Crochet Floyd Rose – Free Pattern

This Crochet Floyd Rose pattern guides you through making a decorative rose with layered petals, five sepals, and three leaves. The instructions use US crochet terms and a 2.0 mm hook. Work the individual pieces first, then assemble them around a flower rod to create a finished stemmed flower.

Pair the finished rose with other crocheted flowers, such as lavender, forget-me-nots, or tulips, to create a mixed bouquet. Keep the colors coordinated if you want a unified arrangement, or combine contrasting shades for a more varied display.

About the Crochet Floyd Rose

Crochet roses are often used in decorative bouquets and handmade gifts. This design uses a flower core surrounded by two small petals, three middle petals, and five large petals. You can choose colors to suit the occasion or your home decor; pink, purple, yellow, red, and gradient yarns are all options. The pattern notes that 86 cotton yarn colors are available.

For a fuller bouquet, combine this rose with other flower designs. When mixing patterns, check that the finished stems are similar in length so the arrangement sits evenly in a vase.

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Materials for the Crochet Floyd Rose

Gather all materials before beginning. A stitch marker is useful for identifying the start of each round, while a darning needle helps tidy yarn ends.

• Pink and green yarn
• 2.0 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Darning needle
• Stitch marker
• Flower rod
• 0.5 mm iron wire
• Hot-melt adhesive

Stitches and Abbreviations

• ch: Chain stitch
• dc: Double crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• sc: Single crochet
• sc2tog: Single crochet two stitches together
• tr: Treble crochet
• picot st: Picot stitch
• ss: Slip stitch
• R1, R2, R3, etc.: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and so on

Special stitch

2 ch picot st: Chain 2, then slip stitch into the first chain to form a small loop.

Pattern Notes

• The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
• Follow the stated stitch counts and instructions carefully.
• Slip stitches and chain stitches do not count toward the stitch total.
• Additional notes are written in italics.

Keep your tension consistent across the petals so that the pieces are similar in size. If a round seems uneven, check that increases and decreases are worked into the intended stitches.

How to Crochet the Floyd Rose

Flower core

• Begin with a magic ring.
• R1: Ch 3, work 10 dc into the ring, and ss into the first stitch. [10]
• R2: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in each stitch 10 times, ss into the first stitch, then ch 1. [20]
• R3: Work 6 sc, then repeat (1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 4 times, and work 6 sc. Ss, then ch 1. [24]

Make 2 small petals

• Begin with a magic ring.
• R1: Ch 3, work 10 dc into the ring, and ss into the first stitch. [10]
• R2: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in the next stitch 10 times, ss, then ch 1. [20]
• R3: Work 6 sc, repeat (1 sc, 1 ch) 8 times, then work 6 sc. Ss, then ch 1. [20]

Make 3 middle petals

• Begin with a magic ring.
• R1: Ch 3, work 10 dc into the ring, and ss into the first stitch. [10]
• R2: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in the next stitch 10 times, ss, then ch 2. [20]
• R3: Repeat (1 hdc, 2 hdc in the next stitch) 10 times. Ss, then ch 1. [30]
• R4: Work 2 sc, sc2tog, and 4 sc; repeat (1 sc, 1 ch) 14 times; then work 4 sc, sc2tog, and 2 sc. Ss, then ch 1. [28]

Make 5 large petals

• Begin with a magic ring.
• R1: Ch 3, work 10 dc into the ring, and ss into the first stitch. [10]
• R2: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in the next stitch 10 times, ss, then ch 2. [20]
• R3: Repeat (1 hdc, 2 hdc in the next stitch) 10 times. Ss, then ch 1. [30]
• R4: Work 2 sc, sc2tog, and 4 sc. Repeat (1 hdc, 1 ch, 2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 ch) 2 times; work (2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 ch); work (1 hdc, 1 ch); repeat (2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 ch) 2 times; work (1 hdc, 1 ch); repeat (2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 ch) 2 times; work (1 hdc, 1 ch); work (2 hdc in the next stitch, 1 ch); then work 1 hdc, 4 sc, sc2tog, and 2 sc. Ss, then ch 1.

Make the flower sepals

• Begin with a magic ring.
• R1: Ch 3, work 10 dc into the ring, and ss into the first stitch. [10]
• R2: Ch 3, work 2 dc in the next stitch 10 times, ss, then ch 1. [20]
• R3: Work 4 sc, ch 1, and turn.
• R4: Work 1 sc, 2 sc in one stitch, and 2 sc; ch 1 and turn.
• R5: Work 5 sc, ch 1, and turn.
• R6: Work 5 sc, ch 1, and turn.
• R7: Work sc2tog, 3 sc, ch 1, and turn.
• R8: Work sc2tog, 2 sc, ch 1, and turn.
• R9: Work sc2tog, 1 sc, ch 1, and turn.
• R10: Work sc2tog, ch 1, and turn.
• R11: Work 1 hdc, ch 2, and cut the yarn tail.
• Make four more sepals by repeating R3–R11.

Make 3 leaves

• Start with a foundation chain of 10 ch.
• R1: Add the wire. Starting in the second stitch from the hook, work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tr in the next stitch, 1 tr, 2 tr in the next stitch, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 3 sc in the same stitch, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tr in the next stitch, 1 tr, 2 tr in the next stitch, 1 dc, 1 hdc, and 1 sc. Ss, then ch 1.
• R2: Repeat (1 sc, 2 ch) 11 times; then work (1 sc, 2 ch picot st); repeat (1 ch, 1 sc) 11 times. Ss into the first stitch of the row.

How to Assemble the Crochet Floyd Rose

Arrange the pieces before attaching them so you can adjust the flower’s shape. Use hot-melt adhesive carefully and allow each secured section to set before continuing.

1. Tie the three leaves together.
2. Wrap the top part of the flower rod and secure the end with hot-melt adhesive.
3. Build the flower on the rod, starting with the core, followed by the small petals, middle petals, and large petals. Arrange the layers into a rose shape and secure them with adhesive.

4. Wrap another section of the flower rod.
5. Position the crocheted sepals underneath the rose and secure them with hot-melt adhesive.

6. Continue wrapping the flower rod, attach the leaves, and secure the end with hot-melt adhesive.

For a closer look at the process, use the accompanying video as a visual guide while following the written rounds.

Finishing and Practical Tips

Shape the petals gently by hand before the final assembly is complete. Keep the stem wrapping neat, and check that the leaves and sepals are firmly attached. When using wire or hot-melt adhesive, handle both carefully and keep the materials away from children while working.

This Crochet Floyd Rose can be made in colors that suit a bouquet, gift, or decorative display. Refer to the stitch abbreviations and pattern notes as you work, and use the stitch marker to keep track of rounds.