53 Crochet Flower Patterns And What To Do With Them Easy 2019
Few things in the world of fiber arts bring as much joy as crocheting a flower. Whether you are a complete beginner who just learned your first chain stitch or an experienced crocheter who has been working with yarn for decades, crochet flowers offer something for everyone. They are quick to make, satisfying to finish, and endlessly versatile. You can stitch them up in an afternoon, attach them to almost anything, and instantly transform the ordinary into something beautiful.
This collection brings together 53 crochet flower patterns ranging from the simplest five-petal daisy to intricate dimensional roses, lush sunflowers, and delicate wildflowers you would swear were freshly picked from a garden. Along the way, you will also discover dozens of creative ideas for putting those flowers to work — because once you start making them, you will not be able to stop, and you will need somewhere to put them all.
Let’s dive in.
Why Crochet Flowers Are The Perfect Project
Before getting into the patterns themselves, it is worth talking about why crochet flowers have remained so popular for so long. The answer comes down to a few simple reasons.
First, they are fast. Most basic crochet flower patterns can be completed in under an hour, some in under fifteen minutes. That makes them ideal for when you want the satisfaction of finishing something without committing to a weeks-long project. They are also perfect for using up leftover yarn from larger projects — those little scraps of worsted weight or sport weight yarn sitting in your stash are exactly the right size for a handful of flowers.
Second, they are beginner-friendly in a way that many other crochet projects are not. A basic five-petal flower requires only a magic ring or chain ring, single crochets, and simple increases. If you know how to chain, single crochet, and slip stitch, you can make a flower today.
Third, and perhaps most importantly, they are wildly useful. A crochet flower is not just a decorative item that sits in a basket. It is a building block. You can sew them onto hats, bags, blankets, clothing, pillows, headbands, and shoes. You can wire them and put them in vases. You can turn them into hair accessories, jewelry, gift toppers, and garland. The list truly goes on and on.
The Patterns: From Simple To Stunning
Simple One-Round Flowers
These flowers are made in a single round and are perfect for beginners or for anyone who needs a large quantity of flowers quickly. A basic one-round flower typically uses a starting ring, works a set number of single crochets or double crochets around it, and creates petals with a simple chain and slip stitch combination. In a worsted weight yarn with a 5mm hook, you can make one of these in about ten minutes.
One-round flowers look wonderful in bright, solid colors. Think poppy red, sunflower yellow, lavender, and hot coral. They are small enough to work as embellishments on children’s clothing without being bulky, and when made in multiples, they create a charming garland effect.
Classic Five-Petal Flower
The classic five-petal flower is probably the most recognizable crochet flower of all. It is worked in two rounds — the first round establishes the center, and the second round builds the petals using a combination of chains and double crochets or treble crochets to give each petal its rounded shape.
This pattern is ideal for appliqué work. Stitch a cluster of them onto a tote bag, scatter them across a baby blanket, or line them up along the hem of a sundress. In cotton yarn, they have a crisp, clean look. In soft acrylic, they have a cozy, stuffed-animal-like charm.
Layered Flowers
Layered flowers have two or more rounds of petals, with each layer slightly offset from the last to give the illusion of depth and dimension. These flowers look significantly more complex than they actually are, which makes them a satisfying intermediate project.
The key to beautiful layered flowers is color contrast. Using a darker color for the inner petals and a lighter color for the outer petals creates a natural, botanical feel. Alternatively, you can work all layers in the same color for an elegant, tonal look.
The Granny Square Flower
Yes, there is a version of the granny square that puts a flower front and center. Instead of solid rounds of stitches, you work petals in each corner space, creating a motif that functions both as a granny square and as a flower. These are endlessly useful because they can be joined together just like regular granny squares, meaning you can make an entire blanket, scarf, or bag from floral motifs.
The Rose
The crochet rose is arguably the most beloved of all crochet flower patterns, and there are dozens of different approaches to making one. The most common technique involves working a long, flat strip of stitches with increases that cause the strip to ruffle, then rolling that strip into a spiral and securing it at the base. The result is a dimensional rose with real petal depth.
Another popular method creates rose petals individually and assembles them around a center, much like the petals of a real rose unfurl from the bud outward. This second method takes more time but produces a flower that is almost indistinguishable from a fabric rose at first glance.
Roses look magnificent in rich colors — deep burgundy, soft blush pink, cream, and velvety purple. They are frequently used as statement embellishments on wedding accessories, bridal hair pieces, and elegant evening bags.
The Sunflower
Crochet sunflowers are bold and cheerful and surprisingly easy to make. The key to a great crochet sunflower is the color combination: a warm golden yellow for the petals and a rich, deep brown or chocolate for the center. The center is typically worked as a dense round of stitches — often using a bobble stitch, popcorn stitch, or simple raised surface stitches to mimic the seed texture of a real sunflower.
Sunflowers work beautifully as standalone decorations. Wire them to floral stems and arrange them in a vase for a low-maintenance home décor piece that never wilts. They also make wonderful pot holders and trivets when worked at a larger gauge.
Daisies
There is something irresistibly fresh about a crocheted daisy. White petals, yellow center, and a simplicity that feels just right for spring and summer projects. Daisies are typically worked in a single color with a contrasting center, and their narrow, elongated petals are made using a combination of chains and slip stitches.
A field of small crocheted daisies stitched onto a denim jacket or canvas bag looks effortlessly cool and takes just a few hours to complete. Daisies are also a favorite for children’s accessories — daisy headbands, daisy hat embellishments, and daisy hair clips are all quick to make and always adorable.
African Flowers
The African flower is a crochet motif rather than a strictly realistic flower, but it has become one of the most popular flower-based crochet patterns in the world. Originally popularized in South Africa, the African flower motif features bold geometric petals worked in contrasting colors and is designed to be joined into 3D shapes like animals, balls, and decorative objects.
If you have ever seen a crocheted owl, giraffe, or decorative elephant made from hexagon-like shapes, you have seen the African flower at work. The motif is worked in the round and produces a flat hexagonal shape with a distinctive floral center. Join enough of them and you have a blanket, a bag, or an entire stuffed animal.
The Lotus Flower
The lotus is a more advanced crochet flower that rewards careful attention to stitch placement. Worked in multiple layers with petals that fold slightly upward, a crocheted lotus has a sculptural quality unlike any other flower. They look stunning in white, soft pink, or pale lavender.
Lotus flowers made in cotton yarn can be stiffened with a light spray starch or fabric stiffener to hold their shape permanently — making them ideal for home décor or for wearing as a brooch.
Pansies, Hydrangeas, And Wildflowers
Once you have mastered the basics, you will find that the crochet flower world is incredibly diverse. Pansy patterns capture the distinctive two-tone coloring of real pansies using color changes within a single motif. Tiny hydrangea flowers worked in clusters of pale purple, blue, and white can be combined into a full hydrangea head that is breathtakingly realistic. Wildflower patterns give you clover, lavender, chamomile, and dozens of other botanical beauties.
What To Do With All Those Flowers
Making flowers is one thing. Knowing what to do with them is another. If you have been stockpiling crocheted flowers and wondering what to do with them, here are some of the best uses, ranging from quick and easy to project-level commitments.
Hair Accessories
Crocheted flowers are absolutely perfect for hair accessories. A large bloom attached to an alligator clip becomes a beautiful hair clip in minutes. A small flower sewn onto an elastic headband creates a sweet accessory for babies and toddlers. A trio of small flowers glued to a bobby pin makes a pretty finishing touch for an updo.
For added polish, back your flower hair clips with a felt circle cut to match the flower’s diameter. This covers the clip mechanism cleanly and gives the accessory a professional, boutique-worthy look.
Hats And Beanies
Adding a crochet flower to a plain hat is one of the quickest ways to give it personality. A single large rose on the side of an adult winter beanie feels chic and vintage-inspired. A cluster of small daisies on a baby hat is impossibly cute. Sunflowers on a wide-brimmed sun hat are summer perfection.
The best approach is to sew the flower directly onto the hat using a yarn needle and matching yarn so the stitches are invisible. For flowers you might want to move between hats, sew a button to the hat and work a small button loop onto the flower so it can be attached and removed easily.
Bags And Totes
A plain canvas tote or crochet bag is a blank canvas for flower embellishment. Sew a large rose onto the front for a statement look, or scatter a mix of different flower shapes and sizes for a garden-inspired collage. Cotton flowers on cotton bags work particularly well because they are washable and hold up beautifully over time.
If you are feeling ambitious, you can make an entire bag from joined flower motifs. Granny square flower patterns and African flower motifs are both well-suited for this kind of construction, and the result is a bag that looks intricate and artisan-made.
Blankets And Afghans
Crochet flowers can be incorporated into blankets in several ways. You can make a blanket entirely from joined floral motifs — the resulting fabric has a lacy, open texture and is lovely in soft, spring-toned yarns. You can appliqué individual flowers onto a solid-color blanket for a scattered garden effect. Or you can work the flowers directly into the blanket fabric using tapestry crochet or colorwork techniques.
Flower motif blankets made as baby gifts are among the most treasured handmade gifts a new parent can receive. They are beautiful, functional, and feel genuinely special in a way that a store-bought blanket never quite manages.
Clothing And Wearables
Crocheted flowers have a long history as clothing embellishments, and for good reason — they transform basic garments into something unique. Sew flowers onto the collar of a plain shirt for an easy style upgrade. Line the cuffs of a cardigan with small blossoms. Add a floral motif to the toe of a shoe or slipper. Embellish a denim jacket across the back with a full floral arrangement.
For those who make their own clothing, floral motifs can be worked directly into the pattern as lace inserts, pocket decorations, or decorative borders.
Home Décor
Crocheted flowers have enormous potential as home décor elements. Stiffen them with spray starch and wire them to floral stems for permanent vase arrangements. Frame a cluster of flowers for wall art. Sew them onto throw pillow covers for a cottage-style look. String them together on twine for floral garland to hang above a mantel or across a window.
Wreaths are another wonderful use. A foam or grapevine wreath base can be completely covered with crocheted flowers in seasonal colors for a handmade wreath that looks as professional as anything you would find in a home goods store.
Gift Toppers And Wrapping Accents
A single large crocheted flower attached to a wrapped gift is one of the most charming gift toppers imaginable. It replaces the generic stick-on bow with something handmade and personal. And unlike a traditional bow, it is a bonus gift in itself — the recipient can use it as a hair clip, pin it to a bag, or keep it as a keepsake.
Jewelry
Crocheted flowers make beautiful jewelry, especially when worked in fine cotton thread or metallic yarn. A cotton lace flower stiffened and attached to a ring blank becomes a floral ring. A small, densely-worked flower attached to a brooch pin becomes a lapel pin. Several flowers strung on elastic thread or beading wire make a floral bracelet or necklace.
Jewelry made from cotton thread flowers is particularly popular because the fine gauge gives the flowers an intricate, delicate appearance that resembles lacework.
Bookmarks
A long crocheted stem with a flower at the top makes a charming bookmark for a favorite book. These are quick to make, easy to customize with the recipient’s favorite colors, and make wonderful small gifts for readers. They are also a fantastic project for using up those very small scraps of yarn that are too small for anything else.
Seasonal And Holiday Décor
Crocheted flowers are endlessly adaptable for seasonal décor. Poinsettias in red and cream for Christmas, daffodils in yellow and white for spring, sunflowers for summer, and mums in rust and gold for fall. You can also use seasonal colors to transform a basic flower pattern into a holiday decoration — orange and black flowers for Halloween, pastel flowers for Easter, and so on.
Tips For Crocheting Beautiful Flowers
A few practical tips will help you get the best results from any of these patterns.
Tension consistency is everything in small crochet projects. Because flowers are worked in the round with relatively few stitches, even slight tension variations become visible. Practice keeping your yarn tension smooth and even, and do not be discouraged if your first few flowers look a little uneven — they will improve quickly.
Blocking your flowers before attaching them makes a significant difference in their final appearance. Even a light blocking with a damp cloth and some gentle shaping will make petals lie flat and even, and will give your flowers a much more polished look.
Choosing the right yarn weight for your project matters. Fine cotton thread works beautifully for delicate jewelry and lacy appliqué. Worsted weight yarn produces bold, graphic flowers ideal for bags and blankets. Bulky yarn creates oversized blooms that make a big statement as hat embellishments or standalone décor pieces.
When it comes to color, do not be afraid to go bold. Crochet flowers in natural, botanical color combinations are beautiful, but so are flowers in completely unexpected colors. A black and white flower has graphic elegance. A rainbow flower is joyful and playful. Neon flowers on a dark background are striking and modern.
Building A Flower Stash
One of the best habits a crochet flower enthusiast can develop is maintaining a flower stash — a collection of finished flowers in various sizes, colors, and styles, ready to be used whenever inspiration strikes.
Keep your stash flowers in a clear container or a pretty basket where you can see them easily. Sort them loosely by size or color if that helps you quickly find what you need. Whenever you have a few minutes between larger projects, make a flower or two to add to the collection.
Having a stash of finished flowers means that personalizing a gift, embellishing a new purchase, or decorating for a seasonal occasion is as simple as reaching into your basket and picking out the perfect bloom.
Final Thoughts
Crochet flowers are one of those simple pleasures that never gets old. Each one is a small act of creativity, a tiny thing made by hand that carries warmth and personality wherever it goes. Whether you are making your first ever single-round flower or working on an ambitious dimensional rose, the process is satisfying and the results are always worth it.
With 53 patterns to explore and dozens of ways to use the flowers you make, you have plenty of creative work ahead of you. Grab your hook, pull out some yarn, and start stitching. Your garden is waiting.
