How To Crochet A Five Petal Flower

This sweet 5 petal crochet flower pattern is as quick and easy as it gets! Made in just two rounds, this simple crochet project is perfect for beginners and great for using up scrap yarn.

The finished flower is small, flat, and ideal as a cute motif or applique for headbands, clips, bags, blankets, scarves, or anything else that needs a touch of handmade charm.

You will love how fast these come together - and once you make one, you won’t want to stop!

Quick And Easy Five Petal Crochet Flower

There’s something so satisfying about a quick little make—and this 5-petal crochet flower is exactly that.

It is small, soft, and worked in just two easy rounds. I love how something so simple can be so versatile.

This flower makes a lovely crochet motif to add to baby blankets, sweaters, or even wall hangings, and it is also perfect for appliques on accessories like headbands, hats, or bags.

This simple crochet flower is perfect for beginners who want to try their hand at working in the round without committing to a big project.

And for more experienced crocheters, it is a great go-to pattern for embellishments or filling time between larger makes.

I often find myself making a handful at once—they are relaxing and just plain fun.

This to Note:

• Skill Level - This pattern is beginner-friendly and great for all skill levels. It is quick, easy to memorize, and a fun little project to make in batches or in between larger makes.
• Yarn Type - We used #2 sport weight cotton yarn for a neat, lightweight finish—but this pattern is very flexible. It works well with almost any yarn, making it perfect for using up scraps in your stash like this easy six petal crochet flower.
• Hook Size - A 2.5mm crochet hook was used for this pattern, but feel free to adjust your hook size depending on the yarn type or the look you're going for.

Materials

Yarn

#2 Fine (sport, baby, 5ply) 100% cotton with about 16 wraps per inch.

• Color A, flower center – 28 inches (70 cm)
• Color B, petals - 3.8 yards (3.5 meters)

Hook Size

• 2.5 mm

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms

• ch – chain
• col - color
• MR – magic ring
• rpt – repeat
• sc- single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• 3trCL -3 treble crochet cluster – see special stitches below
• [] at the end of a round, indicates the number of stitches in that round

Special Stitches

3trCL -3 treble crochet cluster

1. Yarn over hook twice, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through the first two loops, yarn over and pull through the next two loops. [You should have two loops on the hook]
2. Repeat step 1 two more times. [You should have four loops on your hook]
3. Yarn over and pull through all four loops on the hook to finish the cluster stitch.

Finished Size

This easy 5 petal crochet flower measures about 2 inches (5cm) in diameter.

Gauge

The gauge is not so important for this project.

Variations

• Make It Dimensional - Add a second layer by crocheting two flowers and sewing them together with a small button or bead in the centre.
• Use as a Motif - Stitch several together in rows or clusters to create a floral banner or garland.
• Change Up the Yarn - Use worsted or DK yarn for a larger flowers.

Instructions For Making A 5 Petal Crochet Flower

Ready to get started? This simple five petal crochet flower pattern is worked in just two quick rounds using basic stitches - perfect for beginners or a relaxing quick crochet project.

Rnd 1, col A – Make 10sc in MR, pull yarn tail tight to close the ring, sl st into 1^st sc to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [10sc]

Rnd 2, col B – ss st new color into any st, * ch4, 3trCL in next st, ch4, sl st into next, rpt from * 5 times, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [5 petals]

Expert Tips

• Having trouble finding all the stitches in the second row. Don’t pull the yarn tail too tight at the end of round one. By leaving the MR slightly larger it will make it easier to find the stitches in the second round. Once you have completed round two, pull the starting yarn tail tight to close the ring.

Pattern FAQs

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If you tried this five petal crochet flower pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the comments below. I'd love to hear from you!