Create a beautiful, oversized sunflower-inspired crochet table centerpiece featuring a chocolate-brown center, seven bright pink petals, layered green leaves, and a delicate pink scalloped border.
Skill Level: Intermediate Finished Size: Approximately 70–85 cm (28–33 inches) Terminology: US Crochet Terms
This is a reconstructed pattern inspired by the photo, not the original designer’s verified stitch pattern.
Materials
- Bright pink cotton yarn – 250–350 g
- Dark brown cotton yarn – 80–120 g
- Dark green cotton yarn – 150–200 g
- Light green cotton yarn – 150–200 g
- Crochet hook: 3.5–4.0 mm
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic Ring
- CH – Chain
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- SC – Single Crochet
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- TR – Treble Crochet
- ST – Stitch
- SP – Space
- INC – Increase
- REP – Repeat
Part 1: Brown Flower Center
Using dark brown yarn, create a flat circular center.
Round 1: Make a magic ring. CH 3 (counts as DC), work 11 DC into the ring. Join with SL ST. (12 DC)
Round 2: CH 3, work 1 DC into the same ST, then 2 DC in each remaining ST. Join. (24 DC)
Round 3: CH 3, 1 DC in next ST, 2 DC in next ST. Repeat the increase sequence around. (36 DC)
Round 4: CH 3, DC in next 2 ST, 2 DC in next ST. Repeat around. (48 DC)
Round 5: CH 3, DC in next 3 ST, 2 DC in next ST. Repeat around. (60 DC)
Round 6: CH 3, DC in next 4 ST, 2 DC in next ST. Repeat around. (72 DC)
Rounds 7–9: Continue increasing evenly by 12 DC per round, adding one more DC between increases each round.
You should have 108 stitches after Round 9.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Part 2: Seven Large Pink Petals
Make 7 identical petals using bright pink yarn.
Each petal is crocheted separately, starting from the narrow base and widening toward the rounded tip.
Row 1: CH 13. Starting in the fourth chain from the hook, work 10 DC. Turn.
Row 2: CH 3, work 2 DC in the first ST, DC across, and 2 DC in the last ST. Turn.
Rows 3–8: Repeat Row 2, increasing at both ends to form a broad petal.
Rows 9–12: CH 3, work 1 DC in each ST across without increasing.
Rows 13–16: Decrease one stitch at each end of every row to begin rounding the petal.
Row 17: Work SC evenly around the entire petal, placing 3 SC at the outermost tip to create a smooth curve.
For decorative openings similar to the photograph, replace the central 2 DC with CH 2, skipping 2 stitches, on Rows 5, 8, and 11. Keep these openings aligned along the petal’s center.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.
Part 3: Dark and Light Green Leaves
Make 12–14 leaves, alternating between dark and light green.
Row 1: CH 18.
Row 2: Starting in the second CH from the hook, work SC, HDC, 3 DC, 7 TR, 3 DC, HDC, SC.
Row 3: Work along the opposite side of the foundation chain using the same stitch sequence.
Row 4: CH 3, DC around the leaf, placing additional stitches near the widest section.
Row 5: Create decorative eyelets by repeating: 3 DC, CH 2, skip 2 ST.
Row 6: Work DC into each stitch and 2 DC into each CH-2 space.
Row 7: SC evenly around the entire leaf. Work 3 SC at the pointed tip.
Fasten off.
For a fuller centerpiece, make additional leaves and overlap them behind the pink petals.
Part 4: Green Background Layer
The photograph features alternating green motifs that create a star-shaped background.
- Arrange the green leaves in a circular formation, alternating dark green and light green.
- Overlap their bases slightly.
- Sew the leaves together securely using matching yarn.
- Fill large spaces between the leaves with small crochet mesh sections using CH-3 loops and DC stitches.
- Keep the outer edges pointed to resemble a large flower or decorative star.
The green layer should extend approximately 10–15 cm beyond the pink petals.
Part 5: Pink Decorative Border
Attach bright pink yarn to any outer edge of the green background.
Round 1: Work SC evenly around the entire piece. At each leaf point, work 3 SC to maintain the shape.
Round 2: Repeat around: SC, skip 2 ST, 5 DC in the next ST, skip 2 ST.
Round 3: Work SL ST into the first stitch of each scallop, CH 3, then SL ST into the next scallop.
For small picots, work CH 3 and SL ST into the first chain at selected points.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Part 6: Assembly
Place the green background flat on a table. Arrange the seven pink petals evenly around the brown center, slightly overlapping their inner edges.
Sew the narrow ends of the petals to the back of the brown circle. Attach the entire pink flower to the center of the green background, keeping the petals evenly spaced.
Secure all layers carefully while allowing the petal edges to remain slightly raised for a three-dimensional appearance.
Finishing and Blocking
Lightly dampen the completed centerpiece and lay it flat on a blocking mat.
Gently shape the seven petals, straighten the green leaf points, and arrange the pink scalloped border. Allow the piece to dry completely.
For a neat professional finish, steam lightly if suitable for your yarn, without pressing the raised petals flat.
Final Result
Your finished crochet centerpiece will feature a rich brown circular center, seven oversized pink petals, alternating green foliage, and an elegant decorative border.
It is ideal for a dining table, coffee table, or handmade home decoration.
Helpful tip: Make one complete pink petal and one green leaf first, then check their proportions against the center before crocheting all the remaining pieces. This pattern is an approximation, so adjustments may be needed to match the photograph closely.
