This Mini Sunflower Buddy is designed to brighten your desk, shelf, or wherever you like. Crochet a Sunflower, a Daisy, and a Sun with pointed petals. Each buddy sits upright with cute bobble feet, is quick to make, full of personality, and perfect for gifts, craft markets, or a fast, feel-good project.

This is a great project for scrap yarn. In DK weight yarn, it measures about 1.5 inches tall and 1 inch deep. It can also be crocheted with worsted-weight or chenille yarn. In super bulky chenille, it measures approximately 4 inches tall and 3 inches deep. Measurements may vary depending on yarn and tension.

The pattern is formatted for clarity and ease, including a table of contents, a troubleshooting section, and guidance on which pages to print for convenience. A captioned, step-by-step video is also included to help demonstrate how the most complex sections come together.

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner. This pattern assumes knowledge of basic stitches, working in front loops and back loops, as well as bobble stitches.
Terminology: US crochet terms
Construction: Worked in the round using FLO and BLO techniques to create petals—no separate pieces. Optional embroidery is used for the smile.

You will need:

DK yarn in brown (2–3 g), yellow (1 g), and green (2–3 g)
3.25 mm hook (adjust as needed for yarn choice)
Fiberfill stuffing
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Scissors
6 mm safety eyes
Black yarn or embroidery floss for mouth

Note: Safety eyes are not recommended for children under 3. Embroidered features are a safer alternative.