Crochet a Baby’s Breath Flowers – Free Pattern
These delicate flowers can be used to embellish various projects such as hats, blankets, clothing, or even as standalone decorations. Keep in mind that crochet terminology may vary slightly depending on your location, so make sure to adapt the pattern accordingly.
Materials:
- Size 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Sport-weight yarn in white or light cream
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Instructions:
Flower Center:
- Start with a magic ring (adjustable ring).
- Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch here and throughout), work 6 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Pull the magic ring tight. (6 sc)
- Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st, 2 sc in the next st, repeat * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (9 sc)
- Fasten off and weave in the end.
Petals (Make 5):
- Attach the yarn to any stitch of the flower center.
- Row 1: Ch 1, work 4 sc evenly spaced around the post of the stitch you attached to. Turn. (4 sc)
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the first st, hdc in the next st, dc in the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (4 sts)
- Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, dc in the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (3 sts)
- Row 4: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, dc in the next st, hdc in the last st. Turn. (3 sts)
- Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, dc in the next st, hdc in the last st. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Arrange the petals evenly around the flower center, slightly overlapping each other.
- Thread the tapestry needle with the tail left from the last row of each petal. Sew the base of each petal to the flower center, securing them in place.
- Weave in all loose ends.
Your Baby’s Breath crochet flower is now complete! You can make multiple flowers and attach them to various projects or create a bouquet. Experiment with different yarn colors to achieve the desired look. Happy crocheting!
