🌸 CROCHET FIVE-PETAL FLOWER — FREE PATTERN FOR BEGINNERS
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Finished Size (approximate):
- Flower diameter: 5-7 cm (2-3 inches)
- Center diameter: 1-1.5 cm (0.5-0.6 inches)
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
📦 MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED:
| Material | Details |
|---|---|
| Yarn (petals — lavender) | Cotton yarn, DK weight (8 ply), ~10g / 25m — soft lavender/pastel purple |
| Yarn (center — yellow) | Cotton yarn, DK weight, ~5g — pale yellow/butter yellow |
| Crochet hook | 3.0 mm (US C/2 or D/3) |
| Yarn needle | For weaving in ends |
| Scissors | — |
| Stitch marker | Optional, 1 piece |
Recommended Yarn Brands:
- Drops Paris or Safran
- Scheepjes Catona
- YarnArt Jeans
- Paintbox Cotton DK
- Lily Sugar'n Cream
📖 ABBREVIATIONS GUIDE:
Before we begin, here are all the abbreviations used in this pattern with full explanations:
| Abbreviation | Full Term | What It Means |
|---|---|---|
| ch | chain | Basic foundation stitch — yarn over, pull through loop |
| sc | single crochet | Insert hook, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops |
| hdc | half double crochet | Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops |
| dc | double crochet | Yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull through (3 loops), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through last 2 loops |
| sl st | slip stitch | Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch AND loop on hook |
| st(s) | stitch(es) | — |
| MR | magic ring | Adjustable starting loop for working in rounds |
| FO | fasten off | Cut yarn and secure |
| ch-sp | chain space | The space created by chain stitches |
🌼 PART 1: FLOWER CENTER (Yellow)
We work in a closed round (join each round).
Rnd 1: MR, ch 1 (does not count as st), work 6 sc into ring. Pull tight. Sl st to first sc to join. (6 sts)
FO yellow yarn, leaving a 15 cm (6 inch) tail for weaving in later.
🌸 PART 2: PETALS (Lavender)
Attach lavender yarn to any stitch of the center with a standing sc or sl st + ch 1.
Rnd 2 (Petal Round): Work (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) all in the same stitch — this creates one petal.
Sl st to the next stitch (base of next petal).
Repeat: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in next st, sl st to next st — repeat around until you have 5 petals total.
After the 5th petal, sl st to the first sc of the first petal to join the round.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing if you plan to attach the flower to something (bag, headband, blanket, etc.).
🪡 FINISHING:
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Weave in ends: Use the yarn needle to neatly weave in the yellow tail on the back of the center, and the lavender tails through the petal stitches.
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Shape petals: Gently stretch and shape each petal to give a rounded, dimensional look.
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Blocking (optional): For a neater finish, pin the flower flat on a blocking mat, lightly mist with water, and let dry.
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Attach to projects: Use the remaining tail to sew the flower onto bags, hats, blankets, headbands, brooches, or frames.
💡 TIPS FOR BEGINNERS:
✅ Keep tension even — not too tight, or petals will pucker; not too loose, or they'll look floppy
✅ Count your petals — you should have exactly 5
✅ Work the petal stitches all into ONE stitch — this creates the rounded petal shape
✅ Don't skip the slip stitches — they separate the petals and create definition
✅ Use a stitch marker if you lose track of where rounds start
✨ VARIATIONS:
🌸 Change colors: Try pink petals + white center, or blue petals + orange center
🌸 Add more petals: Work 8 sc into the center ring for 8 petals
🌸 Make it bigger: Use worsted weight yarn and a 4.0 mm hook
🌸 Create a bouquet: Make 5-7 flowers and sew onto a headband or bag
🌸 Add a brooch pin: Attach a pin back to wear as jewelry
🌸 Layer flowers: Make two flowers in different sizes and stack them
🎯 PROJECT IDEAS:
- Hair clips or headbands
- Appliqués for bags, pillows, or clothing
- Coasters (make a set of 4-6)
- Gift toppers or greeting card embellishments
- Baby blanket decorations
- Brooches or earrings (stiffen with starch)
Congratulations! Your sweet little flower is complete! 🌸
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