Forget Me Not Crochet Flower Pattern: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
There is something quietly beautiful about the forget me not flower. Small, delicate, and impossibly blue, it has been a symbol of remembrance and enduring affection for centuries. Gardens fill with them every spring, and poets have borrowed their name to speak of love that outlasts time. When you translate that little flower into crochet, the result carries the same charm — a tiny, intricate bloom that works up quickly, looks stunning in bouquets and wreaths, and adds a sentimental touch to almost any project you can imagine.
Whether you are a beginner just getting comfortable with your hook or an experienced crocheter looking for a satisfying small project, this forget me not crochet flower pattern is for you. This guide will walk you through everything: the materials you need, the stitches involved, a full written pattern with notes on customization, and plenty of ideas for how to use your finished flowers once you have a basketful of them.
Why Crochet Forget Me Nots?
Before we dive into the pattern itself, it is worth pausing to appreciate why these particular flowers are so beloved among crochet enthusiasts.
First, they are fast. Each individual flower takes only a few minutes once you have the hang of it, which means you can make dozens in an evening. That makes them ideal for large-scale projects like floral wreaths, garland decorations, or embellishing a shawl with scattered blooms.
Second, they are forgiving. The forget me not’s natural shape is simple — five small petals radiating from a central point — and the crochet version captures that simplicity beautifully without demanding perfect tension or advanced shaping skills.
Third, they are versatile. Stitch them onto a hat, glue them to a headband, scatter them across a baby blanket, wire them into a bridal bouquet, press them flat for a bookmark, or frame them in an embroidery hoop alongside some greenery. The possibilities are genuinely endless, and we will explore many of them later in this post.
Finally, they make wonderful gifts. A small bunch of handmade forget me nots, tied with ribbon, carries far more meaning than anything store-bought. They say, quietly and clearly, that someone took time and care to make something beautiful just for you.
Materials You Will Need
One of the best things about this project is that it requires very little. If you have been crocheting for any length of time, you probably already have everything at hand.
Yarn: A light fingering weight or size 10 crochet thread works beautifully for forget me nots that are true to the flower’s small, delicate scale. If you prefer larger, more statement blooms, you can move up to a DK or worsted weight yarn. Traditional forget me not colors are soft sky blue and periwinkle blue, but you will also see them in pale pink, white, lavender, and deep violet. For the center, a small amount of yellow or cream gives the classic look.
Hook: Match your hook size to your yarn weight. For size 10 thread, a steel hook in the 1.65mm to 1.9mm range works well. For fingering weight yarn, try a 2.25mm to 2.75mm hook. For DK weight, a 3.5mm to 4mm hook is appropriate.
Scissors: Any sharp pair will do.
Yarn needle: For weaving in ends, which you will be doing a lot of with small flowers like these.
Optional: Floral wire, green floral tape, wire cutters, and a hot glue gun if you plan to turn your flowers into wearable or decorative arrangements. A stiffening spray is also useful if you want your flowers to hold a rigid, dimensional shape.
Stitch Abbreviations
This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology.
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
MR — magic ring (also called a magic circle)
If you are not yet familiar with the magic ring technique, do not worry. You can substitute it with a simple chain-2 beginning: chain 2, then work your first round of stitches into the second chain from the hook. The magic ring gives a tighter, neater center, but the chain-2 method works perfectly well and is easier for beginners.
The Forget Me Not Crochet Flower Pattern
This is the basic pattern for a single forget me not flower. It is worked in two colors — your main petal color (Color A) and your center color (Color B). If you prefer a single-color flower, you can simply continue with Color A throughout.
Finished size: Approximately 1 inch in diameter when worked in size 10 thread, or up to 2.5 inches in diameter when worked in worsted weight yarn.
Round 1: The Center
With Color B, make a magic ring.
Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch). Work 5 single crochets into the magic ring. Pull the tail of the magic ring to close the center tightly. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. You will have 5 single crochets arranged in a small, tight circle. Fasten off Color B, leaving a short tail to weave in.
If you are using Color A only, do not fasten off. Simply continue to Round 2.
If you are changing colors, join Color A with a slip stitch to any single crochet of Round 1.
Round 2: The Petals
This round creates the five petals of the flower. Each petal is worked separately and directly into one of the single crochets from Round 1.
For each petal:
Chain 3, work 1 half double crochet into the same stitch, work 1 double crochet into the same stitch, work 1 half double crochet into the same stitch, chain 3, then join with a slip stitch back into the same stitch at the base of the petal.
Repeat this for each of the remaining 4 single crochets from Round 1, working each petal into its own stitch.
Once all 5 petals are complete, join with a slip stitch to the base of the first petal. Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Finished!
That is the complete forget me not flower. Simple, elegant, and satisfying. With a bit of practice, you will be able to complete one flower in under five minutes, making it one of the fastest and most rewarding small crochet projects you can pick up.
Tips for Perfect Forget Me Nots
A few small adjustments can make a big difference in how polished your finished flowers look.
Keep your tension even. Because each petal is worked as a small sequence of stitches into a single base stitch, there is a tendency for the petals to pull or twist. Take your time on the first few flowers and check that each petal fans outward naturally.
Pull the magic ring tight. A loose center is the most common issue with small crochet flowers. Before joining Round 1, pull the magic ring tail firmly so the center sits flat and dense.
Block your flowers. If you are working in cotton thread, wet blocking your finished flowers makes a dramatic difference. Soak each flower briefly in cool water, press out the excess gently with a towel, then pin each petal into position on a foam blocking mat and allow to dry completely. The result is a crisp, flat, professional-looking bloom.
Use stiffening spray for dimensional projects. If you want flowers that hold a cup shape or sit upright in an arrangement, apply a crochet stiffening spray or a diluted solution of white craft glue and water, shape the flower while it is wet, and allow it to dry over a curved surface like the inside of a spoon or a small ball of crumpled plastic wrap.
Make multiples in an assembly line. Work through all the Round 1 centers before switching yarn and completing all the Round 2 petals. This saves you from constantly switching colors and makes the process feel much faster.
Variations on the Basic Pattern
Once you have mastered the basic forget me not, there are several easy variations worth exploring.
Layered forget me nots: Work a second round of petals behind the first, using a slightly different color or a slightly larger stitch. The result is a fuller, more dimensional flower that looks beautiful as a brooch or hair accessory.
Picot-edged petals: Add a small picot to the tip of each petal by working an extra chain-3 and slip stitching back into the base of the chain before completing the petal. This adds a tiny looped point to each petal tip, giving the flowers a more formal, lacy appearance.
Trailing stem forget me nots: Rather than fastening off after the flower, continue crocheting a chain of any length, then add small leaf shapes at intervals by slip stitching into the chain and working a series of stitches around a short foundation. These trailing stem versions work beautifully as bookmarks or as embellishments on bags.
Large statement blooms: Scale everything up using bulky or super-bulky yarn with an appropriately large hook. These oversized forget me nots work as pillow decorations, appliqués for blankets, or fridge magnets backed with a glued felt circle.
How to Make a Forget Me Not with a Stem
If you want to wire your flowers for a bouquet or floral arrangement, here is a simple method that does not require any additional sewing or complicated construction.
Cut a length of 26-gauge floral wire — approximately 6 to 8 inches per flower. Thread the wire through the center of the finished flower from front to back, then fold it back on itself so the fold sits snugly at the back of the flower’s center. Twist the two wire lengths together tightly below the flower, creating a single stem. If you like, you can add a small loop at the very top of the wire before pulling it through the flower, which will keep it from slipping.
Once your flowers are wired, wrap the stems individually in green floral tape, stretching the tape slightly as you spiral it downward — this activates the tape’s adhesive and gives a neat, professional finish. You can then bind multiple stems together into a small bunch or bouquet, adding small crochet or silk leaves as desired.
Project Ideas Using Forget Me Not Crochet Flowers
Now comes the truly fun part: deciding what to do with all these tiny blooms you are going to make.
Floral wreath: A grapevine or wire wreath base covered in clusters of forget me nots, interspersed with small green leaves, makes a stunning wall decoration or front door piece. Because the flowers are so light, you can use a hot glue gun to attach them directly to the wreath base without it looking heavy or cluttered.
Embellished hat or beret: Stitch a cluster of five to seven forget me nots onto the brim or side of a crocheted or knitted hat. This works especially well on a simple, solid-colored beret where the flowers become the focal point.
Baby blanket border: Work a plain baby blanket in a simple stitch like the granite stitch or a basic shell pattern, then stitch forget me nots at regular intervals along the border. This turns a simple project into an heirloom.
Hairpin or hair clip: Attach a finished flower to a plain metal hair clip using a dab of strong craft glue or a few stitches of thread through the clip’s base. A trio of flowers in graduating shades of blue looks lovely gathered together on a single clip.
Bookmark: Work a forget me not on a length of ribbon or attach one to the end of a crocheted chain, adding a small tassel at the bottom for weight. Readers will love this as a handmade gift tucked inside a book.
Greeting card embellishment: Attach a single flower to the front of a handmade or purchased greeting card using a foam adhesive dot to give it a slightly raised, dimensional appearance. This works especially well for sympathy cards, birthday cards, or wedding congratulations cards where the sentiment of the forget me not adds meaning.
Garland: String flowers together with small leaf shapes to create a garland for nurseries, weddings, or garden parties. Use a long yarn needle to thread a length of thin twine or ribbon through the centers of each flower and leaf, spacing them evenly.
Bridal bouquet: Wired forget me nots mixed with larger crocheted roses or peonies create a truly extraordinary bridal bouquet that will never wilt. Many brides who crochet choose to make their own bouquets as a meaningful creative project in the months before their wedding.
Lapel pin or brooch: Back a cluster of flowers with a small piece of felt and sew or glue a pin back to the felt. This makes a wearable, one-of-a-kind piece of floral jewelry.
Color Inspiration and Yarn Suggestions
The classic forget me not is that particular shade of soft, hazy blue that sits somewhere between sky and periwinkle. But the real flowers come in a wider range than most people realize, and so can your crochet versions.
For traditional blues, look for yarn colors described as cornflower, baby blue, periwinkle, sky, or forget me not blue if the dyer has been delightfully specific. Pairing these with a warm cream or pale yellow center keeps the traditional look intact.
For a romantic, vintage palette, try dusty rose, pale lavender, and soft mauve versions alongside ivory centers. These softer colorways look beautiful in wreaths and on vintage-inspired home décor projects.
For a bold modern take, try electric blue or cobalt blooms with deep gold centers, or go entirely monochromatic with white flowers and white centers for a clean, modern aesthetic.
If you are working with cotton thread, DMC Cebelia and Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet Thread in size 10 are both widely available and come in a wonderful range of blues. For yarn rather than thread, Lion Brand Pound of Love and Paintbox Yarns Simply DK both offer reliable colorways at an accessible price point.
Storing and Caring for Your Finished Flowers
If you are making a large batch of flowers ahead of a project or a gift, store them flat in a box or between layers of tissue paper to prevent the petals from being crushed. Avoid storing them in plastic bags for extended periods, as this can cause moisture buildup that may affect the fiber.
Finished projects incorporating crochet flowers should generally be hand-washed in cool water with a gentle detergent and laid flat to dry. If you have stiffened your flowers with starch or a craft glue solution, check the care instructions for the stiffening product you used, as some are not washable.
A Few Final Thoughts
There is a reason the forget me not has been beloved for so long. It is small, but it is persistent. It blooms faithfully every year, tucked into the corners of gardens and the edges of fields, quietly insisting on being noticed. When you recreate that flower in yarn, stitch by careful stitch, you are participating in that same quiet insistence — making something small and beautiful that says, without words, that someone or something is worth remembering.
Whether you are making these flowers as gifts, as personal creative projects, or simply because you find the repetitive rhythm of small crochet deeply satisfying (and you would not be alone in that), we hope this pattern gives you hours of enjoyment. Start with a handful of flowers, see where the project takes you, and do not be surprised if you find yourself making dozens before you know it.
Happy crocheting.
