These instructions will show you how to crochet a basic flower in less than 6 minutes with both US and UK patterns. This 5-petal flower might be your first cute crochet project as a beginner, after learning to work in a magic ring. Tiny and cute, it is just a must-have for spring.
It has been a popular add-on for drawstring ends, the bodice of crochet tops, flower coasters, and tons more projects.
There are many other ways to crochet a basic flower. The one we shall learn today is a 1-round pattern using double crochet, chain, and slip stitch. It is the fastest and easiest of all other patterns. So, continue reading this tutorial to remake one with step-by-step instructions.
How is Basic Flower crocheted?
This basic flower variation requires making a set of five petals in the ring, starting and ending with two chains. There will be two double crochet stitches in between. Normally, we expect a circle by working this manner.
However, by ending each petal using a slip stitch, which has a much lower height than double crochet, we get a separation between each set.
Another pattern that requires treble crochet for a bigger flower is worked by crocheting three treble crochet in the middle and ending with a single crochet.
Note: You can also start with 4-chains as an alternative of magic ring. For the bigger variation, chain-6.
Supplies to Have
- I am using macrame cord for better visibility of the stitches, but at the cost of a slightly deformed overall structure and tight stitches. For your flower, I recommend using the standard cotton or acrylic yarn.
- 3.5mm crochet hook. You can use the recommended one on your yarn label.
Crochet Granny Square: Step-by-Step Instructions
Difficulty: Beginner – Level 3
Stitches Needed: Chain, slip stitch, and double crochet.
Step #1: Magic Ring
- Attach the magic knot to your crochet hook by pulling up a loop through the magic ring. You can use your preferred method to tie the magic knot. To learn how to tie the magic ring, follow my step-by-step tutorial for absolute beginners + how to work inside the magic ring.
Step #2: Starting Chains
- Crochet 2 chains. To do so: yarn over and pull through the loop on the crochet hook. For learning how to crochet the chain stitch and additional information about it, follow my tutorial with pictures.
Step #3: Double Crochet Set
- In the magic ring, make 1 double crochet. To do so, yarn over, insert the hook into the loop of the magic ring, yarn over, and pull up a loop on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two, yarn over again, and pull through the last two stitches on the hook.
- Make another double crochet in the ring. You will have a total of 2 double crochets in the ring.
Step #4: Ending Chains
- Crochet two chains.
Step #5: Petal End
- In the ring, crochet one slip stitch. Normally, a slip stitch is used to join the ends in a crochet circle, but here we use it as a standard stitch. To do so, insert the hook into the ring, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Pull through the loop on the hook.
Step #6: Secure the Petal
- Crochet 2 chains and slide the slip stitch next to the double crochet cluster to make the petal more prominent.
Step #7: Repeat the Pattern
- Make two double crochets in the ring. Chain twice and slip stitch in the ring.
- Repeat [ch 2, 2 dc, ch2, sl st] three more times in the ring.
UK pattern
- In the ring [ch 2, 2 tr, ch2, sl st] * 5 times.
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