How to Crochet a 3D Flower Motif: A Detailed Tutorial🧶🧶🌸🌸🌸

I am sorry, but there seems to be a misunderstanding. “Crochet knitting” is not a standard term. Crochet and knitting are two different techniques for creating fabric with yarn.

Crochet uses a single hook to create stitches.
Knitting uses two needles to create stitches.

Since your previous requests were about crochet, I will assume you are asking how to crochet a 3D flower motif. This is a great project that creates a beautiful, layered piece of fiber art.

Here is a detailed guide on how to crochet a 3D flower motif.

How to Crochet a 3D Flower Motif: A Detailed Tutorial

This pattern creates a lovely, textured flower with two distinct layers of petals. It looks more complex than it is, making it a great project for anyone new to three-dimensional crochet.

Given that you’re in Phnom Penh, where it’s generally warm, 100% cotton yarn or a smooth, soft acrylic yarn would be excellent choices for this project. Cotton gives a crisp, defined look to the petals, while acrylic is widely available, easy to work with, and comes in every color imaginable.

1. Essential Materials You’ll Need

Yarn:
- Petal Color (PC): For the petals of the flower. Worsted Weight (Aran / Medium / Category 4) is a good standard.
- Center Color (CC): For the center of the flower. Worsted Weight, matching PC in thickness.
- Quantity: You’ll only need a few grams of each color. This is a perfect project for using up yarn scraps!
Crochet Hook:
- A 4.0mm (US G/6) or 4.5mm (US 7) hook. Choose a hook size that feels comfortable with your yarn and makes a fabric that isn’t too tight or too loose.
Scissors: For cutting yarn.
Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): Essential for weaving in ends and securing the layers.
Stitch Marker (Optional but helpful): To mark the beginning of rounds if you find that easier.

2. Basic Crochet Stitches You’ll Use

This pattern uses just a handful of very common stitches:

Magic Ring (MR) / Adjustable Ring: (Highly Recommended!) Creates a tight, neat center for your flower.
Chain (ch): For foundation and spacing.
Slip Stitch (sl st): For joining and moving across stitches.
Single Crochet (sc): Creates a short, dense stitch.
Half Double Crochet (hdc): A medium-height stitch.
Double Crochet (dc): A taller stitch, perfect for forming the petals.
Treble Crochet (tr) / Triple Crochet: A very tall stitch, used here for the second layer of petals.
Working in Rounds: You’ll build the flower in circles from the center out.
Fasten Off: Securely ending your work.
Weaving in Ends: Hiding yarn tails for a neat finish.

Crochet 3D Flower Motif Pattern

This pattern is a step-by-step guide to making a lovely multi-layered flower.

Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):

CC: Center Color
PC: Petal Color
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
(...): work stitches into the same stitch or space
[...]: repeat instructions in brackets
FO: Fasten off

Part 1: The Flower Center & First Layer of Petals (CC)

Start (Center): With CC, create a Magic Ring (MR).
- (Alternatively: Ch 4, then sl st to join into the 1st ch to form a ring.)
Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). Work 12 hdc into the MR. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (12 hdc)
- FO CC, leaving a small tail for weaving in.
Round 2 (First Petal Layer):
- Join PC with a sl st into any hdc stitch from Round 1.
- *Ch 2 (does not count as st). Work (1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc) into the same stitch. Sl st into the next stitch.*
- Repeat from * to * 5 more times. You will have 6 small petals.
- After the last petal, sl st to the very first sl st you made to join the round.
- FO PC, leaving a long tail for weaving in or sewing the flower to something.

Part 2: The Second Layer of Petals (PC)

This second layer is what gives the flower its 3D depth. We’ll work into the unworked stitches behind the first layer of petals.

Start Layer 2: Turn your flower over to the back side. You’ll see a series of 12 unworked slip stitches (the slip stitch join from Round 1). We’re going to work into those.
- Join PC with a sl st into one of these unworked stitches at the back.
Round 3:
- *Ch 3 (does not count as st). Work (1 dc, 1 tr, 1 tr, 1 dc) into the same stitch. Sl st into the next stitch.*
- Repeat from * to * 5 more times. You will have 6 larger petals.
- After the last petal, sl st to the very first sl st you made to join the round.
- FO PC, leaving a long tail (at least 8 inches / 20 cm).

Part 3: Finishing Your 3D Flower

Weave in All Ends NEATLY: This is crucial for a professional look. Use your yarn needle to carefully weave in every single yarn tail on the back of the flower. The tails from the center (Magic Ring) and the first petal layer should be woven in securely on the back of the center portion.
Attach the Layers: Since the two layers are worked into separate stitches, they might feel a bit loose. Use the long tail from your second petal layer and your yarn needle to sew the two layers together in the center. A few simple stitches in the back will hold them in place.
Use Your Flower: Now you have a beautiful, textured flower! You can use it as a coaster, sew it onto a bag, hat, or scarf, attach it to a hair clip, or use it to decorate a wrapped gift.

Tips for Customizing Your Crochet Flower

Different Colors: Use a contrasting color for each layer for a bold look. A light color for the center and a dark color for the outer petals makes the center pop.
Size Adjustment:
- Larger Flower: Add more stitches to your starting Magic Ring (e.g., 15 dc or 16 dc), and then adjust the number of stitches you work into for each petal to make more petals. You can also add more stitches within each petal (e.g., dc, tr, tr, tr, dc).
- Smaller Flower: Start with fewer stitches (e.g., 8-10 hdc in the center). Use shorter stitches for the petals (e.g., hdc, dc, hdc for one petal layer, and sc, hdc, sc for the second).
Stitch Variety: Instead of dc and tr, experiment with different stitches within your petals. Using all dc will create a flatter flower, while using tr or double tr will create a more dramatic, ruffled effect.
Embellishments: Sew a decorative button or a bead to the center of the flower for extra flair.
A New “New” Pattern: Once you’re comfortable with this pattern, try creating your own! Start with a center and a first petal layer. Then, instead of working into the stitches from the first round, try working into the back loops only of your first petal layer stitches to create a new surface to crochet a third layer of petals. The possibilities are endless!

How to Crochet a 3D Flower Motif: A Detailed Tutorial🧶🧶🌸🌸🌸