Crochet Flowers and Leaves

I created the patterns for these little flowers and leaves and am SO happy to be sharing it with you. They are wonderful and quick to make and can be put to all sorts of pretty uses :: use them to embellish bags, hats, make them into brooches. Try making lots of them and string them together as a scarf or to make your own flowery bunting decoration.

I've used Rowan Handknit DK cotton with a 4mm hook for these as it's what I had to hand and also an easy and clear yarn to work with for photographs. But I've also made these flowers using wool (both Cashmerino and Aran wools) and they work just as well. Just use whatever yarn tickles your fancy, with whatever hook goes with it.

As is my usual fashion, I'm going to write this pattern out as a tutorial so that hopefully even if you are just beginning to learn crochet, you will be able to give these a go.

I will be using UK terms throughout.

As well as making chains, you will need to use slip stitch (sl st), double crochet (sc), half treble crochet (htr) and treble crochet (tr. As follows ::

sl st :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch, then through the loop on your hook.

dc:: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (two loops on hook), yarn over and pull through both loops on hook (this is equivalent to US single crochet)

htr :: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook (this is equivalent to US half double crochet)

tr :: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the stitch (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops on hook (two loops left on hook), yarn over and pull through remaining two loops (this is equivalent to US double crochet)

OK..ready??? Here we go.....

To begin, chain 4 and join into a ring. You will be working out of the ring for the fist round, even though the ring looks small.

Round 1 :: Chain 3 (counts as 1 tr), tr 11 times into ring, join with a sl st to 3rd chain of initial chain 3 (12 stitches/spokes in the wheel). Fasten off.

Round 2 :: You are working out of the stitches in this round. Join in a new colour (make a tight knot to the old colour and pull the new colour through a stitch to the front).

Chain 4 (counts as chain 3, plus 1 dc), miss a stitch, then make 1 dc into next stitch.

*Chain 3, miss a stitch, then dc into next stitch*

Repeat between **, four more times until you get back to the beginning. Sl st into first chain.

You should have 6 chain-3 loops around your middle wheel.

Round 3 :: In this round, you are working out of the chain-3 loops you just made. Keep same colour as in round 2.

To make the first petal, work the following stitches, all under the first chain-3 loop ::

 *sl st, htr, tr, tr, tr, htr, sl st*.

Repeat between **,five more times,  working your way round under each chain-3 loops to create six petals in total. Fasten off.

You can use the flower like this, maybe adding a button to the centre if you wish.

Or, you can add in a second colour and make an additional round of smaller petals as follows ::

Round 4 :: you are working out of the missed stitches from the first round (see above pic)

With yarn held at the front of the flower, pull a loop through any central "missed stitch" from the first round (as above)

You may find it easier to bend the petal back as you work (as above)

For each small petal, work out of the missed stitch as follows::

*dc, htr, tr, htr, dc*.

Repeat between **, five more times, working your way round the flower and creating each small petal out of the central "missed stitches" of the first round.

Join to first sc with sl st.

And there you have it, your double-petalled flower, isn't it cute?? Did you have fun??

You can stitch a button in the centre if you like, or leave as it is, tis up to you.

OK leaves now :: same stitches as for the flower.The leaf is made in two rows.

If you are new to crochet, you may find this a little tricky. I know it can sometimes be hard to know which exact loop/stitch you should be putting your hook into. I always work through both loops of each stitch (see pic above). It just takes practice, trust me.

Start by leaving a longish tail end as you can then use this to stitch the leaf in place at the end.

Chain 9.

Row 1 :: Beginning in 2nd chain from hook, work the following stitches to the end of the row ::

dc, htr, htr, tr, tr, htr, htr, dc.

Chain 1, and turn. Row 1 should like like half a leaf, as in above pic.

Row 2 :: Beginning in 2nd chain from hook, work the following stitches to the end of the row ::

dc, htr, htr, tr, tr, htr, htr, dc. Fasten off, leaving a tail end long enough to darn with.

The leaf should look fairly leaf-shaped, but hey-ho it doesn't have to be perfect.

Using a darning needle, thread the tail end down through the centre of the leaf (as above). You can use the yarn from the beginning of the leaf to stitch it to the back of the flower, or wherever you want the leaf to be.

When I made my bag, I made up these flowers with two leaves attached and a yellow button sown in the centre, but you can do with them what you wish.

I love them, love making them, love having them about the place and hope you will too.

Now go on, go grab a hook and some yarn and have yourself some flowery, leafy, hooky fun!

And don't forget to let me know how you get on?

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Comments

[luanne]

Lucy,

These are so sweet! Your great closeup photos and description make it very clear. Can't wait to give these a try. Thanks for sharing.

[Josie-Mary]

Thank you, thank you... I've been waiting some time to learn how to make these flowers but when I've found patterns on the internet I don't understand them because I'm not very good at crocheting. Yours are so easy to make with very clear instructions & despite wanting to go to bed for a nap because I feel rough I had to make one. It's fab.... I've taken a photo but my camera's not good on detail so it's really blurry. I'm planning on making them for gifts....are you doing the 'cosy night' Christmas swap? Hope you don't get me because I was going to pop a couple in!!! Mind you I would love to have something you made :) x

[Anne]

Thank you for this excellent tutorial. You are the best!!!

[Suzanne]

Thank You!!!!

They are beautiful.

I can't wait to start making 100 of them. If they are anything like the hexagons, I have a feeling they will be addictive.

:o)

[sherri]

Fantastic, love, love, love your little flowers. I think they are the most! Thanks for your crochet suffering sitting by the lovely window. Blessings,

[Andi]

Thanks Lucy.

These look great and the way you explain things makes it easy for a beginner like me to follow! I have just made one and I love it!

[Jane]

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! I'm so grateful that you have done this Lucy, though you make it look so easy.
Huge grateful hugs to you,
Jane xxxxx

[julie]

merci beaucoup !

[Liz]

That's what I'm doing tomorrow then!

[Gem]

These are fantastic...just going to get my hook now to have a go :) x

[Hyde]

Thank you for making the pattern very easy to follow and understand. I have been trying to learn how to make crochet flowers following patterns posted online but they are so hard to follow.

Your little flower just look very beautiful I did make some to access on the scarf I made.

[anastasia]

thanks so much - cant wait to try...

[Bettina]

Ilove your work!!!!Exellent blog!!!:)

[Betty]

I'm a really new, newbie. I wonder if you've ever considered doing a Youtube video on how to make your flowers, granny squares, and other inspiring things?

I just want you to know, I go to you blog for inspiration when I need it to get crafting! I'm more of a knitter but LOVE the things you've made with crochet. I think crochet goes alot faster than knitting.

You've really inspired me and have stirred my creative juice! Thanks for your blog!

[Mariama]

Thank you!! Here are my flowers: http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/

[Mariama]

Sorry the link in my first comment is wrong... ;). Here the correct one: http://mariamareve.over-blog.com/article-26900430.html

Thanks again!

[Karen Dodgson]

Thank you so much for taking the time and trouble to share these gorgeous flowers. My Grandma taught me to crochet clothes for my teddy bear when I was about 8 years old. 40 years later, your close up pictures have brought back so many memories. I promise to buy a crochet hook and see if it all comes flooding back to me after so long! Thanks again x

[sharon-nz]

Thank you so much for taking the time to show how to do this in your tutorials I have struggled with the crochet but I think I can do it after seeing you lovely creations. Thanks again this is soo appreciated

[Bairbre Aine]

Thank you, thank you, thank you...I simply love these.
Your pattern is wonderful.
I'm so happy I stumbled upon your blog and found these.
thank you again!!!
Cheers~

[Mary]

What an inspirational lady you are! I can imagine you are a happy, contented person who just loves life! Going to introduce your blog to my daughter who is expecting her first baby and is feeling a bit down as she's having a hard time of it. Just what the doctor ordered!

[annette]

hi they are cute!!!! im from argentina so i cant understand claerly, mi english is a bit poor...so i appreciate if you have the picture or patron.
thanks ana

[oceans5]

I don't know if you will see this comment since this is an older post but I wanted to let you know that these came out fantastic. I am new to crocheting and I am about to finish my first granny square blanket. I decided to branch out and see if I could follow a different pattern and this one was written so well I was able to make them perfectly! Thank you so much. These little flowers are so addicting!!!

[alviana]

i'm searching for tutorial to make crochet flowers and end up here. this is so great! it looks sooooo cute! love it. cant wait to try! thnx for sharing :)

[Red]

Thank you for the pattern for these flowers. I made one tonight and it worked up so quickly. I'm really enjoying reading your blog - love the bright colors you use.

Very inspiring!

[gerie]

Thank you for all the inspiration and for taking time out of your busy day to inspire,to teach and to motivate all of us.It's contageous!