This Crochet Memorial Rose pattern guides you through making a dimensional flower, a smaller bud, and five leaves using yarn, a 2.0 mm hook, wire, and flower rods. The project is written in US crochet terms and includes instructions for each part as well as assembly. Take time to check stitch counts as you work, especially on the shaped petals and leaves.
About the Crochet Memorial Rose Pattern
The finished design combines four small petals, three middle petals, five large petals, a flower sepal, a bud with its own sepal, and five leaves. The pattern is rated intermediate in difficulty because it involves several pieces, wire, and careful assembly.
Choose colors before starting if you plan to make a coordinated bouquet. Yellow, light yellow, and green are used in the materials list, but the flower can also be made in pink, blue, purple, or other colors. Pairing two shades—for example, purple with light purple or pink with white—can help define the petals.
Other crochet flower styles, such as a 3D rose, Thai rose, small rose, cappuccino rose, wild rose, or carnation, can also be used as inspiration when planning a handmade arrangement.
Materials and Tools
Gather all supplies before crocheting. Keeping the wires and flower rods nearby makes it easier to build the stem once the separate pieces are finished.
- Yarn in yellow, light yellow, and green
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
- 2 flower rods, each 16 inches long × 0.08 inches in diameter (40 cm × 2 mm)
- Iron wire in 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm gauges
- Hot-melt adhesive
There are 86 cotton-yarn colors to choose from for projects where a broad color selection is available. For a consistent bouquet, select and set aside enough yarn from the same color choice before beginning.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- ss: slip stitch
- sk: skip
- sc2tog: single crochet two together, a decrease
- picot stitch: a small decorative loop; here, it is made with 2 chains
- R1, R2, R3: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and so on
To increase, work 2 sc in the next stitch. To make 3 sc in one stitch, work three single crochets into the same stitch. For a 2-chain picot, chain 2 and slip stitch back into the first chain.
Pattern Notes
- The instructions use US crochet terminology.
- Work the stated repeats and stitch counts carefully; use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
- Text written in italics indicates additional notes.
- Leave yarn tails where instructed so the pieces can be sewn or secured during assembly.
Step-by-Step Crochet Memorial Rose Instructions
Make 4 Small Petals
- Start with a magic ring.
- R1: Ch 3, then work 8 dc into the ring. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- R2: Work 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat 7 times, then work 1 sc. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- R3: Work 2 sc, then repeat (1 sc, 1 ch) 11 times. Finish with 2 sc. Join with 1 ss, ch 1, cut the yarn, and leave a tail.
Make 3 Middle Petals
- Start with a magic ring.
- R1: Ch 3, then work 15 dc into the ring. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- R2: Repeat (2 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 5 times. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- R3: Work 6 sc, then repeat (1 sc, 1 ch) 9 times. Finish with 5 sc. Join with 1 ss, ch 1, cut the yarn, and leave a tail.
Make 5 Large Petals
- Start with a magic ring.
- R1: Ch 3, then work 15 dc into the ring. Join with 1 ss.
- R2: Ch 3. Repeat (2 dc in the next stitch) 6 times, then work (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 sc), (1 sc, 1 ch, 1 dc), and repeat (2 dc in the next stitch) 7 times. Join with 1 ss, ch 1, cut the yarn, and leave a tail.
Make the Flower Sepal
- R1: Start with a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- R2: Work 2 sc in the next stitch 6 times. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- R3: Repeat (1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 6 times.
- R4: Work 18 sc, then 1 ss.
- R5: Repeat the following 6 times: ch 9; starting in the second chain from the hook, work 2 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, and 1 tr; skip 2 stitches and secure with 1 ss. Ch 1, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.
Make the Memorial Rose Bud
- R1: Start with a magic ring and work 5 sc into it. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- R2: Work 2 sc in the next stitch 5 times. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- R3–R7: Work 10 sc, then 1 ss and ch 1.
- Fold the iron wire in half, tie yarn around its middle, and insert it into the center of the bud.
- R8: Work sc2tog 5 times. Cut the yarn and weave in the end.
Make the Bud Sepal
- R1: Work 5 sc into a magic ring. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- R2: Work 2 sc in the next stitch 5 times. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- R3: Repeat (4 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 2 times. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- R4: Work 12 sc, then 1 ss.
- R5: Repeat the following 4 times: ch 7; starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 ss, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, and 1 tr; skip 2 stitches and secure with 1 ss. Ch 1, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.
Make 5 Leaves
- Begin with a foundation chain of 12 ch.
- R1: Add wire. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 4 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, and 3 sc in the same stitch. Continue along the other side with 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 4 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, and 1 sc. Join with 1 ss, then ch 1.
- R2: Work 1 sc, then repeat (1 sc, 2 ch) 10 times. In the same stitch, work 1 sc, a 2-ch picot stitch, 1 sc, and 2 ch. Repeat (1 sc, 2 ch) 10 times, then finish with 1 sc and 1 ss. Cut the yarn and wrap the tail around the wire.
How to Assemble the Crochet Memorial Rose
1. Arrange the Leaves
Gather all 5 crocheted leaves. Align the bases of 3 leaves and wrap them together with green yarn. Position the other 2 leaves side by side in a slightly tilted arrangement. Secure the yarn and leaf bases with hot-melt adhesive, then set the assembled group aside.
2. Prepare the Bud and Its Sepal
Set out the crocheted bud, its sepal, and the 2 remaining leaves. Insert the bud into the center of the bud sepal and secure the pieces with hot-melt adhesive.
3. Finish the Bud Stem
Wrap green yarn around the wire to cover it and form a neat-looking stem. As you wrap, attach the 2 remaining leaves where desired and secure them with adhesive. Adjust their positions before the adhesive sets.
4. Join the Petals
Attach the 2 flower rods together with green yarn and secure the join with hot-melt adhesive. Arrange the small, middle, and large petals, then attach each in place. Use green yarn to cover exposed yarn or joins for a tidy finish.
5. Attach the Sepal and Complete the Flower
Secure the flower sepal to the flower with hot-melt adhesive. Cover the stem with green yarn, then attach the bud and the leaf group assembled earlier. Check the overall arrangement and secure the components firmly.
Use the accompanying video as a visual reference for the assembly steps.
Finishing Tips and Color Ideas
Arrange the petals gradually and check the flower from several angles before the adhesive fully sets. Keep hot-melt adhesive away from skin, and handle the cut ends of the wire carefully. If making a bouquet, repeat the same color placement for each rose or vary the shades for a more varied arrangement.
This pattern creates a large flower, a smaller memorial rose bud, and rose leaves. Try pink, blue, purple, or another preferred palette while keeping the listed yarn and hook requirements in mind.
Conclusion
This Crochet Memorial Rose pattern includes instructions for petals, sepals, a bud, leaves, and the final wired assembly. Work through the pieces one at a time, keep track of the rounds, and take care when handling wire and adhesive. With the components joined and the colors chosen to suit your project, the finished rose can be displayed on its own or arranged in a handmade bouquet.
