This is a crochet flower with a spiral center and layered petals — a beautiful 3D motif often used in blankets, appliqués, or decorations. Here’s a detailed step-by-step tutorial to make it like in the image:
🧶 MATERIALS
- Yarn:
- Green (center)
- White (petals)
Use cotton or acrylic yarn in the same weight (e.g. DK or 3-ply).
- Hook: 2.5 mm – 3.5 mm (depending on yarn thickness)
- Scissors and tapestry needle
🌿 PART 1: CROCHET THE SPIRAL CENTER
Step 1: Foundation ring
- Make a magic ring (or chain 5 and slip stitch to form a ring).
- Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Work 10 single crochet (sc) into the ring.
- Pull the tail to close the center tight.
👉 Don’t join rounds — we will continue in a spiral.
Step 2: Build the spiral ridges
Now we’ll create that 3D coil look:
- Round 2:
- In the first stitch, make 1 front post double crochet (fpdc) — yarn over, insert hook around the post from front to back, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through the last 2 loops.
- Repeat fpdc in each stitch around (10 fpdc total).
- Round 3:
- Keep working fpdc into each fpdc from the previous round, without joining.
- Continue this spiral pattern for 4–5 rounds or until it forms a thick, coiled ring (like a scrunchie shape).
- The hole in the center should remain visible but small.
- Finish:
- When the coil looks tall and dense, slip stitch to secure.
- Fasten off, leaving a small tail to weave in.
✅ You now have a spiral green ring, which is the flower’s center.
🌸 PART 2: CROCHET THE PETALS
Each petal will be worked directly onto the green ring, one by one.
Step 1: Attach yarn
- Attach white yarn to the back loop of any stitch on the green ring using a slip stitch.
- Chain 8 (this is the base for the petal).
Step 2: Form the first side of the petal
Starting in 2nd chain from hook:
- 1 single crochet (sc)
- 1 half double crochet (hdc)
- 1 double crochet (dc) in next 4 chains (total 4 dc)
- 1 treble crochet (tr) in the last chain
Now you’re at the tip of the petal.
Step 3: Form the other side of the petal
- Chain 1 (this creates the sharp point at the tip).
- Work along the other side of the foundation chain:
1 treble crochet (tr) in first stitch,
4 double crochets (dc),
1 half double crochet (hdc),
1 single crochet (sc) in the last stitch.
Step 4: Anchor the petal
- Slip stitch into the next stitch on the green ring to secure the petal base.
Step 5: Repeat for all 5 petals
- Repeat Steps 1–4 four more times evenly around the ring.
- Adjust placement so petals are equally spaced (5 total).
Step 6: Finishing touches
- Fasten off and weave in all yarn ends.
- If the petals curl slightly, lightly block them (spray with water, shape, and let dry flat).
🌼 OPTIONAL VARIATIONS
- Add a small yellow circle in the middle (sew or glue) for a more realistic flower.
- Use different petal colors for contrast.
- Attach a pin or clip for wearable art.