Learn how to crochet a quick flower applique that’s perfect for scraps. Pull your favorite weight yarn and yarn colors from your stash to create a field of flowers in whatever project you choose to do. From sewing thread all the way up to jumbo weight yarn, there are endless possibilities!

Video tutorial included.

There are two versions of this flower. One version has a half double crochet center, and the other version has a double crochet center. Depending on the project you’ll make with the flower, you may want to use double crochets for a slightly larger size, such as with coasters where you want a little more room for your mug, but my favorite is the half double crochet version because I think the proportions are a little bit better - completely up to you!

Some ideas for this flower:

• Make several and string up to make a garland for wall decor, mantel, entryway table, etc, or hang as an ornament. You may need to starch the flowers to get them to lay flat.
• Use them as an applique to sew onto a scarf, afghan, throw pillow, tote bag, etc.
• Make several, and glue onto a wreath base or to the front of a card.
• Glue to an alligator clip for a cute hair accessory.
• Worked in sewing thread or #10 cotton thread, use the flowers for jewelry. You can experiment with the weight of the yarn to make larger flowers for necklace pendants too!
• Work in 100% cotton yarn to use as coasters or as large facial scrubbies – cotton yarn is great for exfoliating!
• Join-as-you-go to create bigger projects.

Materials:

• 12 Yards Total of Yarn - that’s 6 yards each for the center of the flower and the petals
• Respective Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle

Material Notes:
My samples were worked with these:

• Sewing Thread & 0.75mm Hook - I used Gütermann Embroidery Thread in the 4565 Red and 850 Yellow colorways
• #10 Cotton Thread & 2.35mm Hook – I used Circulo Clea in the Gouda and Carmine colorways
• Fingering Weight #1 Yarn & D3/3.25mm Hook – I used Berroco Vintage Sock in the Mushroom and Fuschia colorways
• Lightweight #3 Yarn & F5/3.75mm Hook – I used Berroco Modern Cotton DK in the Del and Sandy Point colorways for one flower and Lion Brand Superwash Merino Wool in the Olive Branch and Mustard Seed colorways for the other
• Worsted Weight #4 Yarn & H8/5mm Hook – I used WeCrochet Dishie in the Honeybee and Azure colorways
• Chunky #5 Yarn & L11/8mm Hook – I used Lion Brand Hue & Me in the Mustard and Salt colorways
• Super Bulky #6 Yarn & M13/9mm - I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick in the Barley and Potion colorways

You will notice that even though I used the same #3 weight yarn and hook size that my measurements varied between the two flowers. You can get slightly different results with different yarns, or even change the sizes slightly by going up or down a hook size so have fun experimenting with yarns and hooks in your stash!

Jewelry pliers are a helpful tool to use to help weave in ends, as some yarns can be quite tough on the fingers when weaving in with just fingers and a tapestry needle.

Another great tool, especially when working with tough and/or chunky yarns is a bent tip tapestry needle.

Time Spent:
Just over 15 minutes

Measurements & Gauge:
Sizes range from 3/4” up to 6 5/8”, and I provide the 8 measurements from my samples in the written pattern.

You will notice that even though I used the same #3 weight yarn and hook size that my measurements varied between the two flowers. You can get slightly different results with different yarns, or even change the sizes slightly by going up or down a hook size.

Overall, you’ll just want to keep in mind the finished use for the flower. If you’re making something like a blanket, the gauge and measurement is not essential just as long as all of the flowers are the same size, whereas if you’re making a top, gauge would be essential so you’d want to measure a little more closely. If you were sewing them onto a project, you would just want them to fit comfortably, which may involve using a lighter weight yarn then the rest of the project.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• DC - Double Crochet
• SC - Single Crochet
• HDC - Half Double Crochet

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