Easy DIY Crochet Forget Me Not Flower Tutorial: Step-by-Step Guide

Few things in the crafting world are as satisfying as finishing a tiny crochet flower that looks almost too pretty to be real. The forget me not flower, with its delicate five-petaled bloom and soft blue color, is one of those classic floral motifs that works beautifully across so many projects — from hair accessories and brooches to blanket embellishments, bookmarks, and greeting card decorations. If you have been looking for a simple but stunning flower to add to your crochet repertoire, this tutorial is exactly what you need.

This guide walks you through everything from choosing your yarn and hook to finishing off your flower with confidence. Whether you are a complete beginner picking up a crochet hook for the first time or an experienced crafter looking for a new floral motif to add to your collection, you will find clear, easy-to-follow instructions here. By the end of this tutorial, you will be making little forget me not flowers one after another — and you might find it hard to stop.

What Is a Forget Me Not Flower?

The forget me not (Myosotis) is a small wildflower that grows in clusters and is instantly recognizable by its five rounded petals and bright, cheerful color. Most commonly found in shades of sky blue with a tiny yellow or white center, the flower carries a deeply sentimental meaning. It symbolizes remembrance, true love, and faithful connection — which is part of why it is such a beloved motif in handmade gifts and keepsakes.

In crochet, the forget me not translates beautifully into a small, flat five-petal flower worked in the round. The design is compact enough to be worked in just a few minutes once you get the hang of it, but detailed enough to look impressive stitched onto almost anything.

Materials You Will Need

Before you begin, gather everything you need so you can work through the tutorial without interruption.

Yarn: A light fingering weight or sport weight yarn works best for creating a delicate, true-to-life forget me not. DK weight yarn produces a slightly larger flower, which can be beautiful on blankets or bags. For the classic look, choose a soft cornflower blue or sky blue for the petals and a small amount of yellow or white for the center.

Crochet Hook: A 2.5mm to 3.5mm hook is ideal for most fingering to DK weight yarns. Check your yarn label for the recommended hook size, or go one size smaller than recommended to create a tighter, neater stitch.

Scissors: A small, sharp pair of embroidery scissors makes it easy to cut yarn ends cleanly.

Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): You will use this to weave in your yarn ends securely so the flower holds its shape.

Stitch Marker (optional): Helpful for keeping track of your rounds, especially if you are a beginner.

Optional Extras: If you plan to wear your flower as a brooch, you will need a small pin back and a bit of craft glue or a needle and thread to attach it. For hair clips or headbands, a plain alligator clip or headband works perfectly.

Crochet Abbreviations and Stitches Used

This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology. Here is a quick reference guide so you feel confident before you start.

ch — chain stitch

sl st — slip stitch

sc — single crochet

hdc — half double crochet

dc — double crochet

tr — treble crochet (also called triple crochet)

MR — magic ring (also called magic loop or magic circle)

sp — space

rep — repeat

RS — right side

If you are not yet familiar with all of these stitches, do not worry. The detailed instructions below will guide you through each one as it appears in the pattern.

How to Make a Magic Ring

The magic ring is the foundation of almost every flower worked in the round. It allows you to start with a tight center that does not leave a hole in the middle of your flower.

To make a magic ring, wrap the yarn around your index and middle fingers twice to form a loop. Insert your hook through the loop, pull up a loop of yarn, and chain one to secure. You will work your first round of stitches into this ring, then pull the tail end of the yarn to close the center tightly before continuing.

If the magic ring feels tricky at first, you can substitute it by chaining four and joining with a slip stitch to form a small ring. Work your stitches into that ring instead.

The Crochet Forget Me Not Flower Pattern

This pattern creates one flower measuring approximately 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter using DK weight yarn and a 3mm hook. Adjust your yarn and hook size to change the finished size.

Round 1 — The Center

Using your yellow or white yarn, make a magic ring.

Chain 1, then work 5 single crochet stitches into the ring. Pull the tail to close the magic ring tightly. Join with a slip stitch into the first single crochet. You should have 5 single crochet stitches forming a tight little circle. This is your flower center.

Fasten off the yellow or white yarn, leaving a short tail to weave in later.

Round 2 — The Petals

Join your blue yarn to any stitch from Round 1 with a slip stitch.

For each of the 5 stitches in Round 1, you will work the following petal sequence:

(Chain 3, double crochet, chain 3, slip stitch) all into the same stitch.

Then slip stitch into the next stitch to move to the starting point for the next petal.

Repeat this sequence in each of the 5 stitches from Round 1. You will end up with 5 rounded petals, each formed by a small chain arch with a double crochet at its peak.

After completing the fifth petal, join with a slip stitch to the base of the first petal to close the round.

Fasten off the blue yarn, leaving a tail long enough to use for attaching the flower to your project or for sewing on a pin back.

Step-by-Step Instructions in Plain Language

If you prefer a more conversational breakdown, here is the same pattern explained step by step without abbreviations.

Step 1: Hold your yellow yarn and create a magic ring using the method described above. This forms the small circular center of your forget me not.

Step 2: Make one chain stitch to start your first round. This is called a turning chain and it brings your hook up to the correct height to work single crochet stitches.

Step 3: Work five single crochet stitches directly into the center of the magic ring. These five stitches form the base of your five petals and create the soft round center of the flower.

Step 4: Pull the tail of your yellow yarn gently but firmly to close the center of the ring so there is no visible hole. Connect the round by working a slip stitch into your very first single crochet.

Step 5: Cut your yellow yarn, leaving about a four-inch tail, and pull it through the loop on your hook to fasten it off securely. Set this tail aside for weaving in.

Step 6: Take your blue yarn and attach it to any of the five single crochet stitches with a slip stitch. This is where your first petal will begin.

Step 7: To work the first petal, chain three stitches, then work one double crochet into the same stitch your yarn is attached to. Chain three more stitches, then work a slip stitch back into that same base stitch. This creates one rounded, slightly raised petal.

Step 8: Move to the next stitch by working a slip stitch into it. Repeat Step 7 to create the second petal.

Step 9: Continue in the same way until you have five petals total, one growing from each of the five single crochet stitches in the center round. After the fifth petal, join with a slip stitch to close.

Step 10: Fasten off the blue yarn and weave in all ends using your yarn needle. Give the flower a gentle tug and reshape the petals with your fingers if needed. Your forget me not is complete.

Tips for Perfect Results

Getting a neat, even flower takes a little practice, and there are a few things that will help you from the very beginning.

Keep your tension consistent. Crochet flowers look best when the stitches are even and not too tight or too loose. If your petals are curling inward, your tension may be too tight. Try loosening your grip on the yarn or moving up one hook size.

Count your stitches. It can be easy to accidentally skip a stitch or work into the wrong place, especially in Round 1 when the stitches are very close together. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to make counting easier.

Pull your magic ring tight before continuing. A loose center will make the whole flower look sloppy. Take a moment after Round 1 to tug the tail and close that center completely.

Block your flowers for a polished finish. Lay your finished flowers flat on a damp towel, shape the petals with your fingers, and allow them to dry completely. This simple technique — called wet blocking — evens out the stitches and gives the flowers a professional, crisp appearance.

Practice with thicker yarn first. If you are new to crochet or working with very fine yarn for the first time, make a few test flowers with a thicker yarn and larger hook until you get comfortable with the pattern. The stitches are much easier to see, and you can build your confidence before moving to finer yarn.

Variations and Creative Ideas

Once you have mastered the basic flower, there are so many directions you can take it.

Two-tone petals: Instead of using a solid blue for Round 2, try starting each petal in one shade of blue and adding a slightly darker or lighter tip by changing color partway through. This gives your flowers a painted, watercolor look.

Larger flowers: Work an extra round of petals in a complementary color around the outside of the basic pattern for a layered, more dimensional flower.

Miniature version: Use thread weight yarn (size 10 crochet cotton) and a 1.5mm or 1.75mm steel hook to make tiny flowers perfect for jewelry, greeting cards, and ornamental use.

A full wreath or garland: Make twenty to thirty flowers and sew or glue them onto a circular wire frame or a length of ribbon to create a floral wreath or spring garland.

Appliqué on clothing: Sew a cluster of forget me nots onto a denim jacket, canvas bag, hat, or scarf for a bohemian, cottage-core touch.

Embellishments for a baby blanket: Stitch a border of flowers around a soft baby blanket for a sweet, handmade gift that will be treasured for years.

How to Attach Your Flowers

There are a few different ways to attach your finished forget me nots depending on how you plan to use them.

Sewing on: Thread a yarn needle with a length of matching thread or yarn. Position your flower where you want it and sew through the center of the flower and through the fabric or project beneath it, working several stitches in different directions to secure it firmly. Knot off the thread on the wrong side and trim the tail.

Using craft glue: For non-wearable projects like wreaths, picture frames, or cards, a strong craft glue or hot glue gun works beautifully. Hold each flower in place for thirty seconds while the glue sets.

Making a brooch: Glue or sew a small metal pin back to the back of a single flower or a small cluster of flowers. These make lovely handmade gifts and can be pinned to bags, coats, or cardigans.

As a hair clip: Glue a finished flower to the top of a plain alligator clip using strong craft glue. Let it dry fully before wearing. You can stack two or three flowers of different sizes for a layered look.

How to Care for Your Crochet Flowers

Crochet flowers made from natural fibers like cotton or wool should be hand washed gently in cool water with a mild soap. Press them carefully between two towels to remove excess water, then reshape and allow to dry flat. Avoid wringing or twisting, which can distort the shape. Flowers made from acrylic yarn can generally be machine washed on a gentle cycle in a mesh laundry bag, but always check your yarn label first.

If your flowers lose their shape over time, a light re-blocking with a damp cloth and your fingertips will refresh them.

Why You Will Love This Project

Crochet flowers are one of those rare crafting projects that deliver huge satisfaction in a very short amount of time. A single forget me not takes only a few minutes to complete once you know the pattern, which means you can make a dozen in an afternoon while watching your favorite show or listening to a podcast. They are also a wonderful way to use up yarn scraps — even the tiniest amounts of yarn are enough to make several flowers, so nothing goes to waste.

More than that, forget me not flowers carry such genuine sentiment with them. Making a cluster of these little blooms and sewing them onto a gift, a card, or a keepsake adds a layer of meaning that store-bought items simply cannot replicate. When you give someone something with a forget me not on it, you are saying, quietly and beautifully, that you are thinking of them.

This tutorial is designed to be as accessible and enjoyable as possible, whether you are making your very first flower or your thousandth. Keep your hook, some blue yarn, and a few minutes of spare time within reach, and you will find that these little flowers have a way of making their way into everything you make.

Happy crocheting!