15 Easy Crochet Small Flower Patterns

Crocheted flowers are so pretty! They may look simple, but these flowers can match your crocheted projects like hats, bags, clothing, or accessories. With its variety of colors, it can make your decor lively. Each flower is easy to make and great as an embellishment to your favorite projects. We covered 15 small crochet flowers in this free pattern collection.  Grab your yarn and hook; see how these flowers can make a difference to your crochet projects!

Why Do We Love Small Flowers

• We had lots of flower with stem that can be used to wrap a bouquet previously. But this one is much easier for beginners. We love these small flowers because of their beauty; they can match any crocheted project, attach on pillow covers, hats or bags. The vibrancy of their colors, delicate petals, and structure parts can captivate and make you appreciate their beauty.
• We suggest you play with different colors and make the project stand out or matching with your chosen color.
• Comparing with other project, this only needs yarn and crochet hook and need much shorter time to finish.

Usage

• Original usages: Many people give flowers as thoughtful gifts, and homes often feature fresh flowers as elegant decorations. Flowers can be used to create stunning arrangements, both indoors and outdoors. Different flower varieties can be used in multiple ways, from making corsages and boutonnières to embracing the beauty of a small floral bouquet.
• Functional usages: These types of flowers, can use for attachment in your crocheted project like your shawl or scarf to add a special touch. You can add them as a pop of color to any crochet item. Also, you can add them to brighten up any blanket or afghan when crocheted onto the corner.
• Flower bouquet ideas: Create a romantic, elegant, or wild-looking bouquet by combining these fifteen different types of flowers and foliage/greenery. You can attach them on a stem with jus like our forget me not and get a lovely small flower bouquet.  For a romantic bouquet, mix red roses, carnations, daisies, and baby’s breath with some leaves and stems of eucalyptus as greenery. For an elegant and sophisticated bouquet, white lilies, delphinium, and tulips would be the ideal combination, with ivy leaves and stem as the foliage/greenery. Lastly, for a wild-looking bouquet, combine sunflowers, lavender, wildflowers, and sage with some ferns as leaves and stems.

Video

Easy Flower 1-5 Video Tutorial

Easy Flower 6-10 Video Tutorial

Easy Flower 11-15 Video Tutorial

Note: Video subtitles need to be turned on by yourself in the settings

Materials

• Yarn-Using fine cotton yarn would be good for creating a delicate, intricate flower. Using a thicker wool yarn may be best for creating a sturdier and larger flower.
• Hook-2.5mm
• Stitch Marker
• Scissors
• Hot Melt Adhesive

Difficulty

Our patterns are at easy to Intermediate Level. The flowers need a very short time to finish but some of them consist of basic crochet stitches and knowledge of different stitches and techniques. Flower patterns can be difficult for beginners, with Flower 1 involving8-chain loops, Flower 2 involving rounds, Flower 3 involving loops, Flower 5 combining chains, single crochet, and half double crochet stitches, Flower 6 involving flower stamens and petals, Flower 7 involving front and back loops, Flower 8 incorporating increases and chains. But, with our guided video, beginners can overcome this difficulty.

Gauge

The gauge of this pattern does not specify. Since the gauge does not specify, you can experiment and may vary depending on the hook size, type of yarn weights, and tension that you can use for these small-sized flowers to make them suitable for your crocheted projects. It is recommended to use the appropriate hook size for the selected yarn to achieve the desired size and ensure the consistency of these different types of flowers.

Stitches and Abbreviation

• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• Popcorn St – Popcorn stitch
• ss – slip stitch
• ch – chain stitch
• FLO – Front loop only
• BLO – Back loop only
• picot – picot stitch

Pattern Notes

• Our pattern is written in US crochet terms.
• Use stitch marker buckle to mark the beginning of each round.
• Pay attention to any counting and turning instructions for each type of flower.
• Take note of the special stitches and techniques in every type of flower.
• Video tutorials are available for additional guidance.

The Patterns, Assemble And The Special Stitches

Small Flower-1

• Round 1: Make 5 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch
• Round 2: Make 5 sc.1 ss, 1 ch
• Round 3: In the same stitch, change the color of the yarn then make (8 ch, in the 2nd st from the hook, make 1 ss, 5 hdc, 1 sc, 1 ss, 8 ch, in the 2nd st from hook, make 1 ss, 5hdc, 1 sc), then make 1 ss in the next stitch. Repeat this sequence 4 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: The instructions call for making a ss with 8 ch, then 5 hdc and 1 sc followed by another ss. This special stitch is used to create texture and volume. It can also be used to create borders and edges.

Easy Flower-2

• Round 1: Start with a foundation of 6 ch, then make 1 ss in the first chain stitch to form a round.
• Round 2: In the same stitch, make (2 ch, 2 hdc), then make 2 ch, (make 3 hdc, 2 ch) * 4 times, and finally make 1 ss. 1 ch
• Round 3: (Make 1 sc in the second hdc stitch, and make 7 hdc in the space created by the 2 ch stitches) Repeat 4 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: This pattern calls for a 2 hdc, 2 ch, 3 hdc, 2 ch around. This special stitch is used to create a stitch pattern to make ripples in crochet fabric.

Sun Small Flower-3

• Round 1: Make 6 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch
• Round 2: (Make 2 sc in each stitch) 6 times. 1 ss, 1 ch
• Round 3: Make 12 sc. Change the color of the yarn. 1 ss
• Round 4: Make 3 ch, (Make 5 tr in a Popcorn stitch, then remove the hook, pull the yarn through the first stitch with the hook, and make 2 ch stitches) 12 times. 1 ss, 1 ch . Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: The instructions call for making a 5 tr Popcorn stitch, which is a cluster of 5-treble crochets. This stitch is used to create a textured and raised effect and is often used to create a more 3-dimensional look in crochet projects.

Simple Flower-4

• Round 1: Make 5 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch
• Round 2: change the yarn, {In the same stitch, (10 ch, 1 ss, 10 ch), then make 1 ss in the next stitch} 5 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: This pattern calls for making 10 ch followed by an ss. This special stitch is used to create a lacy texture and can be used to create borders or edges.

Five Petals Flower-5

• Round 1: Make 5 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch
• Round 2: Change the color of the yarn then (Make 6 ch, starting from the second chain stitch from the hook, make 5 sc, make 1 ss in the next stitch) 5 times.
• Round 3: {Make 1 ss, make 4hdc, make 2 ch, in the same stitch (make 1 ss, make 2 ch, make 1 hdc), make 3 hdc, make 1 ss} 5 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: This pattern calls for 1 ss, 4 hdc, 2 ch, 1 ss, 2 ch, 1 hdc, 3 hdc, and 1 ss. This special stitch is used to create a decorative stitch pattern with lacy openings.

Puff Flower-6

Stamen:

• Start with 3 ch in the round, make 5 unfinished dc, pull the yarn through all the loops, make 3 ch, and finally make 1 ss in the round. 1 ch

Petal:

• Round 1: Make 10 sc in the round. 1 ss
• Round 2: (Make 3 ch, make 3 unfinished dc, make 3 unfinished dc and pull the yarn through all the loops, make 3 ch, make 1 ss in the next stitch) 5 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

To assemble flower stamen and flower petals:

• Get the flower stamen and use a hot melt adhesive to attach the flower stamen at the center of the petal. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: The instructions call for making a flower stamen (3 ch, 5 dc unfinished, 3 ch, 1 ss), as well as a flower petal (3 ch, 3 dc unfinished, 3 dc unfinished, 3 ch, 1 ss). These two special stitches are used to create a flower shape in crochet.

Double Layer Flower-7

• Round 1: Make 5 sc stitches in the round. 1 ss, cut and change yarn.
• Round 2: In the front loop only(FLO), in the same stitch, make (2 ch, 2 dc, 2 ch), then make 1 ss in the next stitch. Repeat this sequence 4 times.
• Round 3: In the back loop only(BLO), in the same stitch, make (2 ch, 4 dc, 2 ch), then make 1 ss in the next stitch. Repeat this sequence 4 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: The instructions call for working a FLO (Front Loop Only) and a BLO (Back Loop Only). These special stitches are used to create texture and different design elements in crochet fabric.

Ten Petals Flower-8

• Round 1: Make 5 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch
• Round 2: (Make 2 sc in each stitch) 5 times. 1 ss, change yarn
• Round 3: In the same stitch, make (3 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch), then make 1 ss in the next stitch. Repeat this sequence 9 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: This pattern calls for making 3 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, and 1 ss in the same st. This special stitch is used to create a decorative stitch pattern with multiple small openings.

Six Petals Flower-9

• Round 1: Make 6 sc in the round. 1 ss,1 ch, cut and change yarn
• Round 2: In the same stitch, make (3 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch), then make 1 ss in the next stitch. Repeat this sequence 5 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: The instructions call for making 3 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, and 1 ss in the same st. This special stitch is used to create raised ridges and bumps in crochet fabric, which can be used to create texture and design elements.

Bubble Flower-10

• Round 1: Make 8 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch, cut and change yarn
• Round 2: In the same stitch, make (3 ch, 4 unfinished hdc, and pull through all the loops, 3 ch), then make 1 ss. Repeat this sequence 7 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: The instructions call for making 3 ch, and 4 hdc unfinished, and then pulling through all the loops. This stitch is called a cluster stitch and is used to create a more voluminous look in crochet fabric.

Blue Small Flower-11

• Round 1: Make 5 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch, cut and change yarn
• Round 2: In the same stitch, make (2 ch, 3 dc, 2 ch), then make 1 ss in the next stitch. Repeat this sequence 4 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: This pattern calls for making 2 ch, 3 dc, 2 ch, and 1 ss in the same st. This special stitch is used to create texture and decorative edges and shapes in crochet fabric.

Pointed Flower-12

• Round 1: Make 6 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch, cut and change yarn
• Round 2: In the same stitch, make (2 ch, 1 dc, 1 ch picot, 1 dc, 2 ch), then make 1 ss. Repeat this sequence 5 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: The instructions call for making 2 ch, 1 dc, 1 ch picot, 1 dc, 2 ch, and 1 ss in the same st. This special stitch is used to create decorative edges and shapes with lacy openings.

Cute Small Flower-13

• Round 1: Make 5 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch, cut and change yarn
• Round 2: In the same stitch, make (2 ch, 4 dc, 2 ch), then make 1 ss in the next stitch. Repeat this sequence 4 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: This pattern calls for making 2 ch, 4 dc, 2 ch, and 1 ss in the same st. This special stitch is used to create texture and design elements, as well as a decorative stitch pattern with multiple small openings.

Pure Flower-14

• Round 1: Make 6 sc in the round. 1 ss.
• Round 2: In the same stitch, make (2 ch, 3 hdc, 2 ch), then make 1 ss in the next stitch. Repeat this sequence 5 times. Cut the yarn and weave the existing yarn at the back of the flower to hide it.

• Special Stitches: This pattern calls for making 2 ch, 3 hdc, 2 ch, and 1 ss in the same st. This special stitch is used to create a textured stitch pattern with raised bumps or ridges.

Fluffy Flower-15

• Round 1: Make 5 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch
• Round 2: Make 5 sc. 1 ss
• Round 3: In the same stitch, make (2 ch, 3 dc, and 2 ch), then make 1 ss in the next stitch. Repeat this sequence 4 times.

• Special Stitches: The instructions call for making 2 ch, 3dc, 2 ch, and 1 ss in the same st. This special stitch is used to create texture and design elements, as well as a decorative stitch pattern with multiple small openings.

Afterthoughts and Wrap Up

And that brings us to the end of our journey through the world of crocheting small flowers. We hope you found this blog informative and helpful. Remember, we covered 15 types of small flowers and provided you with tips and tricks to enhance your crocheting skills. Don’t be afraid to try out new patterns and experiment with different yarns and hook sizes. Crocheting small flowers can be a fun and rewarding hobby, with many uses from clothing to home decor to gift-giving. So grab your tools and get started on your next project. Happy crocheting!

Easy Flower 6-10 Video Tutorial

Easy Flower 11-15 Video Tutorial

Note: Video subtitles need to be turned on by yourself in the settings

More Crochet Patterns

Check out our following flower patterns too.

• Crochet Small Rose
• Crochet Strawberry
• Crochet African Daisy

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