Nothing says spring and summer like a handmade crochet flower applique—simple, sweet, and bursting with charm! With just 6 petals, it’s a beginner-friendly applique crochet flower that works up quickly and beautifully, perfect for all skill levels.
Finished Size: This crochet small flower applique measures approximately 3 inches wide, making it the perfect size to embellish just about anything. It's dainty enough for detailed work but big enough to stand out as a lovely floral accent.
Yarn & Hook: The crochet flower applique pattern works well with lightweight yarns like cotton or acrylic, but feel free to experiment with different weights to slightly adjust the size. Just remember, changes in yarn or hook size will affect the final dimensions of your applique crochet flower.
Skill Level: The crochet flower applique pattern is an easy crochet flower, ideal for beginners or anyone looking for a quick project. It uses only basic stitches and works up in under 15 minutes once you’ve got the hang of it.
Instructions
For this crochet pattern, we will be working in rounds.
Round 1: With color 1 make a mr, then ch x2 (counts as a dc), dc x11 into the mr. Then sl st to the top of the beginning of the chains to close the circle. Pull the circle tight. Then fasten off color 1 and join color 2.
Round 2: Now to start on the petals. *Ch x3 and in the next stitch tr x3. Then ch x3 and sl st into the following stitch. Repeat from * for the rest of the round. When you get to the end of the round, sl st to where you joined the yarn for this round. In the end you should have 6 petals.
Fasten off the yarn and leave a tail for sewing if you are using it like an applique.
I hope you enjoyed making this sweet and simple crochet flower applique! It’s amazing how a small touch like this can bring so much life and personality to your handmade projects. Whether you’re dressing up a blanket, adding charm to a bag, or making cute accessories, this easy flower applique is a quick win with beautiful results.