Emberwood Harvest Sunflower Throw: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Cozy Autumn Masterpiece

Wrap yourself in the golden glow of autumn with the Emberwood Harvest Sunflower Throw. This richly textured crochet afghan is more than just a blanket—it's a handcrafted tribute to the season's beauty, where each sunflower motif radiates warmth like a late-afternoon sunbeam. Designed with deep amber, burnt sienna, and forest green, this heirloom-quality throw will become the centerpiece of your favorite reading nook, adding a touch of boho-rustic charm to any space.

Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a confident beginner ready for a rewarding project, this free pattern guides you through creating 12 stunning sunflower motifs, joining them into a 3x4 grid, and finishing with a beautifully textured border. The result is a dense, plush throw with a soft drape, perfect for draping over a sofa or the foot of your bed.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following materials to ensure a smooth and enjoyable crocheting experience:

• Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) 100% acrylic or wool blend. Approximate total yardage: 1800 yards.
  • 600 yards Amber Gold (for centers and petals)
  • 500 yards Burnt Sienna (for background)
  • 400 yards Forest Green (for joining and border)
  • 300 yards Cream (for border accent)
• Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9) crochet hook
• Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers to keep track of rounds

Gauge: One sunflower motif (Rounds 1-5) measures 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter; 12 rows of double crochet = 4 inches (10 cm). Gauge is important for achieving the correct finished size, so be sure to check your tension.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This throw is constructed from 12 large sunflower motifs, joined in a 3x4 grid, with a textured border. Each motif is worked in the round, starting from the center and building outward. Use stitch markers to keep track of your rounds, especially when working the petal layers.

Sunflower Motif (Make 12)

Round 1 (Center): With Amber Gold, make a magic ring. Chain 3 (counts as double crochet), work 11 double crochet into the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. (12 double crochet)

Round 2 (Petal base): Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch, *chain 3, skip 1 stitch, single crochet in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around, ending with chain 3, join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (6 chain-3 spaces)

Round 3 (Inner petals): Slip stitch into the first chain-3 space. Work (single crochet, half double crochet, 3 double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet) in each chain-3 space around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (6 petals)

Round 4 (Petal layer 2): Chain 1, single crochet in the back loop of the single crochet from Round 2 (the single crochet between petals), *chain 4, single crochet in the back loop of the next single crochet*; repeat from * to * around, ending with chain 4, join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (6 chain-4 spaces)

Round 5 (Outer petals): Slip stitch into the first chain-4 space. Work (single crochet, half double crochet, 5 double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet) in each chain-4 space around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off Amber Gold. (6 larger petals)

Round 6 (Background): Join Burnt Sienna with a slip stitch in any single crochet between petals. Chain 3 (counts as double crochet), 2 double crochet in the same stitch, *chain 2, skip the next petal (work behind it), 3 double crochet in the next single crochet between petals*; repeat from * to * around, ending with chain 2, join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. (6 clusters of 3 double crochet, 6 chain-2 spaces)

Round 7: Slip stitch to the next chain-2 space. Chain 3, 2 double crochet in the same space, *chain 1, 3 double crochet in the next chain-2 space*; repeat from * to * around, join with a slip stitch. (6 clusters, 6 chain-1 spaces)

Round 8 (Corner shaping): Slip stitch to the next chain-1 space. Chain 3, 2 double crochet in the same space, *chain 2, 3 double crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 2, (3 double crochet, chain 3, 3 double crochet) in the next chain-1 space (corner)*; repeat from * to * around, ending with 3 double crochet in the last chain-1 space, chain 3, join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3. Fasten off. (Each motif now has 4 corners, forming a square)

Joining Motifs

Arrange your 12 finished motifs in a 3x4 grid (3 motifs across, 4 motifs down). With Forest Green yarn, join the motifs using single crochet through both loops of corresponding stitches along the edges. For each seam, work a single crochet in each double crochet and a single crochet in each chain-2 space, making sure the corners align perfectly. Join all motifs horizontally first, then vertically, to create the full throw.

Border

Round 1: With Forest Green, join the yarn in any corner. Chain 3, 2 double crochet in the same corner, *double crochet in each stitch across to the next corner, (3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet) in the corner*; repeat from * to * around, ending with 3 double crochet in the starting corner, chain 2, join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain-3.

Round 2: Chain 3, double crochet in each stitch around, working (3 double crochet, chain 2, 3 double crochet) in each corner chain-2 space. Join, fasten off Forest Green.

Round 3: Join Cream in any corner. Chain 1, single crochet in each stitch around, working (single crochet, chain 2, single crochet) in each corner. Join, fasten off.

Round 4 (Picot edging): Join Amber Gold in any corner. Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch, *chain 3, slip stitch in the 3rd chain from hook (picot made), skip 1 stitch, single crochet in the next stitch*; repeat from * to * around, working (single crochet, chain 3, slip stitch in the 3rd chain, single crochet) in each corner. Join, fasten off. Weave in all ends with your yarn needle.

Your Emberwood Harvest Sunflower Throw is complete! The dense, textured fabric and warm autumnal palette will bring a cozy, handcrafted feel to any room. Enjoy your beautiful new heirloom piece, perfect for snuggling up on crisp fall evenings.