The image shows a crocheted 3D flower motif — it’s a layered flower pattern made using a 2.90 mm crochet hook and light blue yarn. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make one similar to it:
🧶 Materials
- Yarn: DK or light worsted weight (you can use acrylic, cotton, or soft wool).
- Hook: 2.90 mm (as shown in your photo).
- Scissors and yarn needle for finishing.
🌼 Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| tr | treble crochet |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| sp | space |
| rep | repeat |
🌸 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Magic Ring
Make a magic ring (also called an adjustable loop).
If you prefer, you can:
- Chain 5 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Tip: The hole in the center will be small but visible like in your image, so don’t tighten it too much.
2️⃣ Round 1 — Foundation Circle
- Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Work 10 single crochets (sc) into the ring.
- Join with a slip stitch to the first sc.
- (10 stitches total)
This makes your flower’s base circle.
3️⃣ Round 2 — Petal Bases
You’ll create loops to build petals later.
- Ch 5, skip 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch.
- Repeat around until you have 5 loops.
- Join with a sl st in the first ch-5 base.
These 5 loops will be your first layer of petals.
4️⃣ Round 3 — First Layer of Petals
Now we’ll fill each chain-5 loop to make one petal.
In each loop, work:
- (sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc)
That’s 9 stitches per petal.
Slip stitch into the base between petals to secure each one.
👉 After this round, you’ll have 5 pretty curved petals forming a flat flower.
5️⃣ Round 4 — Back Loops for Second Layer
Now we’ll make the second row of petals that overlap the first.
- Turn the flower to the back.
- Insert your hook into the back of the petal base (between petals).
- Ch 6, then sl st behind the next petal.
- Repeat all the way around.
You’ll have 5 back loops ready for the next layer.
6️⃣ Round 5 — Second Layer of Petals
Now turn your flower to the front again.
In each ch-6 loop (on the back), work the following:
- (sc, hdc, 6 dc, hdc, sc)
This second layer uses one more dc to make petals slightly bigger and more curled.
You’ll start to see the flower twisting like a pinwheel.
Slip stitch to finish each petal as before.
7️⃣ Round 6 — Optional Third Layer (for more fullness)
If you want an even fuller 3D flower (like the image shows, where petals fold in), make another round behind the previous one.
- Turn to the back again.
- Between petals, ch 7, sl st behind the next petal.
- Repeat to create 5 loops.
- Then in each loop, work:
- (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc)
This creates long, curved petals that curl naturally forward.
8️⃣ Finishing
- Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Pull through and weave in securely using a yarn needle.
- Shape your petals gently with your fingers so they twist slightly.
- Optionally, sew a pearl or bead in the center.
✨ Tips for Best Results
- Tension: Keep even tension so petals curve naturally.
- Yarn choice: Soft acrylic or cotton yarn gives nice stitch definition.
- Blocking: You can steam or lightly block it if you want petals to hold shape.
- Layer variation: You can use different shades (light blue + dark blue) for depth.
🌺 Summary
You’ve now made:
- A 3D double- or triple-layer crochet flower,
- With 5 (or more) spiraling petals,
- Built from chain loops worked behind previous rounds.