Crochet Winter Jasmine Pattern Free (PDF + Beginner Tutorial)

There is something quietly magical about crocheting a flower in the middle of winter. While the world outside is gray and bare, your hook and yarn are busy coaxing tiny petals into life, stitch by stitch. The Winter Jasmine is one of those flowers that feels like hope — a bright yellow bloom that appears before almost anything else dares to grow, pushing through frost and cold with a cheerfulness that is almost stubborn. Capturing that spirit in crochet is one of the most rewarding small projects you can pick up, and the best part is that it is completely beginner-friendly.

In this post, you will find a full free crochet Winter Jasmine pattern, a downloadable PDF version, a step-by-step tutorial with explanations, tips for customizing your flowers, and ideas for how to use them once they are finished. Whether you want to make a single bloom or an entire garland, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.

What Is Winter Jasmine and Why Crochet It?

Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum) is a flowering shrub native to China that blooms from late November through February, often while snow is still on the ground. Its slender green stems are lined with cheerful, six-petaled yellow flowers, and it has long been a symbol of resilience, warmth, and new beginnings in the colder months.

Translating this flower into crochet gives you a versatile little motif that works for almost any project. A single crocheted Winter Jasmine flower is roughly two to three inches across, making it easy to incorporate into headbands, wreaths, garlands, bouquets, gift toppers, appliqués for scarves and hats, or framed botanical displays. Because the construction is simple — a small center ring surrounded by petals worked in a repeating sequence — it is one of the best beginner crochet flower patterns to learn before moving on to more complex floral motifs.

Materials You Will Need

Before you begin, gather your supplies. One of the reasons this pattern is so accessible is that you probably already have everything you need in your stash.

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn works well for a larger, bolder flower. For a more delicate, realistic look, use DK weight or even fingering weight yarn. For the traditional Winter Jasmine color, choose a bright canary yellow for the petals and a pale yellow-green or white for the center. You can also use a contrasting cream or soft white if you prefer a frostier winter aesthetic.

Hook: Use a 3.5mm hook for fingering weight yarn, a 4.0mm hook for DK weight, or a 5.0mm hook for worsted weight. If you tend to crochet tightly, go up half a size.

Additional supplies: Scissors, a yarn needle or tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers (optional but helpful), and floral wire or pipe cleaners if you plan to mount the flowers into a bouquet or wreath.

For the PDF: At the end of this post, you will find a link to download the full pattern as a printable PDF that you can keep in your project binder or pull up on your phone while you work.

Abbreviations and Stitch Guide

This pattern uses standard US crochet terms. Here is a quick reference for the stitches you will need.

ch — chain

sl st — slip stitch

sc — single crochet

hdc — half double crochet

dc — double crochet

tr — treble crochet (also called triple crochet)

MR — magic ring (also called an adjustable ring or magic loop)

sp — space

rep — repeat

( ) — work the instructions inside the parentheses into the same stitch or space

[ ] x times — repeat the instructions inside the brackets the specified number of times

If you are brand new to crochet and some of these terms are unfamiliar, do not worry. The tutorial section below breaks each step down in detail and explains what you are doing and why.

Skill Level and Time Required

This pattern is rated as beginner to easy. If you can chain, single crochet, and work into a magic ring, you have enough skills to complete it. The main technique that might be new to you is the magic ring, and there is a full explanation of that in the tutorial section below.

A single flower takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes once you are familiar with the pattern. Your first one might take 30 to 40 minutes as you work through the steps and get comfortable, but by your third flower you will be moving quickly.

Free Crochet Winter Jasmine Pattern

Finished Size

Approximately 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) across when made with DK weight yarn and a 4.0mm hook. Size will vary slightly with yarn weight and individual tension.

Round 1 — The Center Ring

Make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 6 sc into the magic ring, pull the ring closed tightly, sl st to the first sc to join. (6 sc)

You now have a small, firm circle of six single crochets. This is the center of your flower. Pull the tail of yarn snugly to close the magic ring completely before joining.

Round 2 — Building the Petal Base

This round creates the foundation chains that give each petal its shape and spacing.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 3, sc in next st repeat from * around 5 more times, ch 3, sl st to the first sc to join. (6 ch-3 spaces)

You now have six small arch-shaped spaces arranged evenly around the center. Each arch will become one petal.

Round 3 — The Petals

This is where the flower comes to life. Each chain-3 space gets filled with a petal sequence.

Round 3: Sl st into the first ch-3 space, ch 1, then work the following petal sequence into each ch-3 space around:

(sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) into the ch-3 sp, sl st into the base of the next sc to move between petals

Repeat the petal sequence in each of the remaining 5 ch-3 spaces.

After the last petal, fasten off and weave in the ends.

You now have a six-petaled flower with gently pointed petals that curl slightly forward, giving it a dimensional, lifelike quality.

Round 4 (Optional) — The Outer Petal Ring

For a fuller, more layered flower, you can add a second ring of slightly longer petals behind the first. To do this, you will need to work into the back loops or the base of the stitches from Round 2, creating a second layer of petals that peeks out from behind the first.

To add the outer ring: Join a second color (or the same color) with a sl st to the back of any sc from Round 2. Work the following sequence into the base of each sc from Round 2:

(sc, hdc, dc, dc, tr, dc, dc, hdc, sc) into the base of each sc, sl st to move to the next base sc

Fasten off and weave in ends.

This outer ring adds three extra stitches per petal, making each petal slightly longer and giving the whole flower a more lush, open appearance.

The Stem (Optional)

If you are making a single stem flower for a bouquet or arrangement, cut a length of floral wire (about 8 to 10 inches), fold the top inch into a small loop, and thread the yarn tail through the loop before tightening it. Wrap the wire stem tightly with green yarn, securing it with a dab of fabric glue at the top and bottom. You can also use a green pipe cleaner if floral wire is not available.

For crocheted leaves to go alongside the flower, a simple leaf pattern involves chaining 10, then working sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in next 4, hdc in next, sc in next, sl st in last ch, then rotating to work along the other side of the chain in the same manner. Fasten off and leave a long tail for attaching.

Step-by-Step Beginner Tutorial

If you are new to crochet or if the pattern instructions above feel a little abstract, this section walks through everything with extra explanation.

How to Make a Magic Ring

The magic ring (sometimes called a magic loop or adjustable ring) is the foundation of almost every crocheted flower. It allows you to start with a closed center rather than a chain loop, which can leave a small hole in the middle of your work.

To make a magic ring, drape the yarn over your fingers so the tail hangs down on the left and the working yarn goes to your right. Wrap the working yarn around two fingers twice, forming an X on your fingers. Insert your hook under both strands of the X from below, yarn over with the working yarn (not the tail), and pull up a loop. Chain 1 to secure. Now work your single crochets through both strands of the ring. When you have completed all 6 sc, pull the yarn tail firmly to close the ring, and join with a slip stitch.

If this feels uncomfortable, you can substitute a starting chain of 4, slip stitch to form a ring, and work your 6 sc into the center of that ring. The center will not be quite as tight, but it works well.

Working Into a Chain Space

When the pattern says to work into a ch-3 space, you are inserting your hook into the open arch of the chain, not into a specific stitch within the chain. The hook goes through the space beneath all three chains. This is important for keeping the petals loose and rounded rather than tight and stiff.

Treble Crochet (tr)

The treble crochet is the tallest stitch in this pattern and it forms the tip of each petal. To work a treble crochet, yarn over twice (instead of once as in a double crochet), insert the hook into the stitch or space, yarn over and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops again (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the remaining 2 loops (1 loop on hook). That is one completed treble crochet.

Moving Between Petals With a Slip Stitch

Between each petal, the pattern uses a slip stitch to travel to the base of the next petal without adding height. This slip stitch is worked into the base of the single crochet between the chain-3 arches from Round 2. Keep this stitch loose so it does not pull the petals together.

Weaving In Ends Securely

Because this is a small motif, the ends can sometimes work loose over time, especially if you are attaching the flower to a wearable item. To secure ends on a flower, thread the tail onto a yarn needle and weave it through at least three or four stitches in different directions, changing direction a couple of times, before trimming. A tiny dab of fabric glue on the end of the tail before trimming gives extra security if the flower will be handled frequently.

Color Variations and Creative Ideas

The traditional Winter Jasmine is a warm, bright yellow, but crochet gives you freedom to explore. Here are some variations worth trying.

Snowy Winter Jasmine: Use white or cream yarn for the petals and a soft sage green for the center. This gives a cool, wintery feel that works beautifully on hats and scarves.

Warm Blush Version: Pale pink petals with a golden yellow center look like a cross between a Winter Jasmine and a cherry blossom, giving the flower a softer, more romantic quality.

Monochromatic Gold: Using two shades of yellow — a bright gold for the petals and a deeper amber or mustard for the center — adds depth and richness without introducing a second color family.

Multicolored Garland: Make 20 to 30 flowers in varying shades of yellow, white, and pale green, and attach them to a length of twisted green yarn or a purchased burlap ribbon for a stunning winter mantel garland.

Wreath: Attach 40 to 60 flowers to a wire or foam wreath form, filling in gaps with crocheted leaves and small sprigs of wrapped wire. This makes a gorgeous and entirely unique front door wreath for January and February.

Hair Accessories: Glue a single flower or a small cluster of three to a hair clip or bobby pin for a subtle botanical accessory. Using fine fingering weight yarn keeps the flowers small and lightweight.

Gift Wrapping: A single flower tucked under the twine or ribbon on a wrapped gift is one of the most charming and personal touches you can add. It takes less than 20 minutes to make and transforms a simple package.

Tips for Getting the Best Results

A few small habits will make a noticeable difference in how your flowers turn out.

Use a hook that is appropriate for your yarn weight. If your petals are stiff and rigid, go up half a size in hook. If they are floppy and loose, go down half a size.

Block your flowers after making them. Wet blocking is simple: dampen the finished flower with cool water, pin it to a foam blocking mat with the petals spread evenly, and let it dry completely. This evens out any uneven stitches and helps the petals hold a beautiful, open shape.

Work the magic ring firmly but not so tightly that the first sc stitches are hard to work into. If you find the ring too tight, try wrapping it a little more loosely on your fingers.

Count your stitches at the end of each round. With only six petals, a missed or extra stitch is easy to spot and easy to correct before it affects the final look.

If you are making a large number of flowers (for a garland or wreath, for example), consider working in batches. Make all the centers first, then work the petal bases on all of them, then add the petals. This assembly-line approach is faster and helps you maintain consistent tension across all the flowers.

How to Download the Free PDF

The free PDF version of this Crochet Winter Jasmine Pattern includes the complete pattern, stitch abbreviations, a materials list, and a simple diagram of the petal sequence. It is formatted to print cleanly on a standard letter or A4 page and is also easy to read on a phone or tablet screen.

To download, simply click the download button at the bottom of this post or follow the link in the pattern resource section. The PDF is free and requires no sign-up, though subscribing to the newsletter will send you new free patterns every month.

Final Thoughts

The crochet Winter Jasmine is one of those patterns that gives back far more than it asks. It is small, quick, and simple, but the result is undeniably beautiful — the kind of thing people pick up off your worktable, turn over in their hands, and ask how you made it. The fact that it is rooted in a real flower with a real meaning makes it feel even more worthwhile. You are not just making a decoration. You are making a tiny symbol of persistence and warmth, which feels especially right in the middle of winter.

Whether you make one flower or one hundred, this pattern is a perfect way to practice foundational crochet skills, use up small amounts of leftover yarn, and create handmade gifts and décor that people will genuinely treasure. Pick up your hook, choose your brightest yellow yarn, and bring a little Winter Jasmine into whatever season you happen to be crocheting in.

Happy hooking.