Easy Crochet Rose Flower Motif – Step-by-Step Tutorial (For Beginners)

Sure! Here’s a detailed, beginner-friendly guide on how to make a very easy crochet rose flower motif. This project is perfect for those new to crocheting and can be used for decorating hats, scarves, bags, or making brooches and hair accessories.

Easy Crochet Rose Flower Motif – Step-by-Step Tutorial (For Beginners)

Materials You’ll Need:

• Yarn – Any color of your choice (medium weight yarn works best)

• Crochet hook – Size 3.5mm to 5mm (adjust to suit your yarn)

• Scissors

• Tapestry needle – for weaving in ends

Basic Stitches Used (US Terms):

• CH = Chain

• SC = Single Crochet

• DC = Double Crochet

• SL ST = Slip Stitch

If you’re unfamiliar with any of these stitches, I can also give you mini tutorials on them—just ask!

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Base Chain

1. CH 51 – This will be the base of the flower. (You can adjust the length for a smaller or larger rose. Always use an odd number of chains.)

Step 2: Make the Petal Foundation

2. Start in the 2nd CH from the hook.

3. Work the following pattern across the row:

   • (SC, skip 1 CH, 5 DC in next CH, skip 1 CH) – repeat this across the entire row until you reach the end.

   • Each group of 5 DCs forms the foundation for one petal.

   ➤ You should now see a wavy strip with little shell-like clusters forming.

Step 3: Form the Rose Shape

4. Once the row is complete, turn the work horizontally and begin rolling it into a spiral (starting from the short end).

5. Shape it like a rose by layering the petals as you roll.

6. Sew the base of the flower using the yarn tail and tapestry needle to secure the spiral shape in place.

Optional: Add Leaves

• You can crochet a simple leaf using a green yarn:

  1. CH 8.

  2. Work SC in 2nd CH, HDC in next, DC in next 3, HDC, SC, then SL ST in the last.

  3. Work back up the other side of the chain in reverse to complete the leaf shape.

✅ Tips for Beginners:

• Don’t worry if your first rose looks messy—practice improves the shape and tension.

• Use a yarn with good stitch definition (avoid fuzzy or novelty yarns).

• Count stitches carefully while making the base row to avoid mistakes.

Final Thoughts:

This crochet rose motif is super versatile, quick to make, and great for building confidence in crochet. Once you’re comfortable, try experimenting with different sizes, petal styles, or using multicolor yarn for a variegated rose look.

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