Pattern Description:
A simple and quick crochet pattern for small five-petaled flowers, perfect for using yarn scraps.
These delicate flowers add a charming embellishment to blankets, bags, and home decor. Ideal for beginners, the flowers work up fast and beautifully with basic crochet stitches.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Any leftover yarn scraps (cotton or acrylic recommended)
- Yarn Weight: DK (Double Knitting) or similar light yarn
- Hook: 3.5mm (E/4 US) crochet hook or size suitable for your yarn
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors
- Measurements: Each flower measures approximately 3-4 cm (1.2-1.6 inches) in diameter
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- dc = double crochet (UK term; equivalent to US single crochet)
- tr = treble crochet (UK term; equivalent to US double crochet)
Instructions for Making the Teeny Tiny Flowers Pattern:
Step 1: Create the Flower Centre Ring
Begin your flower by making a small ring that will serve as the base for your petals.
- Start with a slip knot on your hook.
- Ch 5 to form the starting loop for the centre ring.
- Join with a sl st into the first ch to form a ring.
This ring is the core from which all the petals will grow, so keep your tension even to ensure a neat centre.
Step 2: Form the Petals
Each flower has five petals made with a combination of chains and treble crochets (tr).
- To begin the first petal, ch 3 (this acts as the first tr).
- Then, work 4 tr into the centre ring. You’ll have 5 tr stitches counting the initial ch 3.
- Ch 3 again, and finish the petal by joining to the ring with a sl st.
This creates one petal shaped like a small loop projecting from the ring.
- Repeat the petal formation four more times around the ring: Ch 3, 4 tr into the ring, ch 3, sl st into the ring.
Make sure to space your petals evenly around the ring by working all petals into the centre ring.
Step 3: Fasten Off and Finish
Once all five petals are made:
- After the final petal’s slip stitch, fasten off your yarn by cutting it, leaving a small tail.
- Use a yarn needle to weave in the ends neatly on the back side of the flower.
This finishing step secures your work and ensures your flower looks tidy and professional.
Tips for Making Perfect Flowers
- Yarn Choice: Use light or DK weight yarn for delicate flowers. Cotton yarn works especially well because it holds shape nicely.
- Tension: Keep your tension consistent to ensure petals are uniform in size and the flower lies flat.
- Hook Size: If your petals look too loose or tight, adjust your hook size accordingly. A smaller hook will create tighter stitches, while a larger hook will loosen them.
- Blocking: If your flowers curl or don’t lay flat, lightly blocking them with steam or pinning them flat while damp can help.
Creative Uses for Your Teeny Tiny Flowers
These flowers are wonderfully versatile:
- Appliqué: Sew or glue onto hats, scarves, bags, or cushions.
- Garlands: String several flowers together with thread for decorative garlands.
- Blankets: Attach many flowers to a plain blanket to add texture and color.
- Gift Embellishments: Use them as a unique decorative touch on wrapped presents.
Variations to Try
Once you’re comfortable with the basic flower, you can customize your design:
- Different Yarn Colors: Use multicolored yarn or change petal colors for a more vibrant flower.
- Larger Flowers: Use thicker yarn and a bigger hook to create larger versions.
- Add Leaves: Crochet small leaves to pair with your flowers for a natural look.
Combine with Other Teeny Tiny Patterns: Attic24 offers complementary patterns like Teeny Tiny Hearts or Little Picot Flowers to mix and match.
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