The Lotus Flower Stitch is a truly captivating crochet design that beautifully imitates the layered elegance of a blooming lotus. With its mix of textured puff stitches and graceful double crochets, it’s perfect for creating eye-catching blankets, shawls, and decorative throws.
This stitch isn’t just gorgeous—it also offers a fun and slightly challenging project for anyone wanting to expand their crochet skills. Whether you’re a confident beginner or an experienced crafter, mastering the Lotus Flower Stitch will be a rewarding experience.
In this guide, you’ll find everything you need—from the materials list to the step-by-step instructions—so you can bring this stunning pattern to life.
Lotus Flower Stitch Free Pattern
Materials You’ll Need
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Yarn: A medium-weight yarn works best, as it allows the stitches to stand out clearly.
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Crochet Hook: Choose the hook size recommended for your yarn to ensure a neat, consistent finish.
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Extras: Scissors and a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Stitches Used
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Chain (ch)
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Double Crochet (dc)
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Puff Stitch: A textured stitch created with multiple loops on the hook.
Pattern Setup
The starting chain should be in multiples of 16 + 5 for the base.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Create the Foundation
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Chain a length in multiples of 16, then add 5 extra chains.
Example: For 2 motifs, chain 32 + 5 = 37 chains. -
Add 2 extra chains for height.
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Work double crochets into each stitch across to form your base row.
2. First Pattern Row
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Chain 3 (counts as your first dc), then make 7 more dc for a total of 8.
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Chain 3, then work a puff stitch into the third stitch of the base:
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Yarn over, insert your hook, and pull up a loop.
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Repeat this 6 times until you have 6 loops on the hook.
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Yarn over and pull through all loops, leaving 2 loops on the hook.
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Yarn over again and pull through both loops to secure.
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Chain 3, then work 1 dc into the third stitch of the base.
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Continue with 11 dc in the next stitches.
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Repeat the sequence: chain 3 → puff stitch → chain 3 → 8 dc until the end of the row.
3. Second Row
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Chain 3, then work dc across the row.
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When you reach a puff stitch from the previous row:
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Chain 1, then make another puff stitch in the same space.
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Secure it with a single crochet in the base chain space.
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Continue alternating between dc sections and puff stitches.
4. Repeat Pattern Rows
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Odd rows: Puff stitches separated by chains, framed by double crochets.
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Even rows: Dc across, repeating puff stitches in the same positions as before.
Tips for Best Results
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Tension: Keep your tension even to make puff stitches uniform.
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Blocking: Once your project is finished, block it to straighten the stitches and give a clean, professional look.
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Practice Swatch: Make a small sample first to get comfortable with the pattern before starting a larger piece.
Video Tutorial:
With this guide, you’ll be able to create a Lotus Flower Stitch project that’s just as satisfying to crochet as it is to look at. Whether you’re making a blanket, wrap, or decorative piece, this stitch will add a touch of elegance and texture.
Happy Crocheting! 🧶✨
