This crochet flower motif pattern combines a rust-colored center, mustard inner petals, and a larger beige petal layer. The contrasting colors help distinguish the construction: a compact center, six small petals, and six outer petals worked behind them.
The two layers use different parts of the same center stitches. The inner petals attach to the front loops, leaving the back loops available for a separate chain-space foundation.
This flower is intended as a dimensional embellishment. It can be sewn onto a suitable background while leaving the petal edges free, rather than being treated as a flat square or a ready-to-join blanket motif.
Materials for the Crochet Flower Motif Pattern
- Worsted-weight yarn, Category 4:
- Color A: Rust for the center.
- Color B: Mustard yellow for the inner petals.
- Color C: Beige for the outer foundation and petals.
- A 5.0 mm crochet hook as a starting option.
- A yarn needle.
- Scissors.
- Stitch markers.
Use yarns of similar thickness for all three colors. A much heavier outer-petal yarn can change the balance of the flower.
Finished diameter and yarn consumption depend on the yarn, hook, and tension used. Measure the completed motif before planning its placement or making several matching flowers.
Construction Notes
The crochet flower motif pattern is worked in joined rounds without turning.
The structure is:
- A center containing 12 half double crochet stitches.
- Six inner petals worked into front loops.
- Six chain spaces anchored in the unused back loops.
- Six outer petals worked into those chain spaces.
Beginning chains do not count as stitches unless specifically stated. Joining slip stitches are not included in the stitch totals.
Keep the front of the flower facing you. Lift the inner petals gently when accessing the unused back loops behind them.
Abbreviations — US Terms
- MR: magic ring.
- ch: chain.
- sl st: slip stitch.
- sc: single crochet.
- hdc: half double crochet.
- dc: double crochet.
- tr: treble crochet.
- st / sts: stitch / stitches.
- FLO: front loop only.
- BLO: back loop only.
- ch-4 space: the opening beneath a chain of four.
For a US treble crochet, yarn over twice before inserting the hook.
If you need to check stitch terminology, refer to the Craft Yarn Council’s crochet abbreviation reference, including its comparison of US and UK terms.
Crochet Flower Motif Pattern: Step-by-Step Instructions
Round 1 — Rust Center
With Color A, make a magic ring.
Ch 2. This beginning chain does not count as a stitch.
Work 12 hdc into the ring.
Tighten the ring and join with a sl st to the first actual hdc, not to the beginning chain.
Count: 12 hdc.
Fasten off Color A.
Check that you can identify the front and back loops of all 12 stitches before starting the petals.
Round 2 — Six Mustard Inner Petals
Join Color B with a sl st in the front loop of any center stitch.
Work the following into that same front loop:
- Ch 2.
- Work 2 dc.
- Ch 2.
- Sl st back into the same front loop.
This forms the first small petal.
Sl st into the front loop of the next center stitch. This is the spacer stitch between petals.
For each of the remaining five petals:
- Sl st into the front loop of the next unused center stitch.
- Ch 2.
- Work 2 dc into that same front loop.
- Ch 2.
- Sl st back into the same front loop.
- Sl st into the front loop of the following center stitch.
Each petal-and-spacer unit uses two center stitches.
After the sixth spacer stitch, fasten off and secure the join.
Count: six inner petals across the 12 center stitches.
All 12 back loops of the rust center should remain unused.
Round 3 — Beige Foundation Behind the Petals
Join Color C in the unused back loop beneath any inner petal base.
Ch 1, then work 1 sc into that same back loop.
Ch 4 and skip the next unused back loop.
Repeat the following sequence five times:
- Work 1 sc into the next unused back loop.
- Ch 4.
- Skip the following unused back loop.
Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Keep the chain arches behind the mustard petals. Do not attach them to the mustard chain loops.
Count: six sc and six ch-4 spaces.
Do not fasten off.
Visual Guide: Inner Petals and Hidden Back Loops
Work the first petals in front loops and keep the back loop foundation behind them.
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Round 4 — Six Beige Outer Petals
Sl st into the first ch-4 space.
Work the following nine stitches into that space:
1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc.
Sl st into the next sc from Round 3.
Repeat around, working one nine-stitch petal into every ch-4 space, followed by one anchoring slip stitch into the next foundation sc.
The final anchoring slip stitch goes into the first sc of Round 3.
Fasten off.
Count: six outer petals, each containing nine stitches.
Each petal has one central tr, with four stitches on either side. The complete petal layer contains 54 worked petal stitches, excluding its anchoring slip stitches.
There is no additional edging round in this version.
Visual Guide: Nine Stitch Outer Petals
Place the central treble stitch between the two mirrored halves of each outer petal.
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Check the Layers
Place the flower with its front facing upward.
Confirm that:
- The rust center contains 12 hdc.
- The mustard layer has six petals.
- The beige foundation contains six chain spaces.
- Each chain space holds one outer petal.
- Each outer petal has one central tr.
- The foundation chains sit behind the inner petals.
Arrange the mustard petals above the beige layer with your fingers.
Raised petals do not need to lie completely flat, but strong twisting, crowded stitches, or a distorted center should be investigated before attaching the motif to another item.
Check the stitch placement and counts first. Curling is not automatically a tension problem.
Finishing the Crochet Flower Motif Pattern
Weave the tails into matching-color stitches on the back.
Secure the starting ring without pulling so firmly that the center puckers.
If washing or blocking is appropriate for the yarn, follow the manufacturer’s care instructions. Arrange the petals gently and allow the motif to dry completely.
Avoid pressing the two layers flat. Do not use strong stretching to conceal a construction problem.
Attaching the Flower to a Background
Position the flower on the intended fabric or crochet piece before sewing.
Use small stitches around the back of the center to establish the main attachment. Spread the stitches across several points rather than tightening everything into one central knot.
If the flower rotates, add a few discreet stitches through the beige foundation sc stitches and the background.
Leave the outer petal edges free if you want to preserve the raised effect.
Check that the attachment does not pull the background into folds. The flower and the item receiving it should also have compatible care requirements.
Practical Tips
Keep the Front and Back Loops Separate
The mustard petals use front loops only. Working through both loops would remove the clearly defined attachment points needed for the beige foundation.
Count Petal Units, Not Just Double Crochet Stitches
Each inner petal contains two dc, but there are six petals, not twelve. The spacer stitches are part of the placement sequence.
Check the Foundation Before Making the Outer Layer
Round 3 must contain six ch-4 spaces. Correct any missing or extra space before filling them with petals.
Locate the Middle Treble Crochet
The single tr identifies the center of each outer petal. If a petal looks uneven, compare the four stitches on either side.
Secure Ends Without Compressing the Layers
A tightly pulled tail can draw one petal down or twist the center. Check the front while weaving in each end.
Color Variations and Uses
Try cream with two shades of pink, or a yellow center with contrasting blue petals. Keep the yarn thickness consistent when changing the palette.
The motif can be considered for bag embellishments, cushion decorations, or a decorative fabric panel after checking its size and attachment.
For a blanket or another joined project, use a separate background and joining plan. This flower does not contain square corners or a continuous straight edge.
Its raised surface also differs from a flat coaster; do not assume it will provide a stable surface beneath a cup.
More Floral Crochet Projects
For a flower paired with a square background, explore the 3D Floral Granny Square Crochet Pattern.
If you prefer a different petal construction, visit the Sunflower Crochet Applique Pattern, which combines a circular center, elongated petals, and a separate leaf.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Petals Does This Crochet Flower Motif Pattern Have?
There are six mustard inner petals and six beige outer petals.
Where Does the Outer Layer Attach?
Its chain-space foundation attaches to the unused back loops of the original rust center. It does not attach to the tops of the mustard petals.
Does the Flower Need Stuffing?
No. The layered effect comes from the separate petal rounds and their attachment points.
Can I Add an Extra Border?
An extra border changes the petal shape and fullness. This version finishes after Round 4; it does not provide a tested additional edging.
Can I Change the Yarn Weight?
Changing yarn and hook size changes the dimensions and fabric. Use compatible yarns for all three colors and complete one sample before planning multiple motifs.
Share Your Flower Motif
Record the yarn, hook, finished diameter, and any assembly observations when making this crochet flower motif pattern.
Share your color combination and how you used the motif in the comments. If a step needs clarification, include the round and the attachment point you are working into.
