A handmade crochet flower bouquet that never wilts — that’s the quiet magic of these wire-supported crochet flowers. Whether you’re making a gift that will sit on someone’s desk for years or adding a personal touch to a wedding table, this collection gives you six distinct pieces to work with: a tulip, an open tulip, a rose, an orchid, small puff flowers, and two styles of greenery branches. Each one is shaped by wire inside cotton yarn, so the petals and leaves hold their curves just like the real thing.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Cotton yarn in your choice of colors (fingering weight recommended for detail)
- Hook size: B-1 / 2.0 mm (or up to C-2 / 2.5 mm depending on yarn thickness)
- Thin wire: One length per petal or leaf requiring structure
- Wooden stick or thick wire: For each flower stem
- Green yarn: For wrapping stems to create a realistic finish
- Craft glue: For securing petals, leaves, and stamens
- Yarn needle / tapestry needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations Used
- ch — Chain
- dc — Double Crochet
- dec — Decrease
- FLO — Front Loop Only
- hdc — Half Double Crochet
- inc — Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- MR — Magic Ring
- sc — Single Crochet
- sl st — Slip Stitch
- st / sts — Stitch / Stitches
- tr-inc — Triple Increase (3 sc in same stitch)
- tr — Treble Crochet
Pattern Notes
- This crochet flower bouquet pattern is written in US crochet terminology.
- Flat pieces (petals, leaves) are worked in rows. Flower centers worked in the round are worked as joined rounds (sl st + ch to join) unless otherwise noted.
- Gauge is not critical for this project, but tighter tension produces cleaner petal shaping. Aim to work snugly.
- Stitch counts are given at the end of each round or row in parentheses: (##).
- Wire is inserted during specific rows as noted — fold the wire to match the petal or leaf outline and crochet over it as you work.
- Stems are finished by wrapping green yarn tightly around the wooden stick or thick wire, securing with glue at both ends.
Pattern Instructions
Tulip — Small Petals (make 3)
- Row 1: Ch 12. (12)
- Row 2: (Add wire.) Skip 1 ch, sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, tr-inc in last ch; working along the opposite side of the foundation chain: hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc. (23)
- Row 3: 23 sc, sl st. Cut yarn.
Tulip — Large Petals (make 3)
- Row 1: Ch 13. (13)
- Row 2: Skip 1 ch, 11 sc, tr-inc in last ch; working along the opposite side of the foundation chain: 11 sc. (25)
- Row 3: (Add wire.) sc, hdc, 9 dc, hdc, tr-inc, hdc, 9 dc, hdc, sc. (27)
- Row 4: 27 sc, sl st. Cut yarn.
Tulip — Large Leaf (make 1)
- Row 1: Ch 31. (31)
- Row 2: (Add wire.) Skip 1 ch, 3 sc, 3 hdc, 18 dc, 3 hdc, 2 sc, tr-inc in last ch; working along the opposite side of the foundation chain: 2 sc, 3 hdc, 18 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, sl st. Cut yarn.
Tulip — Assembly
- Apply glue around the wooden stick and press the 3 small petals evenly around it.
- Once set, add the 3 large petals in a second layer around the small ones.
- Attach the large leaf near the base of the stick.
- Wrap green yarn tightly around the stick, covering the leaf base and building out the stem until it looks natural. Secure yarn ends with a dab of glue.
Open Tulip
Notes: The open tulip uses the same petal pattern as the standard tulip above, but the petals are not glued flat against one another. Leave a short length of wire extending from each petal as you finish it — this excess wire is what you’ll use for assembly.
Arrange the 6 petals so 3 sit in an inner layer and 3 form an outer layer, then twist all wire ends together and secure them around the wooden stick stem. A small amount of glue will hold the open position firmly.
Stamens: Wrap yarn completely along a length of wire until the wire is fully covered; glue the ends to secure. Bend the wrapped wire into a stamen shape, then repeat to make a total of 3–4 stamens. Twist them together and tuck them into the center of the open tulip so they are visible. Complete the stem the same way as the standard tulip.
Rose
Rose — Petals
- Row 1: Ch 53. (53)
- Row 2: 52 sc. (52)
- Row 3: Ch 5, dc; skip 2 sts, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st; repeat from * to end. The pattern creates arched spaces across the row.
- Row 4: Ch 3; in each ch-2 arch work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc); repeat to end. This builds up the petal base.
- Row 5: Ch 1, 8 dc in next arch; sc in next arch; repeat from * to end, sl st. Cut yarn.
Once complete, roll the strip tightly from one end to form the rose shape, securing with glue or stitches as you roll.
Rose — Calyx and Sepals
- Rnd 1: In MR: (ch 3, 20 dc, sl st). (20 dc)
- Rnd 2: Ch 8, skip 1 ch, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, skip 3 sts, sl st. Repeat this sepal sequence 5 times total. Sl st, cut yarn.
The finished calyx will look like a small star. Place it beneath the bottom of the rose bud and glue in position.
Rose — Leaf
- Row 1: Ch 12, skip 1 ch, sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc; tr-inc in last ch; working along the opposite side of the foundation chain: hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc. (23)
- Row 2: (Add wire.) sc, ch 2; repeat to end, sl st. Cut yarn.
Glue all parts together and wrap yarn around the wooden stick to complete the stem.
Orchid
Orchid — Flower Center
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around. (12)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (18)
- Rnds 4–6: sc in each st around. (18)
- Rnd 7: (sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (12)
- Rnd 8: (sc, hdc, dc) in one st, (dc, hdc, sc) in next st; repeat 6 times, sl st. Cut yarn.
Orchid — Stamens
Cut several lengths of yarn, fold each in half, and secure the midpoint with a twist of wire to create a small bundle. Repeat 5–6 times, then twist all wire ends together to form one joined stamen cluster. Insert the cluster into the center of the finished orchid so it is visible. Attach a leaf worked in the same method as the tulip large leaf, fix it to the wooden stick, and wrap green yarn over the stick to finish the stem.
Small Puff Flowers
Flower Center
- Rnd 1: 10 sc in MR. Each pair of sc will anchor one petal. (10)
Petals (work 5): Ch 4, work 3 incomplete dc into the first st (leaving the final loop of each dc on the hook — you will have 4 loops on the hook after the first st, 7 loops after the second). Draw yarn through all loops on the hook to complete the petal. Ch 4, sl st into the next st. Repeat 4 more times to complete all 5 petals.
Flower Center Button: In MR: ch 4, 5 incomplete dc; draw yarn through all loops on hook. Sew or glue this button to the center of the finished flower.
For a full, finished look, make two identical puff flowers and glue them back-to-back before attaching both to the stem.
Greenery Branch — Type 1 (make 5 or 7 leaves)
- Row 1: Ch 12. (12)
- Row 2: (Add wire.) Skip 1 ch, sc, hdc, dc, 5 tr, dc, hdc, tr-inc in last ch; working along the opposite side of the foundation chain: hdc, dc, 5 tr, dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Cut yarn.
Attach 5 or 7 leaves to a wooden stick so each leaf fans outward from the stem. Wrap green yarn tightly around the stick between each attachment point to neaten and reinforce.
Greenery Branch — Type 2
Small Leaves (make 4):
- Rnd 1: In MR: 9 sc, sl st, ch 1. (9)
Medium Leaves (make 6):
- Rnd 1: In MR: ch 1, 7 sc, sl st. (7)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, 7 inc, sl st, ch 1. (14)
Large Leaves (make 6):
- Rnd 1: In MR: ch 1, 9 sc, sl st. (9)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, 9 hdc-inc, sl st, ch 1. (18)
Attach leaves to the wooden stick from smallest at the top to largest at the base. Wrap green yarn around the stick to finish the stem.
Assembly
- For each flower, complete all individual pieces before beginning assembly.
- Glue or wire-twist the inner petals around the stem first, then layer outer petals on top.
- Add the calyx (for the rose) or leaf (for tulip, orchid, puff flower) near the base of the stem, securing with wire twists and a drop of glue.
- Wrap green yarn tightly and evenly around the entire wooden stick from just below the lowest petal down to the base. Secure yarn with glue at the top and bottom of the wrap.
- Weave in all yarn ends on each piece before gluing components together.
Tips & Tricks
- Wire placement: When the pattern says “add wire,” fold your wire to just inside the petal outline before you begin that row — crocheting directly over it locks it in place without any visible joining or knots.
- Tension on petals: Work slightly tighter than you normally would. Looser stitches let the wire show through and make petal edges look uneven. If your stitches seem open, try going down half a hook size.
- Stem wrapping: Keep your yarn tension consistent as you wrap the stem — pull firmly with each pass so there are no gaps. Work in one continuous direction and avoid reversing, which creates visible ridges.
- Glue choice: A clear-drying craft glue or fabric glue works best here. Hot glue sets too fast and can pull petals out of alignment before you position them correctly.
- Puff flower petals: The key to a clean puff petal is keeping the unfinished dc loops snug on the hook before you draw through all at once. If the loops slip or loosen, the petal will look floppy. Pinch the hook head gently as you work each incomplete stitch.
