Free Crochet Flower Pattern: Forget Me Not Flower
There is something quietly magical about forget me not flowers. Those tiny clusters of sky-blue blooms with their cheerful yellow centers have been symbols of remembrance and enduring love for centuries, tucked into wedding bouquets, pressed between the pages of books, and planted along garden borders to return faithfully every spring. If you have ever wanted to capture that delicate charm in yarn, you are in the right place. This free crochet flower pattern will walk you through creating your own forget me not flowers, perfect for embellishing everything from hats and headbands to tote bags, blankets, and home décor.
Whether you are a beginner picking up your hook for the first time or an experienced crocheter looking for a quick and satisfying project, this pattern is approachable, versatile, and genuinely fun to make. The finished flowers are small enough to work up in just a few minutes each, which makes them wonderfully addictive. You might sit down to make one or two and find yourself with a whole basket of them before the afternoon is over.
Let’s dive in.
Why Crochet Forget Me Not Flowers?
Before we get to the pattern itself, it is worth taking a moment to appreciate why these little flowers deserve a place in your project queue.
Forget me nots are distinctive. Unlike roses or sunflowers, which are often the first things people reach for when they want a floral motif, forget me nots have a subtler beauty. Their five rounded petals arranged in a perfect ring around a bright center give them a clean, almost geometric look that translates beautifully into crochet. They work in both a realistic and a stylized style, so you can adjust the finished look depending on how you use them.
They are also incredibly economical to make. You need very little yarn to complete each flower, which makes this an excellent project for using up scraps. If you have a yarn stash full of small leftovers from other projects, forget me nots are practically made for those odds and ends. A single flower uses such a small amount that even the most modest scrap can yield several blooms.
And then there is the sheer decorative potential. A single forget me not is charming. A dozen of them scattered across a crochet blanket is breathtaking. Clustered together in a brooch or pinned to a hat brim, they look professional enough to sell at a craft fair. Sewn onto a simple cardigan, they transform a plain piece into something that feels handmade in the best possible way. Learning this pattern is really like unlocking a tool you will use over and over again.
Materials You Will Need
One of the best things about this pattern is how minimal the supply list is. Here is what you need to get started.
Yarn: A light worsted or DK weight yarn works beautifully for a flower that sits nicely and holds its shape without being stiff. For a more delicate, miniature version, try a fingering or sport weight yarn. The traditional forget me not color is a soft periwinkle blue or lavender blue, with a yellow or white center. That said, crochet gives you complete freedom, so make yours in white, lilac, pale pink, or any color that suits your project. For the center, a small amount of yellow or cream yarn gives that classic pop.
Crochet Hook: Match your hook size to your yarn weight. For DK or light worsted yarn, a 3.5mm or 4mm hook is a good starting point. For fingering weight yarn, try a 2.25mm or 2.75mm hook. If you tend to crochet tightly, go up a hook size. If you crochet loosely, go down one. The finished flower does not need to be blocked to a precise gauge, so there is real flexibility here.
Yarn Needle: You will need a blunt-tipped tapestry needle for weaving in ends and for sewing your finished flowers onto your projects.
Scissors: Any pair dedicated to your craft supplies will do.
Optional: Stitch markers can be helpful for keeping your place if you are making several flowers in a row and want to mark your progress. Blocking pins and a foam mat can be used to block the finished flowers flat if you want especially crisp, uniform petals.
Abbreviations and Stitch Guide
This pattern uses standard US crochet terminology. Here is a quick reference for the stitches used.
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
dc — double crochet
tr — treble (triple) crochet
sp — space
MR — magic ring (also called magic circle)
rnd — round
rep — repeat
PM — place marker
If you are new to the magic ring, do not let it intimidate you. It is a technique for starting rounds that eliminates the small hole you sometimes get when you start with a simple chain loop. There are many good video tutorials available online that can walk you through it in under two minutes. Alternatively, you can start with a ch 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring; just be aware that there will be a small hole in the center of your flower, which is easy to close when you weave in your tail.
The Forget Me Not Flower Pattern
This pattern creates one flower with five petals and a contrasting center. The flower measures approximately 1.5 inches (about 4cm) across when made with DK weight yarn on a 4mm hook.
Round 1: The Center
Using your center color (yellow or cream), make a magic ring.
Chain 1. Work 5 single crochets into the magic ring. Pull the magic ring tight to close the center hole. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
You now have a small, tight circle of 5 single crochets. This is the heart of your forget me not. Fasten off your center color and weave in the end, or leave a long tail if you prefer to weave in all ends at the end. If you are leaving the tail, just make sure it is out of your way as you work.
Round 2: The Petals
Join your petal color (blue, lavender, or your chosen color) to any single crochet in Round 1 with a slip stitch.
Petal 1: Chain 3. Work 1 double crochet, 1 treble crochet, 1 double crochet all into the same stitch. Chain 3. Slip stitch into the same stitch.
Petal 2 through Petal 5: Slip stitch into the next single crochet. Repeat the petal instructions above: ch 3, dc, tr, dc into same stitch, ch 3, sl st into same stitch.
After working the fifth petal, slip stitch into the base of the first petal to close the round. Fasten off and leave a long yarn tail for sewing.
You now have a five-petaled flower with a sweet rounded shape. Each petal has that classic slightly arched profile that is so characteristic of forget me nots.
Reading the Pattern: A Petal by Petal Walkthrough
If you are newer to crochet and want a bit more hand-holding through the petal round, here is a fuller explanation of what is happening stitch by stitch.
When you join your petal color and start the first petal, the chain 3 at the beginning creates the left side of the petal arch. The double crochet, treble crochet, and second double crochet that follow all go into the exact same stitch — this is called working into a stitch, not across stitches, and it is what creates the fan-shaped fullness of the petal. The treble crochet in the middle is taller than the double crochets on either side, which is what gives the petal its gentle dome shape. The chain 3 at the end mirrors the opening chain and completes the right side of the arch. The slip stitch brings you back down to the base.
Then you slip stitch into the next stitch and do it all over again. Because you placed 5 single crochets in the center ring, you have exactly 5 anchor points, one for each petal. By the time you have worked all five, you have a perfect little flower.
Finishing Your Flower
Once you have fastened off, take your yarn needle and thread the long tail onto it. If you plan to sew the flower onto a project, use this tail as your sewing thread — it matches perfectly and you save the step of attaching a new length of yarn. Work a few small stitches through the back of the flower to anchor it to your project, then weave in the remaining end securely.
If you want your flower to be a standalone embellishment — a brooch, for example, or a hair clip — you can sew it onto a small circle of felt cut to match the diameter of the flower’s center. This stabilizes the flower and gives you a clean backing onto which you can attach a pin back or barrette clip.
For a polished finish, you can also use fabric stiffener or a mixture of water and white craft glue diluted to a thin consistency to lightly stiffen your flowers. Apply a small amount to the petals and lay the flower flat to dry, gently shaping the petals as you go. This gives the finished flower a more sculptural look and helps it hold its shape over time, particularly useful if you are using it on a hat or bag that will get regular handling.
Variations to Try
Once you have the basic pattern down, there are many directions you can take it.
A fuller flower: To add more visual density to each petal, try working chain 4 instead of chain 3 on each side, and add an extra double crochet to the fan. This gives you a more rounded, lush petal.
A layered flower: Work two flowers in complementary colors, one slightly larger than the other by using a heavier yarn or larger hook. Sew the smaller flower on top of the larger one with their petals slightly offset for a layered effect.
A tiny flower: Use thread-weight cotton and a 1.5mm or 1.75mm steel hook to make miniature versions perfect for jewelry, dollhouse accessories, or adorning greeting cards and scrapbook layouts.
A cluster motif: Join several flowers together by their petals with slip stitches while the final round is still in progress. This creates a connected cluster that can be used as an all-over fabric pattern for a small bag or a decorative panel.
Wildflower mix: Make forget me nots in a range of colors — pale pink, white, lilac, sky blue, cream, and soft mauve — and scatter them together for a wildflower meadow effect on a blanket or cushion cover.
Project Ideas for Your Crochet Forget Me Not Flowers
The hardest part of making these flowers might be deciding what to do with all of them. Here are some ideas to spark your creativity.
A simple crochet dishcloth or face cloth becomes something genuinely lovely when you sew a cluster of three forget me nots into one corner. Stitch them in white or cream for an elegant linen-inspired look, or go full blue for something more playful.
Baby items are natural candidates for small floral embellishments. A plain crochet baby hat gains enormous charm with two or three forget me nots stitched along the brim. Baby booties, blankets, and ear warmers all benefit from the same treatment.
Bookmarks are another wonderful home for these flowers. Crochet a simple strip of single crochets about seven inches long, then sew a forget me not to one end. Add a tassel to the other end and you have a handmade gift that most book lovers will genuinely appreciate.
For home décor, consider making a small floral wreath. Start with a purchased grapevine or foam wreath base, crochet a generous number of forget me nots in blue and white, and attach them all over the surface along with green crocheted leaves. The result is a sweet seasonal decoration that works beautifully in a kitchen or hallway.
Bags and totes are almost always improved by floral embellishments. Stitch a trailing spray of forget me nots across the front panel of a crocheted bag, or sew a few to the strap for an unexpected detail.
Tips for a Neat, Professional Finish
A few small habits make a big difference in how your finished flowers look.
Weave in your ends very carefully. Because these flowers are small and the stitches are close together, a tail that is not properly secured can work loose over time, especially on items that get washed. Weave through several stitches in one direction, then double back in the other direction before trimming. For extra security on items that will be laundered frequently, place a tiny dab of fabric glue on the woven end before trimming.
Block your flowers before attaching them. Even a simple wet block — soaking the flower in cool water, pressing out the excess moisture in a towel, and pinning flat to dry — makes a noticeable difference. The petals lie flatter and more evenly, and the whole flower looks more polished and intentional.
Match your sewing thread to your yarn as closely as possible, or use the yarn tail itself to attach the flower. When attaching multiple flowers to the same project, space them out by laying them all on the surface of your project before sewing any of them down. This lets you see the overall arrangement and adjust until you are happy with it.
Caring for Your Crochet Flowers
If your finished flowers are attached to a wearable or washable item, the care instructions will largely follow those of the yarn you used. Most acrylic and cotton yarns are machine washable on a gentle cycle in cool water, while natural fibers like wool and alpaca typically prefer hand washing. Check the yarn label for specific guidance.
For items with attached flowers, turning them inside out before washing reduces the amount of agitation the flowers are exposed to and helps them hold their shape through multiple launderings.
Avoid wringing. Press gently, lay flat to dry, and reshape the petals while the fabric is still damp if needed.
A Pattern Worth Keeping
The forget me not has endured as a symbol precisely because of its small, persistent beauty. It does not demand attention the way a dramatic dahlia or a romantic rose might — it simply appears, season after season, in soft drifts of blue and yellow, asking nothing more than to be noticed.
A crocheted forget me not carries something of that same quiet spirit. It is not a flashy stitch or a complicated construction. It is small, carefully made, and deeply charming. And once you learn it, you will find yourself returning to it again and again — tucked into the corner of a gift, stitched onto a child’s hat, or simply made in a quiet hour because making something beautiful is its own reward.
Save this pattern, share it with friends, and enjoy every single flower you make. Happy crocheting.
