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Floral tea set Pattern

Floral tea set Pattern
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12+ Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Floral tea set Pattern

This pattern creates a whimsical floral tea set with a petal-layered teapot, spout, handle, lid, petals, sepal and a coordinating teacup. Techniques include crocheting in the round, shaping petals by increases and decreases, and assembling with hot glue for a neat finish. The teapot is crocheted around a small bottle or foam ball making the piece stable and decorative.

Floral tea set Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Youll find step-by-step photos and exact stitch counts for every piece including big, middle and small petals. The instructions guide you through finishing details like inserting a pipe cleaner in the handle and forming graceful petal waves.

Why You'll Love This Floral tea set Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple yarn into a delicate, layered floral teapot that looks like a real blooming flower. I enjoy the mix of shaping and surface texture — each petal is satisfying to crochet and gives immediate visual reward. The project lets me combine color shades and experiment with placement so every finished set feels unique. Sewing the pieces together and shaping the waves is calming and results in a display piece I am proud to show off.

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Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with color when I make this floral tea set; try swapping the pink shades for peaches, lavenders or even bold reds to create a different mood.

If you want a smaller or larger teapot, change your yarn weight and hook size — a thicker yarn with a larger hook gives a chunky result, while finer yarn makes a delicate mini version.

I often use variegated yarn for the large petals for a subtle gradient effect that adds depth without extra sewing work.

To make the set more durable and slightly posable, I insert thin craft wire into the spout and handle instead of a pipe cleaner — you can shape these pieces more precisely that way.

For a child-friendly version, skip the hot glue for some pieces and sew more securely with yarn, ensuring any pipe cleaner or wire is fully covered and the parts are firmly attached.

Want a gift version? Stuff lightweight batting into the teapot cap and place a small sachet of dried lavender inside for a scented display piece — I do this often for table presents.

I sometimes change the top cap style: instead of a small ball, crochet a tiny flower and sew it to the cap for an extra floral flourish.

If you like shiny accents, embroider tiny French knot highlights on petal edges or add small beads at petal bases for sparkle.

Consider making multiple teacups in different colors to create a full tea party set — mix and match with the same petal shapes for a coordinated look.

For display, glue the finished set to a small fabric-covered board so it sits securely on a shelf or table; this keeps delicate petals from catching and helps present the piece as an ornamental gift.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the bottle or foam core step can make the teapot unstable; use a 350 ml round bottle or a 9 cm styrofoam ball and glue a milk bottle cap to create a secure neck. ✗ Changing yarn colors without securing ends neatly will create messy joins; change color on the last loop of the stitch and weave ends in as you go for a tidy finish. ✗ Not inserting pipe cleaner into the handle makes it floppy and weak; fold a 30 cm pipe cleaner in half and insert it before closing the handle, then sew securely for strength. ✗ Overstuffing or under stuffing the cap or handle pieces will distort shape; stuff gradually using small amounts of fiberfill and check shape against the photo as you go.

Floral tea set Pattern

Create a charming handmade floral tea set featuring a layered petal teapot, matching teacup, saucer and pretty leaves. This pattern walks you through shaping the teapot around a small bottle or foam ball, crocheting spout, handle, cap and multiple petal sizes. Youll enjoy stitching textured petals and assembling the set using simple shaping techniques and hot glue for a polished finish.

Intermediate 12+ Hours

Materials Needed for Floral tea set Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans (cotton) - shades 18 (or 74), 20, 36, 42, 69, 07, 11, 35 (use pink shades combined as desired; shades 18 (74), 36 and 42 may need more than 1 skein depending on size)
  • 02
    Optional: 9 cm styrofoam ball (if no bottle) and milk bottle cap
  • 03
    Fishing line 1 mm diameter (for saucer support)
  • 04
    Polyester fiberfill for stuffing pieces

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.25 mm (B)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 04
    Hot glue gun
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    30 cm pipe cleaner (chenille wire) for handle
  • 07
    Plastic ball-shaped bottle 350 ml diameter 9 cm or 9 cm styrofoam ball
  • 08
    Fishing line (1 mm diameter)

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— Materials :

Info :

Yarn YarnArt Jeans 18 (or 74), 20, 36, 42, 69, 07, 11, 35 colors. Pink shades can be combined in different ways, so consumption of yarn may differ, shades 18 (74), 36 and 42 may need more than 1 skein. Also you will need ball shaped bottle (350 ml, diameter 9 cm). If you cannot find a bottle, use 9 cm styrofoam ball and milk bottle cap. Fishing line (1 mm diameter), 30 cm pipe cleaner, fiberfill, tapestry needle, hot glue gun.

— Stitch key :

Info :

AR – Adjustable Ring. ch - chain. sc - single crochet. htc - half treble crochet. sl st – slip stitch. dec - decrease /skip 1 st. inc - increase/work 2 st in 1 st. dc – double crochet. 3 dc cluster – 3 double crochet together from 1 stitch. ( )*n – repeat combination in () n times.

— Teapot :

Info :

Begin from bottom with raspberry yarn (42).

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR

Round 2 :

Inc every st =12 sc

Round 3 :

Inc every 2d =18 sc

Round 4 :

Inc every 3d =24 sc

Round 5 :

Inc every 4th = 30 sc

Round 6 :

Inc every 5th = 36 sc

Round 7 :

Inc every 6th = 42 sc

Round 8 :

Inc every 7th = 48 sc

Round 9 :

Inc every 8th = 54 sc

Round 10 :

Inc every 9th = 60 sc

Round 11 :

Inc every 10th = 66 sc

Round 12 :

Inc every 11th =72 sc

Round 13-14 :

Work 2 rounds straight

Round 15-24 :

Change yarn to pink color (36), work 10 rounds straight.

Round 25 :

Change yarn to light pink (18 or 74). (10 sc, dec)* 6 times

Round 26 :

(9 sc, dec)* 6 times

Round 27 :

(8 sc, dec)*6 times

Info :

Keep decreasing symmetrically to increasing. When you came close to bottleneck, work straight, without dec.

Info :

If you use a bottle, clean it, stuff firmly and cut the top thread. If you use a styrofoam ball, cut off a piece with a kitchen knife to get a flat bottom. Glue a cap from milk bottle on top using hot glue gun.

Info :

If your crocheting density is different from mine, this scheme may not fit the shape. Therefore, be guided along the course of crocheting, the main thing is to crochet around the bottle in three approximately equal sections.

— Teapot spout :

Info :

Work with green yarn (69). Chain 20.

Round 1 :

3 sc in 2d ch, 17 sc, 4 sc in last ch, 17 sc on another side of chain.

Round 2 :

3 inc, 17 sc, 4 inc, 17 sc.

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *3, 17 sc, (1 sc, inc) *4, 17 sc.

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) *3, 17 sc, (2 sc, inc) *4, 17 sc.

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) *3, 17 sc, 16 inc, 16 sc, sl st.

Info :

Join the straight sides and sew with a needle.

Info :

Stuff the bottom 2/3 with a synthetic fiberfill and glue it to the base of the teapot, as in the photo. The upper part is where it was 4 inc.

— Handle :

Info :

For handle ch 8 and work spiral rounds without inc, 15 cm up.

Info :

Pipe cleaner (chenille wire) fold in half, insert into handle and sew up the hole.

Info :

Glue the handle to the pot and additionally sew for reliability.

— Cap :

Info :

Work with light pink. Crochet a circle of such size to close the neck. I got 6 rows. You can follow the scheme of teapot bottom for circle.

Info :

Work 1 round through back loops only and one more round through both loops.

Item Name (cap handle) :

For cap handle work 8 sc in AR.

Info :

Work 2 rounds straight, stuff and sew the hole with the end of yarn. Sew this small ball to the center of the cap. Put the cap on its place, adding a fiberfill under it. Sew on the base.

— Big petal (P1) :

Info :

Raspberry yarn, make 4. Ch 9.

Round 1 :

3 sc in 2d ch, 6 sc, 4 sc in last ch, 6 sc on another side of chain. Now work spiral rounds:

Round 2 :

Inc *3 , 6 sc, inc *4, 6 sc.

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *3, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc) *4, 6 sc.

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) *3, 6 sc, (2 sc, inc) *4, 6 sc.

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) *3, 6 sc, (3 sc, inc) *4, 6 sc.

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) *3, 6 sc, (4 sc, inc) *4, 6 sc.

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) *3, 6 sc, 24 inc, 5 sc, sl st.

— Middle petal :

Info :

Pink yarn, make 6 pieces. Ch 10.

Round 1 :

8 sc, 4 sc in last ch, 8 sc on another side of chain. Now work back-and-forth rows. Make turning chain in the beginning of every row.

Round 2 :

8 sc, 4 inc, 8 sc.

Round 3 :

8 sc, (1 sc, inc) *4, 8 sc.

Round 4 :

8 sc, (2 sc, inc) *4, 8 sc.

Round 5 :

8 sc, (3 sc, inc) *4, 8 sc.

Round 6 :

8 sc, 20 inc, 8 sc.

— Small petal :

Info :

Light pink yarn, make 6 pieces. Ch 8.

Round 1 :

6 sc, 4 sc in last ch, 6 sc on another side of chain. Now work back-and-forth rows. Make turning chain in the beginning of every row.

Round 2 :

6 sc, 4 inc, 6 sc.

Round 3 :

6 sc, (1 sc, inc) *4, 6 inc.

Round 4 :

6 sc, (2 sc, inc) *4, 6 inc.

Round 5 :

6 sc, 16 inc, 6 sc.

— Assembly :

Info :

Attach all the petals with hot glue gun, applying glue on the bottom 2/3 of the petals. Make symmetrically on both sides of the pot.

Info :

Small petals are fixed at the level of light pink part of the base. First one in the center, then 2 on the sides with an overlap, right next to the handle and spout.

Info :

Middle petals are glued first on the sides, then one in the middle. Side petal comes under the handle of the pot.

Info :

Large petals stretch wide with your hands so that they fit well on the bottom of the pot, 2 on each side. Now turn down the unglued edges of the petals, giving them beautiful waves. All areas adjacent to the base, fasten with a gun.

— Sepal :

Info :

Green yarn (69): Crochet 7 rounds circle, following the scheme of teapot bottom.

Round 1 :

Ch 10, 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 htc, 6 dc. Skip 2 st, sl st in 3d st of the circle.

Info :

Repeat around the circle.

Info :

Glue the sepal on pot's bottom, but leave the tips unglued.

— Floral teacup :

Info :

Yellow, lilac pink, green yarn. Choose main color as desired. Begin with yellow yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc in AR.

Round 2 :

Inc every 2d =12 sc. Add a fishing line. Find more information about using fishing line in saucer description.

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) *6 =18 sc.

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) *6 =24 sc.

Round 5 :

Join lilac pink yarn and alternate 1 yellow and 1 pink st. Don’t forget to follow the inc scheme: (3 sc, inc) *6 =30 sc. Change the yarn color at the time of working the last loop of the sc.

Round 6 :

Fasten off yellow yarn, continue with lilac pink only. (4 sc, inc) *6 = 36 sc.

Round 7-17 :

Work 11 rounds straight. Crochet on the inside (front side inside, purl outside). Not very convenient, but we have to.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach all the petals with hot glue gun, applying glue on the bottom 2/3 of the petals and arrange them symmetrically on both sides of the pot.
  • Fix small petals at the level of the light pink part of the base: place the first one in the center, then two on the sides with an overlap, positioning them right next to the handle and spout.
  • Glue middle petals on the sides first and then one in the middle; ensure side petals come under the handle for a natural layered effect.
  • Stretch large petals with your hands so they fit well on the bottom of the pot (two on each side), then turn down the unglued edges to form waves and fasten all areas adjacent to the base with hot glue.
  • Insert a folded pipe cleaner into the handle before sewing it closed to create a firm, posable handle, then glue and additionally sew the handle to the teapot for reliability.
  • Stuff and sew the cap, add a small crocheted ball to the center, then place the cap on the neck adding a bit of fiberfill underneath and sew the base of the cap to the top.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a round 350 ml bottle or a 9 cm styrofoam ball as the core for the teapot; glue a milk bottle cap to the top for a realistic neck if using a bottle.
  • 💡If your crochet density differs from the pattern photos, adjust rounds while checking the bottle shape; the main aim is to crochet around the bottle in three approximately equal sections.
  • 💡Change yarn color on the last loop of the stitch to create a clean color join and weave ends in as you go to keep finishing neat.

This floral tea set pattern brings a little garden to your crochet table — a petal-layered teapot, sweet lid and matching teacup that make a lovely display. Try different pinks or pastels to make it your own and enjoy the slow, creative process of assembling each petal. 🌸 Happy crocheting and enjoy your cozy handmade tea set! 🧶

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FAQs

What size should the bottle or ball be for the teapot core?

Use a ball-shaped bottle of approximately 350 ml with a diameter of 9 cm; if you cannot find a bottle use a 9 cm styrofoam ball and cut a flat bottom.

Can I change yarn weight or hook size?

Yes, but changing yarn weight or hook size will affect the final size and fit on the bottle. If you change weight, check the piece against the bottle as you go and adjust rounds to fit.

Is this pattern suitable for beginners?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses shaping, color changes, and assembly techniques; a basic knowledge of crochet stitches and working in the round is recommended.

How long does it typically take to complete the set?

This project is a multi-day build and typically takes 12+ hours total, depending on your pace and how many pieces you make (teapot, lid, spout, handle, multiple petals and teacup).