Learn how to crochet a mini tulip.
There is something about mini crochet flowers that just never gets old. This crochet mini tulip is one of my favorites to make because it comes together so quickly and looks so good in a bunch.
If you have been wanting a free crochet tulip pattern to try, this one is a great place to start. It is simple enough for beginners and fun enough to make over and over again in different colors.
Abbreviations Used
To get started, here are the crochet abbreviations I will be using throughout this tutorial.
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| V | Single Crochet Increase |
| A | Single Crochet Decrease |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| DC | Double Crochet |
Materials Needed
Next, gather these materials before you begin.
- Cotton Crochet Yarn
- Crochet Kit (3.0 mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
- Glue Gun
- Stuffings
I have consolidated everything here if you would like more information on where I get my crochet supplies.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Now, let us get into the pattern. I will be dividing this mini tulip crochet pattern into 4 sections:
- Tulip
- Stalk
- Leaf
- Put it together
1: Tulip
Let us start with the tulip first.
1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 6V, SL ST
3: CH, 4 (2 SC, V), SL ST
4: CH, 4 (3 SC, V), SL ST
5 to 8: 20 SC
Add the stuffing and press the ends together to sew both sides together.
9: CH, 3 [SC, (HDC, DC, HDC), SC], SL ST
Hide the yarns.
2: Stalk
Next, let us work on the stalk.
1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST
2 to 6: CH, 6 SC, SL ST
Leave a long tail for sewing.
3: Leaf
After that, make the leaf.
6 CH, go back 2 chains, SC, HDC, DC, HDC, (SC, CH, SC), HDC, DC, HDC, SC, SL ST
Leave a long tail for sewing.
4: Put it together
Step 1: Attach the leaf to the stalk
Use the long tail from the leaf and sew it to the stalk. If you like, you can also make 2 leaves and attach one on each side. Hide the extra yarn inside the stalk to give it a bit of volume.
Step 2: Sew the tulip flowers on
Use the long tail from the stalk and sew it to the bottom of the tulip. Sew around the circumference of the stalk so that it is extra secured. Hide the extra yarn inside the tulip.
Now that you understand the basic anatomy of this mini tulip crochet pattern free design, you can start making them in different colors. You do not have to stick to the usual classic colors. Go a little creative and have fun with it.
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