Free Crochet Flower Patterns
Complete, tested patterns for the flowers we make — written out stitch by stitch in US terms, with the mistakes we made the first time so you do not have to.
How to Crochet a Rose — Easy Rolled Rose Pattern
One long row of double crochets, rolled up and stitched. The easiest convincing rose in crochet.
How to Crochet a Daisy — Free Beginner Pattern
Two rounds, five petals, about ten minutes. The easiest crochet flower there is, written out stitch by stitch.
How to Crochet a Sunflower — Free Pattern
A wide brown centre and twelve pointed petals worked straight off the chain. The showiest flower here, and still beginner-friendly.
How to Turn Crochet Flowers Into a Bouquet — Stems, Leaves and Wrapping
You have made the flowers. This is the part that turns a pile of blooms into something you would actually hand to someone.
Starting from scratch?
If you have never crocheted a flower before, the order to work through these is: the rolled rose first, because it is a single row with no rounds to count and it is almost impossible to get wrong; then the daisy, which introduces working in the round and takes about ten minutes a flower once it clicks; then the sunflower, which is the same idea scaled up with a bigger centre and chain-spike petals.
You need very little to start. Any DK or worsted-weight yarn and a matching 3.5 mm or 4 mm hook will do, and a single ball goes a surprisingly long way — a daisy uses a few metres. Cotton is worth seeking out over acrylic for flowers specifically: it holds a crisp petal edge, while acrylic softens and rounds off. Neither is wrong, but the difference is visible from across a room.
When you have a pile of blooms, the assembly guide covers the part most people skip past — stems that hold their flowers upright, a leaf pattern, how many flowers a bouquet actually needs, and how to wrap it so it looks like it came from a florist rather than a craft drawer.
Questions
Are these crochet patterns really free?
Yes — every pattern on this page is complete and free to read, with no email signup, no PDF paywall and no partial 'preview' version. If you want to support us you can buy a finished bouquet, but nothing here is held back.
Are the patterns written in US or UK crochet terms?
US terms throughout. To convert to UK terms: our single crochet (sc) is your double crochet, our half double crochet (hdc) is your half treble, and our double crochet (dc) is your treble.
Can I sell what I make from these patterns?
Yes. You are welcome to sell finished items you have crocheted from these patterns, including at markets and online. Please do not republish or resell the pattern text itself — link to this page instead.
What yarn and hook should a beginner use for crochet flowers?
A DK or worsted-weight cotton with a 3.5 mm or 4 mm hook is the easiest combination to learn on. Cotton holds a crisp petal shape where acrylic goes soft and rounded, and both weights are thick enough that you can clearly see your stitches.
Which crochet flower is easiest for a complete beginner?
The rolled rose, because it is a single row of double crochets with no rounds to count and no shaping — you crochet a strip and roll it up. The daisy is the next easiest and takes about ten minutes once you have made one.
How many crochet flowers do I need for a bouquet?
Between seven and nine for a standard gift bouquet, and always an odd number — odd bunches have a natural centre while even ones split visually in half. Mix one to three large focal flowers with smaller filler blooms and two or three leaves.
Not in the mood to crochet?
We make these for a living, so we will say the obvious thing: the patterns above are free and complete, and if you would rather have the finished bouquet than the afternoon, that is what the shop is for. Hand-crocheted, wrapped, and delivered across India in minutes.