Knitting Crochet Violet Free Pattern – Amigurumi

There is something quietly magical about turning a simple ball of yarn into a tiny, plump, violet flower that sits in the palm of your hand. Amigurumi — the Japanese art of knitting or crocheting small stuffed animals and characters — has captured the hearts of crafters worldwide, and floral designs like the violet have become some of the most beloved projects in this community. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or someone just beginning to explore the world of amigurumi, a violet pattern is the perfect project to add to your collection. It is small enough to finish in an afternoon, satisfying enough to keep you coming back to the craft, and charming enough to gift to almost anyone.

In this post, we are sharing a complete free pattern for a crocheted amigurumi violet, along with tips, material recommendations, and guidance to help you create the most beautiful little flower possible. Bookmark this page, gather your supplies, and let’s get started.

What Is Amigurumi and Why Flowers?

Amigurumi (編みぐるみ) literally translates to “knitted stuffed toy” in Japanese. The craft originated in Japan and gained global popularity in the early 2000s, largely thanks to the internet making patterns and tutorials accessible to crafters everywhere. Traditional amigurumi features cute animals, food characters, and fantasy creatures, but floral amigurumi has carved out its own beloved niche.

Flowers like violets are particularly appealing for amigurumi because they are versatile. A finished crochet violet can be used as a brooch, a hair clip, a decorative element on a bag or hat, a gift topper, a keychain charm, or simply a decorative piece for your home. The violet specifically — with its deep purple petals and delicate yellow center — is a flower rich with symbolism. It represents loyalty, devotion, and affection, making a handmade crocheted violet an especially meaningful gift.

Materials You Will Need

Before diving into the pattern itself, let’s talk about what you will need to gather. Having everything ready before you begin makes the process far more enjoyable.

Yarn: For the petals, choose a worsted or DK weight yarn in violet or purple. You can also use lavender or deep plum depending on the look you want. For the center of the flower, a small amount of yellow or golden yellow yarn is perfect. For the leaves, choose a medium green yarn.

Hook: A 2.5mm to 3.5mm crochet hook works beautifully for a small, tightly worked amigurumi violet. If you want a larger decorative flower, you can go up to a 4mm or 5mm hook with a bulkier yarn.

Fiberfill stuffing: A small amount of polyester fiberfill is all you need to give the center of your violet a satisfying, rounded shape.

Yarn needle: For weaving in ends and sewing pieces together.

Stitch markers: These are incredibly helpful for keeping track of your rounds, especially when working in a continuous spiral as most amigurumi patterns do.

Scissors: A small, sharp pair makes clean cuts on your yarn ends.

Optional extras: Safety eyes (though the center of the violet is typically worked with yarn rather than safety eyes), wire for stiffening stems, floral tape, embroidery floss in yellow for French knot details, and felt or fabric glue if you plan to attach your violet to a brooch back or hair clip.

A Note on Gauge and Sizing

For this pattern, gauge is not critical the way it would be in a garment pattern. However, your tension should be firm enough that the stuffing does not show through the stitches. If you can see the white stuffing peeking through your petals, try going down a hook size. The finished violet using DK weight yarn and a 3mm hook measures approximately 6 to 7 centimeters across the petals, which is a beautiful, realistic size for a violet flower.

Understanding the Abbreviations

This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology. Here is a quick reference:

MR — Magic ring
ch — Chain
sl st — Slip stitch
sc — Single crochet
hdc — Half double crochet
dc — Double crochet
tr — Treble crochet
inc — Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
dec — Decrease (invisible decrease using front loops)
FO — Fasten off
BLO — Back loop only
st(s) — Stitch(es)

Free Pattern: Amigurumi Violet Flower

Part One: The Flower Center (Yellow)

The center of the violet is a small, dome-shaped piece that suggests the cluster of stamens you see in a real violet flower.

Round 1: Using yellow yarn, make a MR and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 sts)

Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 sts)

Round 3: Sc 1, inc repeat around. (18 sts)

Round 4: Sc in each stitch around. (18 sts)

Round 5: Sc 1, dec repeat around. (12 sts)

Lightly stuff the center dome with fiberfill. It should feel firm but not overstuffed.

Round 6: Dec repeat around. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close. Set aside.

Part Two: The Petals (Violet/Purple)

A violet flower has five petals — two upper petals that are slightly smaller, and three lower petals that are a bit wider and longer. We will crochet each petal separately and then join them.

Upper Petal (make 2):

Row 1: Using violet yarn, ch 4, starting in second chain from hook: sc, hdc, sc. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, inc in first st, hdc in middle st, inc in last st. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, dec, sc 1, dec. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, sl st across.

Do not fasten off. Work a border of sc around the entire petal, placing 3 sc in each corner. Fasten off, leaving a tail for assembly.

Lower Petal (make 3):

Row 1: Using violet yarn, ch 5, starting in second chain from hook: sc, hdc, dc, hdc. Turn. (4 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, inc in first st, hdc, dc, inc in last st. Turn. (6 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc across. Turn. (6 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, dec, sc 2, dec. Turn. (4 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, dec, dec. Turn. (2 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, sl st across.

Work a border of sc around the entire petal. Fasten off, leaving a tail for assembly.

Part Three: The Leaves (Green)

Leaves add the finishing touch that makes your amigurumi violet look complete and realistic. Each leaf is worked in a classic teardrop shape.

Leaf (make 2 or 3):

Row 1: Using green yarn, ch 8. Starting in second chain from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1, then work 3 sc in the last chain (the tip of the leaf). Now work back along the other side of the foundation chain: sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1. Sl st to the first stitch to close. (15 sts not counting the turning sts)

Row 2 (optional for dimension): Ch 1. Working in BLO: sc 5, hdc 3, sc 5, sl st 2. Fasten off.

Leave a long tail for sewing or attaching to a stem.

Part Four: The Stem (Optional)

If you want a stemmed violet rather than a flat brooch-style flower, the stem is simple to create.

Using green yarn and your hook, make a slip knot and crochet a chain of 20 to 30 stitches, depending on how long you want the stem. Then single crochet back down the chain, working 1 sc in each chain. Fasten off. If you want a firmer stem, cut a short length of floral wire, fold the tip, and insert it inside the chain before sewing the stem closed. Wrap the wire with floral tape for a very professional finish if you plan to display the violet in a small vase or bouquet arrangement.

Assembly Instructions

This is where the magic happens and your individual pieces come together into a recognizable, beautiful violet.

Begin by laying out your petals to visualize the arrangement. Place the two upper petals at the top and the three lower petals fanning out below. This is the classic violet formation.

Take your yarn needle and violet yarn and begin stitching the petals together at their bases, working from the back. The base of all five petals should meet at a central point. Use a few firm overcast stitches to hold each petal in place. Do not worry about making this area look perfect — it will be covered by the center dome.

Once all five petals are securely attached to each other, sew the yellow center dome on top of the joined base, positioning it so that it sits naturally in the middle of the flower. Use your long yarn tail to sew the dome down firmly, stitching all the way around its base.

If you are adding a stem, sew the top of the stem to the back of the flower before attaching the leaves. Position the leaves on either side of the stem or just below the flower and stitch them in place.

If you are making a brooch, cut a small circle of felt slightly smaller than the back of your flower. Sew or glue the felt to the back of the joined petals to give a clean finish, then glue or sew a brooch pin through the felt and into the base of the flower.

Weave in all remaining ends carefully.

Tips for a Beautiful Amigurumi Violet

The small scale of amigurumi means that little details have a big impact. Here are some tips to elevate your finished violet.

Block your petals. Lightly misting your finished petals with water and pinning them to a foam mat while they dry will give them a more open, natural shape. This makes a significant difference in the final appearance of the flower.

Use variegated yarn. A variegated violet-to-lavender-to-white yarn can give your petals a realistic gradient that mimics the natural coloring of actual violet flowers.

Add embroidery details. Using a single strand of embroidery floss in yellow or white, you can add tiny radiating lines from the center of the flower outward onto the lower petals. This detail is present in real violets and adds a wonderful level of realism to your amigurumi.

Experiment with petal sizes. Real violets have petals of slightly different sizes and shapes. Don’t be afraid to vary your rows slightly to give each petal a unique feel. Natural imperfection is part of the charm.

Try different yarn weights. A lace weight yarn with a 1.75mm hook will create a delicate, refined violet perfect for jewelry. A bulky yarn with a 6mm hook creates a whimsical, oversized decorative flower that looks lovely in a knitted basket or hanging from a nursery wall.

Ways to Use Your Finished Amigurumi Violet

One of the greatest joys of crafting amigurumi flowers is the range of things you can do with them. A single violet is a beautiful gift on its own, but if you make several, the possibilities expand enormously.

Attach a small group of violets to a headband for a floral crown effect that is both playful and elegant. Sew several violets onto a knitted or crocheted hat to create a stunning accessory for spring. Create a small bouquet of five to seven violets with stems and wrap the stems in floral tape for a gift that will last forever — perfect for birthdays, Mother’s Day, or a thank-you. Glue individual violets to bobby pins for delicate hair accessories. Use violets as embellishments on handmade cards, wrapping paper, or gift bags. Sew them onto tote bags, scarves, or sweaters as permanent decoration. Create a framed arrangement of amigurumi violets against a linen background for a piece of fiber art to hang on the wall.

Caring for Your Crocheted Violet

If you plan to wear your violet as a brooch or use it as a wearable accessory, it will eventually need cleaning. Most acrylic and cotton yarns can be gently hand washed in cool water with a small drop of mild detergent. Rinse gently, press out excess water in a clean towel, and allow to air dry flat. Avoid wringing or machine washing, as this can distort the shape of the petals. If you have used a wool yarn, take extra care with temperature and agitation to prevent felting.

Sharing Your Makes

We would love to see the violets you create from this free pattern. If you share your finished amigurumi violet on Instagram, Pinterest, or Ravelry, consider tagging your post so others in the crafting community can find it. Sharing your work is one of the most generous things a crafter can do — it inspires others to pick up their hook and try something new.

If you found this pattern helpful, consider saving it to your Pinterest boards or bookmarking this page for future reference. Free patterns like this one take time to write, test, and photograph, and your engagement helps support the work that goes into them.

Final Thoughts

Crocheting an amigurumi violet is one of those projects that gives back far more than it asks. The time investment is small, the materials are minimal, and the result is a tiny, handcrafted flower full of personality and charm. Whether you keep it for yourself or give it away, a crocheted violet carries with it all the warmth and care that went into making it.

This pattern is designed to be a starting point. Once you are comfortable with the basic violet, experiment freely. Change the colors, adjust the sizing, add beads or embroidery, combine multiple flowers into larger arrangements. The pattern is yours to make your own.

Happy crocheting — and may every stitch bring you joy.