Crochet Flower Pattern: Rose

The classic rose adds elegance to all crochet projects. Whether you add it to your afghan, beanie or purse, a rose is bound to bring out a nice feminine touch. In this crochet pattern you can create a nice, large, full rose.

Pattern Updated 3/15/2010

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Finished Size: 2 1/2” (6 cm) tall, 4” (10 cm) diameter of flower (not including leaves)

Skill Level:
Materials:
Medium Weight Yarn
Crochet Hook F (3.75mm)
Yarn Needle
crochet yarn size 4

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: Rose
Row 1: with pink, ch 51, (dc, ch 2, dc) in fifth ch from hook, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, [dc,
ch 2, dc] in next ch) across until 1 ch remains, dc in last ch
Row 2: ch 3, turn, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first ch-2 space, *skip next ch-2 space,
(ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, repeat from * across until 1 dc
remains, dc in last dc
Row 3: turn, *9 dc in next ch-2 space, (sl st, ch 1, sl st, ch 1) in next ch-2 space,
repeat from * across, finish off.

Using photo as a guide, roll rose together and sew with yarn needle.

Leaf (Make 2)
Row 1: with green, ch 14, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, tr in next 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next ch
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sl st in next sl st, sc in next sc, hdc in next hdc, dc in next 2 dc, tr in next 2 tr, dc in next 2 dc, hdc in next 2 hdc, sc in next sc, sl st in next sl st, finish off.

With yarn needle, sew leaves to rose using photo as a guide.

If you would like to make a smaller rose, simply decrease the number of initial chains made in row 1.

You may also like to check out more flower applique crochet patterns. This set has 5 different flowers and 3 leaf sizes.

You can find more flower patterns at the Crochet Spot Store.

If you have questions regarding this pattern, simply leave them here as a comment and I would be glad to help!

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72 Comments

  1. Loxetta says:

    Oh wow — I made a yellow rose the other day and I must say, even though that’s a lovely photo up there, there is nothing like looking at the finished project made yourself in person from all angles! This rose pattern is simply amazing, and much simpler than it seems at first. I am still rather new to crocheting and pulled it off easily.

    Thank you very much for this and all your free patterns on this site. They have been a wonderful help to me!

  2. Gwennypoo says:

    Ok I am so confused…

    So, after you finish the first row and you turn to do the second row, when you dc in the space made by the first ch-2, are you wrapping the dc around the top of the dc in row 1, or the chains on the bottom?

    In other words, are you adding row2 to the “top” or the “bottom”?

    So confused…

  3. Rachel says:

    Gwennpoo, to make your stitches in the ch-2 space, you insert your hook under the ch-2 to make your stitches. The ch-2 refers to the ch 2 that you made on row 1. Row 2 goes on top of row 1.

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  5. Magnus says:

    I’m new at crocheting and am trying to make this rose for my wife. When on the third row I discovered that I’m going to end up with 32 petals instead of 16, making it look more like a giant roseish-looking hat than an adornment.
    I’ve re-read both your pattern descriptions but can’t figure out what I did wrong.
    After the first row I ended up with 32 “holes” (chain spaces?) alternatingly square (2 chains above, 2 chains below) and triangular (2 chains above, 0 chains below) in shape
    Row 2 creates 2 holes for each of the 32 ones below, making the count 64 holes.
    Then in row 3 there is a petal built atop every other hole, making the total petal count 32.

    Do you have any idea of what I’m doing wrong?
    I’m thinking maybe it’s the “skip 2″ in the row 2 description, since I thought when reading it that it was unnecessary since the following instruction is 2 dc in next ch-2 space anyway. Maybe I should have skipped one entire ch-2 space instead of crocheting the dc in just the ch-2 space after the current?

    By the way, thank you for your wonderful site! I wish more blogs were creative like this.

  6. Rachel says:

    Hi Magnus, on row 2, where it said to work into a “ch-2 space” the space refers to the “square (2 chains above, 2 chains below)” as you describe it. These are the spaces that are created by chaining 2. The “triangles” are spaces that are created by skipping 2 (not chaining 2), and are not considered “ch-2 spaces”. So for row 2, only work into the ch-2 spaces, the “squares”.

  7. Magnus says:

    Aha, that explains it. Thank you for your quick answer. Time to put my enormous pile of petals aside to make a fresh start. :)

  8. crystal says:

    I love this pattern.I made tuns. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

    may i use this patteern? I mean put this pattern in a book with otherthings and sell it?

  9. Rachel says:

    Hi Crystal, this pattern can NOT be republished or sold! It is against copyright and therefore against the law. You can however, sell the actually crocheted flower item that you hand make, as long as you give credit to where you found it: crochetspot.com

  10. crystal says:

    Ok thanks any way.I have realy injoied making it.

  11. Marian says:

    I just made this and it turned out very pretty and cute I posted it on my blog (with a link to the pattern and your site) I made a sort of bracelet from it and ♥♥ it. The directions were very easy to follow. I am a LONG time crocheter lol

    Marian from the Netherlands

  12. carolyn says:

    I’m enjoy making these roses they r so easy to crochet. Planning on making a dozen of them and giving them to my future mother-in-law for valentines day. Also going to make a single on and put it on a dowel stick for each of the ladies (residents) at the nursing home i work at. I know they will be pleased.

  13. grandma44 says:

    Hi Rachael, I love crochetspot, thanks for providing it. My daughter and I are making your beautiful roses. Can you give us some instructions on how to make a smaller one…say half the size??? thanks in advance….

  14. Rachel says:

    grandma44, you can make a smaller rose by making less chains at the beginning of row 1. You can also check out the rose bud pattern for the smaller version of this rose.

  15. Crystal Awkward says:

    Thank you soooo much for the pattern. I finished one today and I love it. I’m going to make them for table decorations for my parents’ wedding celebration this summer. My mom will love them as she taught me how to crochet. Thanks again.

  16. Bananas says:

    HI
    I’m pretty sure that you’ve explained what I’m about to ask to someone else
    On the second row of your corchet rose- do you crochet in the triangles or squares?
    and on the third row same thing do you make the 9dc in the triangle or square?
    Thanks for the help

  17. Rachel says:

    Hi Bananas, a ch-2 space refers to anytime you made a chain 2 on the previous round, regardless if it appears to be a triangle or a square. A chain space is not created if you just skipped 2 chains, you must have chain 2 to for it to be a chain space. So any where in the pattern where you see “ch 2″ that is where you have just created a chain space. Learn more about chain spaces here: What is a Chain Space?

  18. Chitra says:

    Hi, I’m a little new to crocheting. I was looking at your reply to Magnus and I’m a little confused about row 2. After the ch 3 and turning my work, my first chain space is a triangle. Should I skip it and start with the square? I’m sure I did the first row right. please help.

  19. Rachel says:

    Hi Chitra, don’t worry about what I told Magus. The “square” and “triangles” can be confusing in the context of that particular question. Read what the comment I wrote above for Bananas.

  20. Chitra says:

    K. Thanks a ton :)

  21. Laina says:

    1st let me say that I love the patterns I’ve found on your site! I have only been knitting and crocheting for a few months but, I have finished many projects. I am a little confused about something in this pattern; in the first row, when I chain 52 and then make the (dc, ch2, dc) in the 5th chain from hook … even after the dc in the next ch am I supposed to have a left over chain?? even doing the math 52 ch – 5 = 47ch. the (dc, ch2, dc) skip 2 =3. 47ch/3 = 15 with 2 left over – 1dc = 1 left over chain… or am I missing something? My knitting/ crocheting teacher was confused as well and she’s been doing this for 30+ years.

  22. Rachel says:

    Hi Laina, it should say 51. Thanks for catching that!

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