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Appliques & Motifs · added 22 Oct 2026
Small five-petal crochet flowers you can make in one sitting
Double crochet petal clusters raise each edge into a soft ridge, making a five-petal cotton flower motif.
- Skill
- Beginner
- Time
- 30-60 minutes
- Hook
- 2.5 mm
- Yarn
- Sport
- Rounds
- 3
About this pattern
Under your fingers this flower reads as a firm, slightly domed disc at the center that opens into five raised petals at the rim. The petal cluster -- a single stitch space packed with sc, hdc, three dc, hdc, and sc -- is what pushes each petal up and over, with shorter stitches at the base tapering into taller ones at the tip so the edge curls rather than lying flat. Sport-weight cotton holds that curl cleanly, giving the whole piece a crisp, slightly stiff hand rather than a soft drape.
The finished shape is a small rounded motif, flat enough to sit against fabric without bulk but domed enough at the center to read as dimensional rather than printed-on. Use it as an applique stitched to a hair clip, bookmark, or greeting card, or scatter several across a bag, blanket, or hat where a cluster of blossoms reads better than one. The yarn tail left at fastening off is already positioned for sewing the flower in place.
The swatch in numbers
- Rounds
- 3
- Parts
- 3
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- 30-60 minutes
- Hook
- 2.5 mm
- Yarn
- Sport
The yarn and the hook
- Sport-weight cotton yarn in flower color, approximately 8 yards (7 meters) per flower
- Small amount of contrasting yarn for the center if desired
- 2.5 mm crochet hook (US B-1)
- Yarn needle
- Small scissors
- Stitch marker for beginners if needed
Stitches, spelled out
ch chain; sl st slip stitch; sc single crochetDense; hdc half double crochetDense; dc double crochetDrape; st stitch; sts stitches; yo yarn over.
Tension and hand-feel
Approximate gauge: 8 single crochet stitches per 1 inch (2.5 cm).
Finished size: approximately 2 inches (5 cm) wide when this gauge is matched.
Main Pattern
The flower is worked in joined rounds. Turning is not required. The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch. Slip stitches are used only for joining and do not count toward stitch totals.
The center begins with a small magic ring, which keeps the middle compact and prevents a visible hole.
After the center round is completed, petal sections are formed around the edge. The petals use a combination of single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet stitches. Increasing stitch height toward the middle of each petal creates a rounded shape, while slip stitches between petals help define the spaces between blooms.
Special Stitch
Petal Cluster: Work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, and 1 sc into the same stitch space to create one rounded petal.
Blocking and Shaping
Lightly mist the flower with water and gently shape each petal with your fingers. Allow it to dry flat. Cotton yarn responds well to gentle blocking and will help the petals keep a cleaner shape.
How the texture is built
- Round 2 doubles the 10 stitches of round 1 evenly across the round, landing on 20 stitches total, which gives round 3 a clean, evenly spaced grid to build five petals from.
- Round 3's repeat of skip 1, petal cluster, skip 1, slip stitch uses four stitches per repeat, so five repeats account for all 20 stitches from round 2 with nothing left over.
- The slip stitch join at the end of each round squares the round off before the next one starts, which keeps the five petals sitting symmetrically around the center instead of spiraling.
Putting the pieces together
If you swap the yarn
| Thicker yarn with a larger hook | A thicker yarn paired with a larger hook creates a bigger flower. |
|---|---|
| Embroidery thread or fine cotton | Embroidery thread or fine cotton creates a miniature version of the flower. |
Colorways
- Single Tone Solid Work all three rounds in one flower color so the raised stitch-height change in the petal cluster is what shows, letting texture rather than color carry the design.
- Color Options Pastel shades, bright rainbow colors, or a single solid tone all work well for this flower design.
Washing and blocking
Hand wash in cool water; cotton fiber holds its shape well through gentle washing without going limp.
Lay the flower flat to dry and reshape the petals by hand while still damp, since cotton responds well to light blocking and keeps the set once dry.
Store finished flowers flat and dry rather than folded, so the raised petal edges don't flatten or crease out of shape over time.
When it does not look right
- Flower Looks Too Flat
- If the petals do not have enough definition, check your tension. Tight stitches can prevent the petal clusters from spreading. Blocking and gently shaping each petal can improve the final appearance.
- Uneven Petals
- Count your skipped stitches carefully between petals. Consistent spacing creates a balanced five-petal shape.
- Loose Center Hole
- Pull the magic ring closed firmly before beginning the next round. A secure center creates a cleaner flower shape.
Questions people ask
How small does this flower end up?
sport-weight cotton and a 2.5mm hook, the motif comes out small enough to sit on a hair clip or bookmark without overwhelming it. Heavier yarn and a larger hook will scale the whole flower up.
Do you need to turn the work at any point?
No, every round is worked in the same direction and joined with a slip stitch, so there's no turning. The starting chain in each round is just a step up and doesn't count as a stitch.
Is the stitch marker actually necessary?
It's optional, but marking the first stitch of each round makes it easier to find the join point again, especially in round 3 where the skip-petal-skip-slip stitch sequence can blur the stitch count. Beginners will likely find it saves time.
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