Crochet Forget Me Not Free Pattern

There is something quietly magical about forget me nots. Those tiny clusters of blue flowers with their bright yellow centers have carried meaning for centuries — love, memory, loyalty, the wish to be remembered by someone dear. When you translate that into crochet, something wonderful happens. The delicate look of the real flower is surprisingly achievable with yarn and a hook, and the result is one of those projects that draws compliments every single time someone sees it. Whether you want to embellish a hat, stitch a bouquet, decorate a bag, or build something larger like a blanket or wall hanging, this crochet forget me not pattern is the perfect starting point.

This is a completely free pattern, written out in full with clear instructions so you can follow along whether you are brand new to crochet or have been hooking for years. I have included notes on yarn choices, hook sizes, stitch guidance, and ideas for using your finished flowers in a dozen different ways. Grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let’s make something beautiful together.

A Little Background on the Forget Me Not

Before we dive into the pattern, let’s take a moment with the flower itself. The forget me not, known botanically as Myosotis, grows wild across much of Europe and has naturalized itself happily in North America, New Zealand, and beyond. The name comes from a variety of old legends — the most repeated being a medieval German story of a knight who drowned in a river while trying to pick the flowers for his beloved, crying out “forget me not” as he was swept away. Whether or not that tale is true, it captured something real about the flower’s hold on the human heart.

In the language of flowers, forget me nots represent true love, faithful memories, and the bonds that survive distance or even death. They are associated with remembrance of those we have lost, which makes them a meaningful choice for memorial projects. They also appear in the heraldry of several royal families and were famously worn by Freemasons as a symbol of solidarity. All of this rich history in a tiny five-petaled flower that barely grows an inch across.

The crochet version captures that same sweet simplicity. Five small rounded petals worked around a central ring, with a bright yellow center to finish — it is a quick make that rewards you with something that looks far more intricate than it actually is.

Materials and Tools

For a single forget me not flower at standard size, you will need very little. This is a pattern that is ideal for using up small scraps of yarn, and it works beautifully in almost any weight — though the look and size of the finished flower will vary depending on what you choose.

Yarn: For the classic look, use a light blue, sky blue, or soft periwinkle for the petals, and a small amount of yellow or cream for the center. Fingering weight or sport weight yarn gives you the most delicate, flower-like result. DK weight is very workable and gives a slightly bolder flower. If you want something more rustic or want to use up chunky scraps, worsted weight will give you a big, bold bloom that works well as a standalone decorative piece. Cotton yarn is wonderful for this pattern because it has good stitch definition and holds its shape beautifully, which matters when you want those individual petals to sit neatly.

Hook: Match your hook to your yarn. For fingering weight, a 2mm or 2.5mm hook is ideal. For sport weight, try a 3mm. DK works well with a 3.5mm or 4mm hook. Worsted weight calls for a 4.5mm or 5mm hook.

Notions: You will need a yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and stitch markers if you find them helpful. If you are making flowers to attach to a project, a small amount of fabric glue or a sewing needle and thread can be useful for securing them. If you plan to wire the flowers for a bouquet, you will also need floral wire and floral tape.

Gauge and Sizing

Because this is a small embellishment rather than a fitted garment, gauge is not critical. The size of your finished flower will simply depend on your yarn weight and hook size. As a general guide, a flower worked in DK weight on a 4mm hook comes out at roughly 4 to 5 centimeters across (about 1.5 to 2 inches), which is close to the size of a real forget me not at a slightly enlarged scale. In fingering weight on a 2.5mm hook, you can bring that down to around 2.5 to 3 centimeters, which is beautifully true to life.

Pattern Notes and Abbreviations

This pattern is written in US crochet terms. Here are the abbreviations used throughout:

ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
hdc — half double crochet
dc — double crochet
hdc2tog — half double crochet two together (decrease)
MR — magic ring (also called magic circle)
sp — space
rep — repeat
st — stitch
yo — yarn over

A magic ring is the recommended starting method here because it allows you to close the center tightly, which gives the flower a neater look. However, if you prefer to start with a chain ring (ch 4, join with sl st to form a loop), that works perfectly well too.

The Crochet Forget Me Not Pattern

Making the Flower Center

Using your yellow yarn, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 5 sc into the magic ring, pull the ring closed snugly, then join with a sl st to the first sc. (5 sts)

Fasten off yellow, leaving a short tail to weave in. This tiny circle is your center. Set it aside for now, or leave it attached if you prefer to join as you go — both approaches work.

Alternatively, you can work the center as a simple chain ring: ch 4 with your yellow yarn, join with a sl st to form a ring, ch 1, work 5 sc into the ring, join with sl st. Fasten off.

Making the Petals

Switch to your blue yarn (or whatever colour you have chosen for the petals).

Make a new magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 5 sc into the ring. Pull the ring closed. Do not join — you are going to work the petals one at a time around this foundation.

Each petal is worked as follows:

Petal: Ch 3, work 1 hdc into the third chain from the hook (this creates a small bump at the tip of the petal), work 1 sc into the same st at the base of the chain, sl st into the next sc of the foundation round to move to the next petal position.

Repeat this five times in total, once into each of the 5 sc from Round 1, to create five petals. After the fifth petal, join with a sl st to the first sc of Round 1.

Your flower now has five small looped petals sitting around a central ring. Fasten off, leaving a longer tail — roughly 20 to 30 centimeters — which you will use to attach the yellow center.

Joining the Center

Thread the tail from the petal section onto your yarn needle. Place the yellow center circle on top of the petal base, right side up. Using the tail, sew around the edges of the yellow circle, attaching it to the center of the petals. Stitch through the base of the petals and around the perimeter of the yellow circle several times until it is secure. Bring the needle through to the back and weave in all ends.

Adding a Stem (Optional)

If you want to create a stemmed flower for a bouquet or as a standalone piece, cut a length of floral wire (green-wrapped wire looks best) to your desired length. Using green yarn, wrap the wire from top to bottom, securing the yarn at each end with a knot or a dab of glue. Alternatively, crochet a simple chain in green yarn — ch as many stitches as you need for your stem length — and attach the flower to one end. This works particularly well when making sprigs to pin onto a lapel or attach to a gift.

The Leaf (Optional)

A few small leaves tucked among the flowers adds realism and a pop of green. Here is a simple leaf to complement your forget me not:

Using green yarn and your chosen hook, ch 8.

Row 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, work as follows: sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. (7 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching. This gives a small pointed oval leaf shape. For a slightly larger or more rounded leaf, start with ch 10 and adjust the stitch heights accordingly, tapering back to sc and sl st at the far end.

Tips for a Neater Finish

Getting tidy results with a small project like this is partly about tension. Because the pieces are so tiny, even a little looseness in the stitches can make the petals look floppy or uneven. Try to keep your tension fairly firm, especially when working into the magic ring in Round 1 of the petals. If the petals feel too stiff or curl inward, go up half a hook size. If they feel floppy and loose, drop half a size.

Weaving in ends thoroughly is important here — because the pieces are small, any tails that come loose will be very visible. Weave in at least three or four times in different directions, then trim close to the work.

Blocking is optional for flowers, but if you find the petals are not sitting as neatly as you would like, a light steam block or a gentle wet block on a foam mat can make a significant difference. Pin each petal out to an even shape while damp and leave to dry completely before removing the pins.

Ideas for Using Your Forget Me Nots

This is the part where the fun really begins, because a small, quick crochet motif like this is endlessly versatile. Here are some of the most popular ways to use your finished flowers.

Embellishing a hat or beanie. A cluster of three or five forget me nots pinned or sewn onto a simple beanie transforms it into something special. Works beautifully on children’s hats, but equally lovely on adult styles. Pair with a few leaves for a garden-fresh look.

Decorating a bag. Sew flowers onto a plain tote bag, a clutch, or a crocheted market bag. A scatter of forget me nots across a dark navy or black bag looks absolutely stunning against the contrast.

Creating a full bouquet. If you make flowers in bulk — and once you get the rhythm going, you can make one in ten minutes or less — you can wire them and arrange them into a bouquet that lasts forever. These are increasingly popular as wedding accessories, anniversary gifts, and memorial tributes. A mixed bouquet combining forget me nots with other small crochet flowers like daisies or roses is a truly impressive handmade gift.

Blanket borders and appliqué. Work a row of forget me nots to add a pretty floral border to a baby blanket, a lapghan, or a throw. Sew them at intervals around the edge, or create a continuous flower chain by connecting them as you go.

Garlands and bunting. String the flowers together on a length of twine or crochet cord for a sweet garland to hang in a nursery, across a mantelpiece, or as party décor. Combine with small crocheted leaves and the effect is enchanting.

Brooches and hair accessories. Attach a flower to a brooch back, a bobby pin, or a hair clip for a delicate accessory. A cluster of three flowers with a leaf makes a particularly pretty brooch.

Bookmarks. Attach a flower to the top of a simple crocheted bookmark strip for a gift that is both useful and beautiful.

Greeting card embellishments. Stitch a single flower onto a blank card for a truly one-of-a-kind greeting. Secure it with a dab of fabric glue.

Memorial tributes. Because forget me nots carry so much meaning around remembrance, they are a deeply thoughtful choice for memorial pieces — a small framed arrangement of crochet flowers, a keepsake box decorated with them, or flowers sewn onto a memory cushion.

Making Them in Bulk

Once you have made a few and your hands know the pattern by heart, these flowers are a wonderful project to batch-make. Set up a production line: make all your magic rings and foundation rounds first, then go back and work all the petals, then finish all the centers. This is much faster than completing one flower at a time from start to finish, and it is surprisingly satisfying to watch the pile grow.

A good goal for a medium-sized project — say, enough flowers to embellish a hat and make a small hair clip — is around 15 to 20 flowers. For a full bouquet, 30 to 50 flowers gives you good density. For a large statement piece or a blanket with significant floral embellishment, plan on making 100 or more over time, working in batches of 20.

Colour Variations

While the classic forget me not is that particular shade of clear, bright blue with a yellow center, there is absolutely no rule that says you must stick to it. Consider soft lavender petals with a white center for an elegant, vintage feel. Pale pink with a gold center has a distinctly romantic quality. White flowers with a yellow center look fresh and simple, almost like tiny daisies. For a dramatic or unusual take, deep burgundy petals with a cream center create something almost gothic in its beauty.

If you are making a large number of flowers, varying the shades of blue slightly — mixing pale sky blue, medium cornflower blue, and deeper periwinkle — gives a more naturalistic result than using a single colour throughout.

Sharing Your Makes

I would absolutely love to see what you create with this pattern. Whether you make a single flower just to try it out or go all in and build an entire floral installation, your finished pieces are worth celebrating. If you share on Instagram or Pinterest, you are welcome to tag your post — it genuinely makes my day to see how different makers interpret the same pattern with their own yarn choices and creative vision.

If you find any part of this pattern unclear or if you think something could be explained better, please leave a comment below. Crochet patterns improve through feedback, and I take every comment seriously.

A Final Word

The forget me not is one of those flowers that asks very little of you and gives a great deal in return. It grows in humble places — roadsides and hedgerows and the edges of fields — and it persists long after you might expect it to. There is something in that which resonates with the craft of crochet itself: small, patient work that adds up to something lasting, something passed along, something remembered. Whether you make these flowers as gifts, as embellishments, or simply for the quiet pleasure of making, I hope this pattern brings you that same unhurried satisfaction. Happy hooking.