Crochet Flower Pattern: Carnations

Need something easy and fast to make? These simply beautiful, crocheted carnations will last forever, as a gift to your loved ones or a decoration for your table. There’s nothing like a bundle of crocheted flowers to brighten someone’s day! Just follow the simple crochet flower pattern below.

Finished Size: 13” (33 cm) tall, 4” (10 cm) diameter of flower

Skill Level: beginner crochet skill level
Materials:
Medium Weight Yarn
Crochet Hook (3.25mm)
Yarn Needle
Wire (Optional)
crochet yarn size 4
crochet flower carnations

Gauge:
17 sc = 3’’
8 rows = 2’’
Gauge Swatch: 3’’w x 2’’h (7.5cm x 5cm) ch 18.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across
Row 2 – 8: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
Finish off.

Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.

Crochet Pattern: Flower
Round 1: ch 5, sl st in fifth from hook, ch 3, 15 dc in loop, sl st in next ch
Round 2 – 4: ch 3, place marker, 2 dc in each dc around, sl st in next ch
Round 5: (ch 3, sl st in next dc) around, finish off

With yarn needle, weave yarn into the top of round 2 (bottom of round 3), pull yarn tightly, bunching the flower together. Tie off and shape flower.

Flower Stem
Round 1: ch 5, sl st in fifth ch from hook, place marker, dc in each ch around
Round 2 – 21: dc in each dc around
Round 22 – 23: 2 dc in each dc around, sl st in next dc
Round 24: (ch 3, sl st in next dc) around, sl st in next ch, finish off

With yarn needle, sew stem onto bottom of flower using photo as a guide.

Leaf (Make as many as desired)
Row 1: ch 5, dc in third ch from hook, dc across
Row 2: skip 1, dc across, finish off leaving a long end for sewing

With yarn needle, sew leaves to stem as desired.

Optional: insert wire into the stem of the flower and shape as desired.

Do you need help with this crochet pattern? Leave a comment!

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9 Comments

  1. moonglow says:

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for this pattern. I must try it…and it looks so easy to follow! You are such a talented designer, and I can’t wait to see what you make next.

    I love your blog!

  2. Rachel says:

    Thanks so much for the compliments, let me know how the flowers come along!

  3. Katy_Ravensong says:

    You do such wonderful work. I don’t know when (if ever) I have seen such beautiful crochet flowers. I will be make the rose and the carnations.

    Be Blessed!
    Katy

  4. Rachel says:

    Thanks Kathy! It was sure a pleasure crocheting both the rose and carnation flowers. I think flowers are one of my favorite things to crochet. Enjoy! :)

  5. Deborah says:

    Whew! It took me a while to finish this but it was so worth the time. It is beautiful. I made a white one. Thanks so much for posting this pattern. I will be making more, and the rose, too.

  6. Rachel says:

    It took me a while the first time too!! Probably because of all of those rounds. I’m so glad that you made it! Thanks for all of your wonderful comments.

  7. Awilda says:

    While these are truly beautiful… I wonder if anyone has a link for Roses?

  8. Rachel says:

    Here is the link to my rose pattern: Crochet Rose Pattern

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