Crochet Rose Free Pattern

How to Crochet a Beautiful Rose – Step-by-Step Tutorial

Creating a stunning crochet rose is a wonderful way to add a handmade touch to your projects. This beginner-friendly pattern will guide you through making rose petals in different sizes, assembling them into a realistic flower, and even crocheting a stem with leaves. We’ll be using US crochet terms, and this pattern is perfect for anyone with basic crochet skills.

Let’s get started!

 

Abbreviations Used

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • dc – Double Crochet

  • trc – Treble Crochet

  • V stitch – (dc, ch 2, dc) all in the same stitch

 

Materials

  • Hook: 3.00 mm

  • Yarn: Double-knit yarn

    • Deep Red (for the rose petals)

    • Green (for the leaves and stem)

  • Stitch Marker

  • Optional: Floral wire (for extra stem stability)

 

 

Crochet Rose Pattern

Step 1: Choosing Your Materials

While you can customize your rose size by changing your yarn and hook, this pattern is written for a 3.00 mm crochet hook and double-knit yarn.

Step 2: Work in Rounds

All petals are worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to help track your progress.

 

Making the Petals

You’ll crochet a total of 12 petals:

  • 3 Small Petals

  • 3 Medium Petals

  • 3 Large Petals

  • 3 Extra-Large Petals

 

🌹 Small Petal (Make 3)

  1. Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the first chain, sl st to join. (6)

  2. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, sl st to join. (12)

  3. Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next, repeat around, sl st to join. (18)

  4. Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 2, repeat, sl st to join. (24)

  5. Round 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 3, repeat, sl st to join. (30)

  6. Round 6: Ch 1, sc in next 11, 2 sc in next, sc in next 4, repeat twice more, sc in last, sl st to join.
    Ch 3, dc in the base of the chain and next stitch. Fasten off.

 

🌹 Medium Petal (Make 3)

  1. Rounds 1–3: Same as Small Petal through Round 3. (18)

  2. Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 2, repeat, sl st to join. (24)

  3. Round 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 3, repeat, sl st to join. (30)

  4. Round 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 4, repeat, sl st to join. (36)

  5. Round 7: Ch 1, sc in next 12, 2 sc in next, sc in next 5, repeat twice more, sc in last, sl st to join.
    Ch 3, dc in the base of the chain and next stitch. Fasten off.

 

🌹 Large Petal (Make 3)

  1. Rounds 1–3: Same as previous petals. (18)

  2. Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next 2, repeat, sl st to join. (24)

  3. Round 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 3, repeat, sl st to join. (30)

  4. Round 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 4, repeat, sl st to join. (36)

  5. Round 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 5, repeat, sl st to join. (42)

  6. Round 8: Ch 1, sc in next 13, 2 sc in next, sc in next 5, repeat twice more, sl st to join.
    Ch 3, dc in base of chain and next stitch. Fasten off.

 

🌹 Extra-Large Petal (Make 3)

  1. Rounds 1–3: Same as before. (18)

  2. Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 2, repeat, sl st to join. (24)

  3. Round 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 3, repeat, sl st to join. (30)

  4. Round 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 4, repeat, sl st to join. (36)

  5. Round 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 5, repeat, sl st to join. (42)

  6. Round 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 6, repeat, sl st to join. (48)

  7. Round 9: Ch 1, sc in next 14, 2 sc in next, sc in next 6, repeat twice more, sl st to join.
    Ch 3, dc in base of chain and next stitch. Fasten off.

 

 

🌿 Stem and Leaves

To give your rose a realistic touch, you can crochet a stem and leaves.

Stem Base

  1. Round 1: Ch 2, work 10 sc into the first chain. Don’t tighten the ring too much—you’ll need the center open for attaching leaves.

  2. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around, sl st to join. (20)

  3. Rounds 3–4: Work 2 more rounds of sc.

 

Stem Leaf

  1. Ch 9

  2. Working back along the chain:

    • Sl st into 2nd ch from hook

    • sc, hdc, dc in next chain

    • Skip 1 stitch of the base ring

    • Sl st to attach the leaf to the base circle

 

 

🍃 Rose Leaf Pattern (Make as desired)

Small Leaf:

  1. Ch 13

  2. Work into the chain:

    • sc in 2nd ch from hook

    • hdc in next

    • dc in next 3

    • trc in next

    • 2 trc in next

    • dc in next 2

    • hdc, sc

Turn and work along the opposite side:

  • ch 1

  • sc, hdc

  • dc in next 2

  • 2 trc, trc

  • dc in next 3

  • sc, ch 1, sl st to join

 

🧵 Assembly Tips

  • Pull all yarn tails through the hole in the green base and secure.

  • Wrap green yarn or floral wire around the stem for added strength and shaping.

 

💐 Enjoy Your Crochet Rose!

You’ve now created a lovely, handmade crochet rose with layered petals and a charming leafy stem. Use your rose as a gift topper, bouquet piece, or home decor item. Happy crocheting!

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