mm (for firm but flexible fabric)
- Fiberfill or cotton stuffing: a small amount
- Yarn needle: for joining and weaving ends
- Small scissors
- Hair tie, elastic, or plain ribbon (optional, for finishing)
- Stitch marker (optional)
Measurements
- Sunflower diameter: 5–6 cm (2"–2.5")
- Petal length: 1.5–2 cm (0.6"–0.8")
- Leaf length: 5–6 cm (2"–2.5")
- Chain strip: approx. 30 cm (12") when made with 60 chains
Gauge
Tight amigurumi-style single crochet:
6 rounds in SC (center) = approx. 2.5–3 cm in diameter.
Stitch Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- CH – Chain
- SC – Single Crochet
- HDC – Half-Double Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- TR – Triple (Treble) Crochet
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- INC – Increase (2 SC in same stitch)
Special Stitches
Triple (Treble) Crochet: Yarn over twice, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through (four loops on hook), [yarn over, pull through two loops] three times.
Petal Cluster: [CH 3, 2 TR] in the same space, CH 3, SL ST in next space—forms one petal.
Back-to-Back Petal Join: Petal rounds are aligned with WS together and crocheted as one with the subsequent attachment round.
Pattern Instructions
1. Creating the Sunflower Center
- Round 1:
- MR, work 6 SC into ring. SL ST to join.
- Round 2:
- CH 1, 2 SC in every stitch around (12 SC). SL ST to join.
- Round 3:
- CH 1, (1 SC, 2 SC in next st); repeat around (18 SC). SL ST to join.
- Round 4:
- CH 1, (1 SC, 1 SC, 2 SC in next st); repeat around (24 SC). SL ST to join.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Optional: At this point, place a small amount of stuffing on the wrong side of one center, sandwich the two centers together, and prepare for petal attachment.
2. Creating the Sunflower Petals
- Make two rounds:
- Once with yellow yarn (for flower’s top), once with green yarn (for flower’s back/calyx).
- Petal Round (identical for both colors):
- Attach yarn to any SC of the center; (CH 3, 2 TR in same stitch, CH 3, SL ST in next stitch)—repeat around entire circumference.cv
- Continue sequence so that each SC on the previous round creates one petal (24 petals per side).
3. Creating the Leaf
- Foundation:
- CH 18.
- First Side:
- Skip first chain, SC in next; HDC; 4 DC; HDC; SC; SL ST in next chain.
- Corner:
- 3 SC into final chain to form the tip/curve.
- Second Side:
- Continue working up the other side of the chain: SC, HDC, 4 DC, HDC, SC.
- SL ST to base. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
- Weave in starting end, shape leaf, and set aside.
4. Final Assembly
- Stuffing:
- Place a small amount of stuffing between the yellow and green sunflower centers.
- Petal Join:
- Hold petal pieces back-to-back (yellow side forward); join through matching stitches.
- Use yellow yarn and a SL ST through both layers to close the round and reinforce petal alignment.
- Chain Strip (Hair Tie Cord):
- With chosen yarn, CH 60.
- Fasten off and thread the cord with a yarn needle.
- Pass the chain through two or more stitches at the sunflower’s rear, securing with firm knots.
- Optionally thread ends through elastic or commercial hair tie for additional support.
- Attach Leaf:
- Use the yarn tail to sew leaf in place at rear or base of sunflower, extending outward.
- Finishing:
- With needle, weave in all loose ends, reinforce attachments, and ensure the hair tie chain is firmly fixed.
Assembly & Finished Size
- Final sunflower should measure: 5–6 cm in diameter.
- Leaf sits 0.5–1 cm away from petals for visual effect.
- Chain tie or elastic secures the accessory tightly to hair, wrist, or bag.
Conclusion
This sunflower hair tie pattern makes a practical and creative wearable ornament, requiring only fundamental crochet skills. Layered centers provide appealing fullness while tall petal stitches build dramatic texture. The sturdy chain attachment offers both flexibility and resilience in daily use. Botanical details may be customized—color, leaf placement, and petal count can all be adjusted for personal flair. Whether crocheted as a single accessory or as part of a matching set, the sunflower hair tie combines cheerful design and practical construction for a memorable, functional project.
