Easy Crochet Flower Pattern: A 10-Minute Flower and a Layered Version

The pattern

Simple five-petal flower

1. Rnd 1 (centre colour): Ch 1, 10 sc in a magic ring. Pull the ring closed and sl st to the first sc. Fasten off. (10)
2. Rnd 2 (petal colour): Join in any st. *Sl st in the next st, (hdc, 3 dc, hdc) all in the next st*; repeat 4 more times. Sl st to the first sl st. Fasten off. (5 petals)

Layered flower (two rows of petals)

1. Rnd 1: Ch 1, 10 sc in a magic ring. Sl st to join. (10)
2. Rnd 2 (front loops only): *Sl st in the front loop of the next st, (hdc, 3 dc, hdc) in the front loop of the next st*; repeat 4 more times. (5 small petals)
3. Rnd 3 (back loops of Rnd 1): Fold the front petals forward. Working into the free back loops of Rnd 1: *sl st in the next st, (dc, 3 tr, dc) in the next st*; repeat 4 more times. Fasten off. (5 large petals behind)

What to make with crochet flowers

• Appliqués: on a beanie, bucket hat or tote.
• Hair clips: glue to a snap clip or alligator clip.
• Bouquets: add a wire stem and leaves — see crochet flower bouquet.
• Garlands: join flowers on a long chain.
• Granny square centres: work a square around the flower.

Common questions

What is the easiest crochet flower for beginners?

This two-round flower: 10 sc in a magic ring, then (hdc, 3 dc, hdc) petals separated by slip stitches.

How do I make the petals pointier?

Work each petal as (hdc, dc, ch 2, dc, hdc) — the ch 2 makes a point.

What yarn makes the neatest flowers?

Mercerised cotton gives crisp petals with clear stitch definition. Acrylic gives softer, puffier flowers.

How many flowers are you making — one, or a whole garden? 🌸