Crochet Forget Me Not Free Pattern

There is something quietly magical about forget me nots. Those tiny five-petaled flowers in their signature shade of soft blue have carried a message of remembrance and enduring love for centuries. They appear in Victorian poetry, on wedding bouquets, in the margins of letters sent across oceans. And now, with just a hook and some yarn, you can bring that same gentle beauty into your home, your wardrobe, or a gift made with your own hands.

This free crochet forget me not pattern is one of my absolute favourites to share, because the results look so much more intricate than the technique actually is. Whether you are making a single flower to attach to a headband, a scattering of blooms to embellish a granny square blanket, or dozens of tiny flowers to transform into a wreath, garland, or bouquet, this pattern is endlessly versatile. It works up quickly, uses only a small amount of yarn, and is suitable for confident beginners who are comfortable with basic stitches.

Let me walk you through everything you need to know.

A Little About the Forget Me Not Flower

Before we get into the pattern itself, I want to take a moment to appreciate the flower we are recreating. The forget me not, known botanically as Myosotis, grows wild across Europe, Asia, and North America. It tends to bloom in spring and early summer, carpeting hedgerows, riverbanks, and woodland edges in pools of periwinkle blue. Up close, each flower has five rounded petals arranged around a small yellow or white centre, which is what gives the bloom its distinctive, almost innocent look.

The name has roots in German — Vergissmeinnicht — and the flower has been a symbol of faithful love and fond memory since at least the medieval period. It is the state flower of Alaska, the floral emblem of several countries, and a widely used symbol of Alzheimer’s awareness. When you crochet these little flowers, you are carrying a lot of history in your hands.

Recreating that five-petalled roundness in crochet is surprisingly straightforward, and the finished flower captures the spirit of the real thing beautifully. The secret is in a simple five-petal construction worked in joined rounds, with a contrast colour centre that gives the impression of that characteristic yellow eye.

What You Will Need

Yarn: This pattern works best with a DK or light worsted weight yarn in two colours — your main petal colour and a contrast for the centre. The traditional colour combination is a soft blue or periwinkle for the petals and sunshine yellow or white for the centre, but there is absolutely no rule that says you have to keep it traditional. Soft lilac petals with a cream centre look gorgeous. Deep teal with gold works beautifully for a more modern feel. Dusty rose with a pale yellow centre is romantic and lovely. Use what speaks to you.

You will not need much yarn at all. A single forget me not uses only a small amount — you can easily make a dozen flowers from a single 50g ball. This is a perfect stash-buster project.

Hook: A 3.5mm hook works well with DK weight yarn, but you should choose a hook that suits the yarn you are working with. The fabric does not need to be particularly tight or particularly loose — aim for a natural, relaxed tension that lets the petals lie flat.

Other supplies: A yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and stitch markers if you find them helpful. If you plan to use these flowers as embellishments, you might also want sewing pins and a needle and thread for attaching them, or a hot glue gun if you are using them for non-wearable craft projects.

Gauge and Sizing

Gauge is not critical for this pattern, since a small variation in size will not affect the overall design — it will simply give you a slightly larger or smaller flower. As a rough guide, using DK yarn and a 3.5mm hook, the finished flower should measure approximately 4–5cm across. If you want larger flowers, go up a hook size or use an aran weight yarn. For tiny flowers perfect for detailed embellishments, try a fingering weight yarn with a 2.5mm hook.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

This pattern is written in UK crochet terminology. A quick reference guide for UK terms and their US equivalents is included below.

UK / US

• Magic ring / magic ring (same in both)
• Chain / chain (same in both)
• Slip stitch / slip stitch (same in both)
• Double crochet (dc) / single crochet (sc)
• Half treble crochet (htr) / half double crochet (hdc)
• Treble crochet (tr) / double crochet (dc)

Other abbreviations used: ch (chain), sl st (slip stitch), sp (space), rep (repeat), st (stitch).

The Pattern

Setting Up

This forget me not is worked in two rounds from the centre outward. You will begin with your contrast colour (the centre colour), work the foundation, then switch to your main colour (the petal colour) to complete the flower.

Round 1 — The Centre

Using your contrast colour yarn, make a magic ring.

Into the magic ring, work 5 double crochet (UK dc / US sc). You are placing 5 stitches into the ring.

Join with a slip stitch to the first double crochet to close the round.

Pull the magic ring gently but firmly closed so that no gap remains at the centre.

You now have a tight little circle of 5 stitches, which will form the centre eye of your flower.

Do not turn.

Round 2 — The Petals

This is where the magic happens. You are going to work each petal individually, creating 5 petals in total — one growing out from each of the 5 stitches in your first round.

If you are changing to a new colour for the petals, now is the time to do that. You can either fasten off your contrast yarn after Round 1 and join the new colour, or carry the contrast yarn and work over it. For clean, tidy flowers, fastening off and rejoining is my preferred method, but do whatever works best for you.

Join your main colour (petal colour) to any stitch of Round 1 with a slip stitch.

For each petal, you will work the following into the same stitch:

Chain 1. Then into that same stitch, work: 1 half treble crochet (htr), 1 treble crochet (tr), 1 half treble crochet (htr), then 1 double crochet (dc).

After completing those stitches, slip stitch into the next stitch of Round 1 to close the base of the petal and move along to the starting position for the next one.

Repeat this sequence — (1 ch, 1 htr, 1 tr, 1 htr, 1 dc) into the same stitch, then sl st into the next stitch — for each of the remaining 4 stitches of Round 1.

When you have worked all 5 petals, slip stitch into the base of the first petal to close the round neatly.

Fasten off and leave a tail for weaving in.

Finishing

Using your yarn needle, weave in all ends carefully and securely. Because these flowers are small, the ends can sometimes peek out if you rush this step, so take a moment to do it properly.

If you want your flowers to lie perfectly flat, a very light blocking will help enormously. Spritz the flower with a little water and pin it out gently on your blocking mat, making sure all five petals are evenly spaced, and leave it to dry completely. Even if you do not have blocking mats, simply pressing the damp flower under a clean cloth with a warm iron will do the job.

Tips for Getting the Best Results

The petals in Round 2 should form naturally rounded shapes, but if yours are coming out pointed or stiff, try loosening your tension slightly or going up half a hook size. The graduated height of the stitches (dc, htr, tr, htr, dc) is what creates that gently curved petal shape, so make sure each stitch is clearly defined rather than squished together.

If your petals are curling inward rather than lying flat, the magic ring may be too tight. Try leaving it very slightly open — just enough that the five stitches have room to breathe.

The chain at the beginning of each petal forms the base and the slight lift that separates each petal from its neighbour. This is an important step, so make sure you are working the chain before you begin each set of petal stitches.

For a more three-dimensional flower, you can add a second layer of petals behind the first by working a third round in a slightly different position, but for most decorative purposes the two-round version is perfect and beautifully flat.

Ideas for Using Your Crochet Forget Me Nots

This is one of those patterns where making one quickly leads to making ten, and then fifty. They are genuinely addictive, and once you have a collection of them you will find endless ways to use them.

Embellishing knitwear and crochet items is probably the most obvious use. Stitch a cluster of forget me nots to the corner of a shawl, scatter them across a baby blanket, add a line of them along the hem of a hat, or attach a single flower to a button band. They pair beautifully with simple, solid-colour garments that benefit from a touch of floral detail.

Hair accessories are another wonderful option. Glue or sew a forget me not to a plain hair clip, a headband, or a comb for an instantly pretty accessory. A cluster of three flowers of slightly different sizes looks particularly elegant.

Brooches are easy to make by simply stitching a brooch back or pin finding to the back of a flower. Add a small leaf worked in green behind the petals for extra realism.

Bookmarks gain enormous charm from a little flower attached to the top. Crochet a simple chain of whatever length suits your books, finish off the ends neatly, and stitch a forget me not at the top.

Gift wrapping and cards can be elevated beautifully by a small crochet flower. Tie one to a ribbon on a wrapped gift, or glue one to the front of a handmade card. Since these flowers use so little yarn and work up so quickly, they feel personal and special without requiring a significant time investment.

Wreaths and garlands made entirely of crochet forget me nots are breathtaking. Work them in graduating shades of blue from pale ice through periwinkle to deep indigo for a subtle ombre effect, or mix blues with occasional lavender or white flowers for a natural wildflower feel. Attach them to a wire wreath base or thread them onto a length of twine for a garland.

Framed botanical art is a newer trend in the crochet world and forget me nots are perfectly suited to it. Arrange a collection of flowers on a piece of linen or burlap stretched over an embroidery hoop or a small canvas frame, stitch them in place, and you have a piece of textile art that looks stunning on any wall.

Yarn Colour Suggestions

If you are looking for specific colour recommendations, here are some combinations that work particularly well for crochet forget me nots.

For classic forget me nots, look for a yarn in a soft, slightly greyed blue — not too bright, not too navy. Think of the colour of faded denim, or the sky just after dawn. Pair it with a pale lemon yellow or antique white for the centre.

For a cottage garden effect, work flowers in a range of soft blues, mauves, and pale pinks, mixing them together in a bunch or arrangement. Add the occasional white flower for brightness.

For a modern, more graphic look, try deep cobalt blue with a bright white centre, or dusty teal with a gold centre.

For a winter or holiday feel, icy pale blue or silver-grey flowers with white centres look like frozen blooms and make beautiful seasonal decorations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this pattern to make a corsage or wedding flowers?
Absolutely. Crochet flowers make wonderful wedding accessories and buttonholes. For a corsage, make several flowers of different sizes, add some simple crocheted leaves, and arrange and wire them together as you would fresh flowers. For best results, block each flower carefully so it lies flat and holds its shape.

How do I make the leaves to go with the flowers?
A simple leaf shape works beautifully alongside these flowers. Chain 8, then work back along the chain as follows: sl st into the second chain from the hook, dc into the next, htr into the next 2, dc into the next, sl st into the next, then 3 sl sts into the final chain to form the pointed tip and mirror the other side. This gives you a small, elongated leaf that complements the rounded petals of the flower perfectly. Work it in a medium green for a natural look.

Can I sell items made from this pattern?
Yes! You are very welcome to sell finished items made from this free pattern. All I ask is that you do not sell or republish the pattern itself.

I am a complete beginner — is this pattern suitable for me?
This pattern uses basic stitches, but it does require comfort with working into a magic ring and working increases. If you have completed a few simple projects and are familiar with the basic stitches listed in the abbreviations section, you should be able to work through this pattern successfully. If you are brand new to crochet, I would suggest getting comfortable with the magic ring and basic stitch heights on a simple project first, then coming back to try the flower.

Final Thoughts

Crochet forget me nots are one of those small, beautiful things that remind me why I fell in love with this craft in the first place. They are humble in scale but rich in meaning, quick enough to make in an idle half hour but lovely enough to treasure for years. Whether you make one to mark a memory, stitch a bunch into a gift for someone you love, or simply enjoy the meditative rhythm of working the same little sequence of stitches again and again in front of a good film, I hope this pattern brings you as much pleasure as it has brought me.

If you make some forget me nots using this pattern, I would absolutely love to see them. Please tag me on Instagram or leave a comment below — seeing your finished makes is truly one of the best parts of sharing a pattern like this.

Happy crocheting.