About This International Womens Day Flowers Pattern
This simple crochet pattern teaches you how to make small, medium and large purple flowers ideal for an IWD bouquet or home decor. Each flower is worked flat on a chain and then rolled and sewn to create layered petals. The pattern is designed to be forgiving of gauge so you can use different DK/light yarns for varied textures.
Perfect for gifting or decorating, these flowers are quick to make and easy to customize. Each flower finishes by rolling the worked strip and sewing it in place to form a blossom.
Why You'll Love This International Womens Day Flowers Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns a simple chain into a romantic, textured flower in just a few steps. I adore how mixing DK and light yarns gives each blossom a unique look and feel. I designed it to be accessible, so you can make a beautiful bouquet even if youre new to crochet. I also enjoy seeing different color palettes come together — it makes each arrangement feel special and personal.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing these flowers by changing yarn colors and textures to create a completely different look; try ombre purples or mix in pinks.
You can make minis for keychains by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook for tiny, portable flowers.
To make them chunkier and more plush, swap to a bulky yarn and a larger hook for oversized statement blooms.
I often add beads or small seed beads to the center for a sparkly focal point before rolling the flower closed.
Try embroidering a small French knot or stitched center on the first rounds to give a different flower center effect.
Combine the flowers with crocheted leaves or felt leaves stitched to the base for a more finished bouquet look.
If you want posable stems, thread a thin wire through the base and wrap with floral tape to secure and shape the stems.
For gift presentation, group a set of mixed-size flowers and attach them to a decorative branch or in a small vase for instant handmade decor.
You can also make a garland by stitching several flowers onto a long cord or ribbon at regular intervals for wall decor.
Don’t hesitate to experiment with stitch counts and repeats to adjust petal density and flower fullness — each change yields a unique blossom.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the second chain for the first single crochet; always sc in the second ch from hook to keep the edge neat and the flower shape correct.
✗ Not keeping a long tail when fastening off; leave a generous tail so you can securely sew and attach the rolled flower without running out of yarn.
✗ Rolling the chain too loosely results in a floppy flower; roll snugly and stitch through several layers as you sew to secure the petals firmly.
✗ Using wildly different hook sizes with the same yarn creates uneven petals; stick with the recommended 4 mm hook or adjust yarn weight accordingly to maintain consistent size.
✗ Failing to count and repeat across the entire chain can make the petal pattern irregular; mark your repeats visually or count stitches to ensure even placement.
