About This International Women's Day flowers Pattern
This pattern shows you how to crochet three sizes of spiral flowers (small, medium and large) that you roll and sew to make a bouquet. It uses basic US crochet stitches and works well with DK/light weight yarn. The flowers can be made in different purple shades to create a lovely tonal arrangement. Perfect for decorations, gifts, or a seasonal display.
Clear, short row instructions let you make each flower quickly and easily. No special gauge is required so sizes can vary based on yarn and hook.
Why You'll Love This International Women's Day flowers Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a charming bouquet that looks far more intricate than it is. I enjoy making these flowers to use up purple yarn scraps and to gift to friends on special occasions. The design is forgiving and relaxing, so I can easily crochet while chatting or watching a show. I love that each flower can be customized by size and yarn texture for different looks.
Switch Things Up
I love how easy it is to customize these flowers by changing yarn weight and hook size to create different scales and textures.
You can make a mini keychain version by using fingering weight yarn and a smaller hook for tiny blooms perfect for accessories.
For a chunkier, snuggly version, try bulky yarn with a larger hook to create oversized statement flowers for cushions or wreaths.
I often mix tones of purple with a touch of pink or cream to add contrast and make individual petals stand out.
Try altering the chain length slightly for each size to create even more variation in petal count and bloom diameter.
I sometimes add a few beads or French knots to the center for a decorative stamen effect that gives the flower personality.
Use wire-wrapped stems for posable bouquets, or wrap stems in floral tape for a neat, traditional finish.
I recommend experimenting with different rolling tensions until you find the exact fullness you like for each flower type.
To create a bouquet, play with grouping sizes—place larger flowers centrally and tuck smaller ones around the edges for balance.
I also like to combine these flowers with crocheted leaves or small filler blooms to create a more organic and finished arrangement.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the second chain when starting will change your stitch placement; be sure to sc in the second ch exactly as written to keep the pattern even.
✗ Misreading the repeat markers * and ** causes uneven petals across the chain; carefully identify the start and end of the repeat and count stitches as you go.
✗ Cutting the tail too short before rolling makes sewing the flower difficult; leave a long tail for sewing and assembling the rolled flower securely.
✗ Tight rolling or loose rolling will change the flower shape and size; roll gently and adjust as you go until you achieve the desired bloom fullness.
✗ Using a much larger or smaller hook than recommended may produce disproportionate petals; choose a hook that matches your yarn weight for consistent results.
