Easy Crochet Flower Necklace Pattern | Beginner DIY Crochet Jewelry
If you’ve been looking for a beginner-friendly crochet project that’s quick to finish, affordable to make, and genuinely beautiful to wear, you’ve just found it. This crochet flower necklace pattern is one of those rare projects that looks complicated but comes together in a matter of hours. Whether you’re brand new to crochet or you’ve been doing it for years and just want a relaxing afternoon project, this tutorial is going to walk you through every single step.
Handmade jewelry is having a serious moment right now, and crochet accessories in particular have been showing up all over social media, craft fairs, and boutique shops. The good news? You don’t need to spend $40 on one at a farmers market when you can make your own for a fraction of the cost and customize it exactly to your taste.
By the end of this post, you’ll know exactly how to make a crochet flower necklace from scratch, including the materials you need, the stitches used, the step-by-step pattern, and plenty of tips to make your finished piece look polished and professional.
Why Crochet Jewelry is Perfect for Beginners
One of the most intimidating things about picking up crochet for the first time is feeling like every project is either too small and fiddly or too large and time-consuming. Jewelry sits in a sweet spot that most beginners don’t immediately think of, but it’s genuinely one of the best places to start.
Crochet flowers and small motifs use very little yarn, which means even if something goes wrong, you haven’t wasted much material. The scale of a necklace means you can practice your stitches, see your progress quickly, and feel the satisfaction of finishing something in a single sitting. There’s no blocking, no fitting issues, and no gauge anxiety the way you’d have with a sweater.
You also only need to know a handful of basic stitches to make this necklace. We’re talking chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet. That’s it. If you’ve already worked through a beginner scarf or dishcloth, you have everything you need to make this flower necklace beautifully.
Materials You’ll Need
Before you dive into the pattern, gather your supplies. The great thing about crochet jewelry is that the materials list is short and inexpensive.
Yarn: Choose a lightweight yarn for delicate-looking flowers. Size 10 crochet thread or fingering weight yarn (size 1) works beautifully for a fine, lacy appearance. You can also use sport weight or DK weight yarn if you prefer chunkier, more boho-style flowers. Pick whatever color speaks to you — a single color for a minimalist look, or two or three colors if you want to mix and match flowers on the same necklace.
Crochet Hook: For size 10 thread, use a steel crochet hook between 1.5mm and 2.0mm. For fingering weight yarn, a 2.0mm to 2.5mm hook works well. If you’re using sport or DK weight, go with a 3.5mm to 4.0mm hook.
Jewelry Findings: You’ll need a lobster claw clasp and a jump ring to close the necklace, plus a length of chain or additional crocheted chain to attach your flowers to. You can find all of these at any craft store or online for just a couple of dollars.
Scissors and a Tapestry Needle: For weaving in your ends once the flowers are finished.
Optional Embellishments: Small beads, buttons, or pearl accents can be added to the center of your flowers for a more polished jewelry look. A little fabric stiffener or starch spray can help your flowers hold their shape, especially if you’re using thread rather than yarn.
Understanding the Stitches
If you’re completely new to crochet, here’s a quick refresher on the stitches this pattern uses.
Chain Stitch (ch): The foundation of almost everything in crochet. You start with a slip knot on your hook, then yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook. Repeat this to create a chain of whatever length you need.
Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and move yarn across your work without adding height. Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook in one motion.
Single Crochet (sc): Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), then yarn over again and pull through both loops. This creates a short, dense stitch.
Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over first, then insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the first two loops (two loops remain), then yarn over and pull through the last two loops. This creates a taller, more open stitch and is what gives crochet flowers their beautiful, rounded petal shape.
The Crochet Flower Pattern
This pattern makes one basic crochet flower that is approximately 2 inches in diameter when using fingering weight yarn with a 2.5mm hook. You can make the flower larger or smaller by adjusting your yarn weight and hook size.
You’ll want to make between three and seven flowers depending on how full you want your necklace to look. Three flowers gives you a simple, delicate necklace, while five to seven creates a statement piece.
Abbreviations Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
MR = magic ring (also called a magic circle)
How to Make a Magic Ring
If you’re not familiar with the magic ring technique, it’s worth learning because it creates a perfectly closed center for your flower with no hole showing through. Here’s how to do it.
Make a loop with your yarn, with the tail end crossing over the working yarn. Insert your hook into the loop from front to back, grab the working yarn, and pull it up through the loop. Chain one to secure it. Now you can work your stitches into this ring, and when you’re done, pull the tail end to close the center tightly.
If the magic ring feels tricky at first, you can also simply chain four and join the chain with a slip stitch to form a ring. Work your stitches into the center of that ring instead.
Crochet Flower Pattern Steps
Round 1: Start with a magic ring. Chain 1, then work 10 single crochets into the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring tightly, then join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. You’ll have a little disc with 10 stitches around the edge. (10 sc)
Round 2: This is where your petals take shape. For each petal, you’ll work directly into one of the stitches from Round 1.
Petal: Chain 3, work 3 double crochets into the same stitch, chain 3, slip stitch into the same stitch.
Slip stitch into the next stitch, then repeat the petal sequence into every other stitch around. You’ll create 5 petals total, using 10 stitches (working into every other stitch, with slip stitches in between).
Join with a slip stitch at the beginning of the round. Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Your basic flower is complete!
Variation: Layered Flower
For a flower with more dimension and a layered look, try this variation after completing Round 2.
Round 3: Turn your flower over so the back is facing you. Using a new color of yarn, join with a slip stitch around the post of any single crochet from Round 1. Working behind the Round 2 petals, slip stitch into each stitch of Round 1 all the way around.
Round 4: For each of the 10 stitches in Round 1, work the following petal: Chain 4, work 4 double crochets into the same stitch, chain 4, slip stitch into the same stitch. These longer petals will peek out from behind the smaller front petals, giving you a beautiful two-tone layered effect.
Assembling Your Necklace
Once you’ve made all your flowers, it’s time to assemble your necklace. You have a couple of options for how to connect everything together.
Option 1: Chain Strand Necklace
Use your crochet hook and yarn to make a foundation chain long enough to fit around your neck plus a little extra for attaching the clasp. A standard necklace is about 18 inches, so aim for a chain of approximately that length — you can always adjust. Sew or tie your flowers along the chain at evenly spaced intervals or cluster them all in the center for a focal point. Use your tapestry needle and a length of yarn to stitch each flower securely to the chain. Attach your lobster claw clasp to one end and a jump ring to the other.
Option 2: Metal Chain Necklace
If you want a more polished, jewelry-store look, purchase a length of metal chain in a color that complements your yarn. Open a jump ring, thread it through a stitch on your flower, and close it around a link of the chain. Repeat for each flower. This method gives your necklace a more finished, professional appearance.
Option 3: Cord Necklace
A simple leather cord, suede cord, or waxed cotton cord looks fantastic with crochet flowers, especially if you’re going for a boho or earthy aesthetic. Thread the cord through a stitch at the top of each flower and tie it off at your desired length.
Tips for a Beautiful Finished Necklace
A few small details can take your crochet flower necklace from cute craft project to something you’d genuinely be proud to wear out or give as a gift.
Weave in your ends carefully. Nothing makes handmade jewelry look sloppy faster than loose ends poking out. Use your tapestry needle to weave each end through several stitches in different directions before trimming it close.
Block your flowers. Even a quick steam block or wet block can transform slightly uneven crochet flowers into perfectly symmetrical beauties. Lay your flowers flat on a towel, pin them into shape if needed, and allow them to dry completely.
Use stiffener for a more structured look. Dipping your finished flowers in a mixture of equal parts white craft glue and water, then pinning them into shape and letting them dry, will give them a stiffer, more sculptural quality that holds up well as jewelry.
Add a button or bead center. Sewing a small pearl bead, vintage button, or faceted rhinestone to the center of each flower adds a professional, finished touch that makes a big visual impact.
Match your findings to your yarn. Gold hardware looks lovely with warm-toned yarns like cream, mustard, terracotta, and dusty rose. Silver hardware pairs beautifully with cool tones like lavender, teal, and icy white.
Color Inspiration and Style Ideas
One of the most fun parts of making your own crochet jewelry is choosing your colors. Here are a few combinations that look stunning as flower necklaces.
A necklace made from three flowers in soft ivory with pearl bead centers and gold hardware looks elegant enough to wear with a dress but simple enough for everyday wear. Five flowers in a gradient of dusty pink to deep mauve creates a romantic, feminine statement piece. A mix of three flowers in contrasting colors — say, terracotta, cream, and sage green — gives you a boho-chic look that pairs well with casual summer outfits. All-black flowers on a silver chain make a surprisingly edgy, fashion-forward piece that photography doesn’t do justice; the textural dimension of crochet in monochrome is genuinely striking in person.
Making Crochet Flower Jewelry to Sell or Gift
If you’re thinking beyond just making one for yourself, crochet flower necklaces are among the most popular handmade jewelry items at craft fairs and on platforms like Etsy. They’re lightweight to ship, require minimal packaging, and can be produced in multiples once you get your rhythm going.
For gifting, consider putting a single flower on a long cord and packaging it in a small kraft paper envelope with a handwritten tag. It’s a thoughtful, personal gift that costs very little but carries real sentimental value — especially when you pick a flower color that matches the recipient’s favorite shade or birthstone color.
If you plan to sell, think about making sets — a matching necklace and earrings, for example, or a necklace with a bracelet. Crochet flower stud earrings use the same basic pattern with miniature flowers, and you can attach them to earring findings the same way you’d attach flowers to a chain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use regular worsted weight yarn for this necklace?
You can, but the flowers will be quite large and the finished piece will feel more like a fabric accessory than fine jewelry. It can still look beautiful, especially for a statement necklace or a necklace for a child, but it will have a different aesthetic than the delicate flowers you get with thread or fingering weight yarn.
How do I keep my flowers from curling?
Some curling is natural depending on your tension. Blocking your finished flowers and using stiffener will help significantly. You can also try going up one hook size if curling is a persistent problem, as tighter tension tends to cause more curl.
Can I wash this necklace?
If you’ve used stiffener, you’ll want to avoid getting the flowers very wet, as the stiffener will need to be reapplied. Otherwise, a gentle hand wash in cool water is fine for most yarns. Always check your yarn label for specific care instructions, and remove any metal hardware before washing to prevent rust.
What if I don’t know how to crochet at all?
This pattern is genuinely beginner-friendly, but if you’ve never held a crochet hook before, spend an hour watching a few basic tutorial videos first. Learning to chain, single crochet, and double crochet takes most people just one afternoon, and once you have those three stitches down, you’re ready to tackle this project.
Final Thoughts
Making your own jewelry is one of those crafts that rewards you on multiple levels. There’s the meditative pleasure of the process itself, the satisfaction of finishing something beautiful, and the very real joy of wearing or gifting something you made with your own hands.
This crochet flower necklace pattern checks every box: it’s beginner-friendly, quick to complete, endlessly customizable, and the results look genuinely impressive. Once you make your first flower, you’ll likely find yourself reaching for your hook again and again to try new colors, sizes, and arrangements.
Gather your materials, find a comfortable spot, and give yourself the afternoon to try this out. You might just discover that crochet jewelry becomes your new favorite thing to make.
