Crochet Pansy Flower Pattern with Two Tone Petals
Few flowers capture the whimsy and charm of a garden quite like the pansy. With its distinctive ruffled petals and bold color contrasts, the pansy has been a beloved garden staple for centuries — and now you can bring that same cheerful beauty into your crochet projects. This crochet pansy flower pattern with two tone petals is designed to help you create a stunningly realistic bloom that you can use in everything from hair accessories and brooches to bouquets, blanket embellishments, and home décor.
Whether you’re a confident beginner looking to level up your skills or an experienced crocheter searching for a new floral motif to add to your collection, this step-by-step pattern has everything you need. We’ll walk through the materials, stitches, and detailed instructions together, and by the end, you’ll have a gorgeous two tone pansy that looks like it was just picked from a summer garden.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Pansy Pattern
Before we dive into the pattern itself, let’s talk about what makes a pansy so special — and why this particular design is worth bookmarking.
Pansies are known for their layered petals. The classic pansy has five petals: two on top that are often slightly smaller or more upright, and three on the bottom that tend to be rounder and more open. The two bottom side petals often have a contrasting color radiating from the center, and the single bottom petal is typically the largest. That gradient and contrast is what gives the pansy its unmistakable face-like appearance.
This pattern recreates those layers using simple crochet stitches worked in two coordinating yarn colors. The two tone technique doesn’t require any complicated colorwork — you simply work the inner petal portions in one color and the outer portions in another, which gives you that beautiful, natural-looking contrast without any extra fuss.
The finished flower measures approximately 3 to 4 inches across when worked in worsted weight yarn, making it a versatile size for most applications. You can go smaller with a lighter weight yarn and a tighter hook, or larger with bulky yarn for a more dramatic statement piece.
Materials You’ll Need
Getting your materials together before you start is always a good idea. Here’s what this pattern calls for:
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in two complementary colors. For a classic pansy look, try deep purple or violet as your main color (Color A) and pale lavender, yellow, or white as your contrast color (Color B). Some beautiful real-life combinations include purple and yellow, burgundy and pale pink, or blue and cream. You won’t need much of either color — a small amount from your stash is all it takes.
Hook: A size 5mm (US H-8) crochet hook works beautifully with worsted weight yarn and gives the petals a slight drape without being too stiff or too floppy.
Notions: A yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and stitch markers if you find them helpful. If you plan to use your pansy as a brooch or hair clip, you’ll also want a pin back or clip to sew onto the finished piece.
Gauge: Gauge is not critical for this project since it’s a decorative element rather than a wearable garment, but a general guideline is 14 stitches and 16 rows per 4 inches in single crochet with the recommended hook and yarn.
Abbreviations and Stitch Guide
Here are the abbreviations used throughout this pattern:
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
tr — treble crochet (also called triple crochet)
dtr — double treble crochet
MR — magic ring
sk — skip
sp — space
rep — repeat
st(s) — stitch(es)
If you’re not familiar with how to make a magic ring, it’s a technique that allows you to begin working in the round with a neat, closeable center. There are many excellent video tutorials available online if you prefer to learn by watching. Alternatively, you can chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a small ring, though the magic ring will give you a cleaner result.
Understanding the Two Tone Technique
Before we get into the actual rows and rounds, let’s briefly discuss how the two tone effect works in this pattern.
The pansy is worked in separate petals, which are then assembled at the end. This approach gives you the most control over the shaping and color placement. Each petal begins in Color B (the lighter, contrasting shade) at the inner base of the petal and transitions to Color A (the main color) for the outer portion. This mimics the way real pansy petals have a lighter or differently colored center that fades into the dominant petal color toward the edges.
Joining yarn mid-petal is easier than it sounds. When the pattern instructs you to change colors, simply work the last stitch of the old color until two loops remain on the hook, then pull through with the new color to complete the stitch. You can then carry or cut the old color as the pattern suggests.
The Crochet Pansy Flower Pattern
Center Disk
The center of a pansy is a small, rounded disk that anchors the petals and mimics the distinctive dark center marking found on real pansies. Work this piece in a dark yarn — brown, black, or very deep purple works well — or simply use one of your two main colors if you prefer a simpler finish.
Round 1: Using Color B, make a magic ring. Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring, join with sl st to first sc to close the round. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. (12 sts)
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Set the center disk aside.
Making the Petals
The pansy has five petals in total. You’ll make them in two groups: the upper petals (smaller) and the lower petals (larger). The lower group consists of three petals, and the upper group has two.
Lower Petals (Make 3)
These are the wider, rounder petals that form the bottom half of the pansy. They’re worked in rows, beginning with Color B and transitioning to Color A.
Row 1 (Color B): Ch 6. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc in next 5 sts. Turn. (5 sts)
Row 2 (Color B): Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (7 sts)
Row 3 (Color B): Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (9 sts)
Row 4 (Color B): Ch 1, sc across all 9 sts. Turn. (9 sts)
At the end of Row 4, switch to Color A.
Row 5 (Color A): Ch 2, hdc in first st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in last st. Turn. (11 sts)
Row 6 (Color A): Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, (dc + tr) in last st. Turn. (13 sts, with increased height at edges)
Edging Row (Color A): Ch 1, do not turn. Work a single crochet border evenly around the entire petal, working 3 sc into each corner and decreasing slightly around the bottom straight edge to keep it flat. Join with sl st and fasten off.
Repeat this sequence to make all three lower petals.
Upper Petals (Make 2)
The upper petals are slightly smaller and more upright. They have less width but a similar layered construction.
Row 1 (Color B): Ch 5. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc in next 4 sts. Turn. (4 sts)
Row 2 (Color B): Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (6 sts)
Row 3 (Color B): Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in last st. Turn. (8 sts)
At the end of Row 3, switch to Color A.
Row 4 (Color A): Ch 2, hdc in each st across. Turn. (8 sts)
Row 5 (Color A): Ch 3, dc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, (dc + tr) in last st. Turn. (10 sts)
Edging Row (Color A): Ch 1, do not turn. Work a single crochet border evenly around the entire petal, working 3 sc into each top corner to round the shape. Join with sl st and fasten off.
Repeat to make both upper petals.
Assembling the Pansy
Now comes the most satisfying part — bringing your flower together. Lay out all five petals on a flat surface and arrange them into the classic pansy shape. The three lower petals should fan out across the bottom, with the middle lower petal pointing straight down and the two side lower petals angling slightly upward and outward. The two upper petals sit above the lower group, angling slightly inward toward each other.
Once you’re happy with the arrangement, use your yarn needle and a length of Color A to begin sewing the petals together at their bases. Work through the base stitches of each petal, pulling them snugly together but not so tight that they pucker or distort. The goal is a slightly layered, three-dimensional effect where the petals overlap naturally just as they do on a living flower.
After the petals are joined, position the center disk over the middle of the flower where all the petal bases meet. Sew it down using the long tail you left when fastening off the disk, working through both the disk and the petal layers beneath. Secure it firmly and weave in all ends on the back of the flower.
Finishing Touches and Customization Ideas
At this point, your pansy is complete in its basic form, but there are several ways to take it further depending on how you plan to use it.
Adding a stem: Chain 20 to 30 stitches in green yarn and slip stitch back along the chain to create a simple, firm stem. Attach it to the back of the flower and add a few small leaf shapes if you like. To make a leaf, chain 8, then work sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc down one side of the chain, then continue working back along the other side of the chain in the same manner before fastening off.
Stiffening the flower: If you’re planning to use your pansy as a brooch or as part of a floral arrangement where you want it to hold its shape, a light application of fabric stiffener or a simple solution of equal parts white craft glue and water works beautifully. Pin the flower into shape while it dries for best results.
Using it in appliqué: Pansies are perfect candidates for appliqué work on tote bags, baby blankets, cardigans, and hats. Simply sew the finished flower onto your base piece using matching thread or yarn, tacking it down at a few points around the outer petals to keep it flat.
Making a bouquet: Work several pansies in different color combinations and attach them to wire floral stems (available at most craft stores) for a gorgeous crochet flower arrangement that never wilts. Combine them with crocheted leaves, lavender sprigs, or other floral motifs for a truly impressive display.
Color Combination Inspiration
Part of the fun of this pattern is experimenting with color. Here are some combinations that work especially well for crochet pansies:
Classic garden pansies look stunning in deep purple paired with bright yellow or golden saffron — the contrast is bold and striking. For a more romantic, soft look, try blush pink with cream or dusty rose with pale gold. Blue pansies are less common in real gardens but absolutely lovely in crochet; work them in cornflower blue with white centers. For something dramatic, burgundy or deep wine with a pale lavender contrast creates an almost jewel-like effect. And if you want to lean into the whimsy of it all, try an unexpected combination like coral and teal for a completely non-traditional pansy that still carries the recognizable pansy silhouette.
Don’t be afraid to use yarns with a subtle sheen — a touch of mercerized cotton or a cotton blend adds a little luminosity to the finished flower that looks particularly beautiful in brooches and hair accessories.
Tips for a Beautiful Finish
A few extra pointers can make the difference between a good pansy and a great one.
Blocking your petals before assembly makes a significant difference in how the finished flower looks. Even a light spritz of water and a gentle reshaping with your fingers, followed by laying the pieces flat to dry, will give you crisper, more even petals. If you’re using cotton yarn, you can wet block more aggressively.
Keep your tension consistent throughout. Because these petals are small, any variation in tension will be very visible. If you find one row coming out much looser or tighter than the others, it’s worth the few minutes it takes to rework it.
When sewing the pieces together, use a whip stitch or a mattress stitch rather than a running stitch. These seaming methods are more secure and less visible from the front of the flower.
Finally, don’t skip weaving in your ends carefully. On small pieces like these, a loose end can unravel surprisingly quickly, especially if the flower will be handled frequently or laundered.
Project Ideas for Your Crochet Pansies
Now that you’ve mastered this crochet pansy flower pattern with two tone petals, the possibilities are genuinely endless. Pin one to a wide-brimmed sun hat for a garden party look that feels completely hand-crafted and personal. Stitch a cluster of pansies along the yoke of a baby cardigan or at the hem of a child’s dress. Create a floral wreath by arranging multiple flowers on a wire or grapevine wreath form alongside crocheted greenery. Use them as gift toppers on wrapped presents — a handmade flower instead of a bow elevates even simple wrapping to something truly special. Sew a few onto a plain canvas tote bag for an easy way to personalize a simple accessory. Glue them onto a headband with fabric glue for an instant floral crown effect.
Wherever you use them, these two tone crochet pansies are sure to draw admiring looks and the inevitable question: “Did you make that yourself?”
Final Thoughts
There’s something deeply satisfying about recreating the beauty of a flower with nothing more than yarn and a hook. This crochet pansy flower pattern with two tone petals is the kind of project that rewards you quickly — the individual pieces come together fast, and the moment you assemble the final flower, the result is immediately beautiful. It’s also the kind of pattern you’ll find yourself returning to again and again, trying new color combinations, experimenting with different yarn weights, and finding new places to put these cheerful little blooms.
If you make this pattern, I’d love to see how yours turns out. Share your finished pansies and tag your project so other crocheters can find inspiration in your color choices. And if you’re looking for more floral crochet patterns to pair with your pansy, consider exploring crocheted roses, daisies, and violets — together they make a stunning mixed bouquet that brings a permanent, yarn-made garden into your home.
Happy crocheting!
