Painted Sunflower

"Painting on Crochet?! Yes you can. This sunflower is a fun project for your fall home decorating. The only stitches you need to know for this project are ch, sc, dc and tr.If you have ever made a doily you can make this sunflower. Put 2 size 10 threads together and stitch this sunflower. When you are done starch it, and when it is dry paint it with your favorite acrylic paints. Your friends will be amazed that you made it out of some string."

Crochet Hook4 or 2 mm hook (steel)

Yarn Weight(0) Lace (33-40 stitches to 4 inches). Includes crochet thread.

Finished Size11 in circumference

Materials List

• size 10 crochet thread
• sugar
• water
• wax paper
• acrylic paint
• 2 1/2 in. paint brush