This Crochet Dandelion pattern creates a decorative flower with bright yellow petals, a green stem, leaves, and white seed-head details. It uses US crochet terms and includes instructions for making two yellow flower heads, two white flowers, and three leaves. Set out the yarn and tools before you begin, and use a stitch marker to keep track of each round.
The finished flower can be displayed on its own or arranged with other crocheted flowers. You can also change the yarn colors to suit a bouquet or handmade gift.
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Color Ideas for a Crochet Dandelion
Yellow is a classic choice for the flower, while white yarn creates the fluffy seed-head details and green yarn works for the leaves and stem. For a more decorative look, try pink, purple, blue, or gradient yarn. The pattern can be adapted to different colors and yarn textures, though changing yarn weight may also change the finished size.
A crocheted flower can make a thoughtful handmade gift for occasions such as Thanksgiving Day, Mother’s Day, or an anniversary. If you use a different yarn, check that your hook suits its thickness and make a small test piece if you want to compare the fabric and flower size.
Materials for the Crochet Dandelion
Gather the following supplies before starting. The pattern uses a 2.0 mm crochet hook and a 30 cm flower rod.
- Yellow, white, and green yarn
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
- Fiberfill
- Flower rod, 30 cm long
- Iron wire, 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm
- Hot melt adhesive
Handle wire and hot melt adhesive carefully. Keep sharp wire ends tucked away inside the finished pieces, and allow glued sections to cool before handling.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ch: Chain stitch
- dc: Double crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- sc: Single crochet
- tr: Treble crochet
- picot st: Picot stitch
- ss: Slip stitch
- R1, R2, R3, and so on: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and so on
Special stitch
1 ch picot stitch: Make one chain, then slip stitch into the first chain to form a small decorative loop. Follow the pattern’s stated chain count wherever a picot is used.
Pattern Notes
- The instructions use US crochet terminology.
- Use a stitch marker to identify the beginning of a round.
- Pay attention to whether a section is worked into the front loops or back loops only.
- Read each round through before crocheting it, especially where stitches are repeated a specified number of times.
How to Crochet a Dandelion Flower
Make 2 flower base holders
Work all stitches in the back loops only. Make two holders.
- R1: Start with a magic ring and work 4 sc into the ring. Make 1 ss and 1 ch.
- R2: Work 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat 4 times. Make 1 ss and 1 ch.
- R3: Work 2 sc in the next stitch twice, 1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch twice, 1 sc, then 2 sc in the next stitch twice. Make 1 ss and 1 ch.
- R4: Repeat twice: 2 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, 1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc. Make 1 ss and 1 ch.
- R5: Repeat 4 times: 2 sc in the next stitch, 4 sc. Make 1 ss and 1 ch. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
Make petals for 2 flowers
Use yellow yarn and work all stitches into the front loops only.
- R1: Repeat 4 times: make 4 ch, starting in the second chain from the hook, work 3 ss; make 1 ss in the first stitch. Then make 4 ch in the same stitch, work 3 ss starting in the second chain from the hook, and make 1 ss in the next stitch.
- R2: Repeat 8 times: make 5 ch, work 4 ss starting in the second chain from the hook, then make 1 ss in the next stitch.
- R3: Repeat 11 times: make 5 ch, work 4 ss starting in the second chain from the hook, then make 1 ss in the next stitch.
- R4: Repeat 17 times: make 5 ch, work 4 ss starting in the second chain from the hook, then make 1 ss in the next stitch.
- R5: Repeat 21 times: make 5 ch, work 4 ss starting in the second chain from the hook, then make 1 ss in the next stitch. Make 1 ch, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.
Make 2 sepals for the yellow flowers
Make two sepals to sit beneath the flower heads.
- R1: Work 4 sc in the round. Make 1 ss and 1 ch.
- R2: Work 4 sc. Make 1 ss and 1 ch.
- R3: Work 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat 4 times. Make 1 ss and 1 ch.
- R4: Repeat 4 times: 1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch. Make 1 ss and 1 ch.
- R5: Repeat 4 times: 2 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch. Make 1 ss and 1 ch.
- R6: Work 16 sc. Make 1 ss and 1 ch.
- R7: Repeat 16 times: 1 sc, 1 ch picot st, 1 ss. Make 1 ss and 1 ch. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
Attach the yellow flowers and sepals
- Fold a piece of 0.7 mm iron wire in half and insert it through the center of a sepal. Position the flower and secure it to the sepal with hot melt adhesive. Add fiberfill before closing the piece.
- Wrap the wire with green yarn and secure the yarn end with hot melt adhesive.
Check that the flower head is centered on its stem before the adhesive sets. This makes it easier to keep the finished flower upright.
Make 2 sepals for the white flowers
- R1: Work 5 sc in the round, then make 1 ss.
- R2: Repeat 5 times: make 5 ch; starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc, and 1 ss. Make 1 ch, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.
Make 2 white flowers
- Wrap white yarn around your fingers. Pass a piece of iron wire through the middle, fold the wire in half, and tighten the yarn around it.
- Cut through the yarn at the middle and use a needle to loosen the strands.
- Insert the flower into the center of a sepal and secure it with hot melt adhesive. Trim the white strands to shape the flower.
- Wrap the wire with green yarn and secure the yarn end with hot melt adhesive.
Make 3 leaves
- R1: Make a foundation chain of 32 ch.
- R2: Add wire. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc plus 1 picot st, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr plus 1 picot st. Repeat 5 times: 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 ch picot st. Then work 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 1 ch picot st, and 1 sc.
- Work along the other side: Work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr plus 1 ch picot st. Repeat 5 times: 1 dc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 tr plus 1 ch picot st. Then work 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 dc plus 1 ch picot st, 1 hdc, and 1 sc. Make 1 ss, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.
When adding wire to a leaf, keep it within the crocheted edge so it does not protrude. Shape each leaf gently after finishing.
Assemble the Crochet Dandelion
- Step 1: Arrange the yellow dandelions and white flowers in alternating positions. Wrap the grouping with green yarn to hold the stems together.
- Step 2: Continue wrapping around the stem, add the 3 leaves, and wrap down to the end. Secure the yarn with hot melt adhesive.
Adjust the flowers and leaves before securing the final wrap. The finished design can be displayed in a vase or used as part of a crocheted flower arrangement.
The accompanying video provides a visual guide to the Crochet Dandelion pattern and assembly.
Finishing and Practical Tips
Weave in loose yarn ends with a darning needle and check that each flower and leaf is firmly attached. If the stem needs reshaping, bend the wire gently rather than forcing it, and keep wire tips covered. Store the finished flower where it will not be crushed, so the petals and white strands keep their shape.
This intermediate-level project combines small rounds, repeated slip-stitch petals, picot details, and wire-supported leaves. Taking time to check the stitch placement at each stage can help the flower heads and leaves sit neatly.
Crochet Dandelion Free Pattern Summary
Type: Crochet flower
Difficulty: Intermediate
Hook: 2.0 mm
Yarn: Yellow, white, and green
Stem: 30 cm flower rod
Wire: 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm
Use this Crochet Dandelion pattern to make a lasting flower with bright petals, white seed-head details, and three shaped leaves. Follow the round notes carefully, use the specified front or back loops, and handle the wire and adhesive safely as you assemble the finished piece.
