Shower flowers turn an everyday bathroom detail into a colorful handmade decoration. This Shower Flowers Pattern creates twelve five-round crochet flowers in a mix of bright shades, each sewn to a shower curtain ring for a playful floral arrangement. The project is enjoyable for crocheters who want to practice working around stitch posts, front loops, back loops, and layered petal shaping. For another floral display idea, compare the arrangement style with this crochet April flowers wreath pattern.
Why You’ll Love This Crochet Project
- It creates a coordinated set. Making two flowers in each contrast color gives the finished shower decoration a balanced, colorful appearance.
- The flowers use several useful techniques. You will practice double crochet, front-post double crochet, front-loop-only stitches, back-loop-only stitches, clusters, and treble crochet.
- The construction is compact. Each flower is worked in five rounds before being attached to a shower curtain ring.
- It makes a cheerful bathroom accent. The flowers can brighten a neutral shower curtain without requiring a complicated installation.
- It offers handmade gift potential. A completed set can make a practical housewarming or bathroom-themed gift.
My Crochet Flower Tip: Arrange the finished rings on a flat surface before attaching them to your shower curtain so you can decide whether you prefer alternating colors or grouping matching shades together.
Before You Start Crocheting
This project makes 12 crochet flowers in total: two flowers with each of Colors B, C, D, E, F, and G. Every flower begins with Color A, which forms the center and the first two rounds. Color A is broken at the end of Round 2, and a contrast color is joined for the remaining three rounds.
The flower shape develops in stages. Round 1 creates a 12-double-crochet center. Round 2 forms chain spaces and front-post double crochets. Round 3 uses the remaining back loops of the first round to build petal clusters. Round 4 places chain-3 spaces behind those clusters, and Round 5 fills the spaces with tall stitches to form the petals.
The finished flowers are sewn directly to a set of 12 shower curtain rings. The instructions refer to a chart on page 2, but the written pattern below contains the supplied stitch instructions.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- rnd: round
- yoh: yarn over
- dcfp: double crochet front post
Materials You’ll Need
- Lily® Sugar’n Cream® Scents, 56.7 g/2 oz; 86 m/95 yds
- Contrast A Vanilla Bouquet (24003): 1 ball
- Lily® Sugar’n Cream®, 2.5 oz/70.9 g; 120 yds/109 m
- Contrast B White (00001): 1 ball
- Contrast C Hot Pink (01740): 1 ball
- Contrast D Hot Blue (01742): 1 ball
- Contrast E Hot Orange (01628): 1 ball
- Contrast F Hot Purple (01317): 1 ball
- Contrast G Hot Green (01712): 1 ball
- Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Set of 12 shower curtain rings
Color A is used for the base of every flower. The six contrast colors are used as Color 2, with two flowers made in each shade. The shower curtain rings provide the finished flowers with their attachment points.
Complete Crochet Tutorial
Color Plan and Beginning Ring
Make 2 each with B, C, D, E, F and G as Color 2.
With A:
- ch 4
- Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.
First Round
1st rnd
- Ch 3.
- 11 dc in ring.
- Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
- 12 dc.
Second Round: Front-Post Details
2nd rnd
- Ch 1.
- Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next dc, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice dcfp made.
- *Ch 2. 1 sc in front loop only of next dc.
- Ch 2. Dcfp around post of next dc. Rep from * around.
- 1 sc in front loop only of last dc.
- Ch 2.
- Join with sl st to first dcfp.
- Break A.
The front-post double crochet is worked around the post rather than into the top loops of the stitch. Insert the hook from right to left around the post, as specified, and complete the stitch by drawing through two loops twice.
Third Round: Petal Clusters
3rd rnd
- Join Color 2 to any rem back loop of dc from 1st rnd.
- Ch 1.
- Working in back loops of 1st rnd only, 1 sc in same sp as sl st.
- *Ch 1. (1 hdc. 1 dc. Ch 1. 1 dc. 1 hdc) all in next dc cluster made.
- Ch 1. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to last dc.
- Ch 1. Cluster in last dc.
- Ch 1.
- Join with sl st to first sc.
For this round, work into the unused back loops from the first round, not into the stitches of Round 2. Each cluster helps establish the base of a later petal.
Fourth Round: Chain Spaces Behind the Clusters
4th rnd
- Ch 2 (does not count as st).
- Working behind last rnd, *Sl st in middle of base of cluster from previous rnd. Ch 3. Rep from * around.
- Join with sl st in first ch-3 sp.
Work behind the previous round as instructed. The slip stitches anchor the new chain-3 spaces at the middle of each cluster base.
Fifth Round: Petal Edges
5th rnd
- Ch 1.
- *(1 sc. 1 hdc. 1 dc. 3 tr. 1 dc. 1 hdc. 1 sc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * around.
- Join with sl st to first sc.
- Fasten off.
The three treble crochets in each chain-3 space create the tallest section of each petal, while the shorter stitches on either side taper the petal edges.
Assembly and Finishing
Sew 1 Flower to each shower curtain ring.
After fastening off, weave in the yarn ends securely before sewing the flower to its ring. Position each flower so the ring remains functional and the petals are not pulled out of shape when the curtain is moved.
Ways to Display Your Finished Crochet
- Decorate a shower curtain: Attach one flower to each ring and arrange the colors in a repeating sequence across the curtain.
- Create a coordinated bathroom display: Use the flowers as the colorful feature while keeping towels, containers, and other accessories in complementary solid colors.
- Give the set as a housewarming gift: Package the completed floral rings with a simple shower curtain for a practical handmade present.
- Build a seasonal palette: Use the supplied bright colors for a cheerful year-round look, or make optional color changes for spring, summer, or holiday styling.
- Use the flowers as removable accents: Because each flower is sewn to a shower curtain ring, the arrangement can be repositioned or transferred to another curtain with compatible attachment points.
For a separate crochet-flower project with a more permanent decorative arrangement, you may also enjoy these everlasting crochet flowers.
Caring for Your Crochet Project
Keep the finished flowers away from excessive heat, which can affect the yarn’s shape and the plastic or coated finish of shower curtain rings. Dust the petals gently with a soft, dry cloth or a clean, soft brush.
For small marks, use careful spot cleaning rather than soaking the complete decoration. Avoid pulling on the petals or using the rings to support anything heavier than the shower curtain hardware is designed to hold.
When the flowers are not in use, store them flat or loosely arranged in a dry container. Avoid compressing the petals under heavy items, and reshape them gently with your fingers if they become flattened.
Tips for Better Results
- Keep the center even. Make the starting chain ring snug enough to hold the first round, but not so tight that the 11 double crochets cannot fit comfortably.
- Count the first round carefully. The round contains 11 dc in the ring plus the starting ch-3, giving 12 dc.
- Use the correct loops in Round 2. The single crochet stitches are worked in the front loop only of the next double crochet.
- Return to Round 1 in Round 3. Join Color 2 to a remaining back loop of a double crochet from the first round, then continue working in those back loops only.
- Do not count the Round 4 ch-2 as a stitch. It is specifically a setup chain and does not count as a stitch.
- Work behind the previous round in Round 4. This positioning allows the chain-3 spaces to sit behind the cluster bases and helps the petals open outward.
- Check every chain-3 space before Round 5. Each space should be clearly visible so the full petal sequence can be worked into it.
- Attach the flowers evenly. Before sewing, compare the placement of each flower on its ring so the finished set hangs at a consistent height.
For a smaller floral study using multiple colors, this two-color small flowers pattern can provide additional practice with color placement and compact flower shaping.
Color and Styling Variations
The approved pattern uses Vanilla Bouquet for the center and six vivid contrast shades for the petals. The color plan creates a lively, mismatched garden effect, but the finished set can be styled in several optional ways without changing the construction:
- Use a repeating sequence: Arrange White, Hot Pink, Hot Blue, Hot Orange, Hot Purple, and Hot Green in the same order twice.
- Group warm colors: Place Hot Pink, Hot Orange, and Vanilla Bouquet together for a sunny arrangement.
- Create a cool palette: Emphasize White, Hot Blue, Hot Purple, and Hot Green for a calmer bathroom scheme.
- Match the room: Choose contrast colors that coordinate with existing towels or a shower curtain while keeping Color A as the center.
- Mix with other crochet flowers: Use these ring-mounted flowers as accents alongside a separate bouquet or wall decoration.
These are styling options only; the supplied color quantities and round instructions remain unchanged. If you substitute a different yarn or hook size, the flower’s size, petal texture, yarn requirements, and fit around the shower curtain ring may change.
For a different petal texture to use as inspiration, see these loopy crochet flowers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this project suitable for a beginner?
It can suit a beginner who is comfortable with basic crochet stitches and working in joined rounds. The pattern also introduces front-post double crochet and front-loop- and back-loop-only placement, so those techniques deserve extra attention.
How many flowers does the pattern make?
The instructions make 12 flowers: two each with B, C, D, E, F, and G as Color 2.
What yarn is used for Color A?
Color A is Lily® Sugar’n Cream® Scents in Vanilla Bouquet (24003), with one 56.7 g/2 oz ball containing 86 m/95 yds.
What hook size should I use?
Use a size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook or the size needed to obtain gauge.
Can I change the contrast colors?
Yes, color changes are an optional styling choice. Keep the construction the same if you want the flowers to remain consistent, and make sure you have enough yarn for two flowers in each selected shade.
How are the flowers attached?
The finishing instruction is to sew one flower to each shower curtain ring. Secure the stitching firmly while keeping the petals free so they can retain their shape.
Can I use another yarn?
A substitute may be possible, but changing yarn fiber, thickness, or hook size can affect the flowers’ size, drape, petal definition, and yarn requirements. Test one flower before making the full set.
How should I keep the petals in shape?
Handle the flowers gently, avoid compressing them during storage, and reshape the petals with your fingers after attaching them to the rings.
Conclusion
The Shower Flowers Pattern is a bright way to add handmade detail to a bathroom while practicing several useful crochet techniques. Display the twelve rings as a coordinated set, adapt the color order to suit your space, or give the finished arrangement as a practical gift. For more floral inspiration, explore this flower shower blanket pattern and this floral shower curtain style.
