Six Crochet Flower Gift Tags: A Free Pattern in Pinks, Coral, and Purple

There is something quietly magical about a handmade gift tag. Before anyone even opens the present underneath it, the tag tells a story — it says that someone slowed down, paid attention, and made something with their own two hands. And when that tag is a tiny crocheted flower in shades of blush pink, warm coral, and deep violet? It becomes a keepsake in its own right, something the recipient might tuck into a journal or pin to a cushion long after the gift itself has been unwrapped and put to use.

This post walks you through six different crochet flower gift tags, all worked in a palette of pinks, coral, and purple. Each one is small enough to complete in under an hour, requires only a small amount of yarn, and can be attached to a gift with a simple loop of twine or ribbon. Whether you are making birthday gifts, wrapping something for a baby shower, celebrating Mother’s Day, or simply want to add a handmade touch to a care package, these little flowers will do the job beautifully.

Let’s talk materials, method, and each of the six designs in turn.

What You Will Need

Before getting started, gather your supplies. Because these are small decorative tags, you do not need much of anything, which makes this a brilliant stash-busting project.

Yarn: Use a lightweight yarn in your chosen palette. A DK or fingering weight works beautifully for gift tags because it keeps the finished flower dainty and neat. You only need small amounts — think leftover balls, scraps from other projects, or mini skeins. For this set of six, the colors used are soft blush pink, hot pink, dusty rose, coral, lavender, and deep purple. Any combination within that range will look stunning together.

Hook: A 3mm or 3.5mm crochet hook pairs well with DK weight yarn. If you are using fingering weight, drop down to a 2.5mm hook for a tighter, more refined fabric.

Extras: You will also need a yarn needle for weaving in ends, sharp scissors, a small hole punch or bradawl, card stock in white or kraft brown (for the tag base), a thin ribbon or length of baker’s twine for hanging, and a pen or fine-tipped marker for writing your gift message.

Optional embellishments: Small pearl beads, seed beads, or a dab of fabric glue and glitter can be added to the flower centers to give them extra sparkle. A tiny button in a contrasting color also makes a lovely center detail.

Understanding the Basic Crochet Stitches Used

If you are relatively new to crochet, do not be put off. These flowers use only a small handful of stitches, and once you have made your first one, the rest will come easily and quickly.

Magic ring (MR): A magic ring (also called a magic circle) allows you to start crocheting in the round with a tightly closed center. If you find this tricky, simply chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a small ring — the results will be very similar.

Chain (ch): The foundation of most crochet. Simply yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.

Slip stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and move yarn without adding height. Insert hook, yarn over, pull through both loops.

Single crochet (sc): Insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over again, pull through both loops.

Half double crochet (hdc): Yarn over first, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops at once.

Double crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through first two loops, yarn over again, pull through remaining two loops.

Treble crochet (tr): Yarn over twice, insert hook, pull up a loop, then work off loops in pairs until one loop remains.

Now, onto the flowers.

Flower One: The Simple Five-Petal Daisy in Blush Pink

This is the most beginner-friendly of the six designs and the perfect place to start if you are new to crocheting in the round. It produces a flat, open flower with five rounded petals and a slightly dimensional center.

Pattern:

Using blush pink yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 10 sc into the ring, join with sl st to first sc. Pull the tail end to close the ring tightly. (10 sts)

Round 2: (Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st into the same stitch, sl st into the next stitch) repeat five times. You will have five petals.

Fasten off, leaving a tail for weaving in. Weave in all ends with your yarn needle.

Making the tag: Cut a small rectangle or oval from white card stock. Write your gift message on one side. Punch a small hole near the top. Use a dab of craft glue or a few stitches of thread to attach the flower to the front of the card. Thread baker’s twine through the hole and tie it around your parcel.

Flower Two: The Layered Rosette in Hot Pink

This design has two layers of petals, creating a fuller, more dimensional look. It is the flower equivalent of a garden rose — compact, lush, and unmistakably pretty. Hot pink gives it a bold, celebratory feel that works well for birthday gifts.

Pattern:

Using hot pink yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring, join with sl st. (6 sts)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, join with sl st. (12 sts)

Round 3 (first petal layer): (Ch 2, 2 hdc in the same stitch, ch 2, sl st in same stitch, sl st in next stitch) repeat six times.

Round 4 (second petal layer): Working behind the first petal layer, find the sl sts from Round 2. (Ch 3, 3 dc in same stitch, ch 3, sl st in same stitch, sl st in next stitch) repeat six times.

Fasten off and weave in ends. The second layer of petals peeks out slightly from behind the first, giving the impression of unfurling rose petals.

Tip: For an ombre effect, complete Round 1 and 2 in a lighter shade of pink, then join hot pink for Rounds 3 and 4.

Flower Three: The Tiny Sunburst in Dusty Rose

This is a crisp, graphic little flower with pointed petals that radiate outward like the rays of a sun. The dusty rose colorway gives it an antique, vintage quality that looks especially lovely on kraft paper tags with a bit of calligraphy.

Pattern:

Using dusty rose yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring, join with sl st. (8 sts)

Round 2: (Ch 4, tr in same stitch, ch 4, sl st in same stitch, sl st in next stitch) repeat eight times.

You will have eight pointed petals fanning out from a neat center.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tip: Block this flower lightly with a damp cloth and your fingers to spread the petals evenly before attaching it to the card. It makes a noticeable difference to the finished look.

Flower Four: The Open Bloom in Coral

Coral is one of those shades that bridges the gap between pink and orange, making it warm, energetic, and universally flattering. This flower has wider, flatter petals with a slight ruffle at the edge, inspired loosely by a hibiscus or cosmos flower.

Pattern:

Using coral yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 5 sc into the ring, join with sl st. (5 sts)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, join with sl st. (10 sts)

Round 3: (Ch 3, 2 dc, hdc, sc, all in next stitch; ch 3, sl st in same stitch; sl st in next 2 stitches) repeat five times.

The extra stitches within each petal cause the edges to curve and ruffle slightly, giving the petals their organic, bloom-like quality.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing touch: Sew a single seed bead or a small pearl to the center using matching thread for an elegant detail.

Flower Five: The Delicate Forget-Me-Not in Lavender

Smaller and more intricate than the others, this design mimics the look of a cluster of tiny forget-me-not flowers. You will actually make three or five very small blooms and arrange them together on the card to create a posy effect. Each mini flower works up in just a few minutes.

Mini flower pattern (make 3 to 5):

Using lavender yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 5 sc into the ring, join with sl st. (5 sts)

Round 2: (Ch 2, sl st in same stitch, sl st in next stitch) repeat five times.

You will have five tiny petals. Fasten off, leaving a tail.

Assembly: Arrange the mini flowers in a loose cluster on your gift tag. Using the yarn tails or a length of thread, stitch them down individually, spacing them slightly apart so they overlap at their edges. The result looks like a freshly picked spring posy. Add a tiny yellow French knot to the center of each using embroidery thread if you want to lean into the forget-me-not theme.

Flower Six: The Statement Dahlia in Deep Purple

This is the showstopper of the set — a full, multi-layered flower with three tiers of petals that builds up to a rich, velvety bloom. Deep purple gives it drama and depth, and it works especially well as a tag for a special occasion gift: an anniversary, a significant birthday, or a beautifully wrapped book.

Pattern:

Using deep purple yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring, join with sl st. (6 sts)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch, join with sl st. (12 sts)

Round 3 (first tier): (Ch 2, hdc in same stitch, ch 2, sl st, sl st in next stitch) repeat six times. (6 small petals)

Round 4 (second tier): Working into the stitches of Round 2 (behind the first tier), (ch 3, dc in same stitch, dc in next, ch 3, sl st in same, sl st in next) repeat six times. (6 medium petals)

Round 5 (third tier): Working into the stitches of Round 1, (ch 4, tr in same stitch, tr, ch 4, sl st, sl st in next) repeat three times. (3 large outer petals)

Fasten off and weave in all ends carefully. The three tiers of petals sit at slightly different heights, creating the layered, dahlia-like effect.

Tip: If the layers feel a little floppy, a small amount of fabric stiffener sprayed lightly and allowed to dry will help the flower hold its shape beautifully.

How to Assemble Your Gift Tags

Once all six flowers are complete, it is time to put the tags together. Cut your card stock into rectangles approximately 7cm by 4cm, or use a craft punch to create more decorative shapes — scalloped rectangles, ovals, or rounded corners all look lovely. Kraft brown card gives a rustic, natural feel, while white card reads as clean and modern.

Punch a hole near the short edge of each tag. Thread through a 20cm length of baker’s twine, thin satin ribbon, or washi tape ribbon and knot it so the loop is ready to tie around a parcel, bottle neck, or gift bag handle.

Attach your crocheted flower to the front of the card using one of the following methods. The simplest is to use a small amount of strong craft glue or a hot glue gun, pressing the flower firmly onto the card and holding it for thirty seconds. Alternatively, thread the flower’s yarn tail through the hole punch and tie it tightly at the back of the card — this gives a very secure, no-glue attachment. A third option is to stitch through the card using the yarn tail and a needle, making a cross stitch or a simple whipstitch around the flower center.

Write your message on the back of the tag in pencil first, then trace over it with a fine-tipped permanent marker, a calligraphy pen, or even a metallic gel pen for something a little more glamorous.

Styling Your Crochet Flower Tags

These six flowers look wonderful used together as a set. If you are wrapping multiple gifts for the same occasion — a birthday party, a bridal shower, a family Christmas — working through all six designs in the same pink-coral-purple palette creates a beautifully coordinated look without being overly matchy-matchy. Tie each parcel with natural twine and let the flower tags do the colorful work.

For photography (whether for your own memories or for sharing on social media), arrange the finished tags on a piece of linen fabric, a wooden board, or a marble surface alongside a few real dried flowers in complementary shades. A sprig of dried lavender next to the purple dahlia tag, a dried rose bud next to the hot pink rosette, and a few stems of dried pampas next to the blush daisy creates an effortlessly beautiful flat lay.

If you are selling handmade gifts at a craft fair or market stall, these crochet flower tags add enormous perceived value to your products and are a genuinely useful way to display the range of your crochet skills in miniature form. Many customers will ask if the tags are also for sale separately — and at a very reasonable price for your time and materials, they make a lovely small impulse purchase.

Making More and Mixing It Up

Once you are comfortable with the six base patterns, there are endless ways to personalise and expand them. Try working the Simple Five-Petal Daisy in variegated yarn for a multicolored swirl effect. Work the Statement Dahlia in two colors, switching between rounds, for a bi-color bloom. Add a crochet leaf or two by working a simple chain-and-slip-stitch leaf shape and tucking it behind any of the flowers before attaching them to the card.

You can also scale the patterns up or down by switching yarn weights. Work the Tiny Sunburst in a chunky yarn for a bold, graphic ornament. Work the Forget-Me-Not cluster in a very fine lace weight thread with a 1.5mm hook for something extraordinarily delicate that looks like real embroidery.

The same flowers, incidentally, translate beautifully into brooches (add a brooch back with a dab of strong adhesive), hair clips (stitch onto a barrette blank), or small decorations to sew onto a crocheted blanket, a knitted hat, or a tote bag. The investment in learning these six patterns pays dividends across dozens of different projects.

A Few Final Tips for Success

Always weave in your ends very securely on small items like these. Because gift tags get handled, passed around, and sometimes stored for a long time, a loose end that unravels will quickly diminish the charm of your work. Use your yarn needle to weave the tail in at least two directions through the existing stitches before trimming close.

Work into the correct round when making layered flowers. The most common mistake with multi-tier designs is accidentally working into the current round rather than the previous one. Take a moment before each new tier to identify the correct stitches and insert a stitch marker if needed.

Block your flowers. Even a very light blocking — a quick spritz with water and a gentle shaping with your fingers before laying flat to dry — makes crochet flowers look enormously more polished and professional. It takes about two minutes and makes a real difference.

Finally, enjoy the process. These tiny flowers are some of the most satisfying things you can make with a crochet hook because the results are immediate and the finished object is unambiguously lovely. Each one is a small act of generosity — a tiny, handmade thing that says to whoever receives it: you were worth the time.

And that, in the end, is what handmade gift-giving is all about.