Crochet Poinsettia: A Flat Christmas Flower in 10 Petals
Five large and five small red petals around a yellow centre, with three green leaves. Worked in short chain-based petals, then layered and sewn. Use it on wreaths, gift boxes, napkin rings or as a brooch.
Pattern at a glance
US terms- Skill level
- Easy
- Yarn
- Worsted (#4) cotton or acrylic in red (25 yd), green (10 yd) and yellow scrap
- Hook
- 4 mm (G-6)
- Time
- About 45 minutes
- Finished size
- About 6 in (15 cm) across
You'll need
- Worsted (#4) red — about 25 yd
- Green — about 10 yd
- Yellow scrap
- 4 mm (G-6) hook
- Tapestry needle
- Pin back or clip (optional)
In this post
A crochet poinsettia is a layered flower of pointed petals made from short chains. Each petal is a chain worked on both sides with stitches that rise from slip stitch to treble and back, so it's pointed at both ends. You make five large red petals, five smaller ones and three green leaves, then sew them around a yellow centre. The finished flower is about 6 inches across.
The rest of this post is just below — free, as always.
Petals
- Large petal (make 5): In red, ch 10. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr, tr, dc, hdc, sc. (9) Ch 1, turn the work and repeat the same sequence along the other side of the chain. Sl st to the tip and fasten off.
- Small petal (make 5): In red, ch 7. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. (6) Ch 1 and repeat along the other side. Sl st to the tip.
- Leaf (make 3): In green, ch 12. Starting in the 2nd ch: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, tr, tr, dc, dc, hdc, sc. (11) Ch 1 and repeat along the other side.
Centre and assembly
- Centre: In yellow, 6 sc in a magic ring, sl st. Then work a bobble of 3 dc-together in 3 of the stitches for texture — or simply sew 5–7 yellow French knots in the middle of the flower.
- Leaves: Arrange the three leaves in a Y shape and stitch them together at the base.
- Large petals: Lay the five large petals evenly on top, bases meeting in the centre. Stitch them down.
- Small petals: Place the small petals between the large ones, on top. Stitch down, then sew the yellow centre over all the bases.
Where to use it
| Use | How |
|---|---|
| Wreath | Three poinsettias on a grapevine or crochet wreath |
| Gift topper | Tie on with twine instead of a plastic bow |
| Napkin ring | Sew to a band like the crochet napkin rings |
| Brooch or hair clip | Make it in DK on a 3 mm hook (about 4 in) and add a pin back |
| White or pink poinsettia | Cream or blush yarn for a softer, modern look |
For more flowers, see the easy crochet flower and the crochet rose.
Common questions
How do you crochet poinsettia petals?
Chain 10 and work back along it with increasing stitch heights — sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr, tr — then back down. Repeat on the other side of the chain so the petal is pointed at both ends.
How many petals does a crochet poinsettia need?
Ten red petals (five large and five small) and three green leaves look full. Real poinsettias have up to 12 bracts, so you can add more.
How do I keep the petals flat?
Block them: pin each petal flat, mist with water and let it dry. A little spray starch keeps them crisp on a wreath.
Red, white or pink — which poinsettia suits your home? 🌺
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