Hi! I’m Helen
I live on the north-east coast of England, UK. I am a mum and wife and enjoy reading and quilting. I started crocheting at 14 years old.
Sunflower Cottage Crochet is dedicated to empowering crocheters of all levels. I provide modern, easy-to-follow crochet patterns and video tutorials that make learning new techniques simple and accessible. My mission is to empower crocheters in their creativity, enabling them to confidently create beautiful projects no matter where they’re at in their journey. Whether it's a beginner seeking out the basics or an experienced enthusiast looking to level up their skills. My vision is for every user to experience the joy of mastering creative expression through crochet!
Latest Blog Posts
30 Free Crochet Patterns for Preemie Babies You’ll Love to Make
Looking for crochet patterns for preemie babies? Throughout September 2026, the Preemie Crochet Challenge brings you 30 beautiful patterns designed for premature babies, with a new featured PDF pattern available free each day. Join crocheters around the world as we use our hooks, yarn and …
Free Baby Crochet Mittens Pattern – Ellis Preemie Mitts in 3 Sizes
These free baby crochet mittens are designed especially for premature babies, with three sizes, beautiful texture and a simple seamless construction.The Ellis Preemie Mitts are a quick, stash-friendly crochet project that will help confident beginners practise the sc2tog stitch while making something genuinely useful for …
How to Crochet SC2tog – Single Crochet 2 Together Step-by-Step
Learn how to crochet SC2tog (single crochet 2 together) with this easy step-by-step tutorial, including photos and left- and right-handed video tutorials.Discover how it is used for crochet decreases and shaping — and how it can also create beautiful texture in your crochet projects. What …
