Crochet Bullion Stitch Flower

Aug 15, 2025 08:30 AM

Crochet Bullion Stitch Flower is a fantastic and fun project for anyone looking to add a touch of whimsy to their creations. This stitch may appear a bit intimidating at first, with its intricate loops and twists, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be amazed at the beautiful results you can achieve. The Bullion Stitch Flower adds a lovely textured dimension to your crochet work, making it perfect for embellishing blankets, scarves, or even clothing. Don't be discouraged by its complexity; with a bit of patience and practice, you'll soon be stitching up these charming flowers with ease. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to bring a touch of floral beauty to your next project!

My bullion stitch flower is worked in two rounds with six bullions around a circle:

Worked in sports weight cotton and a 3 mm hook, measures 1¼ inches/just over 3 cm

Making the bullion:

Our flower is made using what I call a 6 wrap bullion:

wrap yarn 6 times around the hook,

insert hook into 4th ch from hook,

pull through a loop,

then pull that loop through all of the loops on your hook

Here is an example of a 5 wrap bullion being worked into a stitch on a row rather than into a chain - but the bullion itself is worked in the same way. You'll just be making 6 wraps instead of 5:

Bullion Stitch Flower Pattern

Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc (UK dc) into 2nd ch from hook. Join with a ss to 1st stitch to make your circle.

Round 2: *Ch 4, make a 6 wrap bullion into 4th ch from hook.

Ch 1, ss into next st of circle*

Repeat from * to * five times for six petals, working your last ss into the joining ss from Round 1.

Tie off, pull end gently to tighten. Thread end from front to back through the first chain of your first bullion (pic below) and weave in both ends.

Photo Tutorial

Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc (UK dc) into 2nd ch from hook. Join with a ss to 1st stitch to make your circle:

Round 2: *Ch 4, make a 6 wrap bullion into 4th ch from hook.

Ch 1, ss into next st of circle*

One bullion and a chain made

Then a ss into the next stitch

A reminder on how to make that bullion:

Wrap yarn round hook six times; insert hook into 4th ch from hook and pull through a loop; tighten that loop under your hook; move the wraps up to the top of the hook, making sure the top wrap is a little looser than the others; pull tightened loop through.

Another tip:

When working into the 4th ch from hook, I work under two loops of the chain like this:

Inserting the hook into the chain