Crochet Sunflower Hair Clips – Free Pattern☀️🌻
Add a pop of sunshine to your hair accessories with these adorable crochet sunflower hair clips! Whether you’re dressing up a summer outfit or making a sweet gift, these little blooms are quick, fun, and beginner-friendly.
Made with simple stitches and bright colors, they’re a perfect way to bring a bit of floral charm to your day. Let’s crochet sunshine! 🌞✨
📏 Sizing Guide
- Final Size: Approx. 2.5 – 3 inches across (excluding clip)
- Clip Type: Fits standard alligator clips, snap clips, or even hair ties.
- Adjustable: Vary the yarn weight and hook size to make your sunflowers bigger or smaller!
🧶 Materials Needed
✔ Yarn: Worsted weight cotton or acrylic in:
- Brown (Center)
- Yellow (Petals)
- Green (Optional for leaves)
✔ Hook: Size 3.5mm – 4.0mm crochet hook
✔ Hair clips (alligator or snap style)
✔ Hot glue gun or needle/thread (for attaching flower to clip)
✔ Tapestry needle & scissors
🧵 Stitches & Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch – Chain
- sc – Single Crochet
- hdc – Half Double Crochet
- dc – Double Crochet
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- st(s) – Stitch(es)
- MC – Magic Circle
🌟 How to Do These Stitches
✔ Magic Circle (MC): Adjustable loop to start a round without a hole in the center.
✔ Half Double Crochet (hdc): Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
✔ Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to finish rounds and join petals.
Crochet Sunflower Pattern
🌰 Center (Brown Yarn)
Round 1: MC, ch 1, make 10 sc into the ring. Sl st to join. (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to join. (20 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
🌼 Petals (Yellow Yarn)
Join yellow yarn to any stitch.
🔸 Petal Pattern: (Ch 2, dc, hdc, dc, ch 2, sl st into same st)
🔸 Sl st into next st and repeat petal pattern around. You should end with 10 petals.
Sl st to first petal to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Optional Leaves (Green Yarn)
Ch 7
🔸 Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc.
🔸 Ch 1, turn, repeat same stitches on the opposite side of chain.
Fasten off and attach to the back of the flower.
Attaching to Hair Clip
- Use a hot glue gun or needle and thread to securely attach the sunflower to a clip or bobby pin.
- For extra hold, glue a small felt circle behind the flower before attaching it to the clip.
Perfect For…
✔ Summer hair accessories ☀️
✔ Party favors & gifts 🎉
✔ Selling at craft fairs 💛
✔ Adding to headbands, hats, or bags! 👜
🎨 Customization Ideas
🌼 Daisy Vibes: Use white petals and a yellow center
🍂 Autumn Style: Try rust, mustard, and burnt orange petals
🌈 Kawaii Pastels: Use soft rainbow colors for a whimsical look
🧼 Care Instructions
✔ Spot clean only – gently dab with damp cloth.
✔ Air dry, do not machine wash.
✔ Keep away from direct heat if using glue.
❓ FAQs
Q: Can I make this as a brooch or pin?
A: Yes! Just glue or stitch a brooch backing instead of a clip.
Q: Can I use lighter yarn like DK?
A: Definitely! The flower will be a bit smaller, perfect for subtle accessories.
Q: Can I make more petals?
A: Yes, increase your center stitch count and adjust spacing for more petals!
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Let me know if you try this crochet sunflower hair clip – I’d love to see your sunny creations! 🌻💖
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