Sunflower Bowl/Basket:

Designed by: Cylinda Mathews

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (Yellow)
Worsted weight yarn (White)
Crochet hooks, sizes I & F

Molding Materials:
Rust proof pins
Spray starch (optional)

Finishing Materials:
Raisin container (15 oz) or 4" in diameter X 4" tall
Tapestry needle

Finished Size: 4" in diameter X 4" tall
Gauge: 2 rows - 1 ½" / 3 dc - 1"

Bowl Bottom: (Using two strands held together, both Yellow & White) (Size I hook)
Ch 6; join with a slip st in first chain to form a ring.

Rnd 1) Ch 3, (counts as first dc, now and throughout), 13 dc in ring: 14 dc.

Rnd 2) Ch 3, dc in same st; * 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc: 28 dc.

Rnd 3) Ch 1, sc in joining, sc in next 2 dc, 2 sc in next dc; * sc in next 3 dc, 2 sc in next dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 35 sc. Do not fasten off.

Bowl Sides:
Rnd 4) (Working in back loops throughout); Ch 3; * dc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc.

Rnds 5-8) Ch 3; * dc in next dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc.

Rnd 9) Ch 1, sc in same st; * sc in next dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc. Fasten off, secure ends. 35 sc.

Bowl Edging: (Using White only) (Size I hook)
Rnd 1) (Working in both loops); Attach yarn to any sc on round 9 of bowl; Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc; * sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 28 sc.

Rnd 2) (Ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st, skip next sc; * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next sc, skip next sc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to first dc. Fasten off, secure ends: 14 shells.

Sunflowers (Make 4)
Sunflower Centers: (Using Yellow) (Size E hook)

Rnd 1) With a 5" tail; Ch 4; 13 dc in 4th ch from hook; join with a slip st to 4th ch of beg. ch 4: 14 dc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Sunflower Petals: (Using White) (Size E hook)
Rnd 1) Attach yarn to any dc on Sunflower Center; Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 5, sc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in last 2 chains; * sc in next dc on Sunflower Center, ch 5, sc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in last 2 chains; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc: 14 petals. Fasten off, secure ends.

Finishing:
Attach each Sunflower to sides of bowl at even intervals using the 5" tail to secure Sunflowers to sides. Secure ends, clip off. Insert raisin canister inside the bowl. If desired, lightly spray Sunflowers with water or spray starch, shape and pin into place to dry. When dried, remove pins and enjoy!

Variations for Sunflower Set:
These flowers could be referred to as Daisies. To make Sunflowers, just change the colors in the napkin rings and coasters Use brown for the Sunflower centers and yellow for the petals. On the bowl use 2 strands of white yarn held together and for the edging, use yellow. The Sunflowers tacked on the sides could again be done with brown centers and yellow petals. For those who prefer a basket, simply use the shell stitch, (same as bowl edging) and make a long row of shell stitches attaching the handle on opposite sides of the bowl on Rnd 9.

Sunflower Coaster

Designed by: Cylinda Mathews

Materials:
Small amount of worsted weight yarn, (Yellow)
Small amount of worsted weight yarn, (White)
Crochet hook, size F

Molding Materials:
Plastic wrap
Ironing board, styrofoam or cardboard block
Spray starch (optional)

Finishing Materials:
Tapestry needle

Finished Size: Approx. 4 ½" in diameter
Gauge: Flower center measures 2" in diameter

Sunflower Center: (Using Yellow)
Rnd 1) Ch 6; 17 trc in 6th ch from hook; join with a slip st to 6th ch of beg ch 6: 18 trc. Drop off old color and attach new color, (white).

Sunflower Petals: (Using White)
Rnd 1) * Ch 6, sc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in last 3 ch, sc in next trc on sunflower center; repeat from * around; join with a slip st to base of beg. ch 6: 18 petals. Fasten off, secure ends.

Finishing:
Cover preferred work surface with plastic wrap. Lightly spray sunflower with water, or if you prefer, lightly spray with spray starch, lay on surface and gently stretch to shape sunflower. Allow to dry.

Sunflower Napkin Ring

Designed by: Cylinda Mathews

Materials:
Small amount worsted weight yarn, (Yellow)
Small amount worsted weight yarn, (White)
Crochet hook, size F

Finishing Materials:
Tapestry needle

Molding Materials:
Spray starch (optional)
Ironing board/styrofoam or cardboard base
Plastic wrap

Finished Size: 3" in diameter
Gauge: Not important to overall size

Sunflower Center: (Using Yellow)
Rnd 1) Ch 4; 13 dc in 4th ch from hook; join with a slip st to 4th ch of beg ch 4, drop off old color and pick up new color (white).

Sunflower Petals: (Using White)
Rnd 1) With new color attached; Ch 1, sc in joining, ch 5, sc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in last remaining 2 ch, sc in front loop of next dc on Sunflower Center, ch 5, sc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in last remaining 2 ch; * sc in next dc on Sunflower Center (both loops), ch 5, sc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in last remaining 2 ch; repeat from * 6 times; sc in front loop of next dc on Sunflower Center, ch 5, sc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in last remaining 2 ch; repeat from * to * 6 times; join with a slip st in first sc, slip st behind petal to unworked loop of next dc: 14 Petals. Do not fasten off.

Band: (Using White)
Ch 20, skip next 6 petals and slip st in unworked loop of next dc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Finishing:
Cover preferred surface with plastic wrap. Lightly spray napkin ring with water or spray starch and gently shape on prepared surface. When dry, Insert napkin and enjoy!