How to Crochet the Flower Stitch

The flower stitch is absolutely beautiful, but it can be a bit more challenging to crochet. If the written instructions aren’t clear, take a look at the video segment of the part you find difficult or check the crochet diagram. In the video, I crochet very slowly so you can follow along easily. For the best possible final result, it’s recommended to block your work with this stitch.

Looking for a fun project with this stitch? Check out the pattern of my Lace Flower Shawl.

This tutorial will guide you through 5 rows. You can keep repeating rows 2 to 5 to continue crocheting. To start with the flower stitch, chain a multiple of 8 + 5 extra.

Stitches and Abbreviations

Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)
Treble (tr)
Treble 2 together (tr2tog)
Treble 3 together (tr3tog)
Treble 5 together (tr5tog)
Treble 8 together (tr8tog)
Triple Treble (tr tr)

Special Stitch (also shown in video) – Triple Treble (tr tr)

Yarn over 4 times
Insert your hook into the designated stitch or space.
Yarn over and pull up a loop (You should now have five loops on your hook)
Yarn over and pull through two loops (You’ll now have four loops remaining)
Repeat step 4, continue yarn over, pull through two loops until only one loop remains on your hook.

Below you will find the video tutorial of the Flower Stitch (with the crochet chart included) and the written instructions.

Other stitches you might like: The Tulip Stitch – Puffy Star Stitch

Video Tutorial: How to Crochet the Flower Stitch + Chart

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Written instructions Flower Stitch

Chain a multiple of 8 + 5 extra.

Row 1

Tr3tog in the 9th chain from the hook, ch 7, tr3tog in the same ch, ch 3, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in next ch. *ch 3, skip 3 ch, tr3tog in next ch, ch 7, tr3tog in the same ch. Ch 3, skip 3 ch, 1 sc in next ch*. Repeat between * and * until the end of the row. Turn.

Row 2

Ch 6 (counts as a triple treble), tr3tog in the top of the first petal of the previous row, ch 4, tr2tog in the 4th chain from the hook, 1 sc in the center of the chain-7 space.

*ch 4. Work a tr8tog in multiple places, starting by working the first 2 (unfinished) tr into the body of the sc just made, work the next 3 (unfinished) tr into the top of the next petal (there are 6 loops on your hook now) and the last 3 (unfinished) tr in the top of the next petal. Yarn over and pull the yarn through all 9 loops. Ch 4, tr2tog in 4th ch from the hook (the center of flower), 1 sc in the chain-7 space*. Keep repeating between * and *.

At the end of the row, work a tr5tog: Ch 4, 2 (unfinished) tr in the body of the sc just made, and 3 (unfinished) tr in the top of the last petal, yarn over and pull the yarn through all 6 loops. 1 tr tr in the 4th ch from the previous row. Turn.

Row 3

Ch 9 (counts as tr tr and ch 3), tr3tog in the center of the first flower (the first stitch). *ch 3, 1 sc in next sc from previous row (between flowers), ch 3, tr3tog in the heart of the next flower, ch 7, tr3tog in the center of the same flower*. Keep repeating between * and *. At the end of the row: ch 3, 1 sc in the sc from the previous row, ch 3, tr3tog in the center of the half flower, ch 3, 1 tr tr in the center of the half flower. Turn.

Row 4

Ch 5, work a tr8tog in multiple places, starting by working the first 2 (unfinished) tr into the 5th chain from the hook, work the next 3 (unfinished) tr into the top of the next petal (there are 6 loops on your hook now) and the last 3 (unfinished) tr in the top of the next petal. Yarn over and pull the yarn through all 9 loops. Ch 4, tr2tog in the 4th ch from the hook (the center of the flower).

*1 sc in the chain-7 space, ch 4, work a tr8tog in multiple places, starting by working the first 2 (unfinished) tr into the body of the sc just made, work the next 3 (unfinished) tr into the top of the next petal (there are 6 loops on your hook now) and the last 3 (unfinished) tr in the top of the next petal. ch 4, tr2tog in 4th chain from hook (center of flower)* Keep repeating between * and *.

At the end of the row work 1 sc into the 4th ch of the previous row. Turn.

Row 5

Ch 4, tr3tog in the center of the 1st flower, ch 7, tr3tog in the center of the same flower. *Ch 3, 1 sc in next sc from previous row (between flowers), ch 3, tr3tog in the heart of the next flower, ch 7, tr3tog in the center of the same flower*. Keep repeating between * and *. At the end of the row: ch 3 and 1 sc into the top of the last petal. Turn.

Keep repeating rows 2-5.

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