Forget Me Not Brooch Pin: A Complete Crochet Flower Pattern Guide

There is something quietly beautiful about the forget me not flower. Small, delicate, and impossibly blue, it has carried meaning for centuries — a symbol of remembrance, loyalty, and enduring affection. Wearing one close to your heart feels like carrying a little promise with you wherever you go. Now imagine crocheting that same flower yourself, transforming simple yarn and a hook into a wearable piece of art that you can pin to a coat lapel, a scarf, a hat, or a fabric tote bag. That is exactly what this crochet forget me not brooch pin pattern is here to help you do.

Whether you are an experienced crocheter looking for a satisfying quick project or a beginner ready to try your first wearable accessory, this pattern is designed to be approachable, detailed, and genuinely enjoyable to work through. By the end, you will have a stunning little flower brooch that looks far more complex than the stitches that went into it.

Why Crochet a Flower Brooch?

Before we get into the pattern itself, it is worth taking a moment to appreciate why handmade flower brooches have become such a beloved accessory in the crafting community. There is a growing appreciation for slow fashion — the idea that the things we wear should have meaning, craftsmanship, and a story behind them. A crocheted brooch checks every one of those boxes.

It is portable. You can work on it during a lunch break, on a commute, or while watching your favorite television series in the evening. It is affordable. A single brooch uses only a small amount of yarn, which means you can make dozens from a single skein and still have yarn left over. It is thoughtful. A handmade brooch makes a genuinely heartfelt gift for a friend, a mother, a teacher, or really anyone you want to make feel seen and appreciated.

The forget me not flower in particular translates beautifully to crochet. Its five rounded petals and distinctive yellow center give it a clean, graphic quality that works well with yarn’s natural texture. The finished brooch has an heirloom quality to it — the kind of thing that looks like it belongs in a vintage shop or a botanical illustration come to life.

Materials You Will Need

Getting your supplies together before you begin will make the whole process smoother and more enjoyable. Here is what you will need for this forget me not brooch pin:

Yarn: A small amount of light blue or sky blue fingering weight or DK weight cotton yarn for the petals. You could also use acrylic yarn, but cotton tends to give crochet flowers a crisper, more defined shape. For the center, you will need a tiny amount of bright yellow yarn and a slightly smaller amount of white yarn. Altogether, you are working with very little yarn for each flower, so this is a wonderful stash-busting project.

Hook: A 2.5mm or 3mm crochet hook works well for fingering weight yarn. If you are using DK weight, a 3.5mm hook is a good choice. The right hook size will give your petals a firm, slightly structured fabric rather than a loose and floppy one.

Brooch back pin: These are easy to find online or at craft supply stores. A standard pin back with a clasp measures about 25mm and works perfectly for a small crochet flower. You can also use a hair clip or a kilt pin if you prefer a different style of fastening.

Tapestry needle: You will use this to weave in your ends and to attach the flower to the pin back.

Scissors.

Optional: A small piece of felt in a matching color to back the brooch. This gives the finished piece a clean, professional look on the back and makes it easier to sew the pin securely in place.

Understanding the Stitches

If you are familiar with basic crochet stitches, you are well-equipped to work this pattern. Here is a quick reference for the stitches used:

Magic ring (also called a magic circle): This technique allows you to begin crocheting in the round with an adjustable, closeable center. It is the preferred starting method for flowers and other circular motifs because it eliminates the gap that often appears when starting with a chain ring.

Chain (ch): The most fundamental crochet stitch, used here to form the framework of each petal.

Slip stitch (sl st): A very flat, short stitch used to join rounds and to move to a new position without adding height.

Single crochet (sc): A short, tight stitch that creates a dense fabric.

Half double crochet (hdc): Slightly taller than a single crochet, giving just a little more height and drape.

Double crochet (dc): A taller stitch that creates the rounded fullness of each petal.

Treble crochet (tr): The tallest stitch in this pattern, used at the top of each petal to create a gently arched shape.

The Forget Me Not Brooch Crochet Pattern

This pattern creates one flower approximately 4 to 5 centimeters in diameter, depending on your yarn weight and tension. To make a slightly larger statement brooch, you can work with DK weight yarn and a larger hook.

Round 1: The Center

Start with your yellow yarn. Make a magic ring.

Chain 1. Work 6 single crochet stitches into the magic ring. Pull the tail of the magic ring to close the center. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. You now have a small, tight ring of 6 stitches.

Do not cut the yellow yarn yet. Slip stitch into the first stitch of the round. Now switch to your white yarn (you can carry the yellow loosely at the back or cut and rejoin if you prefer). Work 1 single crochet into the same stitch as the slip stitch, then work 1 single crochet into each of the remaining 5 stitches around. Join with a slip stitch. Fasten off and weave in the white yarn end.

You now have a small, two-toned center — yellow at the heart, edged with white. This mimics the beautiful detail of a real forget me not blossom.

Round 2: The Petals

Join your blue yarn to any stitch of the white round. You will work 5 petals in total, one from each of the 5 stitches in the white round (use every other stitch if your tension is tighter, adjusting so that the petals sit evenly around the center).

For each petal, work the following sequence into one stitch of the previous round:

Chain 3. Work 1 half double crochet into the third chain from the hook. Work 1 double crochet into the same stitch of the foundation ring. Work 1 treble crochet into the same stitch. Work 1 double crochet into the same stitch. Work 1 half double crochet into the same stitch. Chain 3. Slip stitch into the base stitch to close the petal.

Move to the next stitch and repeat the petal sequence. Continue until all 5 petals are complete. Join with a slip stitch to the base of the first petal. Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough to sew the flower to the pin back.

When you have completed all 5 petals, gently spread them apart with your fingers. You will see the rounded, slightly cupped shape of a forget me not begin to emerge. If the petals seem too rigid, you can lightly steam block the flower by holding it briefly over steam from a kettle (do not wet it) and gently shaping it with your fingers while it is warm.

Finishing Your Brooch

Weave in all remaining ends using your tapestry needle. Take care to weave through several stitches in different directions so the ends are truly secure and will not work loose over time with wear.

If you are using a felt backing, cut a small circle of felt just slightly smaller than the diameter of your finished flower. Use a few small, neat stitches to sew the felt piece to the back of the flower using your tapestry needle and a length of matching thread. Then position your pin back on the felt and sew it securely in place, passing your needle through the felt and catching a few stitches of the crochet flower as you go. This creates a firm, stable attachment that will hold up to regular wear.

If you are not using felt, you can sew the pin back directly to the back of the flower through several strands of yarn, making sure the stitches are tight and well-anchored.

Customising Your Forget Me Not Brooch

One of the most delightful things about making your own crochet accessories is that you have complete creative control. Here are some ideas for making this brooch your own:

Play with color. Forget me nots are most associated with pale blue, but you can crochet these petals in lavender, white, pale pink, or even deep violet for a more dramatic effect. A white flower with a deep gold center has a daisy-like charm. A set of brooches in graduated shades of blue and purple arranged together on a coat makes a beautiful cluster.

Vary the size. Working the same pattern in a bulkier yarn with a larger hook produces a more dramatic, statement-sized brooch. Working in thread with a very fine hook creates a tiny, delicate piece that is almost too cute to believe.

Add embellishments. A tiny pearl bead sewn into the center of the flower adds a touch of elegance. You could also add a few seed beads around the edge of the center circle to create extra sparkle. Stitch a small rhinestone into the middle for a more glamorous version.

Make a bouquet. Crochet several flowers at once and arrange them together, overlapping slightly, before attaching them all to a single larger pin back or to a kilt pin with multiple rings. This creates a beautiful cluster brooch that has a vintage corsage feel.

Add leaves. A simple crochet leaf worked in green yarn and stitched behind the flower adds a botanical realism that is very appealing. To make a simple leaf, chain 8, then work single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet back down the chain, and finish with a slip stitch. Adjust the size to suit your flower.

Gift Ideas and Occasions

Because these brooches are so quick and inexpensive to make, they lend themselves beautifully to gifting. Here are some occasions where a handmade forget me not brooch pin would be a truly meaningful present:

A retirement gift for a colleague, with the forget me not carrying its traditional message of fond remembrance as they move on to a new chapter. A sympathy gift for someone who has lost a loved one, given with a note about the flower’s symbolism of enduring memory. A bridesmaid gift, especially meaningful if the wedding is in late spring or early summer. A teacher appreciation gift at the end of the school year. A Mother’s Day gift paired with a heartfelt card. A small, beautiful addition to a gift hamper for a friend who loves handmade things.

Because these flowers take only an hour or two to make once you are familiar with the pattern, you can realistically crochet a set of five or ten as holiday gifts without it feeling overwhelming.

Tips for Success

Here are a few things that will help your finished brooch look its very best:

Tension matters more than you might expect in small crochet flowers. If your tension is too loose, the petals will be floppy and the center will not hold its shape. If it is too tight, the petals may curl in and look cramped. Practice the petal sequence on a small swatch before starting the actual flower if you are unsure about your tension.

Count your stitches carefully in Round 1. Getting a clean, even center circle of 6 stitches is the foundation of the whole pattern. If you accidentally work 5 or 7, your petals will be unevenly spaced and the flower will not sit flat.

Block your finished flower before attaching it to the pin. Even a light misting with water and gentle shaping on a flat surface, then allowing it to dry completely, will make a noticeable difference in how polished the finished piece looks.

Use a sharp tapestry needle to weave in ends. A blunt needle can split the yarn and make the weaving more difficult than it needs to be.

If you are making several brooches to sell or give away, working in assembly-line style — crocheting all the centers first, then all the petal rounds — is more efficient and keeps your work consistent.

The Meaning Behind the Flower

The forget me not has one of the most evocative names in the botanical world. Its common name comes from an old German legend about a knight who, gathering flowers by a riverbank for his beloved, fell into the water and called out “forget me not” as he was swept away. Whether or not you believe the legend, the flower has carried that meaning ever since: true love, fidelity, and the hope that those we care for will keep us in their hearts.

In Victorian England, forget me nots were given between people who were to be separated, as a promise that the bond between them would endure distance and time. During the First World War, they became associated with remembrance and were worn in honor of those who could not come home. In Freemasonry and other fraternal traditions, they have been used as symbols of charity and memory.

Wearing a handmade forget me not brooch carries a little of all of this meaning with it. It is not just an accessory. It is a small, wearable story.

Storing and Caring for Your Brooch

Crochet brooches are surprisingly durable, but a little care will keep them looking beautiful for years. Store your brooch pinned to a piece of fabric or in a small box where it will not be crushed or tangled with other items. If the flower gets dusty or slightly flattened with wear, a light mist of water and a gentle reshaping with your fingers, followed by air drying, will refresh it beautifully. Avoid machine washing — hand wash only if absolutely necessary, using cool water and a gentle detergent, then reshape and air dry flat.

A Final Word

Crocheting a forget me not brooch is one of those small craft projects that punches well above its weight. It requires minimal materials, minimal time, and minimal experience, yet the finished result is charming, wearable, and genuinely impressive. More than that, it connects you to a long tradition of handmade textile art — the idea that the things we put on our bodies can be made with our own hands, stitched with care, and worn with meaning.

Whether you are making this for yourself or for someone you love, we hope this pattern brings you as much joy in the making as the finished brooch will bring in the wearing. Happy crocheting.