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Lily Crochet Pattern

Lily Crochet Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This Lily Crochet Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet realistic lily flowers with full petals, leaves, stamens and a stigma. You get written rounds, charts and step-by-step photos to guide you through shaping and assembly. The design uses wire for structure and floral tape for finishing to create long-lasting blooms.

Lily Crochet Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Pattern is written in US terms and is suited to intermediate crocheters. Gauge is not critical—select a hook to achieve firm tight stitches for stable petals and leaves.

Why You'll Love This Lily Crochet Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the graceful shape of lilies in crochet form and feels rewarding to assemble. I enjoy the combination of stitches and the way the wire gives each petal structure and life. The shading technique with a crayon gives subtle natural color that really sells the realism. Making a full bouquet from these pieces is so satisfying and the finished flowers last forever.

Lily Crochet Pattern step 1 - construction progress Lily Crochet Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Lily Crochet Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Lily Crochet Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily you can customize this pattern by changing yarn color and weight to create new looks and sizes.

I sometimes use pastel shades for a softer, vintage bouquet and bright saturated yarns for dramatic modern arrangements.

If you want a mini version, I switch to finer yarn and a smaller hook—use thinner wire and reduce stitch counts proportionally.

For a chunkier, more decorative flower I use bulkier yarn and a bigger hook and lengthen the wires for a bolder statement piece.

I often add beads or seed beads to the tips of stamens for an extra touch of realism and sparkle.

You can embroider veins on the petals before shaping or use a darker crayon shade to make deeper veining effects.

Try combining multiple flower sizes on one stem for a natural mixed-bloom look that feels garden-fresh.

I also like to create seasonal color sets—soft pinks and creams for spring, bold yellows and oranges for summer displays.

For wearable options, attach a short wired stem to a brooch back or headband and cover stems with floral tape for a polished finish.

I recommend experimenting with different floral tapes and wrapping techniques to achieve the stem thickness and look you prefer.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the wire insertion step can leave petals floppy and unstable; insert .46 mm wire as instructed and wrap each stitch around the wire to give structure. ✗ Holding the work too close to the flame when using acrylic yarn can scorch or melt fibers; hold parts a few inches above the flame and move them quickly to avoid burning. ✗ Not wrapping the yarn tails securely around the wires can cause loose ends and exposed wires later; wrap the yarn tails around the wires, twist twice and trim close to the twist to secure. ✗ Forgetting to count stitches during shaping rounds leads to uneven petals; count stitches after each round especially where increases and clusters are used to maintain symmetry.

Lily Crochet Pattern

Make a lifelike crocheted lily with clear charts, step-by-step written instructions and photos. This pattern guides you through petals, leaves, stamen and assembly so you can create a beautiful floral arrangement. Perfect for gifting or decorating your home with a handmade touch you can be proud of.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Lily Crochet Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    DK (UK) / DK-Light Worsted (USA) / 8 ply (AUS) yarn in flower color (white and yellow shown) - quantity: enough for multiple petals (approx 50-100g per color depending on bouquet size)
  • 02
    DK (UK) / DK-Light Worsted (USA) / 8 ply (AUS) yarn in green for leaves - quantity: approx 50-75g
  • 03
    0.46 mm (25 Gauge US) wire, approx 12" per petal and approx 25" per leaf (cut to required lengths)
  • 04
    1.2 mm (18 Gauge US) wire for stems, cut to desired length (approx 12-18" per stem)
  • 05
    Polyfill or other filling for buds if needed

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.5mm (US size 8/Canadian & UK size 4.5)
  • 02
    0.46 mm (25 Gauge US) wire for petals and leaves (approx 12"-25" per piece)
  • 03
    1.2 mm (18 Gauge US) wire for stems (approx 12-18" per stem)
  • 04
    Wire cutters
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Candle and flame source (if using acrylic yarn to melt stray fibers)
  • 07
    Glue gun & hot glue or 'dry clear' craft glue (optional)
  • 08
    Paper floral tape in green and dark brown
  • 09
    Green crayon (for shading)
  • 10
    Wool needle (for weaving and wrapping)
  • 11
    Polyfill or some type of filling

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— Petal A :

Info :

Petal: Make 3 per bloom. Make 2 per closed bud if making a smaller closed bud.

Info :

Color: Flower color (yellow shown)

Info :

Foundation: Slip knot (leave a 2-3" tail), ch 26

Round 1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 chs, hdc in next 3 chs, dc in next 8 chs, hdc in next 8 chs, sc in next 2 chs, (sc, ch 1, sc inc) in last ch, rotate work (hold the tail along the chain and wrap the new sts around the tail), sc in next 2 chs down opposite side of petal, hdc in next 8 chs, dc in next 8 chs, hdc in next 3 chs, sc in next 3 chs, sl st in turning ch

Round 2 :

ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, [dc in next 2 sts, 2-dc inc in next st] x3, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 5 sts, (sc, ch 1, sc inc) in ch 1 space of Round 1, rotate work, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 3 sts, [2-dc inc in next st, dc in next 2 sts] x3, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in turning ch

Round 3 :

ch 3, insert .46 mm (25 Gauge US) wire through ch on hook, leaving a 3" tail (work round by wrapping each st around wire all the way around the petal)

Round 3 (cont) :

sc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch, hdc in next 13 sts, sc in next 16 sts, (sc, hdc, ch 2, sc) in ch 1 space of Round 2, sc in next 16 sts, hdc in next 13 sts, sc in next 2 chs, sl st in turning ch with hook in front of wires and yarn behind wires, cut the wire leaving a second 3" tail.

Info :

Using heavier yarn or a larger hook may require a longer piece of wire - calculate length of wire needed per petal by measuring length of one petal and multiply by 2, add an extra 2-3" for safety and comfort while working. The same can be applied to the leaves, but multiply the length of the leaf by 4 instead of 2. Remember: excess wire can be removed later, but adding more is difficult.

Finishing :

Pull both wire tails through the last st before tightening. Wrap the tail around the wires a few times and then again so it sits between the two wires. Twist the wires twice so the twists sit right up against the end of the petal. Cut the yarn close to the wire. Trim wire tails near the end of twists.

Shaping :

Pinch the tip of the petal to a point

— Petal B :

Info :

Petal: Make 3 per open bloom. Make 2 per closed bud if making a larger closed bud.

Info :

Color: Flower color (yellow shown)

Info :

Foundation: Slip knot (leave a 2-3" tail), ch 28

Round 1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 chs, hdc in next 3 chs, dc in next 9 chs, hdc in next 9 chs, sc in next 2 chs, (sc, ch 1, sc) in last ch, rotate work (hold the tail along the chain and wrap the new sts around the tail), sc in next 2 chs down opposite side of petal, hdc in next 9 chs, dc in next 9 chs, hdc in next 3 chs, sc in next 3 chs, sl st in turning ch

Round 2 :

ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, [dc in next 2 sts, 2-dc inc in next st] x3, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 5 sts, sc in next 6 sts, (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch 1 space of Round 1, rotate work, sc in next 6 sts, hdc in next 5 sts, dc in next 3 sts, [2-dc inc in next st, dc in next 2 sts] x3, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in turning ch

Round 3 :

ch 3, insert .46 mm (25 Gauge US) wire through ch on hook, leaving a 3" tail (work round by wrapping each st around wire all the way around the petal), hdc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch, hdc in next 15 sts, sc in next 16 sts, (sc, hdc, ch 2, sc) in ch 1 space of Round 2, sc in next 16 sts, hdc in next 15 sts, hdc in next 2 chs, sl st in turning ch with hook in front of wires and yarn behind wires, cut the wire leaving a second 3" tail.

Finishing :

Pull both wire tails through the last st before tightening. Wrap the tail around the wires a few times and then again so it sits between the two wires. Twist the wires twice so the twists sit right up against the end of the petal. Cut the yarn close to the wire. Trim wire tails near the end of twists.

— Leaf :

Info :

Leaf: Make 2 per stem.

Info :

Color: Green

Info :

Foundation: Slip knot (leave a 2-3" tail), ch 35

Round 1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 chs, hdc in next 3 chs, dc in next 15 chs, hdc in next 10 chs, sc in next 2 chs, (sc, ch 1, sc) in last ch, rotate work (hold the tail along the chain and wrap the sts down the 2nd side of the leaf around the tail), sc in next 2 chs, hdc in next 10 chs, dc in next 15 chs, hdc in next 3 chs, sc in next 3 chs, sl st in turning ch

Info :

Insert .46 mm (25 Gauge US) wire through st on hook, leaving a 3" tail. Work Round 2 with the loop of every st around the wire.

Round 2 :

ch 1, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, [tr in next 3 sts, 2-tr inc in next st] x2, tr in next 3 sts, dc in next 8 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 4 sts, (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch 1 space, rotate work, sc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 8 sts, [tr in next 3 sts, 2-tr inc in next st] x2, tr in next 3 sts, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in turning ch

Round 3 :

Continue working around the wire in Round 3. ch 1, sc in next 37 sts, (sc, hdc, ch 2, sc) in ch 1 space from Round 2, sc in next 37 sts, sl st in turning ch with hook in front of wires and yarn behind wires, cut the wire leaving a second 3" tail.

— Stigma :

Item Name (P1) :

Stigma: Make 1 per bloom.

Info :

Color: Green (light green shown)

Info :

Foundation: Slip knot (leave a 2-3" tail), ch 3

Step 1 :

sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in same ch as previous sl st, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in same ch as previous sl st, cut yarn leaving about a 15" tail. Pull yarn through last st and pull tight to secure.

Step 2 :

Tie both the tails in a knot twice. Trim short tail right up against knots.

— Stamen :

Info :

Stamen: Make 6 per bloom.

Info :

Materials: 11" length of .46mm (25 Gauge US) wire, brown floral tape, green floral tape

Step 1 :

Start wrapping brown floral tape around the wire so that the wire is visible on both sides. Wrap several times around the wire.

Step 2 :

Slide the wrapped tape into the middle of the wire and fold the wire in half so that the ends meet and the wrapped floral tape sits right next to the fold in the wire.

Step 3 :

Continue wrapping the floral tape around the wires several times to build up volume. Then wrap the floral tape away from the ends of the wire a few times to double the length of the brown tape.

Step 4 :

Fold the wrapped brown tape in half.

Step 5 :

Continue wrapping the floral tape around the folded tape about 7 times. Cut the tape and secure the end by wrapping down over the bottom of the stamen head and the wires.

Step 6 :

Start wrapping the green floral tape at the bottom of the stamen head.

Step 7 :

Wrap the green floral tape down and around both wires until the wires are fully covered. Cut the green floral tape and secure the end.

— Assembly :

Info :

If using Acrylic yarn (if using natural fiber, skip this step, down to the shading of the petals): Light the candle and hold each flower part a few inches above (NOT IN) candle flame to let the rising warmth melt the fuzzy stray fibers sticking out. Don’t get too close to flame or hold the crochet work in one place for long or the yarn may get smoke stained or burnt.

Info :

For the Leaves, hold the tip of the Leaf over the flame very briefly then pinch the end to form more of a point. Do this for each Leaf.

Info :

For the Stigma, hold a point of the Stigma over the flame very briefly then pinch the end to form more of a point. Repeat for other points.

Shading :

For all Petals, take the green crayon and hold it near (NOT IN) the flame to start to soften the wax of the crayon. Rub it on the bottom of each petal as indicated to add some green shading to each petal. The shading should reach a little beyond the widest part of the petal. This side with the green shading is referred to as the right side of the petal. Set aside.

Assemble the Stem - Step 1 :

Take a 12-18" length piece of 1.2mm (18 Gauge US) wire for the stem and place a dab of hot glue on the end.

Assemble the Stem - Step 2 :

Place the middle of the underside of the Stigma on the glue to secure it to the stem.

Assembly Instructions

  • Secure the stigma to the stem: take a 12-18" length of 1.2mm (18 Gauge US) wire, place a dab of hot glue on the end and press the middle underside of the stigma into the glue to hold it in place.
  • Prepare and attach stamens: create stamen heads by wrapping brown floral tape as instructed, fold and wrap, then cover the wires with green floral tape. Group stamens and position them in the center of the bloom before securing with floral tape or a dab of glue.
  • Attach petals to stem: twist petal wires together at the base and arrange petals around the stigma and stamens, twisting and wrapping the combined wires together, then cover the joint with green floral tape to finish the stem.
  • Attach leaves: insert and position the leaf wires along the stem as required and wrap the stem with green floral tape to secure leaves and tidy the assembly.
  • Finish and shape: after assembly, pinch petal tips to shape, use the shading technique with a softened crayon on petal undersides and briefly flame small points to tidy stray fibers (exercise caution with acrylic yarn).

Important Notes

  • 💡Work carefully with candle flame when using acrylic yarn—hold pieces above the flame briefly and keep moving to avoid burning or smoke stains.
  • 💡Measure and cut wire longer than you think you need; excess can be trimmed later but adding length during assembly is difficult.
  • 💡Wrap yarn tails and wires securely before trimming to prevent exposed wires and loose ends in the finished flower.
  • 💡Use a hook that produces firm tight stitches for petals and leaves so shapes hold when wired and shaped.

This Lily Crochet Pattern includes charts, photos and detailed written instructions so you can create beautiful lasting blooms. Whether you make a single stem or a full bouquet, the finished flowers add handmade charm to any space. Follow the shading and assembly tips for realistic petals and long-lasting stems. 🌸🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished flower be?

Finished flower size depends on yarn and wire lengths used; with DK yarn and the recommended hook the bloom measures roughly the size of a real lily petal set (individual petals approximately 10-12 cm long) but this will vary with yarn and tension.

Can I use a different yarn weight for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size and required wire lengths will change; if you use bulkier yarn, increase wire length and expect a chunkier petal.

Do I need to use a candle and flame for finishing?

Using a candle is optional and only required if you use acrylic yarn to melt stray fibers; natural fibers do not need flame finishing—always use caution and hold pieces a safe distance above the flame.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters take 12-15 hours to complete a small bouquet using the full set of petals, leaves, stamens and assembly, though times vary with experience and how many blooms you make.