Crochet Flower Amigurumi Free Pattern
There is something deeply satisfying about transforming a skein of yarn into a soft, dimensional flower that stands up on its own, holds its shape, and makes people smile the moment they see it. Crochet flower amigurumi combines two of the most beloved crafts in the fiber arts world — the delicate artistry of crocheted flowers and the charming three-dimensional style of amigurumi — into one irresistible project. Whether you are brand new to crochet or an experienced maker looking for your next weekend project, this free pattern will walk you through every step of creating your very own flower amigurumi from start to finish.
Before we dive into the pattern itself, let’s talk about what makes this project so special and why so many crocheters keep coming back to flower amigurumi again and again.
What Is Crochet Flower Amigurumi?
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and creatures. The word itself is a combination of the Japanese words “ami,” meaning knitted or crocheted, and “nuigurumi,” meaning stuffed doll. While amigurumi traditionally focuses on animals and characters, the technique has expanded beautifully into the world of botanicals — and flowers are among the most popular subjects.
Crochet flower amigurumi takes the structural techniques used in amigurumi (working in continuous rounds, using a tight gauge to prevent stuffing from showing through, and shaping with increases and decreases) and applies them to floral forms. The result is a flower that is not flat like a traditional crochet flower motif, but rather fully three-dimensional, with petals that have depth, a center that is plump and rounded, and optional stems and leaves that give the finished piece the look of a real bloom you might find in a garden — except this one will never wilt.
These flowers make wonderful gifts, home décor pieces, bouquet centerpieces, hair accessories, and plush toys for children. They are endlessly customizable in terms of color, size, and flower type, and because they require only small amounts of yarn, they are a perfect stash-busting project too.
Materials You Will Need
This pattern is written for a simple daisy-style flower amigurumi, which is a great starting point for beginners and a satisfying quick make for more experienced crocheters. Here is everything you will need to gather before you begin.
You will need worsted weight yarn in three colors: one for the petals (white or any light color works beautifully), one for the center of the flower (yellow is classic, but orange, cream, or even deep burgundy create stunning results), and one for the stem and leaves (a medium green). You will need a 3.5mm or 4mm crochet hook — the smaller hook creates a tighter fabric that holds stuffing in nicely, which is exactly what you want for amigurumi work. Pick up a pair of stitch markers, a yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing pieces together, polyester fiberfill for stuffing, and a pair of safety eyes if you want to add a little personality to your flower (6mm to 8mm safety eyes work well for this size). Scissors and a bit of patience round out your materials list.
Gauge is not critical for this pattern, but you are aiming for a firm fabric with no visible gaps. If you can see light through your stitches when you hold the work up, try going down a hook size.
Abbreviations and Stitches Used
This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology. Here are the abbreviations you will encounter throughout.
MR stands for magic ring. Ch means chain. Sl st means slip stitch. Sc means single crochet. Hdc means half double crochet. Dc means double crochet. Inc means increase, which is two single crochets worked into the same stitch. Dec means invisible decrease, which joins two stitches together. FO means fasten off.
If you are unfamiliar with the magic ring, it is a technique used to start crocheting in the round without leaving a visible hole in the center. There are plenty of video tutorials available online that demonstrate it clearly, and once you learn it, you will use it for almost every amigurumi project you make.
The Pattern: Crochet Flower Amigurumi
The Flower Center
The center of the flower is the main amigurumi body — a small, stuffed sphere that forms the heart of the bloom. It is worked in continuous rounds without joining unless otherwise noted.
Begin with your yellow (or chosen center color) yarn.
Round 1: Start with a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to close. You will have 6 stitches.
Round 2: Work an inc in each stitch around. You will have 12 stitches.
Round 3: Work (sc 1, inc) around, repeating the sequence to the end of the round. You will have 18 stitches.
Round 4: Work (sc 2, inc) around. You will have 24 stitches.
Round 5: Work (sc 3, inc) around. You will have 30 stitches.
Rounds 6 through 9: Work 1 sc in each stitch around for four rounds without any increases or decreases. You will still have 30 stitches at the end of each round.
This is the point where you should place your safety eyes if you are using them. Insert them between rounds 5 and 6, about 6 to 8 stitches apart, and secure the washers firmly on the inside. If you are making this flower for a child under three years old, embroider eyes with yarn instead of using plastic safety eyes, as safety eyes can be a choking hazard for very small children.
Now begin the decrease rounds, and after the first couple of rounds of decreasing, add your stuffing. You want to fill the sphere firmly but not so tightly that the fabric stretches and gaps appear.
Round 10: Work (sc 3, dec) around. You will have 24 stitches.
Round 11: Work (sc 2, dec) around. You will have 18 stitches.
Add more stuffing if needed here.
Round 12: Work (sc 1, dec) around. You will have 12 stitches.
Round 13: Work dec around. You will have 6 stitches.
Fasten off and leave a long tail. Use your yarn needle to weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in the end securely.
Your flower center is now complete. Set it aside while you make the petals.
The Petals
Each petal is made separately and then sewn onto the flower center, which gives you full control over placement and allows you to add as many or as few petals as you like. This pattern calls for eight petals, which creates a full, round daisy shape. You can reduce to six for a simpler look or increase to ten or twelve for a more lush, chrysanthemum-style bloom.
Using your petal color yarn, make one magic ring.
Row 1: Ch 1, work 3 sc into the ring. Pull the ring closed. Turn your work.
Row 2: Ch 1, inc in the first stitch, sc 1 in the next stitch, inc in the last stitch. You will have 5 stitches. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, inc in the first stitch, sc across to the last stitch, inc in the last stitch. You will have 7 stitches. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. You will have 7 stitches. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, dec over the first two stitches, sc across to the last two stitches, dec over the last two stitches. You will have 5 stitches. Turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, dec, sc 1, dec. You will have 3 stitches. Turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, work a three-stitch decrease by inserting your hook through all three stitches and pulling through. Fasten off.
Leave a tail of about 6 inches for sewing. Make eight petals total (or your desired number) in this manner.
The petal shape is gentle and oval — wider in the middle and tapering to a soft point at the base. If you want more pointed petals for a different flower variety, you can work a sl st down each side in the final step instead of the flat three-stitch decrease. Experiment and see what shape appeals to you most.
The Leaves
The leaves are optional but they add a wonderful finishing touch and give the flower somewhere natural to sit in a vase or arrangement. You will make two leaves.
Using your green yarn, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Do not join — work in continuous rounds.
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. You will have 12 stitches.
Round 3: (Sc 1, inc) around. You will have 18 stitches.
Rounds 4 through 6: Sc in each stitch around.
Round 7: (Sc 1, dec) around. You will have 12 stitches.
Round 8: Dec around. You will have 6 stitches.
Add a small amount of stuffing — leaves look best when they are lightly stuffed and a bit flat rather than fully plump.
Fasten off and close the opening by weaving the tail through the front loops and pulling tight.
For a more realistic leaf shape, you can skip the amigurumi construction and instead make a flat leaf: chain 12, sc down one side starting from the second chain from the hook, work 3 sc in the final chain to turn the corner, sc back up the other side, and fasten off. This flat version works wonderfully if you want your flower to lie flat as a brooch or appliqué rather than stand as a 3D piece.
The Stem
If you want your flower amigurumi to have a stem, the simplest method is to cut a piece of floral wire or a pipe cleaner to your desired length (about 15 to 20 cm works well for a single flower). Wrap it tightly with green yarn by holding the end of the yarn against the wire and coiling the yarn over it as you wrap from top to bottom. Secure both ends with a tiny dab of craft glue. Alternatively, crochet a chain of 30 to 40 stitches in green yarn, slip stitch back along the chain, and fasten off. This creates a flat, loopy strand that can be twisted or shaped loosely.
Attach the stem to the bottom of the flower center by sewing it securely with the yarn tail and a yarn needle, passing through the base of the sphere several times for stability.
Assembling Your Flower Amigurumi
Now comes the most satisfying part: putting it all together.
Arrange your petals evenly around the flower center before sewing any of them down. For eight petals, think of placing them like numbers on a clock face — 12, 1:30, 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30, 9, and 10:30. This even spacing gives the flower that perfect round, balanced look. Use stitch markers or pins to hold them in place while you get the arrangement right.
Sew each petal onto the flower center using the long yarn tail you left when fastening off. The base of the petal (the pointed end) attaches to the equator of the sphere — not the very top and not the very bottom, but right around the middle. Take small stitches and pull them firmly so the petals sit close to the center rather than flopping outward. After attaching each petal, weave in the tail securely on the inside of the sphere.
Once all petals are attached, sew the leaves onto the base of the flower center, on opposite sides, so they frame the stem or drape slightly outward. Attach the stem last if you are using one.
Step back and look at your finished flower. Fluff the petals gently, adjust their positioning, and if any one looks a little different from the others, a tiny tug or tuck usually fixes it.
Customization Ideas
One of the greatest joys of crochet flower amigurumi is how easily you can adapt the basic pattern to create an entire garden of different blooms. Here are some ideas to spark your creativity.
Sunflowers are made by following the same petal pattern but in a golden yellow, and using a much larger center sphere made by continuing the increase rounds up to round 7 or 8 before leveling off. The center of a sunflower can be worked in dark brown or deep burgundy for authenticity.
Roses are a little more involved but incredibly rewarding. Instead of flat petals, you crochet a long strip with increases and decreases along one edge to create a ruffled strip, then coil it and sew as you go to form a spiral bloom. The finished rose amigurumi is one of the most popular flower designs in the crochet community.
Cherry blossoms use tiny petals in soft pink or pale peach, with a center made very small — just rounds 1 through 5 of the flower center pattern — so the overall flower is delicate and dainty. These look stunning wired onto a branch of felt-wrapped wire for a seasonal display.
Tulips are particularly fun because the flower is essentially an open cup — you can crochet a bowl-shaped form with petal-shaped points around the rim and stuff it lightly for a charming standing tulip.
If you want to make a bouquet, consider varying the sizes of your flowers by using different yarn weights. DK weight yarn with a smaller hook creates miniature blooms perfect for a corsage or hair clip, while bulky yarn makes oversized flowers that work beautifully as a dramatic table arrangement.
Tips for Success
A few practical tips will make your flower amigurumi look its absolute best. Always use a hook that is one size smaller than the yarn label recommends for amigurumi work — the tighter stitch tension is the key to clean, gap-free fabric. Stuff your pieces as you go rather than waiting until the end; it is much easier to achieve an even, smooth shape this way. When sewing pieces together, use the same yarn color as the piece you are attaching if possible, or a closely matching thread, so the seams are invisible. And do not skip blocking — a light mist of water and gentle shaping with your hands before the flower dries can make a surprising difference in how professional the finished piece looks.
Share Your Makes
There is a wonderful community of crocheters online who are making and sharing flower amigurumi every single day. If you use this pattern to make your own floral creation, share a photo with the hashtag #CrochetFlowerAmigurumi so other makers can see your work and find inspiration. Patterns like this one come to life in the hands of different makers, and every finished flower is unique — shaped by your hands, your yarn choices, and your creative decisions along the way.
Whether you are making a single daisy for a friend’s birthday, a full vase arrangement for your bookshelf, or a basket of mixed blooms as a long-term display piece, this crochet flower amigurumi pattern gives you a foundation to return to again and again. The techniques you practice here — the magic ring, working in continuous rounds, shaping a sphere with increases and decreases, and joining separate pieces into a whole — are the exact same techniques used in every amigurumi project you will ever make. Master them here, with this sweet little flower, and you will have the skills to bring almost anything to life in yarn.
Happy crocheting, and may your yarn never tangle.
