Embrace the beauty of autumn with this stunning crochet sunflower and autumn leaves necklace! This exquisite handmade accessory captures the vibrant hues of the season, making it the perfect statement piece for your fall wardrobe. Detailed with delicate flowers and charming leaves, this pattern guides you through creating your own unique and eye-catching jewelry.
Why You’ll Love Crafting This Autumnal Crochet Necklace
Beyond just a beautiful accessory, this crochet necklace allows you to wear your creativity. It’s a wonderful project for intermediate crocheters looking to expand their skills in motif work and assembly. Imagine the compliments you’ll receive on this unique, handcrafted piece, or consider it a heartfelt gift for someone special who cherishes autumn’s charm.
Crochet Pattern: Crochet Sunflower & Autumn Leaves Necklace Pattern: Craft Your Fall Statement Piece
Materials
Crochet thread size 10 in: Golden Yellow, Dark Brown, Olive Green, Burnt Orange
Crochet hook: 1.75mm (or size needed for tight stitches)
Small glass or seed beads (amber/brownish gold)
Jewelry clasp (e.g., lobster claw)
2 jump rings
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Jewelry pliers (optional, for jump rings)
Abbreviations
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
MR: magic ring
st(s): stitch(es)
FO: finish off
Instructions
Important Note: This pattern involves creating several small motifs and then assembling them. Weave in ends as you go for a cleaner finish.
Main Sunflower (Make 1 – Golden Yellow & Dark Brown)
Center (Dark Brown):
Rnd 1: In MR, ch 1, 8 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (8 sc)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (16 sc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in first st, 2 sc in next st* repeat around. Join with sl st. (24 sc) FO.
Petals Layer 1 (Golden Yellow):
Attach Golden Yellow yarn to any sc on Rnd 3 of the brown center.
*Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in next sc.* Repeat 12 times around, joining with sl st to the first petal base. FO.
Petals Layer 2 (Golden Yellow):
Attach Golden Yellow yarn to any *unworked* sc from Rnd 3 of the brown center, behind a Layer 1 petal.
*Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in next sc (the next unworked stitch).* Repeat 12 times around, joining with sl st. FO.
Smaller Sunflowers (Make 2 Golden Yellow, 2 Burnt Orange – with Dark Brown Centers)
Center (Dark Brown):
Rnd 1: In MR, ch 1, 6 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sc) FO.
Petals (Golden Yellow OR Burnt Orange):
Attach chosen petal color yarn to any sc on Rnd 1 of the center.
*Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in next sc.* Repeat 6 times around, joining with sl st. FO.
Small Flowers (Make 2 Burnt Orange – with Dark Brown Centers)
Center (Dark Brown):
Rnd 1: In MR, ch 1, 5 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (5 sc) FO.
Petals (Burnt Orange):
Attach Burnt Orange yarn to any sc on Rnd 1 of the center.
*Ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in next sc.* Repeat 5 times around, joining with sl st. FO.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in last ch (this forms the point). Now working up the other side of the chain: hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Join with sl st to first sc. FO.
Assembly and Necklace Cord (Dark Brown yarn)
Lay out all your crocheted pieces to visualize the arrangement, mimicking the image. The large sunflower is the central focal point.
1. Assemble the Central Drop:
Take your Large Sunflower (Golden Yellow/Dark Brown).
Using Dark Brown yarn and a tapestry needle, secure one small Burnt Orange flower directly below the center of the large sunflower.
From the bottom of this small Burnt Orange flower, attach a short chain (ch 3-4) in Dark Brown yarn. String an amber bead onto the yarn. Sl st after the bead to secure.
Attach one Olive Green leaf below the bead, ensuring it hangs down. Secure all ends.
2. Create the Necklace Base Chain:
Using Dark Brown yarn, chain approximately 80-100 chains for the main necklace cord (adjust for desired length). This will be the base onto which you attach the motifs. Leave long tails at both ends for attaching the clasp later.
3. Attach Motifs to the Base Chain (working outwards from the center):
Find the center point of your base chain. This is where your assembled Central Drop will be attached. Secure the top of the Large Sunflower firmly to the base chain using Dark Brown yarn and a tapestry needle.
Now, work outwards on both sides of the central sunflower, adding motifs as follows:
Side 1 (Left):
Crochet a short branch: From the side of the Large Sunflower, ch 5-7 using Dark Brown yarn.
Attach one Olive Green leaf to this chain. Ch 3.
Attach one Golden Yellow smaller sunflower. Ch 2. String an amber bead onto the yarn, sl st after the bead.
Crochet a short connecting chain (ch 5-8).
Attach one Burnt Orange small flower. Ch 2. String an amber bead onto the yarn, sl st after the bead.
Attach one Burnt Orange leaf.
Continue with short chains and attaching remaining leaves and flowers, scattering the Olive Green and Burnt Orange leaves and the remaining smaller flowers (one Golden Yellow, one Burnt Orange). Incorporate beads by stringing them onto the yarn before making a sl st or sc to attach.
