Sunflower Bloom
Sunflower Bloom is a crochet blanket pattern from Little Brock Crochet, written in US terms. The blanket is made from 42 individual squares joined with the ZigZag joining method, and the design is based on a baby sized blanket. If you want to increase the size, the source notes that you will need more of the listed colours.
The designer describes the blanket as bright, elegant and breathtakingly beautiful, inspired by real sunflowers.
This overview summarises the source’s materials and construction notes. It is a descriptive listing, not a complete crochet pattern.
The designer lists Stylecraft DK as the yarn, with these shades and ball counts:
- Dark Brown: 1 ball
- Gold: 1 ball
- Dandelion: 1 ball
- Cream: 2 balls
The square begins with a chain circle in Dark Brown. The designer notes that the fabric may curl after the Gold round but corrects itself in the next round. Gold and Dandelion rounds use cluster stitches, and the Cream round sets the petal and corner structure before the squares are joined and the border added.
Pattern format and preparation
Before starting, gather the supplies the pattern calls for: a 4mm hook, 5 balls of Stylecraft DK, scissors, and a darning needle. It also helps to review the abbreviations used throughout, since terms such as BPHDC for Back Post Half Double Crochet and TC for Treble Crochet are essential for following the construction accurately.
- CH: Chain
- DC: Double Crochet
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
- BPHDC: Back Post Half Double Crochet
- TC: Treble Crochet (listed in the source as Trebel Crochet)
- DC3TOG: Double Crochet 3 Together
- DC4TOG: Double Crochet 4 Together
The border is worked in Cream throughout. After joining the squares with the zig zag method, you join in the corner space of the last square of the row. Rounds one and two use granny clusters, while later rounds bring in HDC and BPHDC stitches for texture. The source describes the fourth round as using BPHDC along the edge with six squares and along the side with seven squares.
The source also notes that the fabric may curl after the Gold round of the square but corrects itself in the next round.
For the full pattern, including row-by-row instructions and exact shade names, please refer to the Original designer’s pattern and instructions.
This sunflower blanket offers a rewarding project for crocheters who want to practice colour changes and joining techniques.
For the full pattern, including row-by-row instructions and exact shade names, please refer to the Original designer’s pattern and instructions.
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