Learn to Crochet Sun Appliqué

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Making the Magic Circle
4. First Round - Single Crochet
5. Second Round - Increase Stitch
6. Third Round - Increase Stitch
7. Adding the Flames
8. Making the Slipknot
9. Creating the Points
10. Finishing Touches
11. Conclusion

How to Crochet a Cute Little Sun

Crocheting is a wonderful hobby that allows you to create adorable and unique items. In this article, I will guide you through the process of crocheting a cute little sun using simple techniques. This is a perfect project for using up any scrap yarn you may have lying around.

Materials Needed

To create this crochet sun, you will need the following materials:

1. Yellow and orange yarn
2. 3.5 millimeter crochet hook (adjust size according to your yarn)
3. Scissors
4. Darning needle

Step 1: Making the Magic Circle

To begin, we will start by making a magic circle with the yellow yarn. If you are unfamiliar with this technique, there are plenty of tutorials available online that can help you get started. The magic circle allows us to work in a closed loop, creating a seamless base for our sun.

Step 2: First Round - Single Crochet

Once you have your magic circle, we will proceed to single crochet six stitches into it. Simply insert your hook into the circle, yarn over, and pull the yarn through. Repeat this process five more times until you have a total of six single crochet stitches.

Step 3: Second Round - Increase Stitch

In the second round, we will be increasing the number of stitches. To do this, we will work two single crochet stitches into each stitch from the previous round. This will give us a total of 12 stitches in this round. Continue this pattern until you reach the end of the round.

Step 4: Third Round - Increase Stitch

For the third round, we will repeat the increase stitch pattern. This time, we will work two single crochet stitches into the first stitch, followed by one single crochet stitch into the second stitch. Repeat this pattern around until you have a total of 18 stitches in this round.

Step 5: Adding the Flames

Now that we have the base of our sun complete, it's time to add the flames. Using the orange yarn, create a slipknot and attach it to the last single crochet stitch from the previous round. From there, we will work a series of chains and slip stitches to create the flame-like points around the edge of the sun.

Step 6: Making the Slipknot

To start the flame, make a slipknot and insert your hook into the last single crochet stitch of the sun's base. Attach the slipknot to the hook and pull it through the center of the sun.

Step 7: Creating the Points

To create the flame points, chain three and single crochet into the second chain from the hook. Chain one and skip the next stitch in the circle. Slip stitch into the next single crochet stitch. Repeat this pattern until you have created nine points around the edge of the sun.

Step 8: Finishing Touches

Once you have completed all the flame points, finish off the sun by joining the last point to the first one with a slip stitch. Secure the ends by weaving them through the back loops of the stitches using a darning needle.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully crocheted a cute little sun. This project is a great way to use up scrap yarn and create a fun decorative item. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and found it helpful. Keep crocheting and let your creativity shine!