About This International Women's Day Flowers Pattern
This pattern teaches you how to make rolled crochet flowers in three sizes (small, medium and large) using basic stitches. The flowers are made from a simple chain foundation and are rolled and sewn to form layered petals. Perfect for creating bouquets, brooches or decorative accents. Great for using DK/light weight yarn in various purple shades.
Clear step-by-step rows are provided for each size and the pattern is ideal for beginners. No complicated shaping—just chain, single crochet, half double and double crochet stitches.
Why You'll Love This International Women's Day Flowers Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into beautiful layered flowers that look much more complex than they are. I enjoy how versatile the flowers are—you can make a delicate mini bouquet or a bold statement piece just by changing yarn thickness and color. The process of chaining, working textured petals, and rolling them up is satisfying and quick, giving you fast results. I also love that these flowers are a great way to use leftover yarn and play with shades of purple.
Switch Things Up
I love changing up the colors to make each bouquet unique; try gradient purples, mixed pastels, or bright contrasting hues for different moods.
You can make the flowers larger or smaller by switching yarn weight and hook size; thicker yarn and a larger hook will create a chunkier flower.
I sometimes use cotton yarn for a crisper petal edge, or acrylic for a softer, more flexible bloom depending on the intended use.
Try adding a little felt circle at the base before sewing to give the flower a sturdy backing for brooches or hair clips.
I like to sew a bead or button in the center of the rolled flower for a decorative touch and added weight to hold the roll in place.
Make mini versions of the small flower to create a dainty garland or string several flowers together for hanging decor.
For a posable bouquet, attach flowers to floral wire stems and wrap with floral tape; this gives them structure and makes arranging easy.
I enjoy mixing stitch textures—add an extra row of hdc or dc to create wider petals and a fuller look.
To create a wreath, make many small flowers and hot-glue or sew them onto a foam or fabric-wrapped ring base for a seasonal decoration.
I also like to turn a single large flower into a statement brooch by sewing a brooch pin to the felt base and reinforcing with extra stitches.
Use metallic or variegated yarn occasionally to create shimmering highlights or subtle color shifts across the petals for a special effect.
Experiment with combining these flowers with crocheted leaves or greenery to make a more realistic bouquet or arrangement.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the second chain when working the first single crochet can throw off the stitch count; always work the sc into the second ch as instructed to keep the pattern correct.
✗ Not keeping track of your repeats will cause the petal pattern to end unevenly; mark the start and end of repeats with a stitch marker or a small clip to stay consistent.
✗ Pulling stitches too tight when making 3 dc clusters can prevent the petals from lying flat; use relaxed tension so the petals remain soft and roll easily.
✗ Failing to leave a long tail when fastening off makes sewing the flower together difficult; always cut a long tail as instructed for rolling and stitching the flower securely together.
