This easy crochet rose pattern works up in just two simple rows! Once you’ve crocheted the strip, roll it into shape and secure the layers together to create a pretty rose with lots of dimension.
Use your crochet roses to embellish hats, bags, scarves, and other projects, or make a bunch to create a whole bouquet. You can also pair them with my Crochet Rosebud and Leaf Pattern for even more possibilities.
Want to turn your roses into something special? I’ve also included instructions for making the crochet rose heart wreath shown below.
Crochet Rose Pattern
This rose is worked flat in two rows. The increases in the first row create the fullness needed for the flower, while the clusters in the second row form the individual petals. Once finished, the strip is simply rolled into a rose shape and secured at the bottom.
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted-weight yarn
- Hook: 5 mm (US H-8), or appropriate hook for your chosen yarn
- Construction: Worked flat in two rows, then rolled and secured into shape
Materials
- Small amount of worsted-weight yarn
- 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
This free crochet pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms and abbreviations. Stitch counts are provided throughout the pattern to help you keep on track.
Helpful Crochet Resources: Refer to my Crochet Abbreviations and U.S. to U.K. Crochet Conversion Chart as you work through the pattern.
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Special Stitch
Two double crochet cluster (2dc-cl): Yarn over, insert hook into specified stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, repeat once more (3 loops will be on hook), yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
Rose Instructions
Ch 28.
Row 1: Work 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, *1 dc in next, 2 dc in next, rep from * across, turn — 39 sts.
Row 2: *Sl st in first st, ch 1 (does not count as st), 2dc-cl in next, ch 1 (does not count as st), sl st in next, rep from * across, do not turn — 39 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a tail about 6 inches (15 cm) long.
Shaping and Finishing the Crochet Rose
With the stitches from Row 2 facing outward, take the end with the beginning tail and begin rolling the strip into a flower shape. Keep the foundation edge tight as you roll, with the beginning tail in the center and the ending tail on the outside.
The photo below shows how the bottom of your flower should look.
Thread the ending tail onto a tapestry needle and weave it back and forth through the bottom of the rose, making sure to catch all the layers. This will hold the rolled flower securely in place.
Once your rose is secure, gently adjust the petals until you’re happy with the shape. That’s it! Your crochet rose is ready to use as an embellishment or turn into the pretty wreath below.
Crochet Rose Heart Wreath
Create a whole wreath of crochet roses! I originally made this heart-shaped wreath as a Valentine’s Day decoration, but I loved it so much that I kept it up all year long.
How to Make the Rose Wreath
To make the wreath, you’ll need a heart-shaped base. I originally cut mine from a thick piece of cardboard, but a foam heart wreath form would also work well and provide a sturdier base.
Using the crochet rose pattern above, make enough roses to completely cover your wreath form. I used two coordinating yarn colors, but you could make all your roses in one color or mix several colors for a different look.
Arrange the roses over the form until you’re happy with their placement, then secure them with hot glue. If you’re using a foam wreath form, you can also use pins to help hold the flowers in place.
Crochet a few additional roses if needed to fill any gaps.
And that’s it — you have a pretty crochet rose wreath! Mine started out as Valentine’s Day decor, but the colors can easily be changed to make one for spring, Mother’s Day, weddings, or everyday decorating.
See more creative ways fellow stitchers have used this free crochet rose pattern on Ravelry.
Find more free crochet flower patterns here.
More Crochet Flower Patterns
- Crochet Rosebud and Leaf Pattern
- Sweet and Simple Crochet Flower Pattern
- Stacked Flower Crochet Pattern
- Swirl Flower Crochet Pattern – Embellish Anything!
- Spiral Flower Crochet Pattern
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Hi Kara, I really love your crocheted rose and I have included it in a roundup on my blog. .
Great roundup! Thanks so much for including me!
Im fairly new to crochet. I’m confused in row 2. When it says “*sl st in first st, ch 1, 2 dc-cl in next st, ch 1, sl st in next st, rep from *across” does that mean in the first st you are doing sl st ch 1, 2nd st you are doing 2dc-cl, ch 1, 3rd st you are doing sl st ch 1, 4th st another 2dc-cl and ch 1? Or does it mean each st across has sl st, ch 1, 2dc-cl, ch 1 in it?
You got it, Holly! In the first stitch you would do a slip st, then ch 1, the work 2 dc cluster in the next st, etc
Every time I go through, I end up with 38 stitches, not 40. I did the math and I’m not crazy! 28 chains – 3 = 25 used. We start with 2 dc in the first stitch (4th from hook) so that leaves 24 empty stitches left. Half are one DC and the other half 2 DC (12 + 24 double crochets). So… 2 + 12 + 24= 38. Am I reading something wrong?
Hi Sharla 🙂 No, you are not crazy, the count is off. You should end with 39 sts (the skipped 3 beginning chains count as a st). I will update the pattern. Thanks so much!
Thanks for the reply! I had gone ahead with the pattern and it turned out beautifully! I attached it to a coffee cozy for a Valentine’s gift and it was the perfect size and look for the project. Thank you for sharing your talent and expertise 🙂
Yay! So glad it worked out 🙂
Your amazing this is so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your pattern I have a problem to find where you did your wreath with roses I click the link and i went back to the same page.. How many roses you did and how tall and the width?. Please let me know where i can find the link .Thank you so much your very Talented.
I tried making these, but they seem very small, and don’t look like the picture. What could I be doing wrong?
First, I would make sure you are using the same hook size and yarn weight that I did and also that you are following the US stitch terms. Those kind of things can definitely throw you off 🙂
Lovely flower and wreath! I have a hat that needs an embellishment and I think this will be perfect. 🙂
That sounds pretty, Nichole!
Great! I will make this beautifull wreath for friends who will marry at 14th of february! Thank you very much!
Hello,
Could you tell me whether I would be allowed to sell the finished product I would make from this pattern, please? I would love to use it to embellish my baby blankets on Etsy. If yes, could I ask what name you would like me to list full credit to?
Thank you!
Yes, you can absolutely sell any of your finished items made from my patterns, including these flowers. I would love if you could give credit for the pattern to Petals to Picots, http://www.petalstopicots.com. If you forward me a link to your listing, I would be happy to promote it on my Facebook page. Good luck!
Thank you so much, that is very kind of you!
I’m still in the process of setting up my Etsy shop (making lots of things so it’s well-stocked from the get-go), but I hope to have it up and running by the end of the year in time for Christmas. My Etsy shop will be called ‘Happy Cats Crafts’. Thank you very much – any help I can get in promoting it would be vastly appreciated!
I started crocheting a pineapple cross that has four roses on it, about a month ago. I share with family and when they saw it, I ended up promising to make 9 crosses as gifts. When I started crocheting the roses I found they were a real pain and no matter what I tried, they just wouldn’t lay flat. I tried different size hooks and different size thread but it ended up the same. So now you have shared this (these) roses and honestly, they are just perfect to use on the crosses.
I just want to thank you for sharing with us.
I have been crocheting for sixty years and there’s not much I haven’t tried but once in awhile I come up against it. LOL
Again, thank you so much for sharing. You do beautiful work.
Thank you so much, Dorothy! It is absolutely my pleasure and I am happy to hear you like them 🙂
I really appreciate you being so generous with your time and patterns! I am always searching for pretty flower patterns,especially roses,and your rose is just beautiful. Your wreath stopped me in my tracks,and it is so gorgeous!
thank you,heidi