This crochet Aisha Rose pattern walks you through making a dimensional flower with separate petals, sepals, and wired leaves. The instructions use US crochet terms and are described as an intermediate-level project. Choose purple and green yarn for the suggested look, or use another color combination to suit your bouquet or handmade gift.
If you enjoy crocheted flowers, the Aisha Rose can be part of a handmade bouquet or displayed on its own. Other rose styles to explore include a 3D Rose, Thai Rose, Small Rose, Cappuccino Rose, and Memorial Rose.
- Consider combining different flower styles for a varied bouquet.
- Use a stitch marker to keep track of round beginnings as you work.
Thai Rose Bouquet
Gradient Thai Rose Bouquet
Color ideas for a crochet Aisha Rose
Color and yarn texture can change the appearance of the finished flower. Purple is one option; pink, yellow, red, and gradient colors can also be used. The original color selection includes 86 colors of cotton yarn, so you can choose a shade that suits your project.
- Use a consistent yarn weight for the petals and leaves so the flower parts are proportionate.
- A crochet Aisha Rose can make a handmade gift for occasions such as Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or an anniversary.
Materials for the crochet Aisha Rose
- Purple and green yarn
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
- Flower rod, 30 cm long
- 0.5 mm iron wire
- Hot-melt adhesive
Keep the wire, scissors, and adhesive nearby, but handle them carefully. Use hot-melt adhesive according to its safety instructions and allow joins to set before shaping the stem.
Stitches and abbreviations
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- dtr: double treble crochet
- ss: slip stitch
- ch: chain stitch
- 2 ch picot st: chain 2, then slip stitch into the first chain to form a small decorative point.
Pattern notes
- The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- Follow the stitch counts and repeats as written.
- Mark the start of each round to make round changes easier to track.
- Instructions in italics are additional notes.
Step-by-step crochet Aisha Rose pattern
Make 6 small petals
- Begin with a magic ring.
- R1: Work 5 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R2: Make 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R3: Make 1 sc, 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R4: Make 2 sc, 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R5: Make 3 sc, 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R6: Make 4 sc, 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R7: Work 11 sc, then 2 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in the next st, and 12 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R8: Work 11 sc, then 2 dc in the next st; repeat 10 times, and work 12 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail.
Make 5 large petals
- Begin with a magic ring.
- R1: Work 5 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R2: Make 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R3: Make 1 sc, 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R4: Make 2 sc, 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R5: Make 3 sc, 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R6: Make 4 sc, 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R7: Make 5 sc, 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R8: Work 6 sc, then 2 hdc in the next st, 6 hdc, 2 hdc in the next st, 6 hdc, 2 hdc in the next st, 6 hdc, 2 hdc in the next st, and 7 sc. 1 ss.
- R9: Ch 3. Work 7 dc, then make 3 dc in the same st; repeat 25 times, and work 7 dc. 1 ss, 1 ch. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail.
Make the flower sepals
- Begin with a magic ring.
- R1: Work 5 sc in the round. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R2: Make 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R3: Work 10 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R4: Make 1 sc, 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R5: Make 2 sc, 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R6: Make 3 sc, 2 sc in the next st; repeat 5 times. 1 ss.
- R7: Ch 13. Starting in the second st from the hook, make 3 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 3 dtr, skip 4 sts, and make 1 ss. Repeat 5 times. 1 ss, 1 ch. Cut the yarn and weave in the ends.
Make a leaf
- Ch 13 for the foundation chain.
- R1: Starting in the second st from the hook, add the wire. Work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 4 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 3 sc in the same st, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 4 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, and 1 sc. 1 ss, 1 ch.
- R2: Make 1 sc, 2 ch picot st, 1 sc, and 2 ch; make 1 sc and 2 ch, then repeat and finish with 1 sc. 1 ss. Cut the yarn and wrap the leaf around the wire.
How to assemble the crochet Aisha Rose
Step 1: Arrange the leaves
- Gather the 3 crocheted leaves and align their bases.
- Sew the bases together securely with green yarn.
- Use hot-melt adhesive to secure the yarn ends and leaves.
- Position the two rose leaves side by side at a tilt, then set the assembled leaves aside.
Step 2: Assemble the petals
- Join 2 flower rods with green yarn and secure the connection with hot-melt adhesive.
- Arrange the petals side by side, then secure each one with hot-melt adhesive.
- Neatly sew over any visible yarn with green yarn for a tidy finish.
Step 3: Attach the sepals, flower, and leaves
- Place the sepals beneath the assembled flower and secure them with hot-melt adhesive.
- Cover the flower rod with green yarn.
- As you wrap the rod, attach the leaves alongside it.
- Secure the yarn end firmly with hot-melt adhesive.
Finishing the crochet Aisha Rose
Once the parts are attached, check that the petals, sepals, and leaves are secure before shaping the flower. You can adjust the arrangement gently and use different yarn colors to create a version that suits your project. This crochet Aisha Rose pattern makes 6 small petals and 5 large petals, along with the sepals and leaves needed for assembly.
