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

[Evrim]

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[RUTHIE CURTSINGER]

Thank you, Lucy!! Wanted to say that yours is my FAVORITE blog, patterns, posts, pictures anywhere on the www. I am a frequent visitor to your wonderful sites and have learned so very much. I am a 76 yo wife of 58 years, mom of 3, grandma to 12, great-grandma to 5 & have loved your site for many years. I appreciate your expertise and help with all things crochet, which is one of my greatest loves. PLEASE always be there for your devoted fans.
Sending love and hugs from North Carolina and Kentucky, USA!

[Heidi vernon]

Jour flowers are beautiful ,,thank you so much.

[Kay]

Hi, I’ve just noticed a mistake in this UK terms pattern. At the end of round 4 you say to join to first sc, which should, of course, read dc.
A small thing, but as so many beginners use your patterns, it could confuse them.

[Bonnie Kramer]

Why can I not print the directions without all the pictur s and comments?

[Magdalena Catherina Minnaar]

Botha Street 887 Hercules
Wendy 8

[ruby chalmers]

beautiful patterns can i print them or buy/

[Shirley West]

23 Summerhill Circle Drive. It's Shirley from Arkansas ! I just want to thank you for these WONDERFUL patterns, I've been crocheting for several years, now I'm getting braver, to try more complicated patterns ! You're look easier than some I have seen ! I can't wait to try them ! Have a Wonderful day dear !

[wonder woman]

wow. i'm new to these and i'm sooooo grateful lucy! I have just finished the crochet bag pattern you did and the straps are attached so i began the flowers and failed 100% to do my first one without my tongue hanging out in concentration. ;-) i smiled greatly as you wrote at the end 'did you have fun?' as YES I DID! woohooo. what a hoot it was, i feel so elated i've created one just like yours. i usually also use the same yarn as you do too, i have oodles of rowan cotton dk in varying colours so i'm on a role now. then i did two leaves and am about to attach it all to the bag before then deciding what wondrous colours to miss-match and go crazy with for the other flowers on the handles. golly i'm hOOKED! :-) LOVE YOUR SITE, YOUR WORK, YOUR INSPIRATION AND GUIDANCE. eternally grateful. xxxx from Baldock,/herts.

[Jan]

Thanks so much for this pattern. It's one I used while crocheting flowers for my spring wreath. I also used your Teeny Tiny Flowers pattern. I shared it on my blog and linked to your pattern.
Jan
https://janmadeit.wordpress.com/2017/05/27/crocheted-flowers/

[Miriam Evans]

I have been making these flowers and leaves and attaching a hanging chain as a few ladies are going to yarn bomb our town for Mother's day with them. Thank you for the pattern, I am so pleased with the results

[marilyn]

Simply Brilliant!!! There are going to be flowers on everything in my house now. Thank you for including the American equivalent for us ladies across the pond...otherwise I would have been as lost as a goose in a snowstorm!

[Mirabela]

Dear Lucy, I know we don't know each other but reading your website gave me the impression that I know you very well! I admire everything you do! You are a true artist from all point of views. Your love for the beauty of this world is imense and impressive! I have loads of thanks and gratitude for all your interesting patterns! I am new in crocheting, I started just one month ago but I find your patterns pretty easy to follow because you are a very good teacher! Thank you from all my heart!
Sincerely, a romanian friend!

[Rosemary Dargan]

Dear Lucy,
I am currently crocheting a jolly chunky bag and have just finished the flowers (looking lovely!). I am now trying to crochet the leaves. When you say to chain 8, start in 2nd stitch from hook, and dc, htr, tr, 2tr, tr, htr and dc I run out of stitches. Are you supposed to do the 2tr in the one stitch?
Then have to work out next bit of the leaf as well, then try to put it all together. I'll send you a finished photo so you can see how U
I've done.
Thank you. Rosemary.

[Jackie mccormack]

I made the pattern on the ourside as I worked the STS. It came out loose like a basket. The size is 14" x18". I am now finishing a second bag as a gift. Because the lady wants it just like mine. I call it a stash bag. I did make a bag from inside as I worked the stitches. With no handles. I put my yarn stash in it. It came out nice. I am left handed. Thank you for your generous patterns and thoughts*

[Jeanette]

Hi Lucy I have been following you for many years and always go to your site for flowers I love your stories of your home I have had the same illness you had and so understand you I just want to do what you do I'm so I love with color thank you for much enjoyment

[Tamannah Amatul-Azizah]

can you please crochet a easy and 3D whale that i can make please

[lone]

Hi again Lucy.
Just wondering if there is any reason you don't answer your questions here on the blog.I haven't heard anything yet about my question of the background object under your flowers
Awaiting still to hear from you.
thanks😊

[Lone]

hi Lucy
Just been making these flowers and I love them.
Can you tell me what is that blue round thing you are using as background for the flowers in the last picture that looks a bit interesting. Is it something you made
Hugs from Lone in Denmark

[Maureen Latta]

Thank you so much I have just completed one flower and I love love love it. Thanks again

[Tray]

Perfect little flower to top a hat rather than a pompom. Thanks for sharing your method with us.

[Faye Faraldo]

A person can never have enough love and you get more that enough. I have been reading the comments from people and we all love you and what you do for us. I cannot add anything that hasn't been said over and over. You are truly a gift to us and especially for us oldsters who are not too swift when it comes to understanding things quickly. Thank you for making things so easy for me to understand and I know that goes for many people.

[Jan Taylor]

Just brilliant and exactly what I was looking for xx

[Katherine Bays]

Ah, I knew I'd find what I needed on your site Lucy!
Our WI branch, the Old Trafford Wonder Women, will tomorrow be meeting to start making our very own banner. Surrounding our logo will be lots of flowers and leaves, in part inspired by your gorgeous wreaths. I wanted to find an easy-to-follow flower example for our members who haven't crocheted before. And here it is! I've been following your blog for years and even made my own ripple blanket, so this is a lovely opportunity to share your great site with our branch. I've made a donation to say thanks x

[Beryl E Corby]

Thank you Lucy for the pattern. I love it. I am 76 years old, and have been a good knitter all my life, but never mastered crochet

I bought some yarn and used my mother's ancient crochet hook, and am teaching myself ... your pattern has been perfect for me to follow ... instructions so clear.
Went to Whitby last yeart, and loved to the pictures you put on of when you went ... lovely place ...lovely memories.

Beryl xx