Pattern Description:
This cheerful crochet flower features layered petals in bright, contrasting colors, perfect for garlands, appliqués, or wall decorations.
Made with simple stitches and worked in rounds, it’s a quick, fun project for using up leftover yarn while adding a splash of handmade charm to your space.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Small amounts of colorful yarn in various shades
- Yarn Weight: DK (Double Knit)
- Hook: 4 mm
- Notions: Scissors, yarn needle
- Measurements: Approximately 9 cm (3.5 inches) across
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- CH = chain
- SL ST = slip stitch
- DC = double crochet
- TR= treble crochet
- HTR = half treble crochet
- DTR = double treble crochet (US)
Instructions for Making the Happy Flower pattern:
This cheerful and vivid crochet flower is perfect for brightening up your projects. Whether used as an applique, garland, or decoration for bags and hats, the Happy Flower is quick to make and a great stash-buster.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your own:
Round 1 – Making the Center
- Start with a magic ring (or ch4 and join with sl st to form a ring).
- Ch3 (counts as 1 dc), then work 11 dc into the ring.
- Pull the ring tight and join to the top of the starting ch3 with a sl st.
- Fasten off and change yarn color for the petals.
Tip: You can experiment with bold or pastel colors for the flower center to create different effects.
Round 2 – Creating the Petals
- Join the new color to any dc from Round 1.
- In the same stitch: (ch2, 2 tr, ch2, sl st) – this forms the first petal.
- In the next stitch: (sl st, ch2, 2 tr, ch2, sl st) – second petal made.
- Repeat around until you have 12 petals.
- Join with sl st to the first petal’s base.
Note: Each petal is worked into a single dc from the previous round, so ensure your stitch count matches.
Round 3 – Adding the Backing Loops
This round is made behind the petals to prepare for the next layer.
- With a new color, join yarn to any sl st space at the base of a petal.
- Ch4, sl st into the base of the next petal.
- Repeat this around, making 12 loops behind the petals.
- Join with sl st to the first loop.
Round 4 – Second Layer of Petals
- In the first loop: (sl st, ch2, 3 tr, ch2, sl st).
- In the next loop: (sl st, ch2, 3 tr, ch2, sl st).
- Repeat around, making 12 new petals behind the first set.
- Join with sl st and fasten off.
Round 5 – Optional Leaf Layer
If you’d like to add leaves:
- Join green yarn to any loop behind the outer petals.
- Ch6, then work 1 tr, 2 dtr, 1 tr into the same loop.
- Ch6, sl st into the next loop.
- Repeat around for desired number of leaves.
Finishing Off
- Weave in all ends neatly at the back.
- Lightly block your flower to shape the petals.
- Attach your flower to your project by sewing it in place or using a glue gun for non-washable items.
Customization Ideas
- Color play: Use contrasting shades for each petal layer for a vivid effect.
- Layer count: You can stop at one layer of petals for a simple flower or add more for fullness.
- Decorative use: String several flowers together to make bunting, attach to hair clips, or use as gift wrap embellishments.
Final Touch
Your Happy Flower is now complete, bursting with color and ready to spread joy wherever you place it!
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