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How to Crochet a Rose Flower: Complete Step-by-Step Pattern

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Learn to create beautiful handmade crochet roses perfect for embellishments, brooches, or decorative accents. This beginner-friendly pattern produces flowers approximately 8 cm (3⅛”) in diameter with elegant layered petals.

Materials Needed

Yarn Requirements:

  • 50g Baby Merino yarn (Yarn Group A) in red (color 16)
  • 50g Baby Merino yarn (Yarn Group A) in cerise/pink (color 08)
  • Alternative: Any yarn from Yarn Group A

Tools & Notions:

  • 3mm crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle for weaving ends
  • 1 meter silk ribbon (for finishing)

Gauge: 24 double crochets × 13 rows = 10 cm × 10 cm (4″ × 4″)

Pattern Instructions

Starting the Flower Center

Foundation:

  1. Chain 3 with red yarn
  2. Join with slip stitch to form a ring

Round 1 (Center):

  • Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet)
  • Work 15 double crochets around the ring
  • Total: 16 double crochets

This foundation creates the dense center of your rose, mimicking the natural structure of a real flower.

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Creating the Base Structure

Round 2 (Chain Spaces):

  1. Switch to cerise yarn
  2. Chain 7 (counts as 1 double crochet + 4 chains)
  3. Skip 1 double crochet
  4. Work 1 double crochet in next stitch, chain 4, skip 1 stitch
  5. Repeat step 4 six more times
  6. Slip stitch into 3rd chain of beginning chain
  • Total: 8 double crochets with 4-chain spaces between each

These chain spaces create the framework that supports your petals and gives them room to bloom outward naturally.

Forming the Petals

Round 3 (Petals):

First Petal:

  1. Chain 5, remove hook from loop
  2. Insert hook through top of last double crochet from Round 2
  3. Insert hook back through chain loop, yarn over, pull through both stitches
  4. Chain 3
  5. Work 11 double crochets around the 5-chain space
  6. Work 6 treble crochets around the beginning 3-chain space
  7. Slip stitch into top of next double crochet

Remaining 7 Petals:

  1. Chain 5, remove hook from loop
  2. Lay chain behind previous petal
  3. Fold petal forward, insert hook through the double crochet between the 11 dc and 6 treble of previous petal
  4. Insert hook into chain loop, yarn over, pull through
  5. Chain 3
  6. Work 11 double crochets around 5-chain space
  7. Work 6 treble crochets around next double crochet from Round 2
  8. Slip stitch into top of next double crochet
  9. Repeat for total of 8 petals

Finishing: Cut yarn and weave in ends securely.

The technique of laying chains behind previous petals creates beautiful dimensional layering that makes these roses look realistic and three-dimensional.

Making Color Variations

Create a second flower with reversed colors for visual interest:

  • Round 1: Cerise
  • Rounds 2-3: Red

Recommended: Make 2 flowers of each color combination for matching pairs or fuller layered effects. You can stack flowers of different colors for a more elaborate rose with enhanced depth and dimension.

Adding the Ribbon Detail

Thread silk ribbon through the chain spaces on the back of the flower in an up-and-down weaving pattern. This creates a decorative finish and can serve as a tie or attachment point. The ribbon also helps stabilize the flower shape and provides an elegant way to attach your rose to projects.

Tips for Success

  • Maintain consistent tension throughout for even petals
  • The petals should naturally curl and layer for dimensional effect
  • Block finished flowers lightly with steam if needed for shape
  • Layer two flowers (different colors) for fuller rose appearance
  • Work slowly on Round 3 to ensure proper petal placement
  • Keep petals folded forward as you work subsequent petals
  • Use stitch markers to track your position if needed

Uses for Crochet Roses

  • Brooches and pins
  • Hair accessories (clips, headbands, bobby pins)
  • Embellishments for bags or garments
  • Gift toppers and package decoration
  • Home décor accents
  • Scrapbooking and card making
  • Wedding bouquets and corsages
  • Bookmark embellishments
  • Pillow or blanket decorations

Skill Level: Intermediate beginner
Time to Complete: 45-60 minutes per flower

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