Free Crochet Flower Bouquet Pattern PDF Tutorial: Sunflowers, Roses, Daisies, and Lavender

There is something quietly magical about a bouquet of flowers that never wilts. No water needed, no drooping petals after a week on the windowsill, no pollen to worry about. A crocheted flower bouquet made from sunflowers, roses, daisies, and lavender is exactly that kind of lasting treasure — one you can make with your own hands, customize to any color palette, and give as a gift that will genuinely endure.

This tutorial walks you through every step of creating a stunning mixed crochet flower bouquet, covering four distinct flower types with full written instructions. Whether you are a beginner who has just learned the basics of crochet or an intermediate crafter looking for a satisfying new project, you will find everything you need right here, including tips on materials, finishing, and assembling your final arrangement. A downloadable PDF version of this pattern is available at the end of the post so you can print it off and keep it in your craft basket.

What You Will Need Before You Begin

Before diving into the individual flower patterns, gather your materials. Having everything organized before you start makes the process far more enjoyable and helps you work steadily without interruption.

Yarn: Choose a light worsted weight or DK yarn (weight 3 or 4) for a realistic flower size. Cotton yarn works beautifully for these botanicals because it holds its shape well, gives a slight sheen to petals, and is available in an enormous range of colors. For a natural-looking bouquet, choose a warm golden yellow and a chocolate brown for the sunflowers, deep red or coral and a pale pink for the roses, bright white and a sunny yellow for the daisies, and a soft purple or lavender blue for the lavender sprigs. Green yarn in two shades — a medium grass green and a slightly deeper forest green — will be essential for the stems and leaves.

Hook: A 3.5 mm or 4 mm crochet hook works well for most DK or light worsted yarn. Adjust your hook size according to your yarn label and your personal tension.

Additional supplies: You will need a yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing pieces together, scissors, floral wire (18 or 20 gauge works well) or green pipe cleaners for the stems, green floral tape, polyfill stuffing or small pieces of scrap yarn for stuffing the flower centers, and a rubber band or ribbon to gather the finished bouquet.

Abbreviations used in this pattern:

ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, dc = double crochet, tr = treble crochet, st(s) = stitch(es), sp = space, MR = magic ring, rep = repeat, pm = place marker, rnd = round, RS = right side.

Part One: The Sunflower

The sunflower is the showstopper of the bouquet — bold, warm, and instantly recognizable. Each sunflower is worked in three separate layers: the dark center disk, the inner ring of petals, and an outer ring of slightly longer petals layered behind the first for fullness.

Sunflower Center (make 1 per flower, in dark brown or chocolate yarn)

Start with a magic ring.

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into the magic ring, pull ring closed tight. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc 1, 2 sc in next st — repeat around. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc 2, 2 sc in next st — repeat around. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: Sc 3, 2 sc in next st — repeat around. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: Work 1 sc in each st around. (30 sts)

Sl st to join, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the center with a small amount of polyfill to give it a gentle dome shape. This slight puffiness makes the finished sunflower look wonderfully realistic.

Sunflower Petals — Inner Layer (in golden yellow yarn)

The petals are worked directly into the stitches around the edge of the center. You can either pick up stitches from the back loops of the center’s last round or sew a separate petal ring onto the back.

For a separate petal ring: ch 4, sl st into first ch to form a loop, then work as follows:

Ch 2, work 3 dc into ring, ch 2, sl st into ring — repeat this 12 times to create 12 petals. Fasten off. This gives you a ring of short inner petals that you sew around the front edge of the brown center.

Sunflower Petals — Outer Layer (in golden yellow yarn)

Work a second, identical petal ring but with slightly longer petals by replacing the ch 2 at the start of each petal with ch 3 and working 4 dc instead of 3. This outer ring sits behind the inner ring and peeks out to create the layered look of a real sunflower.

Sew the outer petal ring to the back of the center, then sew the inner petal ring on top of it, slightly overlapping. The effect is a generous, full sunflower head.

Sunflower Leaf (make 2 per flower, in medium green yarn)

Ch 12.

Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, hdc 3, dc 3, hdc 2, sc 1. Do not turn.

Working back along the other side of the starting chain: sc 1, hdc 2, dc 3, hdc 3, sc 2, sl st to join the tip.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching to the stem.

Part Two: The Rose

Crocheted roses might look complicated, but they are actually worked in a single long strip that you then coil and sew into a bloom. Once you understand the rhythm of the increase and decrease, you will find yourself making roses at a surprising speed.

Rose (make 1 per bloom, in red, coral, or pink yarn)

Ch 41.

Row 1 (RS): Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1 into each of the first 5 sts. In the next st, work (hdc 1, dc 1). In the following st, work (dc 1, hdc 1). Sc 1 into next 2 sts. Repeat from to to end of row. You will find the strip naturally begins to have a gentle wave.

Row 2: Turn your work and work back along the top of row 1. In each hdc, work 2 dc. In each dc, work 2 dc. In each sc, work 1 sc. Work to end of row.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Now roll the strip tightly starting from one end, with the petal folds facing outward. As you roll, use your yarn needle and tail to sew through the flat base layers to hold the coil in place. Work your way along the entire length of the strip, sewing as you go. When you reach the end, give the rose a gentle squeeze to shape it, and sew the end securely in place.

The result should be a full, layered rose with visible petal folds radiating outward from a tight center. If you want a slightly open, romantic rose, coil the beginning of the strip a bit more loosely.

Rose Sepal/Calyx (make 1 per rose, in green yarn)

Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Work 5 sc into the ring. (5 sts)

Rnd 2: Ch 5, sl st back into first ch, sl st into next sc — repeat 5 times to create 5 pointed sepals.

Fasten off. Sew the calyx onto the base of the rose with the points fanning outward.

Part Three: The Daisy

Daisies are the fresh, cheerful element of the bouquet. Simple and quick to make, they work up in two rounds and look best in crisp white with a yellow center, though you could also try lavender petals with a white center for variety.

Daisy (make 1 per flower, using white and yellow yarn)

With yellow yarn, make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into the ring, pull ring closed. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc 1, 2 sc in next st — repeat around. (18 sts)

Sl st to join, fasten off yellow. Join white yarn to any st.

Rnd 4 (Petals): Ch 8, sl st back into the 2nd ch from hook, sc into next ch, hdc into next ch, dc into next 2 ch, hdc into next ch, sc into last ch. Sl st into next 2 sts of the center. Repeat from * around until you have 9 petals.

Sl st to join, fasten off, weave in ends.

The petals will fan out naturally around the yellow center disk, creating a classic daisy silhouette. For a slightly more three-dimensional flower, work the petals into the back loops of round 3 only, which will give the disk a subtle raised edge.

Daisy Leaf (make 2–3 per stem, in green yarn)

Ch 9.

Sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Working along the other side of the chain: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Fasten off. These small oval leaves cluster nicely along the daisy stems.

Part Four: Lavender

Lavender is the most distinctive of the four flowers in this bouquet — and perhaps the most satisfying to make. The lavender sprig is created as a long, tapered stem with tiny bobble-like florets clustered at the top, capturing that characteristic spike of purple blooms.

Lavender Sprig (make 3–4 per bouquet, in purple or lavender yarn)

With purple yarn, make a magic ring.

Rnd 1: Work 4 sc into ring, pull closed. (4 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (8 sts)

Rnds 3–5: Sc around. (8 sts each round)

Now begin the floret clusters:

Rnd 6: In the next st, work (ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st). Sl st into next st. Repeat around to create 4 tiny bobble florets.

Rnd 7: Sl st into each st around to form the base of the next cluster section, then work another round of florets as above.

Repeat the floret rounds 2–3 more times, decreasing by 1 floret every second round to create the tapered spike shape of real lavender.

Fasten off purple, join green yarn and work sc evenly around for the stem length — approximately 30–40 sc depending on how long you want the final stem.

Alternatively, work the lavender head separately and attach it to a wire stem wrapped in floral tape, as described in the assembly section below.

Assembling the Bouquet

With all your flowers made, the real excitement begins: putting the bouquet together.

Preparing the stems: Cut your floral wire into lengths between 25 and 35 cm (10 to 14 inches), varying the lengths so that the flowers will sit at different heights in the finished arrangement. This variation is what makes the bouquet look natural rather than flat. Fold the top 2 cm of each wire length over into a small hook or loop to anchor the flower head.

Attaching flowers to stems: Push the folded end of a wire up through the base of each flower, through the calyx if applicable, and a little way into the flower head. Add a drop of craft glue if needed to secure it. Then wrap the wire from the base of the flower all the way to the bottom with green floral tape, stretching the tape as you wrap so that it adheres to itself. Add crocheted leaves by laying them against the wire as you tape, securing them in place as you go.

For the lavender, if you worked the stem in crochet, simply thread a wire through the crocheted tube before finishing, and the stem is already done.

Building the arrangement: Start with your tallest flowers at the center — typically the sunflowers — and surround them with roses at a slightly lower level. Tuck the daisies in at a similar height to the roses, angled slightly outward so their open faces are visible. Finally, add the lavender sprigs around the outer edges, letting them cascade slightly lower than the other flowers for a loose, natural look.

Once you are happy with the placement, gather the stems tightly together and bind them at the base with a rubber band or several wraps of floral tape. You can finish the bound stems with a length of ribbon tied into a bow for a gift-ready presentation.

Color Variations and Customization Ideas

One of the great joys of crocheted flowers is how completely customizable they are. Here are a few ideas to make this bouquet your own.

A pastel spring bouquet looks beautiful in pale yellow sunflowers, blush roses, baby pink daisies, and soft lilac lavender. For a bold autumn arrangement, replace the sunflowers with deep orange blooms, use burgundy for the roses, and swap the white daisies for a rich cream or golden yellow. An all-white and green botanical bouquet — white roses, white daisies with green centers, white lavender, and the natural green of the sunflower leaves without a flower head — has an elegant, minimalist quality that suits modern interiors perfectly.

You can also mix in other simple crocheted flowers — a few small tulips, some baby’s breath made from tiny white clusters on thin stems, or even a crocheted fern frond or two — to add volume and textural interest.

Tips for Beginners

If this is one of your first flower crochet projects, start with the daisy. It is the quickest to make, uses only two colors, and will give you confidence in working in the round before you tackle the more involved sunflower or rose.

Tension matters more in these small, shaped pieces than it might in larger projects like blankets. Too loose a tension leaves gaps that look untidy, while too tight can make it hard to push your hook into the stitches. Aim for a firm but relaxed tension that gives you solid, opaque fabric.

Do not skip the magic ring — it creates a much tidier center than chaining and joining, and it is worth practicing until it feels natural.

When sewing pieces together, use the yarn tail left from fastening off rather than cutting a new length. Match the yarn color to whatever you are sewing through so that the joins disappear into the finished piece.

Downloading the PDF Tutorial

A printable PDF version of this complete pattern — including all four flower tutorials, the assembly instructions, the materials list, and a color guide — is available to download for free. Print it single-sided and keep it in a protective sleeve in your craft folder, or save it to a tablet and work from it screen-side.

The PDF includes a visual diagram of the lavender floret construction and the rose strip shaping, which some crocheters find helpful alongside the written instructions. Space has been left in the margins for your own notes, because every crafter develops small personal adjustments and it is useful to record them for when you return to the pattern later.

Final Thoughts

A crocheted flower bouquet is one of those projects that genuinely surprises people. Non-crafters often do a double-take when they realize that what they are looking at is yarn rather than silk or dried flowers. There is enormous satisfaction in that moment of recognition — the knowledge that something so detailed and convincing came from your own hands, one stitch at a time.

The combination of sunflowers, roses, daisies, and lavender gives you variety in shape, texture, scale, and color, which is exactly what makes a real mixed bouquet so appealing. Each flower type teaches you a slightly different technique — in-the-round construction, strip coiling, petal working, and spike shaping — so by the time you finish the bouquet, your crochet skills will have genuinely grown.

Make one for yourself to display on a shelf or desk. Make another as a birthday gift for someone who loves flowers but travels too often to keep fresh ones. Make a third for a wedding table centerpiece, or to photograph and share in