15 Crochet Flower Patterns for Summer: Step by Step

There is something about summer that makes you want to pick up your crochet hook and create something that looks like it just bloomed in a garden. Whether you are decorating a sun hat, making a garland for your porch, or gifting a friend a bouquet that will never wilt, crochet flowers are one of the most satisfying and versatile projects you can tackle. They work up quickly, use minimal yarn, and the results are absolutely charming.

This collection brings you 15 crochet flower patterns for summer, each with step-by-step instructions written clearly so that both beginners and more experienced crocheters can follow along. You will find daisies, sunflowers, hibiscus blossoms, and more — each one capturing the spirit of the season in yarn form.

Before diving in, here are a few quick notes on materials and abbreviations. Most of these patterns use worsted weight yarn and a 5mm (H) hook unless otherwise noted. The standard US crochet abbreviations apply throughout: ch (chain), sl st (slip stitch), sc (single crochet), hdc (half double crochet), dc (double crochet), tr (treble crochet), and MR (magic ring). Yarn over is abbreviated as yo, and fasten off as FO.

1. Classic Five-Petal Daisy

The daisy is the quintessential summer flower, and this version works up in under 30 minutes.

Start with your choice of petal color and make a magic ring. Ch 3, work 14 dc into the ring, sl st to join, and pull the tail to close. This forms your center circle. Fasten off and switch to white or your chosen petal color.

Join yarn in any dc, ch 1, sc in the same stitch. Ch 12, sl st back into the 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (this creates a chain spine). You now have your first petal. Sl st into the next 2 dc of the center ring, then repeat the petal process. Continue until you have 5 petals total. Join and fasten off. Weave in ends. Add a yellow or gold center button or a French knot in embroidery floss for a polished finish.

2. Sunflower

Few flowers say summer louder than the sunflower. This pattern creates a bold, layered bloom perfect for wall hangings or tote bag appliqués.

Using brown or dark gold yarn, make a MR, ch 2, work 12 dc into the ring, sl st to join, and close the ring. This is your center.

Round 2: Sl st to first dc. (Ch 2, dc in same stitch, ch 2, sl st to next dc) — repeat around. You now have 12 small loops forming the outer ring of the seed center.

Switch to golden yellow yarn. Join in any sl st between loops.

Round 3 (first petal layer): (Ch 14, sl st back down the chain from the 2nd ch to form a pointed petal, sl st to next sl st between loops) — repeat 12 times. FO.

Add a second petal layer underneath by rejoining brown yarn and offsetting 6 petals between the first layer. This gives your sunflower a full, dimensional look.

3. Hibiscus Blossom

The hibiscus is the flower of tropical summers. It looks intricate but is simpler than it appears.

With red, coral, or pink yarn, make a MR and work (sc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sc) five times into the ring, sl st to join. Pull closed. These are your five petals in their basic form.

For the long stamens, use a contrasting color (yellow or white). Join yarn at center, ch 15, sl st back down the chain to form a straight, thin stem. Repeat 4 more times fanning out slightly from center. These mimic the characteristic hibiscus stamen cluster beautifully.

You can starch the finished flower lightly with a spray starch solution to help the petals hold their shape, which is especially helpful if you are framing this as wall art.

4. Simple Rose

A crochet rose looks impressive and works up from a single long strip that you coil and stitch together at the base.

Foundation chain: Ch 55.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (54 sc)

Row 2: Ch 3, turn. 2 dc in first sc. 3 dc in each sc across.

This creates a long, ruffled strip. Beginning at one end, roll the strip into a tight spiral and use a yarn needle to whipstitch the base together as you coil. The ruffles automatically fall into petal formation. Fasten off and weave in ends. Use green yarn to crochet a small flat circle for the base if desired.

5. Lavender Sprig

Lavender is not a single bloom but a sprig of tiny buds, and this pattern captures that beautifully.

Using purple yarn, ch 20. This is your main stem.

At each of the following chain positions — 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 — work a small bud: sl st into the ch, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch, ch 3, sl st back into the same ch. This creates a tiny cluster bud on each side of the stem.

Alternate left and right buds as you work back toward your starting point. Finish off at the base of the ch-20 stem. With green yarn, work a sc trim along the lower stem.

These are gorgeous bundled in groups of three and tied with a small ribbon for gift toppers or sachet decorations.

6. Marigold

Marigolds are bold, layered summer staples with a distinctly full appearance. This pattern builds multiple rounds of petals.

Center: Using orange yarn, MR, ch 1, 8 sc into ring, sl st to join.

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. (16 sc)

Round 3 (first petal ring): (Sl st to next st, ch 4, 3 tr in same st, ch 4, sl st to same st, sl st to next st) 8 times. This creates 8 wide, rounded petals.

Round 4 (second petal ring): Working behind the first ring of petals, find the round 2 stitches. Join your yarn in any skipped st and work the same petal repeat — (sl st, ch 4, 3 tr, ch 4, sl st) in each skipped st.

Add a third layer behind round 2 using a slightly darker orange or yellow to mimic the gradient look of a real marigold.

7. Water Lily

The water lily feels serene and elegant — perfect for summer home décor projects.

Using white yarn, MR, ch 3, 2 dc into ring, (ch 2, 3 dc into ring) 4 times, ch 2, sl st to top of beginning ch 3, close ring.

Round 2: Sl st to ch-2 space. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into same ch-2 space. Repeat in each ch-2 space around. Sl st to join.

Round 3: Sl st to ch-2 space. Ch 4, (3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr) into same ch-2 space. Repeat around. This expands the petals significantly.

Add a yellow center by crocheting a small sc circle (MR, 6 sc, sl st) and stitching it to the middle of the flower. The flat, open shape of this flower makes it ideal for bowl fillers, coasters, or floating décor in a decorative tray of water.

8. Cosmos Flower

The cosmos is a dainty, airy wildflower with deeply notched petals. You can replicate this with a simple slip stitch technique.

Using pink or white yarn, MR, ch 1, 8 sc into ring, sl st to join.

For each petal (8 total): Ch 7, turn and work back along the chain as follows — sl st, sc, sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, ch 1, dc, dc, hdc, hdc, sc, sc, sl st. Sl st into the next sc of the center ring before starting the next petal.

This creates elongated petals with a natural pointed tip and slightly uneven edge that mimics the real cosmos petal shape. Use a small yellow center circle or sew on a button.

9. Plumeria (Frangipani)

The plumeria is synonymous with tropical summers and Hawaiian leis. This pattern produces a flat, five-petaled blossom.

Using cream or white yarn, MR, work 5 sc, sl st to join.

Round 2: Ch 1. In each sc work (sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc). Sl st to join. You have 5 fan-shaped petals.

Round 3: Working behind the petals, sl st into the back of the base stitches. In each base st, work (sc, hdc, 6 dc, hdc, sc) to create longer second-layer petals.

Using yellow yarn, add a tiny center by crocheting 4 sc into a MR. Stitch in place. These flowers are beautiful strung on a piece of thin cord as a summer lei or glued onto a hair clip.

10. Zinnia

The zinnia is a favorite summer garden flower known for its dense, layered petals in vivid colors.

Center: Using gold yarn, MR, ch 2, 12 dc, sl st to join.

Round 2: Ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) in each dc around. (12 small loops)

Switch to your main petal color (red, orange, pink, or purple).

Round 3: Sl st into any ch-3 loop. In each loop, work (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc). These are your first-tier petals.

Round 4: Work between the petals to stagger a second tier. Join yarn between two round-2 loops. In each space, work (sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc). Sl st around.

Round 5: Repeat round 4 between the previous petal gaps for a third and fuller layer. The finished zinnia has a satisfying dimensional quality that makes it great for brooches.

11. Petunia

The trumpet shape of the petunia is achieved with increases and a cinched center.

Using purple, pink, or magenta yarn, ch 6, sl st to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, 12 sc in ring, sl st.

Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, sl st. (24 hdc)

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, (2 dc in next, dc in next) around, sl st. (36 dc)

Round 4: Ch 3, dc in each st around, sl st. (36 dc — this straight round forms the body of the trumpet)

Round 5 (flared edge): Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each of the next 6 sts, repeat to create 6 scallops around the edge.

Using a length of yarn, weave through round 1 stitches and cinch slightly to close the center. Add a small white or yellow French knot cluster at the center to finish.

12. Black-Eyed Susan

This classic wildflower has a dark center and bright yellow petals.

Center: Using dark brown or black yarn, MR, ch 1, 10 sc, sl st.

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st, sl st. (20 sc). FO.

Switch to bright yellow.

Round 3: Join in any sc, (ch 9, sl st back down chain from 2nd ch, sl st to next 2 sc of center) around for 10 petals.

The trick to getting flat, natural-looking petals on this flower is to not pull the slip stitches too tightly as you work back down each petal chain. Let them ease gently and your petals will curve slightly, just like the real flower.

13. Morning Glory

The morning glory is a beloved summer vine bloom with a funnel-like shape.

Using blue or purple yarn, ch 5, sl st to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, 10 sc into ring, sl st to join.

Round 2: Ch 1, (2 sc in next, sc in next) around. (15 sc)

Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st. (15 hdc)

Round 4: Ch 3, (2 dc in next st, dc in next) around, sl st. (22 dc, approximately)

Round 5: Ch 1, (sc in next 2, 2 sc in next) around, sl st.

Round 6 (5 gentle scallops): Ch 1, sc in 4 sts, ch 2, sc in next 4 sts, ch 2 — repeat 5 times. This divides the outer ring into gentle lobes that suggest the morning glory’s characteristic petal definition. Finish with a tiny white center star worked in embroidery floss.

14. Lotus Flower

The lotus represents peace and calm — a beautiful addition to any mindfulness-themed summer craft.

Using pale pink or white yarn, MR, ch 1, 6 sc, sl st.

Round 2: (Sc, 2 sc) in each sc around. (9 sc)

Round 3 (inner petals): (Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, hdc, dc, sl st back to center sc, sl st to next st) 9 times.

Switch to a slightly lighter shade for the outer petals.

Round 4 (outer petals): Working behind the inner petals in round 2 stitches, (ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc, sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, sl st back, sl st to next st) 9 times.

The layered, upright petals of this lotus naturally curve away from center just like the real flower. Use it as a gift tag, a hair accessory, or a beautiful embellishment on a yoga bag.

15. Tropical Monstera Leaf with Tiny Flower

To round out the collection, this final pattern combines a statement tropical leaf with a small coordinating white bloom — because summer is as much about lush greenery as it is about flowers.

For the leaf, using green yarn, ch 20.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in first 5 sts, skip 2 sts (this creates a characteristic monstera split), sc to end. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Sc across, adding 2 sc increases at widest point. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 4-6: Continue shaping, adding one more split on the opposite side by skipping 2 sts mid-row.

Work a sc border all the way around the leaf, sl st to join, and FO. The irregular splits are what give the monstera its unmistakable tropical look.

For the companion flower, use white yarn to make a MR, work (sc, ch 4, sl st back down chain, sc) five times into the ring, close the ring. Stitch this tiny star-shaped bloom onto the leaf or use separately as a pin.

Tips for Getting the Best Results from These Patterns

Working crochet flowers successfully comes down to a few simple habits. Always start by making a clean, firm magic ring — this prevents the unsightly hole in the center that can appear when you use a chain ring instead. Pull your yarn tail firmly before weaving it in so the center stays snug.

Blocking makes an enormous difference with flowers. After finishing, mist your flowers lightly with water, pin them to a foam blocking mat in your desired shape, and allow them to dry completely. Even a basic blocking step transforms a slightly uneven flower into something that looks professionally crafted.

For color choices, summer calls for the full spectrum. Coral, turquoise, sunshine yellow, fuchsia, sea glass green, and warm white all feel seasonally right. Don’t be afraid of mixing fiber types either — a cotton yarn gives a crisp,