Step 1: Creating the Base Circle
- Start with a Slip Knot and Chain 20:
- Attach the slip knot to your hook and make 20 chains.
- Form a Circle:
- Connect the first chain with the last using a slip stitch.
- Start Round 1:
- Chain 1 and make a single crochet into the first chain. Mark this stitch with a stitch marker.
- Alternate between single crochets and increases (2 single crochets in one chain) until the end of the row.
- Slip stitch into the marked stitch to complete the round.
- Round 2:
- Chain 1, single crochet into the first stitch, and mark it.
- Follow the sequence: 2 single crochets, then 1 increase. Repeat to the end of the row.
- Slip stitch into the marked stitch to finish.
- Round 3:
- Chain 1, make 3 single crochets, then 1 increase.
- Repeat the sequence: 3 single crochets + 1 increase, and finish with a slip stitch.
- Continue Rounds 4-5:
- Gradually increase the number of single crochets between increases.
- Round 4: 4 single crochets + 1 increase.
- Round 5: 5 single crochets + 1 increase.
- After completing Round 5, you’ll have the base for your flower!
- Gradually increase the number of single crochets between increases.
Step 2: Crocheting the Petals
Each petal is worked individually, and there will be 5 petals in total.
- Start with the First Petal:
- Make 13 Single Crochets starting from the base and chain 1.
- Turn Work and decrease at the start of each row, with fewer stitches as the rows progress:
- Row 2: Decrease 1, then 11 single crochets.
- Row 3: Decrease 1, then 8 single crochets.
- Row 4: Decrease 1, then 8 single crochets.
- Row 5: Decrease 1, then 5 single crochets.
- Row 6: Decrease 1 + 1 single crochet; final decreases at the end.
- Row 7: Only decrease stitches and then fasten off.
- Leave One Stitch Between Petals:
- Skip one stitch and start the next petal in the adjacent chain using the same process.
- Repeat Until All 5 Petals are Finished.
Step 3: Creating and Attaching Two Panels
- Make a Second Panel:
- Repeat the entire process for creating the circle and petals for a second identical panel.
- Sandwich Panels (Wrong Sides Together):
- Align the wrong sides of both panels together, ensuring the right sides face out.
- Use Stitch Markers:
- Mark matching points on the edges of each petal to keep them aligned during assembly.
Step 4: Joining the Panels
- Start Slip Stitching Along the Edges:
- Insert your crochet hook through both panels at the marked point and slip stitch along the edges.
- Continue around each petal, tucking loose yarn tails inward as you work.
- Connect the Center Circle:
- Work slip stitches around the middle circle to join the panels completely.
Step 5: Stuffing the Flower Pillow
- Stuff Gradually:
- Use small chunks of stuffing (scrap yarn or fake snow is also fine). Add stuffing densely without overfilling to avoid gaps.
- Leave petals with open seams partially empty for easier stitching.
- Finish the Remaining Edges:
- Slip stitch closed the last petals, adding stuffing as needed.
- Fasten off and tuck in any loose ends inside the pillow.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve now completed a delightful crochet flower pillow with vibrant, plush petals. This whimsical accessory is perfect for home décor or as a thoughtful handmade gift. Experiment with different colors and textures to make it truly unique.












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