This pattern will show you how to crochet a pretty, delicate flower. You can use the pattern to make lily flowers for bouquets, decorations, and more. The options are endless. Let's make some lilies now that you have some yarn and a hook.
We also have many free patterns for other crochet flowers.
Why We Like Lily Flowers
There are a few reasons why you should try this pattern.
- First of all, the final look is great. The lily's delicate petals, beautiful leaf, and structure are all very nice. You can make different beautiful designs by changing the way the flowers, leaves, and buds are put together.
Second, you can choose from a lot of different colors. For a classic look, use white, cream, and soft yellow to look like lily colors. If you're feeling brave, use bright colors like deep purple, rich pink, fiery orange, or red to add some flair to your work. You can also use color gradients or ombre yarns to make your crochet lilies look different. - Lastly, you can use the different parts of the pattern as decorations for other crochet projects.
Usage
- Original usage: Assemble the various parts to make an individual flower or part of a bouquet; perfect as a gift or centerpiece decor.
- Functional usage: The petals and leaves are great as appliques for upcycling clothes and as attachments for other crochet projects.
Starter Kits
We have made you a beautiful crochet lily starter kit which included everything needed for homemade lily. We mix pink and Christmas green yarn so you can make the lily bouquet more unique. With this package, you can make a lily bouquet containing 3 lilies.
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Materials
- Yarn – yarn of three colors. white, yellow and green. You can substitute cotton yarn with any type of yarn.
- Hook – 2/2.5 mm
- Flower Rod – 16 inches long x 0.08 inches diameter (40cm x 2mm)
- Iron wire – 0.4mm or 0.5mm diameter
- Stitch marker
- Darning needle
- Pair of scissors
- Polyfill
- Hot melt adhesive
Difficulty
Advanced intermediate. (However, even as a beginner looking for a challenge, you can try this pattern using as it provides the step-by-step tutorial).
Gauge
Not applicable. Changing the hook size and yarn will change the size of the projects.
Stitches
- Double crochet – dc
- Double crochet two stitches together – dc2tog
- Front post double crochet – fpdc
- Half double crochet – hdc
- Single crochet – sc
- Slip stitch – ss
Special Stitches
- Picot stitch – single crochet in the next stitch, chain two, slip stitch at the base of the same stitch.
Notes
- The pattern is in US terminology.
- The rows are worked in a round.
- Additional notes are indicated in italics.
Step-by-Step Patterns
Flower Petal: (Make 6)
- Let’s start with foundation chain: 25 ch.
- R1: 2 sc into the 2nd sts from hook, 2 hdc, dc 14, hdc 3, sc 2, 3 sc in last stitch, do not turn, (working on the other side of ch), sc 2, hdc 3, dc14, hdc 2, 2 sc, ss.
- R2: ch1, add iron wire, 2 sc in next st, sc 2, 2 hdc, dc, dc 2 in next st, dc 4, dc 2 in next st, dc 5, hdc 3, sc 4; (1 sc, 2 ch picot stitch, 1 sc); (working on the other side of ch), sc 4, hdc 3, dc 5, dc 2 in next st, dc 4, dc 2 in next st, dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, sc 2 in next st, ss, cut and leave tail for wrapping.
Flower petal finished. Now continue to finish another five. Totally need isx
Flower Bud : (Make 1)
- Using green yarn, start with a magic ring,
- R1: ch3, work 5 dc in magic ring. close the loop tightly, ss top of ch3
- R2: ch3, (dc, dc2 in next st )* 2 times, dc2 in next st, ss
- R3: ch3, (fpdc, dc2 in next st )* 4 times, ss
- R4: ch3, (fpdc,dc, dc2 in next st ) * 4 times, ss
- R5: ch3, (fpdc, dc2, dc2 in next st) * 4 times, ss
- R6: ch3, (fpdc, dc3, dc2 in next st) * 4 times, ss
- R7- R9: ch3, (fpdc, dc5) * 4 times, ss
- R10: ch3, (fpdc, dc3,dc2tog) * 4 times, ss
- R11: ch3, (fpdc, dc2, dc2tog) * 4 times, ss
- R12: ch3, (fpdc, dc, dc2tog) * 4 times, ss
- R13: ch3, (fpdc, dc2tog) * 4 times, ss, add polyfill
- R14: ch3, (dc, dc2tog), take a 40cm flower stem, bend one end of the flower stem, and insert it into the bud, ( 1 dc, dc2tog ), dc2tog, 1ss, 1 ch, cut and leave tail for wrapping.
Leaf : (Make 1)
- Let’s start with foundation chain: 30 ch
- R1: add iron wire, 2sc into the 2nd sts from hook, hdc2, dc20, hdc2, sc2, 3 sc in last stitch (working on the other side of ch), sc2, hdc2, dc20, hdc2, sc2, ss
- R2: ch1, sc30, 2 ch picot st, sc29, ss, cut and leave tail for wrapping.
Stamen: (Make 6)
- Take 6 inches (15cm) of iron wire, starting at 2in (5cm), and wrap the yellow yarn for 1in (2.5cm),
- then fold the wire in half, making sure the ends of the yellow are aligned.
- Using the green yarn, wrap the two wires together for 1 in (2.5cm), and cut and tie a knot.
Assemble
Note: watch the video tutorial for further details.
Step 1: Cut the rod in the middle and set aside the other half. To create the stem for the bud, use the tail yarn of the stamen, and wrap the yarn around the rod. Cut the tail, and finish with hot melt adhesive at the end.
Step 2: Using the rod you set aside, wrap the flower stamens around with green yarn. Do not cut the yarn.
Step 3: Continue wrapping the flower petals one at a time onto the stem, around the stamens. Once you wrap all petals, continue wrapping the stem until all tail ends of the flower petals are covered.
Step 4: Join the leaf and wrap around the stem until the tail end is covered. Then join the flower bud, wrap around the stem, cut the tail, and finish using hot melt adhesive at the end of the stem.
Afterthoughts and Wrap Up
The lily crochet pattern is a great way to create a unique and lovely flower. This basic but intricate pattern is easy to customize by playing with various colors and using different ways to assemble the flower. Use different colors for the petals to create vibrant, colorful options. Unleash your creativity and enjoy making these crochet lilies.