Crochet a Quick & Easy Flower with Leaves

Add a touch of handmade charm to anything with this super quick and easy crocheted flower and its adorable leaves! Inspired by a fantastic tutorial, this pattern is perfect for beginners and works up incredibly fast. These versatile little flowers are ideal for decorating baskets, dishcloths, rugs, hats, headbands, and so much more!

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size (Approximate):

Flower Diameter: Approximately 2.5 – 3 inches (6.5 – 7.5 cm)
Leaves: Approximately 1.5 inches (4 cm) long
Size can vary slightly based on yarn, hook, and tension.

Materials You’ll Need:

Yarn: Small amounts of DK weight (Light Worsted / 8 ply) yarn in two colors.
- Color A (Flower): Your chosen flower color (e.g., pink, red, yellow).
- Color B (Leaves): Green yarn.
- Any smooth acrylic or cotton yarn will work well.
Crochet Hook: E/4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain a firm fabric.
- A slightly smaller hook than recommended for your yarn weight will help the flower and leaves hold their shape better.
Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
Scissors

Gauge (Not Critical, but Aim for a Firm Fabric!):

Since this is a small decorative item, exact gauge isn’t crucial. However, aim for a fabric that is firm and without large gaps to ensure your flower and leaves hold their shape nicely. If your stitches are too loose, go down a hook size.

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet (yarn over twice, insert hook, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through last 2 loops)
st(s):: stitch(es)
MR: Magic Ring
FO: Fasten off
Picot: Ch 3, sl st into 3rd ch from hook.

Let’s Crochet Your Beautiful Flower!

This flower is made by working a central ring and then creating petals around it. The leaves are crocheted separately.

Part 1: The Flower (Color A)

Start with Color A.

Row 1: Create a Magic Ring (MR). Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). Work 12 hdc into the MR. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (12 hdc)

Pull the MR tight to close. This forms the center of your flower.

Row 2 (Petals): Sl st into the next hdc. [Ch 2, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, ch 2, sl st] all into the same hdc. Sl st into the next hdc. Repeat from * to * around the entire ring. You will create 6 petals.

This creates the main petals of your flower. The sl st between petals helps define them.

FO Color A, leaving a tail for weaving in.

Part 2: The Leaves (Make 2 – Color B)

Now, switch to Color B for the leaves.

Leaf 1:

Ch 6.
Sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Hdc in next ch.
Dc in next ch.
Hdc in next ch.
Sc in last ch.
Ch 1, turn. (This brings you to the other side of the chain).
Sc in first st on this side.
Hdc in next st.
Dc in next st.
Hdc in next st.
Sc in last st.
Sl st to the first sc of this side to join. FO, leaving a tail for weaving in or attaching.

Leaf 2: Repeat instructions for Leaf 1.

Part 3: Assembly & Finishing Touches

Weave in all ends: Use your tapestry needle to neatly weave in any loose yarn tails from the flower and leaves.
Attach Leaves: Position the two leaves at the back of your flower, slightly overlapping at the base. Use your tapestry needle and the yarn tails from the leaves (or a new piece of green yarn) to securely sew them to the back of the flower.
Shape: Gently shape your flower and leaves to make them look full and symmetrical.

Video tutorial

Versatile Uses for Your Crochet Flower & Leaves:

Appliqué: Sew onto baby blankets, hats, scarves, headbands, bags, or clothing.
Home Decor: Attach to baskets, dishcloths, rugs, or decorative pillows.
Gift Embellishment: Tie onto gifts instead of a traditional bow.
Hair Accessories: Glue or sew onto hair clips or elastic hair ties.
Jewelry: Create earrings or a pendant with smaller versions.

Customization & Tips:

Size Adjustment:
- Larger Flower: Use a thicker yarn (e.g., worsted weight) and a larger hook (e.g., H/5.0 mm). You can also increase the initial hdc count in Row 1 (e.g., 14 hdc) and adjust the stitches in the petals accordingly (e.g., ch 2, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st).
- Smaller Flower: Use a finer yarn (e.g., fingering or lace weight) and a smaller hook (e.g., 1.5 mm or 2.0 mm). Reduce the initial hdc count (e.g., 10 hdc) and adjust petal stitches (e.g., ch 2, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, ch 2, sl st).
- Leaves: Adjust the initial chain length for longer/shorter leaves, and modify the stitches (sc, hdc, dc) to make them wider or narrower.
Petal Variations: Experiment with different stitch combinations within the petals for varied textures (e.g., all dc, or a mix of sc/hdc/dc/tr).
Center Embellishment: Sew a small button, bead, or a tiny embroidered French knot to the center of the flower for extra flair.
Color Play: Use variegated yarn for a multi-toned flower, or create a flower with a different color for each petal!