Free Crochet Sunflower Curtain Tie Pattern

This summer and spring, learn how to crochet an elegant sunflower tieback for curtains with a long tie and leaf strings. This sunflower tie has a stuffed centre with 15 flat petals. You can also use the big flower crocheted with yarn to make a sunflower for a vase by adding a yarn-wrapped craft wire.

We will be crocheting a chain stitch string and leaves in two sizes. You can tie in a way you like and also try the bow knot method shown above. By stuffing the flower lightly, it maintains a nice shape. I will share both UK and US patterns here.

Crochet Sunflower Tie

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The designer behind this sunflower accessory is @NITKA_KZ – she has quite a good grasp on kawaii amigurumi designing with added cuteness and surprises. More tutorials:

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Crochet Sunflower Curtain Tie-Back Pattern

Materials:

1. Yarn: Milk Cotton (Brown, Yellow, Green)
2. Hook: 2.5 mm
3. Other: Fiberfill stuffing, yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker

Abbreviations (US Terms):

1. MR: Magic Ring
2. ch: Chain
3. sc: Single crochet
4. inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
5. st(s): Stitch(es)
6. sl st: Slip stitch
7. hdc: Half double crochet
8. dc: Double crochet
9. tr: Treble crochet

Written Pattern

1. Flower Center (Make 2 – Brown)

1. R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
2. R2: 6 inc (12)
3. R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

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1. R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
2. R6: 30 sc (30)
3. Sl st, fasten off first piece. Do not fasten off second piece.

2. Petals (Yellow)

1. Join both brown centers (wrong sides facing together).
2. Insert hook through both layers. Join yellow yarn.

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1. Petal Sequence: ch 2, (1 dc, 1 tr, ch 2, sl st into top of tr) in st. (1 tr, 1 dc) in next st. ch 2, sl st in next st.
2. Repeat sequence around for 15 petals.
3. Note: Stuff with fiberfill before closing the last 2–3 petals.

3. Tie Rope (Green)

1. Attach green yarn to the back of the brown center.
2. ch 170 (approx. 70 cm).

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4. Large Leaf (Green)

1. ch 13.
2. Row 1: Skip 1 ch, sl st, sc, hdc, 3 dc, 2 tr, 3 dc, hdc, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Other side of ch: hdc, 3 dc, 2 tr, 3 dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
4. Fasten off.

5. Small Leaf (Green)

1. Skip 2 sts on the main tie rope from the large leaf base. Attach green yarn.
2. ch 9.
3. Row 1: Skip 1 ch, sl st, sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, 3 sc in last ch.
4. Other side of ch: hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
5. Fasten off.

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Detailed Assembly

1. Joining the Centers: Place the two brown discs with their right sides facing outwards. Align the stitches of both pieces. Insert the crochet hook through the corresponding stitches of both the front and back discs to begin the petal layer.
2. Petal Construction: Join the yellow yarn through both layers. Work the petal sequence into the edges. Each petal spans two stitches of the brown base. Ensure the picot tip of the petal is created by slip stitching back into the top of the first treble crochet.
3. Stuffing: When approximately 12 petals are completed, pause to insert a small amount of fiberfill. Flatten the flower slightly so it remains decorative and not overly bulky. Finish the remaining petals and slip stitch to the first petal to close.
4. Attaching the Tie: Turn the sunflower to the back side. Secure the green yarn to one of the brown stitches near the center. Crochet a long foundation chain of 170 stitches. This length can be adjusted based on the thickness of your curtains.

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1. Flower Center (Make 2 – Brown) – UK Terms

1. R1: MR, 6 dc (6)
2. R2: 6 inc (12)
3. R3: (1 dc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. R4: (2 dc, inc) x 6 (24)
5. R5: (3 dc, inc) x 6 (30)
6. R6: 30 dc (30)
7. ss, fasten off first piece. Do not fasten off the second piece.

2. Petals (Yellow)

1. Join both brown centres (wrong sides facing together).
2. Insert the hook through both layers. Join yellow yarn.
3. Petal Sequence: ch 2, (1 tr, 1 dtr, ch 2, ss into top of dtr) in st. (1 dtr, 1 tr) in next st. ch 2, ss in next st.
4. Repeat the sequence around for 15 petals.
5. Note: Stuff with fiberfill before closing the last 2–3 petals.

3. Tie Rope (Green)

1. Attach green yarn to the back of the brown centre.
2. ch 170 (approx. 70 cm).

4. Large Leaf (Green)

1. ch 13.
2. Row 1: Skip 1 ch, ss, dc, htr, 3 tr, 2 dtr, 3 tr, htr, 3 dc in last ch.
3. Other side of ch: htr, 3 tr, 2 dtr, 3 tr, htr, dc, ss.
4. Fasten off.

5. Small Leaf (Green)

1. Skip 2 sts on the main tie rope from the large leaf base. Attach green yarn.
2. ch 9.
3. Row 1: Skip 1 ch, ss, dc, htr, 3 tr, htr, 3 dc in last ch.
4. Other side of ch: htr, 3 tr, htr, dc, ss.
5. Fasten off.