Crochet Lily Flower Pattern
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Time to read 5 min
LiLi. Author of the crochet a flower bouquet book
PROJECT OVERVIEW Create a sculptural wired lily with 3 small petals, 3 large petals, 5 stamens, a three-branched pistil, and 2 leaves. The internal wire lets every petal and leaf hold a natural shape. |
Pattern Information
- Terminology: US crochet terms
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Construction: Crochet around both sides of a foundation chain; add wire during the edging round; wrap and assemble the floral stem
- Finished project: 1 lily flower with 2 leaves
Materials
- 4-ply cotton or cotton-blend yarn: petal color, leaf/stem green, and stamen color
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Thin floral wire: approximately 20 cm / 8 in per petal; additional pieces for stamens, pistil, and leaves
- Two floral stems
- Yarn needle and scissors
- Hot glue gun and glue
Abbreviations
ch |
chain |
sc |
single crochet |
hdc |
half double crochet |
dc |
double crochet |
sl st |
slip stitch |
inc |
increase: work 2 stitches in the same stitch |
st(s) |
stitch(es) |
FO |
fasten off |
FOUNDATION CHAIN Unless stated otherwise, turn the chain and work into the back bumps. After working around the last chain, continue along the opposite side under both loops of the foundation stitches. | |
WIRE SAFETY Keep cut wire ends fully wrapped and buried inside the stem. This item is decorative and is not intended as a toy. |
Small Petal — Make 3
Round 1
1. Prepare about 20 cm (8 in) of thin floral wire. With petal-color yarn, ch 25.
2. Beginning in the 2nd back bump from the hook, work: 2 sc, 2 hdc, 14 dc, 3 hdc, 2 sc.
3. In the final back bump, work 3 sc to turn.
4. Along the opposite side work: 2 sc, 3 hdc, 14 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Round 2 — Add wire
1. Place the floral wire above the working yarn and crochet over it. Ch 1.
2. From the join work: sc inc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 11 dc inc, 4 hdc inc, 4 sc inc.
3. At the tip, fold the wire and work in the next stitch: 1 sc, ch 3, sl st in the back bump of the 3rd ch from the hook, then 1 sc in the same tip stitch.
4. Continue symmetrically: 4 sc inc, 4 hdc inc, 11 dc inc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, sc inc. Join with a sl st.
5. Enlarge the loop, pass it over the wire ends, tighten, and wrap yarn around both wire ends for about 1 cm (3/8 in). FO and shape the petal.
Large Petal — Make 3
Round 1
- With petal-color yarn, ch 28.
- Beginning in the 2nd back bump from the hook, work: 2 sc, 4 hdc, 14 dc, 4 hdc, 2 sc.
- Work 3 sc in the final back bump.
- Along the opposite side work: 2 sc, 4 hdc, 14 dc, 4 hdc, 2 sc. Join with a sl st.
Round 2 — Add wire
1. Position the wire and ch 1. Work: sc inc, 1 sc, 4 hdc, 2 dc, 11 dc inc, 4 hdc inc, 4 sc inc.
2. At the tip work: 1 sc, ch 3, sl st in the back bump of the 3rd ch from the hook, then 1 sc in the same stitch.
3. Continue: 4 sc inc, 4 hdc inc, 11 dc inc, 2 dc, 4 hdc, 1 sc, sc inc. Join with a sl st.
4. Pass the enlarged loop over the wire ends, tighten, wrap the wire base, FO, and shape.
Stamen — Make 5
1. With stamen-color yarn, ch 5 and add a thin piece of floral wire.
2. Beginning in the 2nd back bump from the hook, work 3 sc; work 3 sc in the final back bump. Fold the wire around the tip.
3. Along the opposite side work 3 sc. Join with a sl st, pass the enlarged loop over the wire ends, tighten, and FO.
4. Fold the crocheted tip in half. Wrap green yarn around the base and down the wire; secure and trim.
Three-Branched Pistil — Make 1
1. With the pistil color, ch 4. Beginning in the 2nd back bump from the hook, work 3 sl st.
2. Repeat [ch 4, then work 3 sl st beginning in the 2nd back bump] twice more to form 3 branches.
3. Join with a sl st at the first foundation stitch and FO.
4. Insert a thin floral wire through the base. Wrap the wire with green stem-color yarn and secure.
Wired Leaf — Make 2
Round 1
1. With leaf-color yarn, ch 28.
2. Beginning in the 2nd back bump from the hook, work: 3 sc, 2 hdc, 15 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc.
3. Work 3 sc in the final back bump.
4. Along the opposite side work: 3 sc, 3 hdc, 15 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc. Join with a sl st.
Round 2 — Add wire
1. Position the wire and ch 1. Work: sc inc, 4 sc, 18 hdc, 4 sc.
2. At the leaf tip work 3 sc in the same stitch.
3. Along the opposite side work: 4 sc, 18 hdc, 4 sc, sc inc. Join with a sl st.
4. Pass the enlarged loop over the wire ends, tighten, wrap the wire base, FO, and shape.
Assembly
1. Arrange the 5 stamens evenly around the three-branched pistil. Wrap them together firmly with green stem-color yarn.
2. Add the 3 small petals evenly around the flower center and wrap to secure.
3. Add the 3 large petals behind the small petals, spacing them evenly, and continue wrapping.
4. Position the first No. 2 floral stem against the wrapped wires; add the second floral stem on the opposite side. Wrap both stems firmly.
5. Continue wrapping downward. Add the first leaf, then the second leaf at a complementary height.
6. Wrap to the bottom, secure with hot glue, and trim the yarn. Gently shape all wired petals, stamens, and leaves.
Pattern Use & Copyright
This pattern is for personal use and small-scale handmade production. You may sell finished items made from this pattern. You may not copy, redistribute, resell, translate, publish, or share the pattern itself, in whole or in part. Please credit LilyRosy as the pattern designer when possible.
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What yarn and hook should I use?
The pattern recommends 4-ply cotton or cotton-blend yarn with a 2.0 mm crochet hook. You may use similar yarn, but changing yarn weight or hook size may change the finished size.
How should I clean and care for my crochet lily?
The finished crochet flower can be gently hand-washed in cool water when needed. Avoid vigorous rubbing, twisting, or machine washing, as this may affect the shape of the petals and the internal floral wire. After washing, gently reshape the petals and leaves and allow the flower to air dry completely. For long-term care, keep it in a dry place and avoid prolonged direct sunlight to help prevent the yarn colors from fading
Can I buy finished crochet flowers wholesale?
Yes! If you’d like to stock finished LilyRosy crochet flowers, bouquets, or other handmade floral products in your shop, you can order wholesale through our Faire shop. We offer a wide selection of handmade crochet flowers suitable for gift shops, florists, boutiques, and other retailers.