This crochet applique yellow flower is a compact, flat embellishment with five yellow petals and a small cream or white center. The pattern uses a few basic stitches and a 2.0 mm hook, making it a manageable project for beginners who are comfortable working in rounds and following crochet abbreviations. A video tutorial is available as extra guidance, and the flower can be completed in around 15 minutes, depending on your pace.
About the Crochet Applique Yellow Flower Pattern
The flower is worked in yellow yarn, then finished with seven small knots sewn into its center using white yarn. The petals are created from the stitches in the second round, giving the motif its five-petal shape. Since this is a small applique, it can be a useful project for practicing front loops only (FLO) and back loops only (BLO).
The instructions use US crochet terms. Before starting, review the abbreviations below and keep a stitch marker nearby if you find it helpful to identify the beginning of your round. The accompanying video can help clarify the sequence of stitches and turns.
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Ways to Use Your Small Crochet Flower
Once complete, the applique can be used as a decorative detail on clothing, bags, hats, or other crochet projects. You can also attach it to a hairpin or brooch, or use it to embellish a bookmark. For items that will be handled often, secure the flower firmly to its backing and weave in the yarn ends neatly.
Try choosing colors that coordinate with the item you plan to decorate. The pattern calls for yellow and white yarn, but the flower can also be made in other colors or with multicolored yarn to suit a project.
Materials for the Crochet Applique Yellow Flower
- Yellow and white yarn
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
Keep the yarn colors separate so it is easy to change from the yellow petals to the white center. A darning needle is used to sew the center knots and finish the project.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- sc: single crochet
- ch: chain stitch
- ss: slip stitch
- tr: triple crochet
- FLO: work through the front loops only
- BLO: work through the back loops only
When working FLO or BLO, insert the hook under only the specified loop of the stitch. Take care to follow these loop instructions as written, because they help form the petals.
Step-by-Step Crochet Applique Yellow Flower Pattern
Yellow Flower
- Begin with a magic ring.
- Round 1: Work 5 sc into the ring.
- Round 2: Repeat the following sequence 5 times: in the first stitch, work FLO: (4 ch, 3 tr). In the next stitch, work BLO: (2 tr, 4 ch, 1 ss); then work FLO: 1 ss, turn, and (4 ch, 3 tr).
Work the sequence carefully, keeping track of each repeat so the five petals are formed around the center. If you are new to working into front and back loops, pause after each repeat and check that you are using the indicated loop.
White Flower Center
Using white yarn, sew 7 knots in the middle of the flower. Arrange the knots in the center and fasten the yarn securely on the reverse side. Trim any excess yarn after weaving in the ends.
Finishing and Color Ideas
Your small crochet flower is ready to use once the center is secured and the yarn ends are tidy. You can make additional flowers in different shades or use multicolored yarn to coordinate with a decoration project. Changing colors is optional; the stitch instructions remain the same.
This project also offers practice with the FLO and BLO abbreviations, which appear in many crochet patterns. Take a moment to identify the front and back loops before each instructed stitch, especially when beginning the second round.
More Crochet Applique Yellow Flower Tips
Keep the finished applique flat while sewing it onto another item, and attach it at several points if needed to help it stay in place. For accessories such as hairpins or brooches, make sure the attachment is secure before use. The pattern is written in US crochet terms, and the video tutorial can be used alongside the written steps for additional guidance.
