This crochet flower brooch pattern makes a small five-petal accessory that can brighten a jacket, scarf, or project bag. It uses only a little yarn and teaches how several stitches can be grouped into one petal.
The flower can also be used as an applique without the pin backing. Instructions use US crochet terms.
Quick pattern details
- Skill level: beginner
- Worked in two short rounds
- Finished width: about 2.5–3 in
- Use as a brooch or sewn applique
Materials
- 15–25 yd (14–23 m) DK or worsted yarn
- 3.5–4 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle and scissors
- A sew-on brooch pin with locking clasp, for adult accessories only
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
Before you begin
Choose a hook that creates clean, firm petals. Leave a long final tail if the flower will be sewn directly to another crochet project.
Step-by-step instructions
Center round
Make a magic ring. Chain 1 and work 10 sc into the ring. Pull the center closed and join with a sl st to the first sc.
First petal
Slip stitch in the next stitch. In the following stitch work ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, and sl st. This uses two center stitches for one petal.
Complete five petals
Repeat the two-stitch sequence—slip stitch in one stitch, then ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st in the next—four more times. You should have five petals.
Shape the flower
Fasten off. Use the yarn needle to guide each petal outward and weave the starting tail securely around the center.
Attach the pin
Position the closed brooch pin horizontally across the back. Sew through the pin holes and the dense center stitches several times without catching the front petals.
Final check
Knot securely, weave the sewing yarn under several back stitches, and test that the clasp locks before wearing.
Troubleshooting and useful tips
- If the center hole remains visible, tighten the magic ring before weaving the tail.
- Keep all petal groups equally loose for matching size.
- A smaller hook makes a firmer brooch; a larger hook makes softer petals.
- Remove brooches before washing a garment and keep pins away from young children.
Ways to customize it
- Make a two-layer flower by sewing a smaller flower over a larger one.
- Use a contrast center and one color for all petals.
- Sew the flower directly to a headband or bag instead of adding a metal pin.
Frequently asked questions
Can I start without a magic ring?
Yes. Chain 3, join into a ring, and work 10 sc into the center.
Why do my petals curl?
The hook may be too small or the dc stitches too tight. Light blocking usually opens them.
Can I use embroidery thread?
Yes, with a suitably small hook, though the finished flower will be much smaller.
Keep learning
Review clean joins in the slip stitch guide, or use the motif on the simple crochet headband.
Photo: Tuyen Vo / Unsplash.