Create a lasting floral decoration with this crochet freesia flower pattern. The tutorial includes instructions for large, middle, and small flowers, along with buds, a leaf, and assembly. It uses US crochet terms and a 2.0 mm hook. Before starting, gather the yarn and shaping materials so you can work through the steps without stopping.
About This Crochet Freesia Flower Pattern
The pattern combines pink petals with green details to create a freesia-inspired stem. You can use white, yellow, pink, purple, blue, or red yarn to suit a bouquet or home décor project. When choosing a different color, keep the same yarn weight throughout the flower so the pieces remain consistent in size.
For a mixed crochet bouquet, consider pairing the freesia with other crocheted flowers, such as sunflowers or roses.
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Materials for a Crochet Freesia Flower
- Pink 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
Use care when handling the wire and hot adhesive. Keep sharp wire ends away from your hands, and allow glued sections to cool before handling them.
Stitches and Abbreviations
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- ch: chain stitch
- ss: slip stitch
- picot st: picot stitch
Special Stitch: Picot
A picot creates a small decorative point or loop. It is formed by chaining and slip stitching back into a chain to secure the loop. Follow the stitch instructions in each round for the specified placement.
Pattern Notes
- The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
- Keep track of stitch placement and counts as you work each row.
- Use a stitch marker to identify the start of a round or section when helpful.
- Notes shown in italics are additional guidance.
Step-by-Step Crochet Freesia Flower Pattern
The finished arrangement uses three large flowers, three middle flowers, three small flowers, and two buds. Make the petals in pink and the sepals and leaf in green.
Large Flowers: Make 3
- R1: Chain 4. From the first stitch from the hook, work 3 dc, then turn.
- R2: Chain 3, work (3 dc in the same stitch) 3 times, then turn.
- R3: Chain 3, work (2 dc in the same stitch) 9 times, then turn.
- R4 — Big petal: In the same stitch, work 4 ch and 1 tr. In the same stitch, work 2 tr in the next stitch and 1 picot st; work 1 tr in the next stitch. In the same stitch, work 1 tr, 4 ch, and 1 ss.
- Middle petal: Repeat the following sequence twice: in the same stitch, work 1 ss, 4 ch, and 1 tr; in the same stitch, work 2 tr in the next stitch, 1 picot st, and 1 tr; in the same stitch, work 1 tr, 4 ch, and 1 ss. Then work 2 ss.
- Small petal: Repeat three times: in the same stitch, work 1 ss, 4 ch, 2 tr in the next stitch, and 1 picot st; then in the same stitch, work 1 tr, 4 ch, and 1 ss. Chain 1, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.
Middle Flowers: Make 3
- R1: Chain 4. From the first stitch from the hook, work 3 dc, then turn.
- R2: Chain 3, work (3 dc in the same stitch) 3 times, then turn.
- R3: Chain 3, work (2 dc in the same stitch) 9 times, then turn.
- R4 — Big petal: In the same stitch, work 2 ch and 1 dc. In the same stitch, work 2 dc in the next stitch and 1 picot st. Work 1 dc in the next stitch. In the same stitch, work 1 dc, 2 ch, and 1 ss.
- Middle petal: Repeat twice: in the same stitch, work 1 ss, 2 ch, and 1 dc; in the same stitch, work 2 dc in the next stitch, 1 picot st, and 1 dc; in the same stitch, work 1 dc, 2 ch, and 1 ss. Then work 2 ss.
- Small petal: Repeat three times: in the same stitch, work 1 ss, 2 ch, 2 dc in the next stitch, and 1 picot st; then in the same stitch, work 1 dc, 2 ch, and 1 ss. Chain 1, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.
Small Flowers: Make 3
- R1: Chain 4. From the first stitch from the hook, work 3 dc, then turn.
- R2: Chain 3, work (3 dc in the same stitch) 3 times, then turn.
- R3: Repeat twice: in the same stitch, work 2 ch and 1 dc; work 1 dc and 1 picot st; in the same stitch, work 1 dc, 2 ch, and 1 ss.
- Then work: in the same stitch, 1 ss, 2 ch, and 1 dc; 1 dc and 1 picot st; in the same stitch, 1 dc, 2 ch, and 1 ss. Chain 1, cut the yarn, and weave in the ends.
Flower Sepal
- Begin with a magic ring.
- R1: Work (2 ch, 2 dc, 3 ch, 1 ss in the ring) twice. Chain 1, cut the yarn, and close the ring tightly.
Make 2 Buds
- Fold a piece of wire in half. Tie pink yarn around the middle and wrap it to form a bud.
- Wrap green yarn from the middle of the bud down the stem. Secure the yarn end with hot melt adhesive.
Leaf
- Make a foundation chain of 30 ch.
- R1: Add a wire. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 4 sc, 21 hdc, and 3 sc. Work 3 sc in the same stitch. Continue along the other side of the chain: work 3 sc, 21 hdc, and 4 sc. Join with 1 ss in the first stitch, cut the yarn, and leave a tail.
How to Assemble the Crochet Freesia Flower
- Gather the crocheted flower and its sepal.
- Position a wire at the center of the flower. Arrange the petals evenly around it and secure the flower to the wire with hot melt adhesive.
- Attach the sepal to the bottom of the flower, positioning it evenly, and secure it with adhesive.
- Wrap the wire with the same yarn used for the crochet work to give the stem a neat finish.
- Place the crocheted components onto the 30 cm flower rod. Wrap the rod with yarn to finish the stem. Let the adhesive set before arranging the flower.
Finishing Tips
Shape the petals gently with your fingers and check that the flower, sepal, and stem are firmly attached. If making a bouquet, vary the flower colors while keeping the same construction steps for a coordinated look. This crochet freesia flower pattern can be used for a decorative arrangement or a handmade keepsake.
