Crochet Flowers

You don't have to go to a lot of trouble to crochet gorgeous flowers. There are plenty of easy flower patterns that'll give you beautiful results. Check out these for starters:

• Easy crochet flower motif -- These are the largest flowers pictured in the photo at left



• Small easy popcorn flower -- These are the smallest flowers pictured in the photo at left



• Easy small flower -- not pictured; you can click here to see a large photo



• More free patterns for easy crochet flowers

• Crochet Flower Applique (pictured) - Crochet and texture go hand-in-hand; even the flattest of crocheted pieces has a bit of texture and dimension. That's the case with this lovely flower applique. It lies reasonably flat, which makes it ideal for stitching onto many different types of surfaces. Yet it's also pleasantly textured, as crochet should be.
  
  I've crocheted my sample flower using several different colors of Cascade 220. If these shades of blue and green don't strike your fancy, please feel free to experiment with other colors - and for that matter, other brands or fibers as well. For this project, you can raid your scrap yarn stash to get your materials.



• 3-D Flower - If you're looking for a pattern featuring a bit more dimension, this one's a great choice.



• Easy Crochet Flower - This easy flower is worked in single crochet. This flower is remarkable for its simplicity; it's both simple to crochet and easy to use. This is a go-to pattern for embellishing many different types of projects. The pattern is by Erica Jackofsky.



• Beaded Rosette - Erica Jackofsky designed this pretty beaded rosette to wear to a friend's wedding; she attached it to a barrette and wore it as a hair accessory. The rosette is a versatile design, and can be used in many other ways; feel free to adapt it to other craft projects.



• Multicolored Flower With Six Petals - This pretty flower is quick to crochet, and it gives you an opportunity to use up bits and pieces of scrap yarn you might have hanging around in your stash.
  
  I've made my flower sample in worsted weight cotton yarn, but you could use just about any yarn or thread to crochet this flower.



• Cluster Flower Small Motif Pattern - This delightful, chic little flower is a classic motif that will never go out of style. Sandi Marshall was inspired to create this flower pattern after she saw a similar flower in a vintage crochet pattern book. She re-interpreted the vintage flower to create this pretty design. So, with this pattern, you get the best of both worlds: the timeless elegance of vintage crochet, with up-to-date contemporary flair - plus clear (free!) instructions.




• Three-Layer Flower Motif - This beautiful vintage flower motif was originally designed by Emma Farnes. Sandi Marshall updated it by clarifying the pattern, re-writing it into contemporary language. Sandi also crocheted an updated sample using variegated yarn. The result looks fresh and original.
  
  

• Exotic Crochet Flower Applique - Sandi Marshall discovered a vintage pattern for a gorgeous exotic crocheted flower motif. She published two sets of instructions for this flower.

  First, for those who enjoy working from vintage patterns, she reproduced the pattern exactly as it was originally written.
  
  Since vintage crochet patterns can be challenging to decipher, Sandi also included a revised and updated version of the pattern, enabling contemporary crocheters to enjoy working from clearer instructions.
  
  

• Small Crochet Flower With Ties - Sandi Marshall designed this little flower motif to have ties on either side, which will come in handy if you'd like to attach your crocheted flower to another project.

Abstract Flower Motif - Learn how to crochet an abstract flower motif using my free pattern with step-by-step tutorial.

I've crocheted several different sample flowers in different colors and materials, and I have embellished the flowers in different ways. At left, you can see how the flower looks when you embellish it with a bit of pretty ribbon tied in a bow. My tutorial includes more ideas for embellishing the flower motif.

Frost Flower Crochet Instructions - Here's a pattern for a versatile crocheted flower. This flower can be used in a variety of projects. It's named after the "White Frost" color of Lion Brand's Wool-Ease yarn, but you can crochet the flower in just about any yarn.

Frost Flower Crochet Projects:

• Cloche Hat Crochet Pattern Use the frost flower to embellish this lacy crocheted cloche.
• Lacy V-Stitch Hat Pattern: Here's another lovely hat to embellish with the flower.

Thread Crochet Flower Pattern and Tutorial - This flower can be crocheted in either embroidery floss or cotton crochet thread.

Photo Tutorial for This Crochet Flower: See detailed instructions for crocheting this flower. The tutorial includes photos of every step, plus large photos of the finished flower.

Crochet Project Ideas for This Flower:

• Free Flower Necklace Pattern
• Crochet Flower Necklace Tutorial
• Color Variations

Easy Layered Crochet Rose (pictured) This rose is crocheted in three easy layers, and then embellished with a button or bauble that ties the look together.

Three-Dimensional Irish Crochet Rose -

Here's an updated version of a vintage pattern for a layered crochet rose. This pattern originally appeared in a 1917 publication: The Lady Duff-Gordon Book of Irish and Cluny Crochet, Book No. 18.

Sandi Marshall re-discovered the pattern, and used it as the basis for an illustrated tutorial. Her tutorial includes clarified and updated instructions, with several photos that will help you re-create the flower for your own projects.

• See more crochet rose patterns.
• Learn how to crochet three-dimensional flower motifs

It's fun to crochet flowers, but it's even more fun to decorate and embellish them. Need some ideas? Check out these:

• Pinback centers for crocheted flowers
• Mixed media flowers - Embellish your crocheted flowers with scrapbooking supplies. The finished flowers can be used to embellish mini albums, altered art projects or other crafts.

• Flower granny square (pictured)
• Aster flower tote bag
• Aster flower pillow pattern
• Vintage Irish crochet yoke with rose design
• Vintage rings and roses crocheted edging pattern
• Vintage roses sachet bag -- free crochet pattern

Floral afghans are popular crochet projects. If you'd like to crochet an afghan with a flower theme, be sure to check out these free patterns.

Pictured here: One of our readers, Nanette, submitted this picture of a blanket she created using Sandi Marshall's free crochet rose chart.

• Black eyed susan color chart for cross stitch on crochet
• Daisy color chart for cross stitch on crochet
• Iris chart for filet crochet
• Little flower chart for filet crochet
• Paisley flower chart for filet crochet
• Paisley flower afghan in filet crochet
• Pink roses in a vase -- Vintage color chart for cross stitch on crochet
• Thistle flower chart with lacets for filet crochet
• Tiny flowers color chart for cross stitch on crochet
• Tiny flowers chart for filet crochet
• Tiny flowers and leaves filet crochet chart
• Vintage flower basket color chart
• Vintage table runner with daffodils