This pattern includes the “Blossoms & Leaf” appliqués only.
Decorative applique patterns of choice, as well as the Teabag pattern you can attach these to, can be found on this site separately from the featured pattern.
This would also be super cute applied to crochet bags, hats, blankets, tops, pants, skirts, or gloves.
Contents include photos and detailed instructions to aid in your completing this project with ease.
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Also featured here are items made by my testers using my other patterns: Teabag, and Water Lily Applique.
Yarn & Material Substitutions
I highly recommend a light weight (3) bamboo and cotton blend (like Coboo) paired with a 2.50mm crochet hook. This specific hook and yarn combination achieves a compact, dense stitch that lays flat without bending, giving the blossom an elegant finish that is easy to sew onto things.
If you want to play with different textures, here are a few alternative ideas:
• Scrap Worsted Weight (4) Cotton: If you want a larger, chunkier blossom to sew onto a canvas bag, sweater, or blanket, swap the light yarn for a standard medium-weight cotton and a 3.5mm hook. It’s a great way to clear out those small bits of leftover yarn from your stash!
• Size 10 Crochet Thread: For a highly intricate, lace-grade blossom patch, you can substitute the yarn for a classic size 10 crochet thread and a steel 1.25mm hook. This will transform the blossom into a stunning micro-crochet piece perfect for earrings, hairpins, or delicate journal decorations.
• Lightweight Wool Blends: If you want a cozy look for a winter clothing patch, a lightweight wool or alpaca blend will give the flower a warm, textured appearance. Just note that wool has more stretch than a cotton-bamboo blend, so your stitches may feel slightly looser and might require a bit of steam blocking to lay completely flat.
Speaking of which…
Achieving a Flat Look with Hook and Gauge Selection
Before you begin working on your blossom applique project, let’s take a quick look at how hook size and stitch tension impact flat-lay designs.
For this specific blossom pattern, I paired the light weight (3) cotton/bamboo Coboo yarn with a small 2.50mm crochet hook.
When crafting a decorative flat applique, your number one goal is to create a piece that lays perfectly flat against surfaces without curling up at the outer edges or buckling in the center (creating a little bowl).
Sizing down to a 2.50mm hook allows us to create dense, tight stitches that naturally lock together, providing a sturdy structure that prevents the petals from warping.
If you notice your blossom starting to look bowl-shaped or wavy as you work through the outer rounds, it usually means your tension is a little too tight or too loose compared to the pattern gauge.
If it’s curling inward like a bowl, try switching to a slightly larger 2.75mm hook to loosen up the stitches. If it’s rippling like a wave, drop down to a 2.25mm hook to pull the stitches closer together.
Blossom Bud Instructions
I’ll be using the color “Blossom” and a 2.50mm hook
MR
Row 1: ch 1, 6 sc in MR (6)
Pull up the loop on your hook and cut yarn, leaving enough of a tail for a mock sl st and weaving.
To mock sl st here:
With your needle, insert the yarn tail from the back through to the front of the first sc of the row.
Insert tail into the center of the last sc of the row, and pull through to the back.
Leave tail at the back for sewing to a project if you’re not using glue.
Otherwise, weave in ends, and cut.
Blossom w/ Petals Instructions
MR
ch 1, hdc, sl st x5 within MR
You should end with 5 petals and 15 stitches, total.
Close MR
Pull up the loop on your hook and cut yarn.
With your needle, insert the tail into the side of your first petal, and pull through to the back.
Leave tail at the back for sewing to a project, if not using glue.
Otherwise, weave in ends.
Leaf
For demonstration purposes, I’ll be using the color “Lichen”, and a 2.50mm hook
ch 3
Place stitch marker on the right side of the 2nd ch
sl st in 2nd ch from hook
3 sc in last ch, rotating to other side of ch
Pull up the loop on your hook and cut yarn.
To mock sl st here:
With your needle, insert the yarn tail from the back through to the front of the ch where you placed your stitch marker.
Insert tail into the center of the last sc you made, and pull through to the back.
Leave tail at the back for sewing to a project, if not using glue.
Otherwise, simply weave in ends.
Different Ways to Style Your Blossom Appliques
The beauty of a small, flat-lay floral applique is that it can be attached to so many things!
Here are some creative ways you can use these blossoms:
Custom Clothing Embellishments: Sew a cluster of these onto the collar of a plain shirt, the pockets of a cardigan, or along the hemline of a skirt to give your wardrobe a unique, coquette-inspired update.
Aesthetic Bookmarks & Journals: Use a fine sewing thread to attach these flowers onto the ends of a satin ribbon to create a gorgeous handmade bookmark. You can also glue them directly onto the covers of your sketchbooks or bullet journals for a botanical vibe.
Cozy Table Scatter Decorations: Make a dozen of these blossoms in various pastel shades and use them as reusable scatter decorations for a tea party table layout (cute!), a picnic setup, or flat-lay product photography backgrounds.
If you loved making this, check out my other applique designs!