Olivia Flower Crochet Pattern for a Pretty Handmade Bloom

Create super simple, heavily textured, and elegant handmade flowers that bring a touch of cozy charm to any project.

Materials and Core Techniques

To make these lovely blooms, you will need some cotton yarn, specifically normal double knit yarn, paired with a four-millimeter crochet hook, though this design works with any yarn and corresponding hook size. The process begins with a magic ring to form a neat, dense center using twelve double crochet stitches, which are then secured with a slip stitch.

The standout feature of this pattern is a unique petal technique that blends standard crochet with a Tunisian crochet style. Working into a single stitch, you create a tall chain followed by a series of half-finished treble stitches—specifically yarn-over-twice stitches left uncompleted on the hook. These loops are then worked off Tunisian-style by pulling through loops sequentially. Single crochets, a tiny chain two space, and a finishing chain form the outer edge of each textured petal, resulting in six gorgeous petals that curve naturally.

Tips, Tricks, and General Advice

When working the multiple half-finished treble stitches into a single space, things will get quite tight, but you should just bear with it to achieve that rich texture.

Do not pull your initial magic ring all the way closed immediately so that you do not lose the top of your first double crochet stitch when joining.

If you want your flower petals to truly stick up and hold a rigid form, you can gently stitch the petals together to force them into shape, or leave them flexible so they can flatten out depending on the look you prefer.