How to Crochet a Flower – Free Pattern

Here’s a quick and easy crochet flower pattern you can make with a small amount of yarn in just a few minutes.

Are you looking to add a flower applique to your crochet projects? This classic 5-petal design is the perfect little pattern! I designed it to be beginner-friendly and incredibly versatile.

• String a bunch of these flowers together with yarn to create a floral garland. 
• Add leaves! Crochet some simple leaf shapes in green yarn and attach them to the base of your flowers.
• Use these flowers as embellishments on hats, scarves, bags, or other accessories!

Materials You’ll Need

• Yarn: I call for worsted-weight cotton in this tutorial, but feel free to use yarn from your stash.
• Crochet Hook: A size H (5.0 mm) works well for worsted-weight yarn. Choose a smaller hook for thinner yarn and a larger one for thicker yarn.
• Stitch Markers (optional): Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of your round, or any other stitches you need to keep track of.
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle: Use a yarn needle to weave in yarn tails.

Review These Basic Stitches

If you’re new to crochet, review these techniques before getting started.

• Chain Stitch (ch)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Magic Ring
• Treble Crochet (tr)

Flower Pattern Details

Project Level

Easy

Finished Measurements

2.5″ wide by 2.5″ tall (6cm by 6cm)

Yarn Requirements

• 2 yds (1g) of Color A
• 6 yds (3g) of Color B

Suggested Yarn

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton

Suggested Hook

US G-6 (4mm) hook

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• tr: treble crochet

Special Stitches

3 Treble Crochet Cluster (3-tr-cluster): 

1. Yarn over two times, insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through the first two loops, yarn over and draw through the next two loops. (You should have two loops on your hook.)
2. Repeat Step 1 two more times for a total of three unfinished treble crochets. (You should have four loops on your hook.)
3. Yarn over and draw through all four loops on the hook. (This completes the cluster stitch.)

More Free Crochet Patterns

Here are some more small crochet motifs that you’ll like:

• Crochet Heart
• Crochet Shamrock
• Crochet Egg

What’s Next?

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