Crochet Flower Border Free Pattern

Skill Level: Intermediate

Pattern Type: Border/Edging

Style: A lacy string of small floral motifs with optional leafy arches

Best For: Blankets, scarves, table runners, baby clothes, or garment hems

Materials:

• Yarn: Scheepjes Catona, 100% Mercerized Cotton, DK weight (Category 3) – smooth texture and good stitch definition ideal for floral designs
• Hook: 3.0 mm (US D/3) – adjust if needed to meet gauge or preferred tension
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, blocking pins
• Gauge: Not critical for this pattern

Measurements:

• Each flower motif: Approx. 1.5″ (4 cm) in diameter
• Height of full border (including leaves): Approx. 2″ (5 cm)
• Length: Custom – repeat flowers and connecting chains to match your project edge

Yarn Requirements:

• Baby blanket border (36″ x 36″) – ~120 yds
• Garment hem (e.g., bottom of a cardigan) – ~60-100 yds
• Full afghan border (e.g., 50″ x 60″) – up to 300 yds
• Table runner trim (both long edges) – ~150 yds

Use contrasting colors for flowers and leaves if desired.

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rep – repeat
• sp – space

Stitching Instructions for Making the Crochet Flower Border Pattern:

Flower Motif (Make as You Go)

• Round 1:

• Ch 4, sl st into first ch to form a ring.
• Ch 1, work 10 sc into the ring. Sl st to first sc to join. (10 sts total)
• Round 2:

• (Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st) – 1 petal made
• Sl st in next st, rep from to in each of the next 9 sts (10 petals total)
• Sl st to base of first petal to close. Do not fasten off unless making flowers individually.

Connecting Flowers with Chains

• After completing the last petal of a flower:
  • Ch 5 (for spacing), begin next flower directly with Round 1
  • Repeat motif and connecting chains until border reaches the desired length
• Tip: To avoid twisting, always lay your work flat while chaining and adding the next flower.

Optional Leafy Scallop Edging (Under Flowers)

• After finishing the flower chain:
  • Turn to wrong side and work into each ch-5 sp between flowers:
    • (sc, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc) – this forms a leaf-like arch
  • Rep in each space across
• This adds a lovely finishing touch and gives a gentle wave under the flowers.

Finishing Instructions

• Block your border:
  • Pin flat onto a blocking mat
  • Spray or steam lightly to help petals open and arches lay flat
• Weave in ends:
  • Use a tapestry needle to neatly hide yarn tails on the wrong side
• Attach border:
  • Use sl st or surface crochet to anchor the flower motifs to your project
  • For garments or blankets, align each flower center to the edge and attach invisibly through back loops or chain loops

Extra Tips

• Try variegated yarn for colorful petals
• Add a picot (ch 3, sl st to first ch) at the top of each petal for added flair
• Make motifs separately and sew them in a curve or corner shape if needed

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