This crochet easy applique flower has a cream-white center and five rounded light-blue petals. Its flat shape makes it a simple decorative project for beginners, and the small size works well for adding a handmade detail to accessories and other crochet projects. The pattern uses basic stitches and is designed to take about 15 minutes, although your speed will depend on your experience.
A step-by-step video is available for additional guidance. Before starting, gather the yarn and tools listed below, then check that you are comfortable with the US crochet terms used in the instructions. A stitch marker can help you keep track of the round as you work the flower center.
Crochet Easy Applique Flower: Uses and Ideas
This small crochet flower can be used as an applique or made into a simple accessory. Consider adding it to:
- Hairpins or brooches
- Bookmarks
- Clothing, bags or hats
- Other crochet projects that need a small decorative accent
For a coordinated look, choose colors that complement the item you plan to decorate. If attaching the flower to fabric or an accessory, position it first and check that it sits flat before securing it.
Other flower applique designs that may provide inspiration include a ten-petal flower, a yellow flower and a sakura flower.
Pattern Notes
- The pattern is written using US crochet terms.
- A video tutorial is available as extra guidance.
- The flower is worked in two colors: cream white for the center and light blue for the petals.
Keep your stitches even, especially around the center, so the finished applique lies neatly. If you are new to working into a magic ring, leave the starting loop adjustable until the first round is complete.
Materials for the Crochet Easy Applique Flower
- Light-blue yarn
- Cream-white yarn
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
Small amounts of yarn are sufficient for this project. A darning needle is useful for tidying yarn ends after crocheting, while the stitch marker can help identify the beginning of a round.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- sc: single crochet
- ch: chain stitch
- ss: slip stitch
- dtr: double treble crochet
Read each instruction from left to right and repeat the section in parentheses the stated number of times. If an abbreviation is unfamiliar, use the accompanying video for visual guidance and refer to US crochet terminology.
Step-by-Step Crochet Easy Applique Flower Pattern
Flower Center: Cream White
Begin with a magic ring. Work the following rounds in cream-white yarn:
- Round 1: Work 5 sc into the ring, 1 ss, then 1 ch.
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in the next stitch, repeating this instruction 5 times; then work 1 ss and 1 ch.
- Round 3: Repeat (1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch) 5 times.
Count the stitches as you go so the increases remain evenly distributed. The stitch marker can be moved as needed to help keep your place.
Petals: Light Blue
Change to light-blue yarn. Repeat the following sequence 5 times:
- Ch 3, then work 1 dtr in the same stitch.
- Work 2 dtr in the next stitch.
- Work 1 dtr in the next stitch.
- Ch 4, then work 1 ss in the same stitch.
Work carefully through the repeated sequence to form five petals around the center. The chains and taller stitches create the rounded petal shape. If the petals look uneven, check that the repeated instructions have been worked consistently.
The small blue flower is now ready to use. You can keep the suggested cream-and-blue palette or choose other colors to suit your project. For a multicolored version, select yarn shades that work well together and make sure they are suitable for use with the 2.0 mm hook.
When the flower is complete, use the darning needle to tidy the yarn ends. Before attaching it to a garment, bag or accessory, place it where you want it and check that the applique lies flat.
Quick Pattern Summary
- Project type: Flat crochet applique
- Difficulty: Easy
- Hook: 2.0 mm
- Yarn colors: Light blue and cream white
- Flower center: 3 rounds, beginning with a magic ring
- Petals: Repeat the written sequence 5 times
This crochet easy applique flower is a compact project for practicing basic stitches and making a useful embellishment. Follow the stitch sequence, use the video when you need a visual reference, and choose colors that suit the item you plan to decorate.
