Add a touch of handmade charm to your projects with this easy crochet flower applique pattern. Perfect for beginners and ideal for embellishing hats, bags, blankets, and more!
This easy crochet flower applique pattern offers two sizes of charming blossoms that are both beginner-friendly and versatile. Crafted using basic stitches like single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet, these appliques work up quickly.
Whether you're aiming to customize a hat, decorate a tote bag, or add a floral touch to a cozy blanket, these crochet flower appliques are the ideal embellishment. Their adaptable design allows for endless color combinations and uses, ensuring that each flower you create is uniquely yours.
What You Need / Materials
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- Light worsted (weight #3) yarn in any 2 contrasting colors:
- Yellow (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in Sunflower #24)
- Pink (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 in Candyfloss #45)
- 3.25 mm Crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Finished Size
- Small flower applique: approximately 4.5 cm (~1.8 inches)
- Even smaller flower applique: approximately 3.5 cm (1.4 inches)
Level of Difficulty
- ★★☆☆☆ Beginner / Easy
- Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and changing yarn colors.
Stitches & Abbreviations
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- ch - chain
- slst - slip stitch
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
Pattern Notes
- This pattern is written using US crochet terms.
- Use the invisible fasten-off method to neatly finish the flower's center.
Free Crochet Pattern
Small Flower Applique Pattern
Using a 3.5 mm crochet hook and Color A...
Round 1: Magic ring with a base of 10 sc (10sts)
Cut and invisible fasten off.
Join with Color B...
Round 2: [[Ch 2, 2 dc] in the same st, [dc, ch 2, slst] in the next st] x 5 times to make 5 petals
Crochet Video Tutorial
Even Smaller Flower Applique Pattern
Using a 3.5 mm crochet hook and Color A...
Round 1: Magic ring with a base of 5 sc (5 sts)
Cut and invisible fasten off.
Join with Color B...
Round 2: [[hdc, 3 dc, hdc] in the same st, slst in the next st, move on to the next st] x 5 times to make 5 petals
Crochet Video Tutorial
Inspiration and Why I Made This
Over the years, I've taken on my fair share of ambitious crochet projects, some that spanned weeks (or even months) from concept to completion. While those intricate projects are rewarding, sometimes it's nice to slow down and whip up something simple that brings instant gratification.
These crochet flowers are perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike. They're small, versatile, and come in two sizes, and are great for using up your yarn scraps.
If you're searching for an easy crochet flower that’s quick to make and endlessly customizable, this small flower crochet pattern is exactly what you need!
Creative Uses and Ideas
- Clothing Embellishments: Sew onto hats, scarves, sweaters, or denim jackets to add a personalized touch to your wardrobe.
- Hair Accessories: Attach to hairclips, headbands, or hair ties for charming, handmade adornments.
- Jewelry Making: Incorporate into earrings, necklaces, or bracelets for unique, lightweight accessories.
- Home Decor: Embellish cushions, curtains, or lampshades to bring a cozy, floral flair to your living space.
- Gift Wrapping: Use as decorative elements on gift packages or handmade cards to add a special, personal touch.
- Brooches and Pins: Attach a safety pin or brooch back to create wearable art pieces.
- Bag and Purse Decorations: Sew onto totes, handbags, or coin purses for a splash of color and texture.
- Blanket and Quilt Accents: Add to afghans or quilts to enhance their visual appeal and dimension.
- Bookmarks: Attach to ribbons or paper clips to make adorable and functional bookmarks.
- Wreath Embellishments: Incorporate into wreaths for doors or walls to celebrate seasons or special occasions.
- Random Acts of Kindness: Distribute in your community to spread joy and handmade love.
- Scrapbooking: Add to scrapbook pages for textured, three-dimensional embellishments
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This is an original crochet pattern written by Juli Anne of Once Upon a Cheerio. Please do not claim this crochet pattern as your own. If you wish to share this crochet pattern, you may link to this blog post, but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for personal use, but please DO NOT sell or distribute the crochet pattern.
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