How to Crochet a Flower! (& 15 easy, free patterns)
Are you looking to add a touch of handmade charm to your accessories or home decor? Learning how to crochet a flower opens a world of creative possibilities!
Easy Crochet Flowers
Crocheting a flower is a fun way to let your creativity flow and produce something beautiful in just a few simple steps. Whether you’re a seasoned crochet enthusiast or a novice eager to learn a new skill, creating your own crocheted flower is always a fun project!
I love crocheting flowers because I can basically grab any scrap yarn I have in my stash, and it’s always enough to crochet a flower! There are so many uses for crocheted flowers – hanging them on my daughter’s backpack for extra cuteness, making hair clips, and more! Some of them are flat enough to make some cute flower coasters for spring and summer, too!
In this post, I’ve included a crochet flower pattern of my own, plus 15 more free & easy crochet flower patterns from other crocheters! This is such a fun list!
How to Crochet a Flower
(printable pattern is farther down in the post ⬇️)
BEGINNING: Ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
ROUND 1: (1 sc in ring, ch 3) 6 times. Then join with sl st to first sc. (6 ch-3 loops)
ROUND 2: Working in the ch-3 loop, (1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 sc) in each ch-3 loop. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 petals)
ROUND 3: Turn your flower to the wrong side: working around the bar from each sc in round 1, (1 sc, ch 5) on each sc, the join with a sl st to first sc. (6 ch-5 loops). Turn your flower back to the right side.
ROUND 4: Working in each ch-5 loop, (1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 sc) in each loop. Join with sl st to first sc.
ROUND 5: Turn your flower to the wrong side and repeat round 3, working around each sc bar. Turn your flower back to the right side.
ROUND 6: Working in each ch-5 loop, (1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 sc) in each loop. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Crocheting a flower is not only a creative outlet but also a relaxing and rewarding hobby. Whether you’re making them for yourself or as heartfelt gifts for friends and family, each flower you crochet will be a unique expression of your creativity and skill. So, gather your supplies, check out these free crochet flower patterns, and let your creativity blossom with every crochet flower you make. Happy crocheting!
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Easy Crochet Flower
Instructions for how to create a 3-layer crochet flower
Materials
- Lion Brand acrylic anti-pilling yarn (or whatever worsted weight scrap yarn you want to use!)
- E crochet hook (you can adjust this to match whatever weight yarn you're using)
Instructions
To start, ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
ROUND 1: (1 sc in ring, ch 3) 6 times. Then join with sl st to first sc. (6 ch-3 loops)
ROUND 2: Working in the ch-3 loop, (1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 sc) in each ch-3 loop. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 petals)
ROUND 3: Turn your flower to the wrong side: working around the bar from each sc in round 1, (1 sc, ch 5) on each sc, the join with a sl st to first sc. (6 ch-5 loops). Turn your flower back to the right side.
ROUND 4: Working in each ch-5 loop, (1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 sc) in each loop. Join with sl st to first sc.
ROUND 5: Turn your flower to the wrong side and repeat round 3, working around each sc bar. Turn your flower back to the right side.
ROUND 6: Working in each ch-5 loop, (1 sc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 sc) in each loop. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Looking for more crochet patterns? Check these out! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
- Crochet Cup Cozy Pattern
- Crochet Circle Puff Pillow Pattern
- Crochet Scallop Edge Plush Throw
- 30 Crochet Edging Patterns
- Farmhouse Style Crochet Pillow Patterns
- Crochet Patterns for a Farmhouse Kitchen
- Crochet Granny Square Patterns
- 30 Crochet Baby Blanket Patterns
- 30 Crochet Headband Patterns
- 25 Easy Crochet Animals
- 30 Crochet Sweater Patterns
- 20 Crochet Cat Patterns
- 25 Crochet Coaster Patterns
- 25 Crochet Doily Patterns
15 Easy, Free Crochet Flower Patterns
Daisy Crochet Flower Pattern
This crochet flower pattern is great for embellishing hats, headbands, bags, and more. Make it in a vast array of colors, or stick with the traditional yellow and white.
Simple Flower Crochet Pattern
Start by creating a long spiral of petals, then just arrange your spiral into a flower and secure! How pretty this one is!
Simple Crochet Flower – Pattern and Tutorial
The flower is worked in a spiral and begins with a magic ring. It only has 2 rounds, so it's super quick to make!
Easy Crochet Flowers
The pattern is very simple as it consists of just one round of petals. All petals come directly out of the center.
Easy Crochet Flower with Open Loop Petals Pattern
This easy crochet flower pattern has open loop petals that have a delicate feel. They're so fun to make!
Crochet Flower Pattern
A quick and easy crochet flower pattern you can make with a small amount of yarn in just a few minutes.
Fruit Flower Crochet Tutorial
This pretty spring flower is easy to crochet! How unique this is!
Crochet Dahlia Flower
These beautiful crochet dahlias make great appliques on hats, bags, and more.
Crochet Olivia Flower
With 6 lightly curling petals, it gives beautiful 3D texture OR you can squash it flat if you prefer! Perfect for attaching to hats, headbands or blankets - you could even use it as a garland.
How to Crochet a Spiral 3D Flower
Step-by-step instructions for this beautiful spiral flower!
Easy Groovy Crochet Flower Tutorial
This crochet flower pattern is versatile and can be made using any yarn of your choice. The size of the flower can be adjusted by using a thinner or thicker yarn.
Crochet Magnolia Applique
Magnolia flowers can be white, purple, pink, or yellow, depending on the variety, so have fun choosing for your crochet magnolias!
Dahlia Crochet Pattern
This Dahlia crochet pattern is a beautiful flower embellishment project.
Simple Crochet Flower Pattern
Sometimes the most basic flower pattern is just what you need for your project!