This easy crochet flower is a cute little project you can use to decorate hats, bags, blankets, headbands, cards or gifts. It’s small, quick and a nice way to use up leftover yarn.
Why You Will Love This Project
This flower is easy, cute and beginner friendly. It works up quickly and can be made in any colour so it is perfect for using up scraps and adding a handmade touch to other crochet projects.
Items Required
- Yarn in the colour of your flower choice
- Hook ( crochet )
- Snips
- Needle (yarn)
Choose a yarn and hook size that will give you the fit and texture you want.
Best Yarn for This Project
The wool yarn makes the flower shape so thick and soft and the acrylic yarn makes it easier to practise with. A smooth medium weight yarn is a good choice for beginners as it makes the stitches easier to see.
Level of Skill
Simple for beginners.
Size & Fit Guide
For a smaller flower, use a smaller hook and thinner yarn. Want a bigger flower? Use a thicker yarn and a larger hook. You can also change the look by tightening or loosening the stitches.
Stitches Used
- Chain stitch 5.
- sc (slip stitch)
- Double crochet
- How To Make ‘Em
- Foundation Begin
Create a small chain and link it to form a ring. This is the place to make the center and work the petals.
Make the Petal
Soft rounded petals are made by working groups of stitches into the center ring. Each petal is made up of crochet stitches depending on the building height, and then joined back into the center.
Keep Moving
Continue with the petal steps all around the center until the flower is complete. Keep your tension even so that all the petals look the same.
Finish of a Flower
Fasten off and weave in ends neatly at the back with a yarn needle. Gently shape the petals with your fingers.
Helpful Hints:
If you can’t see where each petal starts, use stitch markers. Keep the center ring snug, but not too tight. To achieve a cleaner finish, weave the yarn tails through the back of the flower instead of cutting them too short.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Center is drawn too tight
- Making some petals looser than others
- No joining stitches.
- Trimming yarn tails before weaving in
- Customisation Ideas Using fuzzy yarn when you are just learning
Try making the flower in two colours and adding a button or bead in the middle, then sew it onto a hat, attach it to a hair clip or make a few flowers for bunting, gift wrap or appliqué.
Style Ideas
Add your crochet flower to a tote bag, baby blanket, cardigan, scarf, headband or handmade greeting card. A few flowers in different colours also make a cute garland for spring.
Instructions for Care
If necessary, wash gently in cool water. While damp, shape the petals and lay the flower flat to dry. Don’t wring, the shape will be neat.
Time Required
This can take anywhere from a few hours depending on your speed, yarn, size and stitch pattern.
Summary
This simple crochet flower is an easy project for beginners and a wonderful way to add a splash of colour to just about anything. After you make one, you’ll probably want to make a whole bunch.
Frequently asked questions
Is this crochet flower for beginners?
Yes it is a simple project and a good way to practise basic stitches.
Can I use up leftover yarn?
Yes, this flower is perfect for small scraps of yarn.
What can I attach it on?
You can sew it on bags, hats, blankets, scarves, headbands or giftwrapping.
Can I make it larger?
Yes, bigger hook and heavier weight yarn for a bigger flower.
Do I need a magic ring?
No, this flower can be started with a small chain ring.
