Mini Crochet Flower Pattern (Free) — For A Tiny Flower
This mini crochet flower pattern is worked in two colours — yellow for the centre and white for the petals. It's a tiny five‑petal flower designed to pair perfectly with these strawberry motifs, because it creates the classic feel of a wild strawberry blossom. But of course, you can use any combination of colours to turn this pretty flower into your favourite bloom. Try using blue yarn for a forget-me-not, or pink yarns for cherry blossom.
If you love mixing scrapbooking, or junk journaling with crochet, then you'll love my FREE PDF at the end of this post for the page background and elements to cut out.
🌼 Quick Look: Free Mini Crochet Flower Pattern
- Skill Level: 😊 Beginner‑friendly.
- Construction: ✂️ Worked in rounds, changing colour for Petals.
- Techniques Used: ➡️ Magic ring, chains, UK htr + tr + dtr / US hdc + dc + tr.
- Time to Make: ⏱️ 10-15 minutes.
- Yarn: 🧶 Tiny scraps of 4-ply cotton (White + Yellow + Green if making leaves).
- Extras: ✨ Wool needle.
- Hook: 🪝 3mm (US D/3).
- Finished Size: 📏 ~ 4cm across.
- Pattern Type: 🧵 Flat crochet motif.
- Perfect For: 🌼 Wreaths, appliqué, junk journalling, embellishments, hair clips.
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Level of Difficulty
This is an easy beginner-friendly crochet pattern, and therefore suitable for crocheters who are comfortable with basic crochet stitches.
How to Get Your Free Mini Crochet Flower Pattern
Find the full pattern instructions written out below. You don’t need to sign up or log in because it’s free right here on the blog. The pattern is written in full using both US and UK crochet terms. US pattern is given first, which is then followed by UK pattern.
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Materials
- Small amounts of 4-ply yarn in two colours:
- Any shade of Yellow for the centre.
- White for the Petals.
- Green if making Leaves.
- I used oddments of Scheepjes Catona Cotton.
- 3mm (US D/3) crochet hook.
- Wool needle for weaving in ends.
Tension
Is not critical for this project, because it doesn't matter if your flower turns out a slightly different size than given below.
Finished Size
- With 4-ply yarn and 3mm (US D/3) hook: approximately 4cm across.
🌿 Top Tips for the Best Results
- Choose cotton yarn — because it helps the flower hold its shape and gives a firm finish.
- Use a magic ring — so the centre is neat and tight.
- Block the petals — a quick steam helps them sit flat.
- Crochet over the ends — to save weaving them in, and also keeps the back tidy.
Crochet Abbreviations US terms
- ch(s) = chain or chain stitches.
- dc = double crochet.
- hdc = half double crochet.
- sc = single crochet.
- slst = slip stitch.
- st(s) = stitch(es).
- tr = treble crochet.
- [ ] = repeat instructions within brackets as stated.
FREE MINI CROCHET FLOWER PATTERN BEGINS — US TERMS
Flower
With your chosen shade of Yellow and US D/3 (3mm) hook, make a magic ring, OR ch4 then slst into the first ch to make a ring.
- Round 1: Ch1 (not counted as a st), 10hdc into the ring, change to White then slst into the top of the first hdc to join. (10 sts)
- Round 2: With White, ch1, 1sc into the same st at base of ch, [1dc, 3tr, 1dc] all into next st, *1sc into next st, [1dc, 3tr, 1dc] all into next st; repeat from * to the end to create 5 petals, then slst into the first sc to join. Fasten off.
- Weave in ends then trim.
Leaf Stem For Mini Crochet Flower (US crochet terms)
With your chosen shade of Green and US D/3 (3mm) hook, ch10.
- For first leaf, *1sc in second ch from hook, 1hdc in next 3 ch, 1sc in next ch, slst in next ch* and leave remaining 3 ch unworked (for stem later).
- Ch8, then for second leaf, **1sc in second ch from hook, 1hdc in next 2 ch, 1sc in next ch, slst in next ch**.
- Ch6, then repeat as second leaf from ** to **, slst into the side of second leaf, ch6, then for third leaf, repeat as second leaf from ** to ** again.
- Slst in next 2 ch, then slst into side of first leaf.
- Ch7, then work as given for first leaf from * to *, slst in side of first leaf, then slst in each ch to end.
Crochet Abbreviations UK terms
- ch(s) = chain or chain stitches.
- dc = double crochet.
- dtr = double treble crochet.
- htr = half treble crochet.
- slst = slip stitch.
- st(s) = stitch(es).
- tr = treble crochet.
- [ ] = repeat instructions within brackets as stated.
FREE MINI CROCHET FLOWER PATTERN BEGINS — UK TERMS
Flower (UK crochet terms)
With your chosen shade of Yellow and 3mm (US D/3) hook, make a magic ring, OR ch4 then slst into the first ch to make a ring.
- Round 1: Ch1 (not counted as a st), 10htr into the ring, change to White then slst into the top of the first htr to join. (10 sts)
- Round 2: With White, ch1, 1dc into the same st at base of ch, [1tr, 3dtr, 1tr] all into next st, *1dc into next st, [1tr, 3dtr, 1tr] all into next st; repeat from * to the end to create 5 petals, then slst into the first dc to join. Fasten off.
- Weave in ends then trim.
Leaf Stem For Mini Crochet Flower (UK crochet terms)
With your chosen shade of Green and 3mm (US D/3) hook, ch10.
- For first leaf, *1dc in second ch from hook, 1htr in next 3 ch, 1dc in next ch, slst in next ch* and leave remaining 3 ch unworked (for stem later).
- Ch8, then for second leaf, **1dc in second ch from hook, 1htr in next 2 ch, 1dc in next ch, slst in next ch**.
- Ch6, then repeat as second leaf from ** to **, slst into the side of second leaf, ch6, then for third leaf, repeat as second leaf from ** to ** again.
- Slst in next 2 ch, then slst into side of first leaf.
- Ch7, then work as given for first leaf from * to *, slst in side of first leaf, then slst in each ch to end.
- Fasten off then tie off ends and trim.
PATTERN ENDS
Mix It Up: Variations & Creative Ideas To Try
- Beaded centre — add a single seed bead or French knot to the centre for a delicate finishing touch.
- Try variegated yarn — soft blue, deep violet, or even pink variegated yarns create beautiful, natural‑looking flowers.
- Garland version — make several flowers then join them with a simple chain cord for a pretty decoration.
- Attach a brooch back or hair clip — so you can wear your mini flower when you're out and about.
Mini Crochet Flower Pattern FAQs
Most makers finish a mini flower in 10-15 minutes. They’re perfect for quick wins, stash‑busting and adding to bigger projects like wreaths, garlands, and also junk journalling or scrapbooking.
Yes — the pattern works with any yarn weight. Double Knitting (light worsted weight; 8-ply) gives a neat mini flower, cotton 4‑ply makes a tiny micro‑flower, whereas aran weight (wosted; 10-ply) creates a larger appliqué.
Not at all although the two colours used here (yellow + white) create the classic strawberry flower effect.
Absolutely — it’s ideal for beginners because it uses simple stitches and only two rounds. Therefore it’s a great confidence‑boosting motif.
Because these flowers are small, they are perfect for appliqué, hair clips, brooches, garlands, strawberry projects, and spring decorations.
Use a wool needle to sew through the centre ring, or glue it with a small dab of fabric glue if attaching to accessories.
Make Your Own Crochet Journal Page
To inspire you next projects, you can create you own strawberry journal page. Find all the additional things you need here:
- FREE PDF to print: Page background papers and individual cut-out elements
- Strawberry motifs: Free crochet pattern
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About Lynne from Knit Crochet Create
Lynne Rowe is a UK‑based knitting and crochet designer and best‑selling author, recognised for her clear, easy‑to‑follow patterns and also her dedication to making knitting and crochet accessible to everyone. She is the founder of Knit Crochet Create, with a strong focus on stash‑busting projects that promote sustainable, mindful making. Lynne’s work encourages the use of your yarn stash — therefore helping you transform small leftovers into joyful creations.
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