Bloom Beautifully Make Your Own Crochet Rose!

On Mar 16, 2025 7 0

Ready to dive into a delightful crochet project? Let’s fashion a stunning crocheted rose, just like the one you see in the image! This project is perfect for beginners and a wonderful way to learn basic crochet techniques while producing something truly beautiful. Don’t worry if you’ve never picked up a hook before, we’ll guide you through every step with friendly encouragement. Imagine the joy of gifting this handmade rose or using it to add a touch of handmade charm to your home! Let’s get started and build your very own crocheted masterpiece!

Materials & Tools You’ll Need

Before we begin, gather these simple supplies. You’ll be amazed at how little you need to assemble such an elegant piece!

🧶 Medium weight yarn in two shades of pink (one light, one darker)
🧶 Medium weight yarn in green
🪡 Crochet hook suitable for your yarn (check yarn label for recommendation, usually around 4mm or 5mm)
✂️ Scissors
Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)

Let’s Begin: Crafting Your Crochet Rose Step-by-Step

We’re going to make this rose petal by petal, starting from the center and working our way outwards. Refer to the image to see how the petals are layered and shaped. Each step is broken down for easy learning. Let’s begin!

Making the Rose Center:

This snug center is the heart of your rose. We’ll use the darker pink yarn to form a tight spiral.

Step 1: Start with a slip knot on your hook using the darker pink yarn. If you’re unsure how to make a slip knot, there are many helpful videos online – it’s the foundation of crochet!

Step 2: Chain 15. This is your starting chain.

Step 3: Work single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. If you are new to single crochet, insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over (wrap the yarn around your hook), pull through a loop (you’ll have two loops on your hook), yarn over again, and pull through both loops. You’ve just developed a single crochet stitch! You should have 14 single crochet stitches.

Step 4: Chain 1, turn your work. This chain 1 does not count as a stitch, it’s just to bring your yarn up to the right height for the next row.

Step 5: Work 2 single crochet stitches in each stitch across. This means in every single crochet stitch from the previous row, you will make two single crochet stitches. This will increase the width and help start the spiral shape. You should have 28 single crochet stitches.

Step 6: Chain 1, turn your work.

Step 7: Single crochet in each stitch across. (28 single crochet stitches).

Step 8: Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. To fasten off, cut your yarn, yarn over and pull the loop through to secure. Weave in this end later.

Forming the First Layer of Petals (Inner Petals):

Now, we’ll switch to the lighter pink yarn to craft the first layer of petals. These petals are smaller and create the inner curl of the rose, as you can see in the image.

Step 9: Join the lighter pink yarn to one end of the darker pink center piece. You can join by making a slip knot with the light pink yarn on your hook, then pulling that loop through any stitch on the edge of your darker pink piece. Chain 1.

Step 10: Work along the edge of the darker pink piece. In each stitch around the edge, work the following: (single crochet, chain 2, double crochet, chain 2, slip stitch). This sequence of stitches in each stitch space will fashion a small petal shape. If you’re unsure about double crochet, it’s similar to single crochet, but you yarn over before inserting your hook, then yarn over and pull through a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over and pull through two loops (two loops on hook), yarn over and pull through the last two loops. The chain 2 spaces between the stitches help define the petal shape. Slip stitch is simply inserting your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook – it’s used to finish the petal point. Repeat this petal sequence all the way around the edge of the darker pink center.

Step 11: Fasten off the light pink yarn and weave in your ends. You now have the rose center with a layer of delicate inner petals!

Constructing the Second Layer of Petals (Middle Petals):

For the next layer, we’ll continue with the lighter pink, developing slightly larger petals. Refer to the image; these petals are more open than the inner ones.

Step 12: Join the lighter pink yarn again to the back of the first layer of petals (on the darker pink center piece). Chain 1.

Step 13: Work around the edge again. In each stitch space between the petals of the first layer (or roughly every other stitch on the darker pink base), make the following: (single crochet, chain 3, double crochet, chain 3, slip stitch). Notice we’ve increased the chain stitch count to 3. This will produce slightly larger petals. Repeat this petal sequence all the way around.

Step 14: Fasten off the light pink yarn and weave in your ends. You now have two layers of petals!

Assembling the Third Layer of Petals (Outer Petals):

For the final layer, we’ll continue with the lighter pink yarn to form the largest, outermost petals, giving the rose its full bloom. Observe in the image how these petals are the most open and create the overall shape.

Step 15: Join the lighter pink yarn again to the back of the second layer. Chain 1.

Step 16: Work around the edge. In each stitch space between the petals of the second layer (or roughly every other stitch on the darker pink base), craft the following: (single crochet, chain 4, double crochet, chain 4, slip stitch). We’ve increased the chain stitch count again to 4 to fashion even larger petals, giving the rose its open, blooming look. Repeat this petal sequence all the way around.

Step 17: Fasten off the light pink yarn and weave in all your ends neatly. Your rose flower is now complete!

Making the Leaf:

No rose is complete without a leaf! We’ll use the green yarn to make a simple and elegant leaf, just like the one in the image.

Step 18: With green yarn, chain 12.

Step 19: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across (11 single crochet).

Step 20: Chain 1, turn.

Step 21: Decrease in the first stitch (to decrease, insert hook in first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop – you have three loops on hook, yarn over and pull through all three loops). Single crochet in each stitch across until the last two stitches. Decrease over the last two stitches. You’ve decreased one stitch at the beginning and one at the end of the row. You should have 9 stitches.

Step 22: Chain 1, turn.

Step 23: Decrease in the first stitch. Single crochet in each stitch across until the last two stitches. Decrease over the last two stitches. You should have 7 stitches.

Step 24: Chain 1, turn.

Step 25: Single crochet in each stitch across (7 single crochet).

Step 26: Chain 1, turn.

Step 27: Decrease in the first stitch. Single crochet in each stitch across until the last two stitches. Decrease over the last two stitches. You should have 5 stitches.

Step 28: Chain 1, turn.

Step 29: Single crochet in each stitch across (5 single crochet).

Step 30: Chain 1, turn.

Step 31: Decrease in the first stitch, single crochet in the next stitch, decrease over the last two stitches. You should have 3 stitches.

Step 32: Chain 1, turn.

Step 33: Decrease over all three stitches (this is a bit trickier, but you can work two decreases to get to one stitch if needed).

Step 34: Chain 1, turn. Slip stitch into the last stitch, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Attaching the Leaf and Shaping the Rose:

Now for the final touches! We’ll attach the leaf and shape your rose to its full potential.

Step 35: Use the long tail from your leaf and your yarn needle to sew the leaf to the base of your rose. Refer to the image to see the placement. You can position it slightly to one side for a natural look.

Step 36: Use the long tail from the darker pink center piece to help shape the rose. Gently roll the darker pink center tightly to form the bud. Secure it at the base by sewing through the layers with your yarn needle and darker pink yarn tail.

Step 37: Arrange the petals to your liking. You can gently curl the edges of the petals outwards with your fingers to give them more dimension, mimicking the open bloom in the image.

Tips for Budding Crocheters

Tension is key: Try to keep your tension consistent throughout your project for even stitches. If your stitches are too tight, your rose will be stiff; if too loose, it might look floppy. Practice makes perfect!
Don’t be afraid to unravel: If you make a mistake, don’t worry! Crocheting is forgiving. Gently unravel your stitches and try again. It’s all part of the learning process.
Yarn choice: While medium weight yarn is recommended, feel free to experiment with different yarn types and colors once you’re comfortable. A thicker yarn will result in a larger rose, and a thinner yarn a smaller, more delicate one.
Refer to the image often: The image is your visual guide. Keep checking it to see how your rose is progressing and to understand the petal placement.

Share Your Blooming Masterpiece!

Congratulations! You’ve just made your very own crocheted rose! Wasn’t that rewarding? We hope you enjoyed this beginner-friendly project. Now it’s time to show off your beautiful handmade bloom! Share photos of your finished roses – we’d love to see your masterpieces! Happy crocheting!