Crochet Flowers Bouquet Pattern Free: Roses, Tulips & Daisies
Crochet a bouquet that never wilts: rolled roses, tulips, daisies and lavender sprigs on wrapped stems, arranged into one keepsake arrangement.
Flowers · Crochet
- Finished size
- 12 stems, about 12 in tall
- Making time
- 5–7 hours
- Hook
- US G-6 (4.0 mm)
- Pieces
- 12 flower stems with leaves
- Skill
- Easy
In this post
Some bouquets wilt in a week. This one never does. With this free crochet flowers bouquet pattern, you will make a full arrangement of individual crochet flowers on stems — soft rolled roses, neat tulips, cheerful daisies, and wispy lavender sprigs — then gather them into a bouquet that looks beautiful in a vase, wrapped in paper as a gift, or carried down an aisle.
Every flower here is an original design worked with simple stitches and clear stitch counts, so you can follow along even if you have never crocheted a flower before. Each bloom is made in one main piece, attached to a covered stem, and finished with a simple leaf. Once you have made one flower, the rest come together quickly because the same basic skills repeat in different colors.
This is also a wonderful stash-busting project. A single rose uses only a small amount of yarn, so those leftover half balls in pink, red, yellow, cream, and purple finally have a job. Mix and match the four flower types in whatever colors you love, make an even dozen stems, and you will have a bouquet that looks like it came from a boutique gift shop.
Whether you need a Mother's Day gift that will not fade, a get-well present, wedding flowers you can keep forever, or a happy arrangement for your own table, this bouquet is the project to make. Pick your colors, grab a hook, and let us start blooming.
Contents
- Why you'll love this crochet flower bouquet
- Materials you'll need
- Size, gauge and skill level
- Abbreviations — US terms
- The patterns (US terms)
- Finishing your bouquet
- Tips for realistic crochet flowers
- FAQ
- What to crochet next
Why you'll love this crochet flower bouquet
First, it lasts. Fresh flowers are lovely, but a crochet bouquet stays bright through every season, never needs water, and never drops petals on the table. Years from now it will look exactly as it does the day you finish it, which makes it especially meaningful for weddings, anniversaries, and memorial arrangements.
Second, it is completely customizable. Make classic red roses for Valentine's Day, pastel tulips for spring, sunny daisies for a summer birthday, or a rainbow mix just because it makes you smile. You control the size too — three stems in a bud vase look sweet on a desk, while twelve to fifteen stems make a full centerpiece.
Third, each flower teaches a useful technique. The rose shows you how a flat strip becomes a three-dimensional bloom, the tulip practices working in continuous rounds, the daisy is perfect for practicing petal stitches, and the lavender is a fast, relaxing repeat. If you enjoy single blooms, our crochet flower pattern free collection is a lovely next stop for even more petal shapes.
Finally, these flowers are genuinely quick. Most stems take 20 to 40 minutes once you know the pattern, so the bouquet grows steadily without feeling like a marathon.
Materials you'll need
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Worsted weight (4) cotton or acrylic, about 25–35 yd per flower head |
| Flower colors | Rose pink and red, tulip yellow and cream, daisy white, lavender purple |
| Center and stem colors | Yellow for daisy centers, green for stems, leaves and sepals — about 120 yd total |
| Hook | US G-6 (4.0 mm) |
| Floral wire | 18-gauge stem wire, 12 in (30 cm) lengths, one per stem |
| Wire cutters and pliers | For trimming and bending stem wire |
| Fiberfill | A pinch per tulip only |
| Yarn needle | For weaving ends and assembling roses |
| Hot glue gun (optional) | A small dot secures flower heads to stems |
| Vase or kraft paper and twine | For arranging or wrapping the finished bouquet |
| Scissors and stitch marker | Everyday basics |
Cotton yarn gives crisp stitch definition and holds petal shapes well, while soft acrylic gives a slightly fuller, fuzzier bloom. Either works — use what you have. Just keep all the flower heads in the same yarn weight so the bouquet looks balanced.
Size, gauge and skill level
A finished rose measures about 2.5 in (6.5 cm) across, a tulip about 2 in (5 cm) wide and 2.75 in (7 cm) tall, a daisy about 3 in (7.5 cm) across, and a lavender sprig about 4 in (10 cm) of bloom on its stem. Each finished stem, including the flower head, is about 12 in (30 cm) long, which suits most standard vases. For a shorter bud vase, trim the wire to 9 in before you start.
Gauge is not critical for flowers, but it does affect size. With worsted yarn and a 4.0 mm hook, 4 rounds of a basic double crochet circle should measure about 2 in (5 cm) across. If your flowers come out much larger, drop to a 3.5 mm (E-4) hook for tighter petals; if they feel stiff and tiny, go up to a 4.5 mm hook.
Skill level: easy to intermediate-beginner. You should know how to chain, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet, and how to work in rounds and rows. Every shaping step is spelled out with stitch counts, and there is nothing here beyond increases, decreases, and working in front loops.
Abbreviations — US terms
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| tr | treble crochet |
| inc | increase — work 2 stitches in the same stitch |
| dec | invisible decrease over 2 stitches |
| BLO | back loop only |
| FLO | front loop only |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| rep | repeat |
| [ ] | total stitch count at end of round |
The patterns (US terms)
Work the flowers in any order, but I recommend starting with the daisy — it is the fastest confidence-builder — then the rose, tulip, and lavender. Make the stems and leaves last, in one batch, so assembly day feels quick and satisfying. For the bouquet shown, make 3 roses, 3 tulips, 3 daisies, and 3 lavender sprigs, for 12 stems in total. If you love bell-shaped blooms too, the lily of the valley crochet pattern free makes a delicate extra stem to tuck into this same arrangement.
Rolled rose
The rose is worked as one wavy strip, then rolled and stitched at the base so the waves become layered petals. Use pink, red, peach, or cream.
Row 1: Ch 42. Dc in 4th ch from hook (the skipped chains count as the first dc) and in each ch across. Turn. [40 dc] Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st; rep from * across, ending with sc in the last st. Turn. You should have 10 shells. Row 3: Ch 1, *sc in first dc of shell, (hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc) in the sc between shells, sc in last dc of shell; rep from * across. Fasten off, leaving a long 12 in tail for sewing.
To shape the rose, lay the strip flat with Row 1 at the bottom. Roll tightly from one short end, letting the shells flare outward as you go — the first two turns form the tight center bud, and looser rolling after that opens the petals. When the whole strip is rolled, thread the long tail onto a yarn needle and take several stitches through all layers of the base, back and forth in a cross pattern, so the roll cannot unwind. Knot, weave in the end, and gently tease the outer petals open with your fingertips.
Tulip
The tulip is worked in continuous rounds from the base up, then pinched into points at the top. Mark the first stitch of each round. Use yellow, cream, orange, or soft pink, and add just a pinch of fiberfill before closing the shaping.
Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, work 6 sc into ring. [6] Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. [12] Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, inc) 6 times. [18] Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, inc) 6 times. [24] Rnds 5–10: Sc in each st around. [24] Lightly stuff the tulip now — just enough to keep the sides plump, not so much that stitches gap. Rnd 11: (Sc in next 2 sts, dec) 6 times. [18] Rnd 12: (Sc in next st, point: ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, skip 1 st on the tulip body, sc in next st) — work the point sequence a total of 6 times around. Fasten off and weave in the end.
The six points naturally curl outward a little, which gives the tulip its classic goblet silhouette. If a point curls too much, a quick press with your palm flattens it.
Daisy
The daisy has a sunny raised center and twelve flat white petals worked in one round, so it comes together in minutes. Make the center first with yellow yarn.
Center — Rnd 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into ring. [6] Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. [12] Rnd 3: Sc in BLO of each st around. [12] Fasten off yellow, leaving the front loops free — the petals will be worked into the round 3 stitches, and the BLO edge gives the center a neat, domed look.
Petals: Join white yarn in any stitch of Rnd 3. *Ch 7, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch, sl st in next center stitch; rep from * 11 more times so you have 12 petals in total. Fasten off and weave in ends. Block the daisy flat for a few minutes under a book if the petals twist — cotton yarn relaxes beautifully.
Lavender sprig
Lavender is made directly around the top of a piece of stem wire, so there is no separate assembly. Take one 12 in wire and bend a tiny hook at the top with pliers so the yarn cannot slide off. Using purple yarn, join with a sl st around the wire about 4 in from the top.
Buds: *Ch 3, work 3 dc together (a small cluster) around the wire, ch 1, sl st around wire just below the cluster; rep from * moving down the wire, spacing clusters about 1/4 in apart and alternating sides slightly, until you have about 14–16 clusters covering the top 4 in of wire. Sl st once more around the wire, fasten off, and weave the tail down the stem. The staggered clusters create that soft, tapered lavender look without any sewing.
Stems and leaves
For the rose, tulip, and daisy stems, use this wrapped-stem method. Take a 12 in wire, place a dot of hot glue (or a tight knot of green yarn) at the top, and wrap green yarn snugly down the wire at a slight angle, keeping each wrap touching the last so no wire shows. At the bottom, secure with another dot of glue or a firm knot and trim the tail. Push the top 1 in of wire into the base of the flower head — into the center of the rose roll, into the base of the tulip, or through the back of the daisy center — and add a tiny dot of glue or a few stitches with green yarn to hold it.
Leaf (make 1–2 per stem): With green yarn, ch 11. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 4 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working up the other side of the chain, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 4 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Use the tail to stitch or wrap the leaf around the stem about halfway down, angled upward like a real leaf. Two leaves on the rose and tulip stems and one on the daisy stems looks balanced.
Bouquet assembly
Lay all twelve stems on the table and group them with the tallest flowers — the lavender — slightly toward the back and center. Hold the bundle at the stems and rotate it slowly, tucking daisies toward the front where their flat faces show best, and spacing the roses and tulips evenly so no two blooms of the same color sit side by side. When the arrangement looks round and full from every side, wrap floral tape or a length of green yarn tightly around the stems about 4 in below the flower heads, then again 2 in lower, so the bundle holds its shape. Trim the stem ends level with wire cutters. Stand the bouquet in a vase, or wrap the stems in kraft paper tied with twine for gifting.
Finishing your bouquet
Finishing is where a nice bunch of flowers becomes a polished bouquet. First, weave in every visible end — flower heads get jostled in a vase, and a stray tail will work its way out. Second, shape each bloom: open the rose petals, smooth the tulip points, flatten the daisies, and fluff the lavender upward. Third, check each head with a gentle tug; add a stitch or a dot of glue to anything that wobbles.
If the bouquet is a gift, wrap it just before giving: lay the stems diagonally on a square of kraft paper or tissue, fold the bottom corner up over the stem ends, roll the sides in, and tie with twine or ribbon at the wrap point. A handwritten tag tucked into the wrap makes it feel truly special. For display at home, a narrow-necked vase keeps the stems upright and the heads nicely fanned.
Tips for realistic crochet flowers
Vary your shades. Real bouquets are never one flat color. Use two pinks for the roses or two yellows for the tulips, and add one deeper green for a few leaves. That small variation reads as depth and shadow.
Mind your tension. Tight, even stitches make petals hold their shape without stiffener. If your petals flop, go down a hook size for the flower heads only.
Bend the stems. Real flowers are never perfectly straight. A gentle curve in two or three stems makes the whole arrangement look natural and helps fill gaps.
Reuse the skills. The daisy petals make wonderful appliqués, and a single spare bloom turns into a sweet gift topper alongside a flower coaster crochet pattern under a vase or plant pot — small flower projects like these are the fastest way to use up every last scrap of yarn.
FAQ
How long does it take to crochet a full bouquet?
Plan on about 20 to 40 minutes per stem once you know the patterns, so a twelve-stem bouquet takes roughly five to seven hours in total. Most crocheters spread it over a weekend — flowers on Saturday, stems, leaves, and assembly on Sunday.
What yarn is best for crochet flowers?
Worsted weight cotton is the top choice for crisp petals and stitch definition, and it holds its shape in a vase for years. Soft acrylic also works well and gives a slightly fuller bloom. Avoid very fuzzy or stretchy yarns for the flower heads, as they blur the petal shapes.
Can a beginner make this bouquet?
Yes, if you are a confident beginner who already knows the basic stitches listed in the abbreviations table. Start with the daisy, which is the most forgiving flower, then move to the rose. The tulip's decreases and the lavender clusters are simpler than they look, and every step includes a stitch count to check against.
How do I wash a crochet flower bouquet?
Dust it regularly with a soft, dry cloth or a cool hairdryer on its lowest setting. If it truly needs washing, swish the flower heads briefly in cool water with a drop of mild soap, reshape the petals, and air-dry the bouquet upside down so water drains from the wrapped stems. Do not machine wash bouquets made on wire stems.
Can I sell bouquets made from this pattern?
You are welcome to sell finished bouquets you make by hand from this pattern at craft fairs, in your own shop, or as gifts-for-order locally. Please credit Little Loop Finds as the designer with a link to this post, and do not redistribute, resell, or republish the written pattern itself.
How can I make the bouquet bigger or smaller?
For a bigger arrangement, simply make more stems — fifteen to eighteen fills a large vase beautifully — or work the rose strip with an extra ten chains for a larger bloom. For a mini bouquet, use DK yarn with a 3.5 mm hook and 9 in stems; everything else stays exactly the same.
Do I have to use floral wire for the stems?
Wire gives the most realistic, bendable stems and is strongly recommended. In a pinch, you can crochet over wooden skewers or use pipe cleaners for a child's play bouquet, but the stems will be stiffer and less adjustable in the vase.
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