These crochet flower appliques are a charming way to add handmade detail to a skirt, bag, sweater, blanket, or other fabric project. This crochet flower appliques pattern creates two flower sizes: larger blooms with full, rounded petals and smaller flowers with a delicate shape. Made with colorful Patons® Grace cotton yarn, the pieces are quick to personalize and sew into place. They are suitable for crocheters who want to practice working into chain spaces, shaping petals, and finishing small decorative motifs.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Project
- Two coordinated flower sizes: Making two large flowers and three small flowers gives the finished arrangement visual variety.
- Beautiful petal shaping: Each petal is formed with single crochet, half-double crochet, and double crochet stitches, creating a gently rounded outline.
- Useful for embellishment: Sew the flowers to a skirt as directed, or use them to decorate other compatible fabric projects.
- Color-flexible design: The listed Patons® Grace shades make it easy to create a soft, bright, or neutral floral arrangement.
- A focused skill-building project: The pattern practices chain rings, chain-space work, slip-stitch joins, and repeated petal sequences.
My Crochet Flower Tip: Make all the flowers before sewing them on. This lets you arrange the large and small blooms together and adjust their placement for a balanced look.
How This Crochet Project Comes Together
The project includes two large flowers and three small flowers. Each flower is made in two rounds:
- A foundation ring is formed with chains.
- The first round creates chain-6 or chain-4 loops around the center.
- The second round works a sequence of stitches into each loop to shape the petals.
- After fastening off, the flowers are sewn to the skirt as shown in the picture.
The large flower petals use seven double crochets at the center of each petal, while the small flower petals use four double crochets. This difference creates the variation in flower size and fullness.
Stitch Glossary
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain
- Dc = Double crochet
- Hdc = Half-double crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- Sc = Single crochet
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
Materials You’ll Need
- Patons® Grace, 50 g / 1.75 oz, for the large flowers: 60104 Azure, 60437 Rose, or 60012 Taupe. One ball makes approximately 15 large flowers.
- Patons® Grace, 50 g / 1.75 oz, for the small flowers: 60130 Sky, 60416 Blush, or 61008 Natural. One ball makes approximately 23 small flowers.
- Crochet hook: Size 3.75 mm, U.S. F or 5, or size needed to obtain tension.
- Sewing needle and matching thread: Used to attach the finished flowers to the skirt.
The pattern lists separate color options for the large and small flowers. You can choose a coordinated pairing, such as Azure with Sky, Rose with Blush, or Taupe with Natural.
Step-by-Step Crochet Instructions
Work with the right side facing when positioning the finished flowers. Keep your chains relaxed enough to form open loops, but avoid making them so loose that the petals become uneven.
Large Flower Make 2
First Round
- Ch 8. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
- 1st rnd: Ch 3, which counts as dc.
- 1 dc in ring.
- (Ch 6. 3 dc in ring) 5 times.
- Ch 6.
- 1 dc in ring.
- Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
Second Round
- 2nd rnd: Sl st in next dc and next ch-6 loop.
- *Ch 1. (1 sc. 1 hdc. 7 dc. 1 hdc. 1 sc) in ch-6 loop. Ch 1. Miss next dc. Sl st in next dc. Rep from * 5 times more.*
- Fasten off.
For each petal, work the complete stitch group inside one ch-6 loop before moving to the next loop. The repeated sequence creates six petals around the center.
Small Flower Make 3
First Round
- Ch 6. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
- 1st rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in ring.
- (Ch 4. 3 sc in ring) 5 times.
- Ch 4. 1 sc in ring.
- Join with sl st to first sc.
Second Round
- 2nd rnd: Sl st in next sc and next ch-4 loop.
- *(1 sc. 1 hdc. 4 dc. 1 hdc. 1 sc) in ch-4 loop. Miss next sc. Sl st in next sc. Rep from * 5 times more.*
- Fasten off.
The small flower uses a shorter chain loop and fewer double crochets in each petal. Work carefully into each ch-4 loop so the six petals remain evenly spaced.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew Flowers to skirt as shown in picture.
When arranging the flowers, place the two large flowers and three small flowers where they create a pleasing balance. Use matching thread and make several secure stitches through the flower centers or inner portions of the motifs, taking care not to flatten the petals.
Ways to Display Your Finished Crochet
- Decorate a skirt: Follow the supplied finishing instruction and sew the flowers to a skirt for a colorful botanical accent.
- Create a coordinated outfit: Use matching or complementary flowers on a skirt and a separate accessory, such as a fabric bag.
- Make a seasonal arrangement: Rose and Blush can create a warm spring or summer palette, while Taupe and Natural offer a subtle neutral look.
- Layer the flower sizes: Place a small flower near each large flower to emphasize the difference in scale.
- Use them as gift embellishments: A securely sewn flower can decorate fabric wrapping or a handmade textile gift.
- Build a floral collection: Make additional flowers using the yarn quantities available and combine color groupings for a larger decorative theme.
Caring for Your Crochet Project
Because the flowers are sewn onto a skirt, handle the decorated fabric gently. Lightly dust the surface with a soft, dry cloth or a clean, soft brush. If a flower becomes soiled, spot-clean carefully rather than rubbing the petals.
Avoid soaking the finished piece unless the care instructions for the skirt and yarn specifically support that method. Excess moisture and agitation can distort the open chain spaces and petal edges. Keep the project away from excessive heat, which may affect the shape of the cotton motifs or the surrounding fabric.
For storage, lay the skirt flat or fold it loosely so the petals are not crushed. Store it in a clean, dry place, and reshape the flowers gently with your fingers after taking the garment out of storage.
Tips for Better Results
- Keep the foundation chains even. Consistent chain tension helps the center rings and petal loops lie flat.
- Check the ring before continuing. Make sure the beginning chain is joined without twisting.
- Work fully into each chain loop. The large flower uses the complete sequence
(1 sc. 1 hdc. 7 dc. 1 hdc. 1 sc)in each ch-6 loop, while the small flower uses(1 sc. 1 hdc. 4 dc. 1 hdc. 1 sc)in each ch-4 loop. - Count the petal repeats. Each flower has six petals. If the final petal does not fit correctly, check whether a loop or joining stitch was skipped.
- Join in the specified location. For the large flower, join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch-3. For the small flower, join to the first sc.
- Fasten off neatly. Secure the yarn ends so they do not loosen when the flowers are sewn to the skirt.
- Arrange before stitching. Lay all five flowers on the skirt first and move them until the spacing looks balanced.
- Avoid sewing through the petal edges. Attach through the central areas so the petals remain flexible and dimensional.
Color and Styling Variations
The approved pattern uses specific Patons® Grace color options, but the arrangement can be styled in several optional ways without changing the crochet instructions.
- Pair Rose large flowers with Blush small flowers for a soft, tonal look.
- Combine Azure large flowers with Sky small flowers for a cool, fresh palette.
- Use Taupe large flowers with Natural small flowers for understated decoration.
- Reverse the visual emphasis by using a stronger shade for the small flowers and a neutral shade for the large flowers, if you have suitable yarn available.
- Arrange the flowers in a single cluster, a diagonal trail, or spaced accents across the skirt.
- Add purchased greenery or fabric leaves around the sewn flowers for a fuller botanical appearance, provided the additions are securely attached and appropriate for the skirt.
If you substitute another yarn, the flowers may change in size, firmness, and drape. A different yarn weight or hook size can also affect the chain-space dimensions and the amount of yarn required. Treat substitutions as optional and make a sample flower first to evaluate the result.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many flowers does this pattern make?
The pattern instructs you to make two large flowers and three small flowers, for a total of five crochet flowers.
What yarn is recommended?
The pattern specifies Patons® Grace, 50 g / 1.75 oz. The large flowers use Azure, Rose, or Taupe options, while the small flowers use Sky, Blush, or Natural options.
What crochet hook should I use?
Use a 3.75 mm crochet hook, U.S. F or 5, or the size needed to obtain tension.
Are the large and small flowers made differently?
Yes. The large flower begins with Ch 8 and uses ch-6 loops with seven double crochets in each petal. The small flower begins with Ch 6 and uses ch-4 loops with four double crochets in each petal.
Where are the finished flowers attached?
The finishing instruction is to sew the flowers to the skirt as shown in the picture.
Can I change the flower colors?
Yes. The listed shades are color options, and you can choose combinations that suit the skirt. Changing yarn or color does not alter the approved stitch instructions, but changing yarn type or size may affect the finished flower shape.
How can I keep the petals looking even?
Maintain consistent tension, work each petal sequence completely inside its designated chain loop, and count six repeated petals around every flower.
How should I care for the decorated skirt?
Dust gently, spot-clean carefully, avoid excessive heat, and store the skirt so the petals are not crushed. Follow the care instructions for the skirt and yarn when cleaning is necessary.
Conclusion
This crochet flower appliques pattern creates a coordinated set of two large and three small blooms with attractive layered petals. The flowers are useful for decorating a skirt, adding handmade detail to fabric projects, or building a seasonal color arrangement. For another floral motif idea, explore this easy crochet applique flower pattern, then enjoy customizing your finished blooms with your favorite color combinations.
