Crochet Forget Me Not Flower Pattern: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
There is something quietly beautiful about the forget me not flower. It is small, delicate, and impossibly blue, and it carries with it centuries of meaning about love, memory, and the bonds we keep even across distance and time. If you have ever wanted to capture that meaning in yarn, this crochet forget me not flower pattern is exactly what you need. Whether you are a beginner looking to stretch your skills or an experienced crocheter wanting to add a charming floral motif to your collection, this guide will walk you through everything from the materials you need to the finishing touches that make these little blooms look truly lifelike.
By the end of this post, you will know how to make a single forget me not flower, how to connect them into a cluster, and how to use them in a variety of finished projects. Let’s get started.
What Are Forget Me Not Flowers?
Before diving into the pattern itself, it helps to understand the flower you are recreating. Forget me nots (Myosotis) are tiny five-petaled flowers, most famously found in soft shades of sky blue, pale pink, and white, with a bright yellow center. They grow in clusters and are often associated with remembrance, faithfulness, and enduring love. In Victorian floriography, the language of flowers, giving someone forget me nots was a way of saying “please don’t forget me,” which makes them a deeply meaningful motif for handmade gifts.
Their structure is what makes them so appealing to crochet. Five small, round petals radiate from a central point, with a tiny contrasting center. They are small enough to work up in minutes once you know the pattern, but detailed enough to look impressive grouped together. They can sit flat like an appliqué or be shaped into a slightly cupped bloom depending on how you finish them.
Materials You Will Need
Getting your materials together before you start will make the whole process much smoother. Here is what you will need for this crochet forget me not flower pattern.
Yarn: You will want a lightweight yarn for these flowers. A fingering weight or size 3 light yarn works beautifully, as it allows you to create petals that are fine and delicate without being floppy. Choose a soft sky blue or periwinkle for the traditional look. You will also need a small amount of yellow or white for the center, and green for the stem and leaves if you plan to add them.
Hook: A 2.25mm to 3.5mm crochet hook pairs well with fingering or light yarn. If you are using a heavier yarn, size up your hook accordingly. For a slightly chunkier, more stylized version of the flower, a size 4 or 5 hook with DK weight yarn works nicely and is a bit easier to handle for beginners.
Scissors and a tapestry needle: You will need scissors to cut your yarn and a tapestry needle to weave in your ends. These tiny flowers have quite a few yarn tails, so having a good needle makes the finishing process much less tedious.
Stitch marker: Optional, but helpful for keeping track of the beginning of your rounds.
Wire floral stems or pipe cleaners: If you want to make a three-dimensional, stemmed flower rather than a flat appliqué, thin floral wire or pipe cleaners are useful for creating structure. This is entirely optional.
Fabric stiffener or spray starch: If you want your flowers to hold a particular shape, especially for use in hair accessories or decorative arrangements, a light application of fabric stiffener will help them keep their form.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
This pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
MR — magic ring (also called magic loop or adjustable ring)
st — stitch
rep — repeat
Understanding the Basic Structure
A crochet forget me not has two main components: the center and the petals. The center is usually worked in yellow or white, creating a small tight ring that anchors the five petals. The petals radiate outward from that ring, each one worked as a small pointed or rounded lobe. Depending on the technique you use for each petal, you can achieve a slightly different look — a softer, rounder petal gives a more naturalistic feel, while a slightly more pointed petal looks more stylized and graphic.
This pattern offers both a rounded petal version and a pointed petal version so you can choose which you prefer or even mix them across different flowers in the same cluster for a more organic, garden-gathered look.
The Basic Crochet Forget Me Not Flower Pattern
Part One: The Center
Using yellow yarn and your chosen hook size, make a magic ring.
Round 1: Chain 1, work 5 single crochets into the magic ring, then join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Pull the tail of the magic ring closed gently. You should have a small, firm ring with five stitches. Fasten off yellow yarn and weave in the end, or leave a short tail to be hidden later.
This forms the central “eye” of the flower. In the actual forget me not plant, this is the bright yellow star-shaped center that contrasts so beautifully with the blue petals. If you prefer a white center, simply substitute white yarn here.
Part Two: The Petals (Rounded Version)
Join your blue yarn to any stitch of the center ring with a slip stitch.
Petal 1: Chain 3, work 2 double crochets in the same stitch at the base, then chain 3, slip stitch into the same stitch at the base. This creates your first rounded petal.
Petals 2 through 5: Move to the next stitch of the center ring, slip stitch into it, and repeat the petal sequence: chain 3, 2 double crochets into the same stitch, chain 3, slip stitch into the same stitch.
Continue until you have worked one petal into each of the five stitches of the center ring. You should have five evenly spaced petals radiating outward.
Fasten off and weave in all ends. Your rounded forget me not flower is complete.
Part Two (Alternative): The Petals (Pointed Version)
Join your blue yarn to any stitch of the center ring with a slip stitch.
Petal 1: Chain 4, work 1 half double crochet into the second chain from the hook, 1 single crochet into the next chain, then slip stitch into the final chain. You are essentially working back along the chain to create a small leaf or petal shape. Slip stitch into the same stitch at the base of the center ring to anchor the petal.
Petals 2 through 5: Slip stitch into the next stitch of the center ring and repeat the petal sequence.
After five petals, join with a slip stitch to the beginning, fasten off, and weave in ends.
This pointed version gives your flower a slightly more angular, botanical illustration look, which is especially lovely when combined with delicate green leaves or worked in a pale lavender yarn for a more whimsical feel.
Part Three: Adding Leaves (Optional)
Leaves add so much to a finished cluster of forget me not flowers. They fill in the gaps between blooms and give the whole arrangement a lush, layered look.
Simple Leaf: Using green yarn, chain 8. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 2 double crochets, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet, then 3 single crochets into the final chain (this forms the tip of the leaf). Now rotate your work and crochet back along the other side of the chain in the same sequence: 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 2 double crochets, 1 half double crochet, 1 single crochet, slip stitch to the beginning. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
This leaf works up in under two minutes and gives you a small, symmetrical shape that tucks nicely between flowers. Make several in different sizes by starting with a shorter or longer foundation chain.
Making a Forget Me Not Cluster
The magic of the forget me not flower is in the cluster. A single flower is sweet, but five or seven grouped together are breathtaking. Here are two ways to create a cluster.
Method 1: Sew them together. Make five to nine individual flowers and arrange them on a flat surface in a cluster, with the centers close together and the petals fanning outward. Tuck leaves between them. When you are happy with the arrangement, use your tapestry needle and matching yarn to stitch the centers together invisibly from the back. This gives you full control over the placement and allows you to mix flower sizes and colors easily.
Method 2: Work them in a joined ring. This method is faster but requires a little more planning. After finishing your first flower and fastening off, begin your second flower in the usual way. When you reach the last petal of the second flower, instead of working a standalone petal, you will slip stitch into a petal of the first flower before completing your own petal. This joins the flowers at one point, creating a cluster that holds together naturally. Continue adding flowers in this way, joining each new flower to one or two of its neighbors, until you have a cluster of the size you want.
How to Make a Three-Dimensional Stemmed Forget Me Not
If you want to display your flowers in a vase or use them for photography props or decorative arrangements, a stemmed version is a lovely option.
Work the flower as described above. Before fastening off, do not cut your yarn. Instead, chain 25 to 40 stitches (depending on how long you want the stem), then slip stitch back along the entire chain to create a tight, cord-like stem. Fasten off and weave in your end. For a sturdier stem, insert a piece of thin floral wire or a pipe cleaner through the center of the chain before you slip stitch back along it. The yarn will wrap snugly around the wire, creating a firm, poseable stem.
You can add a leaf to the stem by working it directly onto the stem chain at whatever point you like, joining it with a slip stitch and then working the leaf from there.
Tips for Getting the Best Results
Tension matters more than you think. Because these flowers are small, even minor differences in tension will affect the final look. If your petals are curling inward or your center ring won’t sit flat, try loosening your tension or sizing up your hook by half a size.
Blocking makes a huge difference. Even a quick wet blocking will open up the petals beautifully and make the flowers look much more polished. Simply dampen the finished flower with cool water, gently shape the petals with your fingers, and leave it to dry flat. You will be amazed at the difference.
Use a contrasting center color. Even if you only have blue and green yarn on hand, creating the center ring in a slightly lighter or darker shade of blue rather than the same blue as the petals will still give you that visual pop that makes the flower look more realistic.
Go variegated. Hand-dyed or variegated fingering weight yarn in shades of blue, purple, and white creates forget me nots that look as though they were gathered from a wild meadow. This is a wonderful way to use up small amounts of precious hand-dyed yarn.
Starch for structure. If you are making flowers for a hair comb, brooch, or wreath, lightly spray the finished flowers with spray starch and allow them to dry in the shape you want. This keeps petals from wilting over time.
Project Ideas Using This Pattern
Once you have a handful of these little blooms, the possibilities are genuinely endless. Here are some of the most popular ways to use them.
Hair accessories: A cluster of three to five forget me nots glued to a barrette, bobby pin, or elastic headband makes a charming, garden-party-worthy hair accessory. This is also a wonderful gift for bridesmaids or flower girls.
Bookmarks: Sew a single flower or small cluster to the top of a length of ribbon or a crocheted strip to make a bookmark. It takes almost no materials and makes a thoughtful, personal gift for book lovers.
Appliqués for clothing or bags: These flowers can be sewn onto tote bags, cardigans, denim jackets, or hats to add a handmade floral detail. They are particularly lovely on a simple linen tote or a baby’s hat.
Wreaths: A wire or foam wreath form covered in crocheted forget me nots and leaves makes a beautiful wall decoration for a nursery, bedroom, or entryway. Work entirely in blue and green for a traditional look, or add flowers in pale pink and white for a softer palette.
Greeting cards: Sew or glue a tiny flower cluster to a handmade card for a birthday, anniversary, or sympathy note. Because of what forget me nots symbolize, they are especially meaningful on cards meant to comfort someone who is grieving or missing a loved one.
Framed botanical art: Arrange a cluster of finished flowers and leaves on a piece of linen or canvas, sew or glue them in place, and frame the result. This makes a lovely piece of textile art that has a handmade heirloom quality.
Memorial jewelry: Because of their symbolic meaning, forget me not flowers are often used in memorial pieces. A small flower worked in fine yarn and attached to a simple brooch pin can be worn as a quiet reminder of someone beloved.
Caring for Your Crochet Forget Me Not Flowers
If your flowers are worked in a machine-washable yarn, they can usually be hand washed gently in cool water and laid flat to dry. Avoid wringing or twisting, as this can distort the petals. If you have used a fabric stiffener, spot clean only, as washing will dissolve the stiffener and cause the flowers to lose their shape.
For flowers that are glued to accessories, keep them away from direct water exposure. The blooms themselves will survive a light rain, but the glue or adhesive beneath may not.
Store finished flowers flat or gently wrapped in tissue rather than compressed in a bag or drawer, as the petals can become misshapen if crushed for long periods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this pattern with bulky yarn? Absolutely. The flower will be larger and chunkier, which gives it a more whimsical, stuffed-animal quality rather than a delicate botanical look. Use a 5mm or 6mm hook and adjust your expectations for petal size accordingly. Bulky version flowers are great for toys, pillows, and nursery décor.
How long does one flower take to make? Once you have the pattern memorized, a single flower takes roughly five to ten minutes in fingering weight yarn. A cluster of seven flowers and several leaves can be completed in an evening of casual crocheting.
Can a beginner make this pattern? Yes. The stitches used — magic ring, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch — are all foundational crochet stitches. If you are comfortable with those and can work in the round, this pattern is well within your reach.
What if my petals are uneven? Slight unevenness is normal, especially for your first few flowers. Blocking will help considerably. If the unevenness is significant, check that you are starting each petal in the correct stitch and that your tension is consistent throughout.
Final Thoughts
The crochet forget me not flower is one of those patterns that seems almost magical in how much it gives back relative to how little time and yarn it costs. A small skein of blue yarn and a free afternoon can yield dozens of flowers that find their way into gifts, projects, and keepsakes that carry genuine meaning.
Whether you are making them to honor a memory, to add a handmade touch to a gift, or simply because you love tiny, beautiful things worked in yarn, this pattern has something to offer. Come back to it across seasons, experiment with colors — dusty lavender for spring, soft coral for summer, deep violet for autumn — and enjoy the meditative rhythm of small, repetitive, satisfying work.
Save this pattern, share it with a fellow crocheter who loves florals, and most of all, enjoy every stitch.
