Crochet Winter Jasmine Pattern Free (PDF + Beginner Tutorial)
If you’ve been searching for a crochet project that feels both elegant and achievable, you’ve landed in exactly the right place. This free crochet Winter Jasmine pattern is designed with beginners in mind, but the finished result is so beautiful that even experienced crocheters will want to add it to their project list. Whether you’re looking to create a delicate floral motif for a blanket, a hair accessory, a brooch, or a decorative accent for a winter wreath, the Winter Jasmine flower is one of those timeless designs that never goes out of style.
In this post, you’ll find everything you need to get started: a full written pattern, stitch guidance, yarn recommendations, tips for joining multiple motifs, finishing advice, and a downloadable PDF version of the pattern so you can take it with you anywhere. Grab your hook, settle into your favorite chair, and let’s create something lovely together.
What Is the Winter Jasmine Flower?
Before we dive into yarn and hooks, it’s worth taking a moment to appreciate the flower that inspired this pattern. Winter jasmine, known botanically as Jasminum nudiflorum, is one of the earliest flowers to bloom each year, often appearing as early as January when the rest of the garden is still dormant. Its bright yellow, star-shaped blossoms grow on bare green stems and have become a symbol of hope, resilience, and the promise of warmer days ahead.
The crochet version captures that same spirit. With its layered petals, defined center, and delicate star shape, the crocheted Winter Jasmine flower feels fresh and cheerful even in the depths of winter. It’s a pattern that connects the maker to the natural world in a quietly meaningful way.
What You’ll Need
One of the best things about this pattern is that it requires very little in terms of supplies. You likely already have everything you need in your stash.
Yarn: Any worsted weight or DK weight yarn works beautifully for this pattern. For a classic look, use a bright golden yellow for the petals and a soft white or cream for the center. If you want to make a more stylized version, try pale pink, lavender, or even variegated yarn for a modern twist. Cotton yarn is especially lovely because it holds its shape well and gives the petals a crisp, defined edge. Acrylic yarn is a great budget-friendly option that comes in every color imaginable.
Hook: A 3.5mm hook is recommended for DK weight yarn, and a 4.0mm or 4.5mm hook works well with worsted weight. As always, gauge isn’t critical for a decorative motif like this, so if your tension runs tight or loose, simply adjust your hook size to get a result you’re happy with.
Other supplies: A yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and optionally a stitch marker to help keep track of rounds. If you plan to wear the flower as a brooch or attach it to a bag, you’ll also want a small pin back or a piece of felt to stabilize the back.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology. If you typically follow UK patterns, a brief note on conversion is included below the abbreviations.
ch — chain
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 circle or adjustable ring)
sp — space
rep — repeat
pm — place marker
yo — yarn over
UK conversion note: If you’re following UK terminology, single crochet becomes double crochet, half double crochet becomes half treble crochet, double crochet becomes treble crochet, and treble crochet becomes double treble crochet.
Understanding the Construction
The Winter Jasmine motif is worked in the round, beginning from the center and building outward in layers. The first round creates the center cluster, which gives the flower its characteristic raised middle. The second and third rounds form the first layer of petals, and the fourth and fifth rounds add a second, slightly larger layer of petals behind the first. This layered construction is what gives the flower its realistic, three-dimensional quality.
Each petal is worked as an individual shell or arc of stitches, so there’s a natural rhythm to the pattern that becomes intuitive after the first flower or two. Most beginners find that the first flower takes about thirty to forty-five minutes, and subsequent flowers take fifteen to twenty minutes once the pattern clicks.
Free Crochet Winter Jasmine Pattern
Finished size: Approximately 3.5 inches (9 cm) in diameter when made with DK weight yarn and a 3.5mm hook. Using worsted weight and a 4.5mm hook produces a flower approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) in diameter.
Skill level: Beginner to Easy
Center (Work in Color A — White or Cream)
Round 1: Make a magic ring. Chain 1, work 10 single crochets into the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring tightly. Slip stitch into the first single crochet to join. (10 sc)
Round 2: Chain 1, work 2 single crochets into each stitch around. Slip stitch to join. (20 sc)
Fasten off Color A and leave a tail for weaving in. Join Color B (Yellow or your chosen petal color) with a slip stitch into any stitch.
First Petal Layer (Work in Color B — Yellow)
Round 3: Chain 1. Working into the back loops only, single crochet in the first stitch, then work the following petal sequence 10 times:
Petal: Chain 3, work 2 treble crochets into the next stitch, chain 3, slip stitch into the next stitch.
After completing all 10 petals, slip stitch into the first single crochet. (10 petals)
If you find that 10 petals feels crowded, you can reduce to 5 petals by working the petal sequence into every other stitch and slip stitching through the skipped stitches. Five petals more closely resembles the actual Winter Jasmine blossom and produces a more open, airy look.
Five-petal variation (recommended for authenticity):
After joining Color B, chain 1. Single crochet into the first stitch. Skip 1 stitch, work (chain 3, 2 treble crochet, chain 3) into the next stitch, skip 1 stitch, slip stitch into the next stitch. Repeat from to 4 more times, ending with a slip stitch into the starting single crochet. (5 petals)
Second Petal Layer (Worked in Color B — Yellow)
The second petal layer is worked behind the first layer, into the front loops that were left unworked in Round 3. This creates depth and a layered appearance.
Round 4: Turn your work over so you’re looking at the back. Locate the front loops from Round 2 that were left unworked. Join Color B with a slip stitch into any of these front loops.
Chain 1. Work the following sequence around: Single crochet into the front loop, chain 4, work (1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc) into the next front loop, chain 4, slip stitch into the next front loop. Repeat from to around, distributing the petals evenly. The number of petals in this layer will naturally be fewer than the inner layer, which is correct — this outer layer creates the impression of slightly larger background petals peeking out from behind.
Slip stitch to join. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
Optional: Adding a Stamen Center
For extra realism and texture, you can add small looped stamens in the center of your flower.
Cut three to four lengths of yellow or gold yarn, approximately three inches each. Fold each piece in half and use your hook to pull the folded end through a stitch at the very center of the flower, then pass the tails through the loop and pull snug. Trim all stamen tails to about half an inch. Fluff them gently with your fingers or a soft brush to create a wispy, natural look.
Tips for Beginners
If you’re new to crochet or still building confidence with working in the round, here are a few things that will make this pattern easier and more enjoyable.
Master the magic ring first. The magic ring (also called the magic circle) is the starting point for most crochet motifs. If it feels tricky at first, search for a slow video tutorial on how to make one and practice a few times before starting the flower. Once it clicks, you’ll use it constantly. If you really struggle with it, you can substitute a chain-4 ring by joining the chain into a loop with a slip stitch.
Keep your tension consistent. The petals look best when your stitches are worked at an even tension. If you tend to crochet tightly, go up half a hook size. If your work looks loose and floppy, go down a half size.
Use a stitch marker. Place a stitch marker at the beginning of each round so you always know where you started. This is especially helpful in the round where you’re working into the back loops only, since it can be easy to lose your place.
Don’t rush the fastening off. Leave a tail of at least six inches whenever you change colors or fasten off. This gives you enough yarn to weave in securely so your ends don’t come undone over time.
Block your flowers. Even a simple spray of water and pinning to shape can make a noticeable difference in how professional your finished flowers look. If you’re using cotton yarn, a light steam from an iron held a few inches away works wonderfully.
Ideas for Using Your Winter Jasmine Flowers
Once you’ve made one flower, you’ll want to make a dozen. These little blooms are endlessly versatile, and they make wonderful handmade gifts that feel personal and thoughtful.
Blankets and throws: The Winter Jasmine motif connects beautifully with other floral squares to create a full blanket. Work each flower in a slightly different color palette — soft yellows, pale creams, blush pinks — and join them with a neutral background color using a flat or raised join. The result is a stunning garden-inspired blanket perfect for draping over a sofa on cold evenings.
Hair accessories: Attach a finished flower to a hair comb, bobby pin, or elastic band for a sweet handmade hair accessory. Kids and adults alike love wearing crocheted flowers, and they make a lovely touch to a winter wedding or holiday party look.
Brooches and pins: Glue or sew a pin back and a small piece of felt to the back of your flower, and you have a beautiful brooch to wear on a coat, scarf, or bag. These also make wonderful stocking stuffers or party favors.
Wreath decorations: Hot-glue a cluster of Winter Jasmine flowers to a plain wreath form or attach them to a purchased winter wreath for a handmade touch that elevates the whole display.
Bookmarks: Work a single flower at the end of a crocheted chain long enough to tuck into a book. It’s a charming and practical gift for the readers in your life.
Gift wrapping toppers: Tie a few flowers onto a ribbon and use them to top a wrapped gift instead of a traditional bow. The recipient gets a double gift: the present inside and a beautiful handmade flower to keep.
How to Join Multiple Motifs
If you’re making a blanket or larger project using multiple Winter Jasmine flowers, you’ll want a joining method that complements the delicate look of the motif. Here are two approaches that work especially well.
Granny square background: Work each flower as the center of a simple granny square. After completing the flower, use a background color to work a few rounds of double crochet clusters around the flower, increasing at the corners to create a square shape. Then join your squares using a flat slip stitch join or a joining-as-you-go method.
Chain mesh joining: Arrange your finished flowers on a flat surface in the pattern you want. Using your background color, whipstitch or slip stitch the edges of adjacent flowers together at just two or three points of contact, then fill in the gaps between flowers with a chain mesh worked separately and attached to each flower. This creates a lacy, open-work effect that’s particularly lovely for shawls or table runners.
Downloading the Free PDF Pattern
A printer-friendly PDF version of this Winter Jasmine pattern is available for free. The PDF includes the full written pattern, a list of abbreviations, notes on sizing, and a stitch guide with diagrams for the main stitches used. Having the PDF means you can print it out and take it to your craft circle, follow along without needing a device nearby, or store it in your pattern binder for future reference.
To download, simply save this page as a PDF through your browser by using the print function and selecting “Save as PDF” as your destination. Alternatively, copy the pattern into a document editor of your choice and format it as you like before saving.
Caring for Your Finished Flowers
If you’ve used cotton yarn, your finished flowers can be hand-washed gently in cool water with a mild detergent and laid flat to dry. Avoid wringing or twisting. If you’ve used acrylic yarn, most brands are machine washable on a gentle cycle, but check the label to be sure. Wool and wool-blend yarns should always be hand-washed and dried flat.
If your flowers lose their shape after washing, simply re-wet them, pin them to a foam mat in the correct shape, and allow them to dry completely before unpinning. This is called wet blocking, and it restores the crisp petal definition beautifully.
A Few Final Thoughts
There’s something genuinely special about the Winter Jasmine pattern. It’s one of those projects that feels meditative to make — the repetitive rhythm of the petal sequence, the quiet satisfaction of pulling each loop through, the moment when you hold up the finished flower and see how all those stitches have become something beautiful. It’s a reminder of why so many of us fell in love with crochet in the first place.
Whether you’re making these flowers for yourself, as gifts, or as part of a larger project, we hope this pattern brings you as much joy in the making as it does in the finished result. If you make a Winter Jasmine flower, we’d love to see it. Share your work, ask questions, and join the community of makers who keep this craft alive and growing — just like the little yellow jasmine flowers that bloom through the frost every January, reminding us that beauty finds a way even in the coldest season.
Happy crocheting, and thank you for being here.
