Crochet Sunflower Pumpkin Bouquet Pattern | Fall Centerpiece Decor | Easy Autumn Crochet DIY Guide

There is something undeniably magical about autumn. The air turns crisp, the leaves begin to blush with color, and every corner of the home suddenly calls for warmth, texture, and a touch of seasonal charm. If you are looking for a cozy DIY project that captures everything beautiful about fall, this crochet sunflower pumpkin bouquet is exactly what you need. It is cheerful, it is rustic, and it makes a stunning centerpiece that will impress every guest who walks through your door — without ever wilting or needing water.

This guide walks you through everything you need to know to create your own crocheted fall bouquet, including a full sunflower pattern, a mini pumpkin pattern, and tips for assembling it all into a showstopping autumn arrangement. Whether you are a beginner crochet enthusiast or a seasoned maker looking for a satisfying seasonal project, this pattern is designed to be approachable, fun, and endlessly customizable.

Why You Will Love This Crochet Fall Bouquet

Before we dive into the pattern itself, let’s talk about why this project has become such a favorite in the crochet community every autumn season.

First, it is incredibly versatile. You can make a small three-stem bouquet for a kitchen windowsill, or scale it up into a lush, overflowing centerpiece for a dining room table. The sunflowers and pumpkins can be made in traditional fall colors like gold, rust, burnt orange, and deep green, or you can go bold with burgundy, cream, and terracotta tones for a more modern farmhouse look.

Second, it lasts forever. Unlike a fresh flower arrangement that fades within a week, your crocheted bouquet will look just as beautiful next October as it does the day you finish it. Store it carefully and it becomes a cherished decoration you bring out year after year.

Third, it is a genuinely satisfying make. Each sunflower takes roughly thirty to forty-five minutes depending on your pace, and each mini pumpkin can be completed in under an hour. That means you can realistically finish an entire bouquet over a cozy weekend, a few evenings with a warm drink, or during a couple of fall movie marathons.

Materials You Will Need

Getting your materials together before you start will make the whole process smoother and more enjoyable. Here is a general list of what you will need for this project.

For yarn, you will want worsted weight yarn in the following colors: golden yellow and deep gold for the sunflower petals, dark brown or espresso brown for the sunflower centers, burnt orange and light orange for the pumpkins, green for the pumpkin stems and leaves, and any accent colors you want to add for visual variety. Brands like Lion Brand Pound of Love, Red Heart Super Saver, Caron Simply Soft, and Paintbox Simply DK all work beautifully for this project. If you want a slightly more rustic or textured look, a cotton-blend yarn can give the sunflowers a lovely matte finish.

For hooks, a 5.0mm or 5.5mm crochet hook works well with worsted weight yarn and gives a nicely tight tension that holds the pumpkin shapes well. If you tend to crochet loosely, you might prefer the 5.0mm to keep the pumpkins from looking too open or airy.

You will also need polyester fiberfill stuffing for the pumpkins and sunflower centers, a yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembling pieces, scissors, stitch markers, and floral wire or wooden dowels for the stems. Thick floral stems — either wire-wrapped or wooden — give the bouquet its structure. You can find these at any craft store, and they typically come in a pack of twenty to thirty stems. A small basket, mason jar, vintage pitcher, or decorative vase will serve as your vessel, and you can fill it with dried moss, raffia, small dried pumpkins, or crinkled tissue paper to hold the stems in place.

Optional but wonderful additions include twine or burlap ribbon for tying around the stems, faux fall leaves from a craft store to tuck in between the flowers, small sprigs of dried cotton or eucalyptus, and a hot glue gun for extra security when attaching petals or assembling the bouquet.

Understanding the Abbreviations

This pattern uses standard US crochet abbreviations. Here is a quick reference.

Ch means chain. Sl st means slip stitch. Sc means single crochet. Hdc means half double crochet. Dc means double crochet. Tr means treble crochet. MR means magic ring. Inc means increase, which is two single crochets in the same stitch. Dec means decrease, which is an invisible decrease worked across two stitches. BLO means back loop only. FLO means front loop only. St or sts means stitch or stitches.

Crochet Sunflower Pattern

Each sunflower is worked in three separate pieces — the center disk, the back petal layer, and the front petal layer — and then assembled. This layered approach gives the sunflower gorgeous dimension and depth.

Sunflower Center

Use dark brown yarn and a 5.0mm hook.

Start with a magic ring. Round 1: work 6 sc into the ring, pull tight to close, and join with a slip stitch. You will have 6 stitches. Round 2: ch 1, work 2 sc in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch. You will have 12 stitches. Round 3: ch 1, work 1 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch, repeat around, join with a slip stitch. You will have 18 stitches. Round 4: ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, then 2 sc in the next stitch, repeat around, join with a slip stitch. You will have 24 stitches. Round 5: ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch. Round 6: ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, then 2 sc in the next stitch, repeat around, join with a slip stitch. You will have 30 stitches.

Begin decreasing to shape the cup. Round 7: ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, then dec over the next 2 stitches, repeat around, join. You will have 24 stitches. Round 8: ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, then dec over the next 2 stitches, repeat around, join. You will have 18 stitches. At this point, stuff the center with a small amount of fiberfill to give it a slightly rounded, raised appearance. Round 9: ch 1, work 1 sc, then dec over the next 2 stitches, repeat around, join. You will have 12 stitches. Round 10: ch 1, work dec over each pair of stitches around, join. You will have 6 stitches. Fasten off, leaving a long tail, and close the remaining gap with the yarn needle.

Sunflower Petals — Back Layer

Use deep gold yarn and a 5.0mm hook. This layer creates the slightly longer petals that peek out from behind the center disk.

Start with a magic ring. Round 1: work 6 sc into the ring, pull tight and join. Round 2: ch 1, work 2 sc in each stitch around, join. You will have 12 stitches. Round 3: ch 1, work 1 sc, then 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around, join. You will have 18 stitches. Round 4: ch 1, work 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around, join. You will have 24 stitches.

Now create the petals. For each petal, chain 10, then starting in the second chain from the hook: work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, and then slip stitch back into the base round. Slip stitch into the next stitch in the base round, then work another petal. Repeat until you have worked all the way around, creating approximately 12 petals evenly spaced. If you want more petals, you can work into every stitch. If you want looser, more open petals, skip every other stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sunflower Petals — Front Layer

Use golden yellow yarn. This layer is worked identically to the back layer, but you can make the petals slightly shorter for contrast. Instead of a chain 10 base, use chain 8 and adjust accordingly: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, slip stitch back to base. Work all the way around in the same way. Fasten off.

Assembling the Sunflower

Place the front petal layer on top of the back petal layer, rotating slightly so the petals are offset and you can see both layers. Using your yarn needle and a length of yellow yarn, stitch the two layers together through the center. Then position the stuffed center disk on top of both petal layers and stitch it firmly in place, sewing all the way around the edge of the disk. Your sunflower should now look full, layered, and beautifully dimensional.

Crochet Mini Pumpkin Pattern

These little pumpkins are worked in the round with a ribbed texture, then gathered at the top and bottom to create the classic pumpkin silhouette. They are absolutely adorable and go together surprisingly quickly.

Use burnt orange yarn and a 5.0mm hook.

Start with a magic ring. Round 1: work 6 sc into the ring, join. Round 2: work 2 sc in each stitch around, join. You will have 12 stitches. Round 3: work 1 sc, then 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around, join. You will have 18 stitches. Round 4: work 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around, join. You will have 24 stitches. Round 5: work 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch, repeat around, join. You will have 30 stitches.

For rounds 6 through 12, work in the BLO only. This creates the ridged ribbing that gives the pumpkin its characteristic segmented look. Simply work 1 sc in each stitch through the back loop only for all 7 rounds.

Round 13: work back in both loops now. Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 stitches, dec over the next 2 stitches, repeat around, join. You will have 24 stitches. Round 14: work 1 sc in each of the next 2 stitches, dec over the next 2 stitches, repeat around, join. You will have 18 stitches. Stuff the pumpkin firmly with fiberfill at this point — you want it to hold its round shape nicely. Round 15: work 1 sc, dec over the next 2 stitches, repeat around, join. You will have 12 stitches. Round 16: work dec over each pair of stitches around, join. You will have 6 stitches. Fasten off, leaving a tail, and use the yarn needle to close the remaining gap and weave the tail through the center of the pumpkin, pulling gently to indent the bottom slightly for a more realistic shape.

Pumpkin Stem

Use brown or green yarn. Work a chain of 6, then sc back along the chain. Roll the piece tightly and stitch it closed to form a small stem. Attach it firmly to the top of the pumpkin.

Pumpkin Leaf

Use green yarn. Ch 10. Row 1: sc in second chain from hook and in each chain across, ch 1, turn. Row 2: sc2tog, sc across to the last 2 stitches, sc2tog, ch 1, turn. Repeat row 2 until only 1 or 2 stitches remain. Fasten off and attach the leaf next to the stem, curling it slightly before securing for a natural look.

Assembling Your Fall Bouquet

Now comes the most satisfying part — putting it all together.

For each stem, take a length of floral wire or a wooden dowel and bend one end into a small loop or hook. Using your yarn needle and a length of matching yarn, thread the wire through the back of each sunflower and pumpkin securely, looping through multiple times and knotting tightly so there is no risk of the flower slipping off its stem.

Once all your flowers and pumpkins are on stems, start arranging them in your chosen vessel. Tuck crinkled paper, dried moss, raffia, or a small foam block into the base of your vase or basket to hold the stems upright and at various heights. Generally speaking, the tallest sunflowers look best in the back or center, with the pumpkins tucked in lower and toward the front. Faux fall leaves, sprigs of dried grass, and lengths of burlap ribbon woven between the stems all add to the lush, layered feel of the arrangement.

Step back and adjust until the bouquet looks full and balanced. You might find you want to make a few extra sunflowers or pumpkins to fill in any gaps — and that is perfectly fine. The more the merrier when it comes to a fall centerpiece.

Tips for Customizing Your Bouquet

One of the best things about this pattern is how much room there is to make it your own.

Consider adding crocheted maple leaves in red and orange to weave through the arrangement. A simple leaf shape is easy to find as a free pattern, and a handful of them adds incredible seasonal color. You might also try making the pumpkins in cream or pale green for a more modern or cottagecore aesthetic — these look stunning mixed in with the traditional orange.

If you want a more subdued, sophisticated color palette, try working the sunflowers in muted mustard yellow and terracotta instead of bright gold, and pair them with pumpkins in a deep dusty rose or sage green. This creates a bouquet that feels earthy and warm rather than traditionally harvest-themed.

For gift-giving, a small three-stem bouquet wrapped in kraft paper and tied with a ribbon makes an absolutely lovely hostess gift, housewarming present, or thank-you for a teacher or neighbor. Because it never wilts, the recipient can enjoy it for seasons to come.

Caring for Your Crocheted Bouquet

Your finished bouquet requires very little maintenance, which is one more reason to love it. Keep it out of direct sunlight for extended periods to prevent the yarn colors from fading. If it gets dusty, a gentle shake or a pass with a cool hair dryer on the lowest setting will fluff it back up. Store it in a large paper bag or a lidded bin during the off-season and it will come back looking fresh year after year.

If you used cotton yarn, spot cleaning with a damp cloth works well if any piece gets a little grubby. Acrylic and acrylic-blend yarns are even more resilient and generally need no cleaning at all.

A Few Final Thoughts

This crochet sunflower pumpkin bouquet is one of those projects that genuinely brings joy at every stage — from winding the yarn onto your hook for the first time to stepping back and admiring the finished arrangement on your table. There is something deeply satisfying about making something beautiful with your hands, especially something that captures the spirit of a season so perfectly.

Whether this is your first time crocheting a dimensional flower or you have made dozens of them, this pattern gives you everything you need to create a fall centerpiece that is personal, handmade, and full of character. Share your finished bouquet with the hashtag #CrochetFallBouquet when you post it online — the community of crochet makers around the world always loves to celebrate each other’s work, and autumn makes is some of the most beautiful.

Now grab your hooks, pick out your coziest fall yarn colors, put on a favorite podcast or a good movie, and get making. Pumpkin season is the best season, and your home is about to look absolutely stunning.