Crochet Forget Me Not Free Pattern

A Delicate Floral Design You’ll Want to Make Again and Again

There is something quietly magical about forget-me-nots. Those tiny clusters of sky-blue flowers with their bright yellow centres have been symbols of remembrance, love, and connection for centuries. They appear in old paintings, pressed inside books, and tucked into Victorian bouquets. They bloom in hedgerows and along riverbanks almost without asking permission, cheerful and abundant and completely unpretentious. It makes complete sense, then, that so many crochet lovers want to bring this flower to life with yarn and a hook.

Today I’m sharing a free crochet pattern for the forget-me-not flower — one that you can use in so many different projects. Whether you want to make a delicate hair clip, a pretty appliqué for a baby blanket, a brooch to pin to your coat, a garland to string across a shelf, or a wreath base covered in tiny blooms, this pattern gives you exactly the flower you need. It works up quickly, uses very little yarn, and is accessible to anyone who has mastered the basic stitches. If you can chain, single crochet, half double crochet, and slip stitch, you have everything you need.

Let’s get into every detail, from materials to finishing, so you can get started right away.

What You’ll Need

Before we dive into the pattern itself, let’s talk about materials. Getting the right yarn and hook combination makes a real difference with small floral motifs like this one, so it’s worth pausing here.

Yarn: For a true forget-me-not look, you will want a light fingering or thread-weight yarn in pale blue or periwinkle. The classic forget-me-not colour is a soft cornflower blue, almost like a clear sky on a cool morning. You’ll also need a small amount of yellow or bright golden yellow for the centre. If you want to make a whole bouquet or garland, consider shades ranging from pale ice blue all the way through to deeper violet-blue, since forget-me-nots in the wild vary quite a bit. A DK weight yarn will also work and gives you a slightly larger, chunkier bloom that suits home décor projects beautifully.

Hook: For fingering or thread weight yarn, use a 2mm or 2.5mm hook. For DK weight, a 3.5mm to 4mm hook works well. The size of your finished flower will depend on your yarn and hook combination, which I’ll explain in the sizing notes below.

Other supplies: A yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and stitch markers if you like to use them. If you’re planning to make these flowers into brooches or hair accessories, you’ll also want brooch backs or bobby pins and some strong craft glue or a needle and thread to attach them.

Yarn amounts: Because forget-me-nots are small flowers, one 50g ball of fingering weight yarn in blue will make you dozens and dozens of flowers. You need barely a metre or two per flower for the petals. The yellow centre uses even less — a scrap will do.

Sizing Notes

At fingering weight with a 2.5mm hook, the finished flower measures approximately 3cm (just over an inch) in diameter. At DK weight with a 4mm hook, you’re looking at approximately 5–6cm (about 2 inches) across. Neither size is rigid — your tension, your yarn brand, and the way you hold your hook all affect the final measurement — but these give you a useful starting point for planning your projects.

Abbreviations Used in This Pattern

This pattern uses standard UK crochet terminology throughout, with US equivalents noted in brackets where the terms differ.

ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
ss — slip stitch (used interchangeably)
sc — single crochet (US) / double crochet (UK) — noted as dc (UK) / sc (US) where the distinction matters
hdc — half double crochet (US) / half treble (UK)
dc — double crochet (US) / treble crochet (UK)
MR — magic ring (also called magic circle or adjustable ring)
ch-sp — chain space
rep — repeat
st(s) — stitch(es)
pm — place marker

I’ll write the pattern primarily using US terminology throughout, since that’s the most widely used in online crochet communities. Where there might be confusion, I’ll call it out.

Pattern Notes

This pattern creates a five-petal flower worked from the centre outward. The centre is worked first as a small tight ring, then the petals are created in a single round. A second decorative round gives the petals their rounded, realistic shape. The whole flower is crocheted in two colour sections — the blue petals and the yellow centre — and the two pieces are joined at the end, or you can work the yellow centre directly into the middle of the finished blue flower.

There are two methods given below. Method A works the blue flower first and then adds the yellow centre separately. Method B works the yellow centre first within a magic ring and builds the blue petals outward from it in a single piece. Both give beautiful results. Method A gives you slightly more control over the finished look; Method B is a little faster and has fewer ends to weave in.

The Crochet Forget Me Not Pattern — Method A (Blue Flower First)

Part One: The Blue Petals

Foundation: Using your blue yarn, make a magic ring. If you are not comfortable with a magic ring, you can chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring instead.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 5 sc (US) / 5 dc (UK) into the ring. Pull the magic ring closed. Slip stitch into the first sc to join. (5 stitches)

You now have a small tight circle with 5 stitches sitting around it — one for each petal.

Round 2 — Petals: This is where the flower takes shape. For each stitch from Round 1, you will work one petal. Work each petal as follows:

For each petal: (ch 3, 2 dc into the same base stitch, ch 3, sl st into the same base stitch), then sl st into the next stitch to move along.

Repeat this sequence into each of the 5 stitches from Round 1. After completing the fifth petal, sl st into the first stitch of Round 1 again to close.

You will now have 5 small rounded petals fanning outward from your central ring. Fasten off and leave a short tail for weaving in.

For a fuller, more dimensional petal: After completing the petal sequence above, you can work a second round to fill in the petals more. Going back to the base of each petal, sl st into the ch-3 space on either side and work an additional 1 hdc and 1 dc into each ch-3 loop. This rounds out the petals beautifully and gives the flower a slightly more lifelike appearance. Fasten off.

Part Two: The Yellow Centre

Foundation: Using your yellow yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring closed and join with a sl st. (6 stitches)

Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough to sew the centre to the blue flower.

Using your yarn needle, position the yellow centre in the middle of the blue flower and stitch it securely in place. Weave in all ends.

The Crochet Forget Me Not Pattern — Method B (All-in-One)

This method begins with the yellow centre and builds directly outward to the petals without a seam.

Foundation: Using your yellow yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 5 sc into the ring. Pull the ring closed. Do not join — continue directly into Round 2. (5 stitches)

Now switch to your blue yarn by drawing it through the loop on your hook at the end of the last sc.

Round 2 — Petals: With blue yarn, sl st into the first sc from Round 1 to anchor. Then for each of the 5 stitches in Round 1, work the following petal:

(Ch 3, 2 dc into the same stitch, ch 3, sl st into the same stitch, sl st into the next stitch)

Repeat until all 5 petals are complete. Sl st to close the final petal. Fasten off and weave in ends.

If you want slightly more texture in the yellow centre, after fastening off the blue yarn, reattach yellow and work a sl st into each sc of Round 1 to create a slightly raised, textured centre ring. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Making a Bouquet or Bunch

Once you’ve made a handful of flowers, it’s very satisfying to group them into a little bouquet. Make stems from chains of 20–30 stitches in green yarn, leaving a long tail at each end. Thread the tails through the base of each flower and knot them in place. Gather several stems together and wrap the base in a length of green yarn, winding it neatly to create a bundled look. You can also sew the flowers onto a length of green ribbon and tie the ribbon into a small bow at the base.

For a potted bouquet, push the chain stems into a small piece of floral foam in a little pot or vase. This makes an adorable tabletop decoration that never needs watering.

Project Ideas for Your Crochet Forget Me Nots

The beauty of this little motif is how versatile it is. Here are some of my favourite ways to use these tiny blooms.

Appliqué on baby items. A few forget-me-nots stitched onto a pale grey or white baby blanket, a soft toy, or a newborn hat make the sweetest gift. They’re gentle and romantic without being overly fussy.

Hair accessories. Glue a finished flower to a bobby pin, a hair clip, or a plain headband with strong craft glue. Add a small leaf cut from felt for extra charm. These make wonderful gifts for little girls.

Brooch or pin. Sew or glue a brooch back to the reverse of a flower. Add a second layer — perhaps a slightly larger plain circle of felt in a complementary colour — to the back for stability and to hide the back of the stitching. Pin it to a cardigan, a coat, or a bag.

Garland. Make twenty or thirty flowers and sew or tie them at intervals along a length of jute twine or a thin ribbon. String across a mantelpiece, shelf, or children’s bedroom wall. You can mix blues with whites and purples for a meadow effect.

Wreath. Cover a plain foam or wire wreath base with green yarn, then stitch clusters of forget-me-nots all around it. Add some small crocheted leaves (just a simple chain with slip stitches along one side to create a slight curve) and a length of ribbon bow at the bottom.

Bookmarks. Sew a flower to the top of a long strip of ribbon or a crocheted strip of single crochet rows. A perfect gift for a reader.

Granny square embellishment. Work a forget-me-not directly onto the centre of a plain round or square motif using Method B, replacing the plain centre with this five-petal flower. It adds so much character to a blanket or throw.

Jewellery. With fine thread and a tiny hook, these flowers become miniature enough to use as earring drops. Attach a jump ring through the top of the flower and connect to a simple earring hook. Delicate and pretty.

Tips for Perfect Tiny Flowers

Small floral motifs can sometimes feel a little tricky at first, especially for crocheters who are used to working larger pieces. Here are a few things that will help.

Keep your tension even but not too tight. A flower worked too tightly can cup inward and the petals won’t lie flat. If this happens, try going up half a hook size and see if it opens up.

Block your finished flowers. Even a light spray of water and gentle pinning to a foam board makes a big difference to small motifs. Let them dry flat and they will hold their shape beautifully.

Use a split ring stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round so you don’t lose your place when working the tiny magic ring foundation.

When making multiple flowers for a project, make them all at once — chain one flower’s worth, then the next, rather than making each flower start to finish separately. It keeps your tension consistent across all of them.

For the cleanest joins when using Method A, use a single strand of matching blue yarn on your yarn needle and stitch the yellow centre down with tiny invisible stitches around its perimeter rather than just through the middle.

Crocheting Forget Me Not Leaves

No bouquet is complete without a few leaves, and these could hardly be simpler to make.

Using green yarn, chain 8. Starting in the second chain from the hook: sl st in first st, sc in next, hdc in next, dc in next, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in last st. Do not turn. Working back along the other side of the foundation chain: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Sl st to the original chain end to join. Fasten off.

This gives you a simple pointed oval leaf. For a slightly larger leaf, chain 10 or 12 and adjust the stitch heights proportionately. A few of these tucked between your flowers in any arrangement adds a wonderful naturalistic touch.

Caring for Your Crochet Flowers

If your flowers are decorative rather than wearable, they’ll need very little care. A light dust now and then is all. For wearable pieces like brooches or hair clips, hand wash gently in cool water if needed, reshape while damp, and allow to dry flat. Avoid putting small crocheted accessories in the washing machine unless you’re certain the yarn you used is machine washable, as the agitation can distort the delicate petal shaping.

A Few Words on Yarn Colour Choices

The classic forget-me-not is that lovely soft blue — somewhere between sky and periwinkle — but don’t feel confined to the botanical original. In the Victorian language of flowers, forget-me-nots signified true love and faithful memory, and they were given in shades of blue, white, and occasionally pale pink. A soft blush pink forget-me-not is just as charming as the traditional blue and suits a completely different aesthetic. White flowers with a yellow centre look like tiny daisies and are wonderfully versatile. Deep violet or lavender gives a more dramatic feel and pairs beautifully with gold metallic yarn in the centre.

For a cohesive project like a blanket or garland, choosing two or three tones within the same colour family — say ice blue, mid blue, and soft violet — gives depth and visual interest without the finished piece feeling scattered.

Why I Love This Pattern

I’ve been crocheting flowers for years, and forget-me-nots hold a particular place in my heart. They’re small enough that you can make a meaningful number in an afternoon, satisfying enough in construction that the process itself is enjoyable rather than repetitive, and the finished result is genuinely lovely. There’s something very grounding about working a tiny flower between your hands — the concentration required is just enough to quiet a busy mind without demanding so much that it becomes stressful.

These flowers also make meaningful gifts. A bouquet of handmade forget-me-nots given to someone you love carries the full weight of the flower’s symbolism — I was thinking of you, I remember you, you matter to me. That’s a rare thing to be able to say with yarn.

I hope you enjoy making this pattern as much as I have. If you make some forget-me-nots of your own, I would absolutely love to see them. Share your photos in the comments below, or tag me on Instagram. And if you find this pattern useful, please feel free to share it with a crafting friend — the more flowers in the world, the better.

Happy crocheting.

If you enjoyed this free pattern, you might also like my free crochet daisy pattern, my simple crochet lavender sprig tutorial, and my guide to making a full crochet wildflower meadow throw blanket. All are available free here on the blog.