Crochet Retro Flowers: A Charming Project for Every Crafter

Crochet retro flowers bring a touch of nostalgia and whimsy to any project! These charming, timeless motifs add a pop of fun and color to your crochet creations. Whether you're embellishing a cozy blanket, a cute headband, or a stylish bag, these retro flowers never fail to make a statement. With their intricate petals and vibrant hues, they can transport you back to a simpler time while adding a modern twist to your handmade items.

Yarn and Hook

Sport yarn of your choice and colors (I love working with Phil Cotton #3 and Tango) and a 3 mm hook (UK11) (US 10/3). Note that you can use whatever yarn size/weight (and relevant hook for that weight) you like/have at hand. That will only influence the size of your flowers. Hence, smaller weights will yield tinier flowers, heavier weights will yield bigger flowers.

Stitches (American Terminology)

• Chain (ch)
• Chain space (ch-sp)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Treble (tr)

Other Materials

• Tapestry needle for weaving ends
• Scissors

Pattern

Foundation and Round 1: In color 1, ch4 (counts as 1dc + foundation working chain) and dc9 in last chain from hook. Sl st into 1st st to end round (10).

Round 2: ch9 (this is the petal-filling chain) and sl st in same st. Sc1 in next st, sl st in next. From here, repeat this pattern around. In the end, there will be 5 (five) petal chains (ch-sps). Sl st into 1st petal-chain st to end round. Cut yarn and weave ends.

Round 3: Insert color 2 in 1st stitch of the petal chain, and inside the ch-sp, sc1, hdc2, dc4, tr4, dc4, hdc2, sc1. Sc1 in next st., sl st into next ch-sp and repeat this pattern. When all 5 petals are filled, sc1 in last st and sl st into 1st petal (ch-sp) to end round. Cut yarn and weave ends.