This crochet calla lily pattern explains how to make a flower, stamen, sepal, and long wrapped stem. The project uses pink, white, and green yarn, and the flower is worked in rounds before being shaped around the stamen. Read through the instructions first and gather the materials so you can keep track of each part as you crochet.
Video Tutorial
Use the video alongside the written pattern if you find it helpful. Video subtitles may need to be switched on in the player settings.
Materials and Preparation
- Yarn in three colors: pink, white, and green
- 2 mm or 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Flower rod, 16 inches long x 0.08 inches in diameter (40 cm x 2 mm)
- Scissors and a stitch marker
- Hot-melt adhesive
A stitch marker can help identify the start of a round, particularly while working the flower. The pattern uses a small hook, so check that your yarn can be worked comfortably with the chosen size. Take care when using hot adhesive, as it can cause burns.
Skill Level and Stitch Abbreviations
The instructions describe the project as beginner-friendly, while the pattern information also lists the difficulty as middle. It uses several standard stitches, increases, and shaping steps, so familiarity with the abbreviations below can make the process easier.
- ch – chain
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase, meaning 2 stitches in the same stitch
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- ss – slip stitch
- sk – skip
Notes Before You Begin
- The pattern is written using US crochet terms.
- Work the flower and stamen in rounds; crochet the sepal in rows.
Count your stitches at the end of each round where a total is provided. This simple check can help catch an accidental missed stitch or increase before you move on.
How to Crochet the Calla Lily Flower
Begin with a magic ring and work the following rounds:
- Round 1: Work 10 sc into the magic ring. Join with 1 ss in the first stitch. [10]
- Round 2: Ch 3; this does not count as a stitch. Work a dc increase 10 times. Join with a ss in the first dc. [20]
- Round 3: Ch 1. Repeat (3 sc, sc increase) 2 times, (sc, sc increase) 2 times, then (3 sc, sc increase) 2 times. Join with a ss in the first sc. [26]
- Round 4: Ch 1. Repeat (4 sc, sc increase) 2 times, (2 sc, sc increase) 2 times, then (4 sc, sc increase) 2 times. Join with a ss in the first sc. [32]
- Round 5: Ch 1, 5 sc, 1 sc increase, repeat (2 sc, sc increase) 2 times, (3 sc, sc increase) 2 times, and (2 sc, sc increase) 2 times; work 5 sc and 1 sc increase. Join with a ss in the first stitch. [40]
- Round 6: Ch 2, 6 hdc, hdc increase, repeat (3 hdc, hdc increase) 2 times, (4 hdc, hdc increase) 2 times, and (3 hdc, hdc increase) 2 times; finish with 7 hdc. Join with a ss in the first hdc. [47]
- Round 7: Ch 3, 7 dc, work a dc increase 16 times. In the same stitch, work 1 tr, ch 4, make 3 ss into the second chain from the hook, then work 1 tr. Work a dc increase 16 times and finish with 7 dc. Join with a ss in the first dc. [80]
Keep the stitches even without pulling the yarn too tightly. The increases shape the flower, so check the round totals before continuing.
How to Crochet the Calla Lily Sepal
Insert the hook into the right-hand second stitch of the flower’s final slip stitch. In that same stitch, work ch 2 and 2 hdc. Work 1 hdc in the slip stitch, then 2 hdc, ch 2, and turn. Skip 1 stitch, work 4 hdc, and ch 1. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for finishing.
Make the Flower Stamen
Start with a magic ring. For Rounds 1–10, work 6 sc in each round, then make 1 ss and ch 1. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail. Keep the stamen’s tail available for securing it during assembly.
Assemble the Flower and Stem
- Mark approximately 1 inch of the flower rod and bend that section using pliers or your hands.
- Cover the doubled section of the rod with the stamen.
- Place this piece inside the flower, positioning the flower edge below the stamen.
- Fold the flower around the stamen. When the parts are positioned as desired, secure them with hot-melt adhesive.
- Wrap a long piece of light green yarn carefully around the full stem.
Weave in the loose yarn ends and check the flower for any finishing adjustments. Let the adhesive set before handling the completed stem.
Finish Your Crochet Calla Lily Pattern
Make additional flowers in different colors to build a bouquet, or combine the lily with other crocheted flowers. Keep the same materials and instructions for each flower, and arrange the finished stems together once they are complete.
