Pattern Overview:
The Never Ending Wildflower is a unique crochet motif designed to expand outward rather than upward.
By alternating increase rounds worked in the back loops only (BLO) with petal rounds worked in the front loops only (FLO), this pattern creates a wide, flat flower that stays less than an inch tall regardless of its size.
The technique is ideal for adding delicate floral texture to afghans, throw pillows, or for working directly into granny squares.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Any yarn will work as long as you use an appropriate hook. The sample is made with worsted weight yarn.
- Hook: Size H (5.00 mm) or size suitable for your yarn.
- Other tools: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors.
Abbreviations Used:
- CH: Chain
- DC: Double Crochet
- TR: Treble Crochet
- SL ST: Slip Stitch
- FLO: Front Loops Only
- BLO: Back Loops Only
- MC: Magic Circle
Instructions for Making the Never Ending Wildflower Pattern:
Step 1: The Center of the Flower
- Create a Magic Circle (MC).
- CH 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Work 12 DC into the MC.
- Join with a SL ST to the first DC to close the round.
You now have a solid center with 12 stitches.
Step 2: First Petal Round (Petal Round 1)
Petals are worked into the Front Loops Only (FLO) of the previous round to create texture.
- CH 2.
- In the same stitch, work: 2 DC, CH 2, SL ST (this creates one petal).
- SL ST to the next stitch.
- Repeat the petal sequence: In the same stitch, CH 2, 2 DC, CH 2, SL ST.
- Continue around for all 12 stitches.
- Join with SL ST to the base of the first CH 2.
You will have 12 petals evenly spaced around the center.
Step 3: Increase Rounds (Rounds 2-5)
These rounds expand the base outward by increasing stitch count, working only into the back loops (BLO) of the previous increase round. This keeps the base flat.
- Round 2 (BLO):
- SL ST to the first back loop of Round 1.
- CH 1 (counts as first DC).
- Work 2 DC in the same stitch.
- Then 2 DC in each stitch around.
- Join with SL ST to the first DC.
- Total stitches: 24.
- Round 3 (BLO):
- SL ST to the first back loop of Round 2.
- CH 1.
- Work 2 DC in the same stitch, then 1 DC in the next stitch.
- Repeat (2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next stitch) around.
- Join with SL ST.
- Total stitches: 36.
- Round 4 (BLO):
- SL ST to the first back loop of Round 3.
- CH 1.
- Work 2 DC in the same stitch, then 1 DC in each of the next 2 stitches.
- Repeat (2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next 2 stitches) around.
- Join with SL ST.
- Total stitches: 48.
- Round 5 (BLO):
- SL ST to the first back loop of Round 4.
- CH 1.
- Work 2 DC in the same stitch, then 1 DC in each of the next 3 stitches.
- Repeat (2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next 3 stitches) around.
- Join with SL ST.
- Total stitches: 60.
Step 4: Subsequent Petal Rounds (Petal Rounds 2-5)
These rounds build layers of petals worked into the Front Loops Only (FLO) of the most recent increase round, creating a flat, textured flower.
- 2nd Petal Round (FLO):
- CH 2.
- In the same stitch, work 1 DC.
- In the next stitch, work: DC, CH 2, SL ST.
- SL ST to the next stitch.
- Repeat (CH 2, DC in same stitch, DC, CH 2, SL ST in next stitch) around.
- Join with SL ST to the base of the first CH 2.
- Total petals: 12.
- 3rd Petal Round (FLO):
- CH 2.
- Work 1 DC in the same stitch.
- Work 2 TR in the next stitch.
- In the next stitch, work: DC, CH 2, SL ST.
- SL ST to next stitch.
- Repeat (CH 2, DC in same stitch, 2 TR in next stitch, DC, CH 2, SL ST) around.
- Join with SL ST to the base of the first CH 2.
- Petals: 12.
- 4th Petal Round (FLO):
- CH 2.
- DC in the same stitch.
- Work 2 TR in each of the next 2 stitches.
- In the next stitch, DC, CH 2, SL ST.
- SL ST to next stitch.
- Repeat (CH 2, DC in same stitch, 2 TR in next stitch, 2 TR in next stitch, DC, CH 2, SL ST) around.
- Join with SL ST to the base of the first CH 2.
- Petals: 12.
- To finish this stage, SL ST to the 1st BLO of Round 4.
- 5th Petal Round (FLO):
- CH 2.
- DC in the same stitch.
- Work 2 TR in each of the next 3 stitches.
- In the next stitch, DC, CH 2, SL ST.
- SL ST to next stitch.
- Repeat (CH 2, DC in same stitch, 2 TR in next 3 stitches, DC, CH 2, SL ST) around.
- Join with SL ST to the base of the first CH 2.
- Petals: 12.
Finishing
Fasten off your yarn and weave in all loose ends. Your flower should measure approximately 8 inches across while remaining less than an inch tall.
Tips & Uses
- This flower can be made wider indefinitely by continuing the pattern of increase rounds (in BLO) and petal rounds (in FLO).
- Work the flower directly into granny squares by joining rounds as you go for a seamless look.
- Use lighter or heavier yarn and adjust hook size for different textures and sizes.
- Perfect for adding delicate floral embellishments to blankets, pillows, table runners, or even wearable accessories like shawls and scarves.
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