When I released the pattern for this tropical flower, I didn’t know what to call it and mentioned that I definitely wasn’t a “flower expert.” A sweet lady on Ravelry commented that it reminded her of a pansy. So I googled “pansy”, and I could definitely see why my Tropical Flower reminded her of one!
But, there were some significant differences. The pansies I saw had 5 petals like my Tropical Flower, but they weren’t evenly sized and spaced, as mine was. In fact, the pansy flower has a very unique-looking grouping of petals. The three top petals overlap a bit, with one being a little larger than the other two. Then, there are two larger petals in a contrasting color underneath. All of the flowers I looked at had eye-popping, vibrant color schemes. Blues, Pinks, Purples, Yellows… there definitely isn’t just one way to color a pansy!
One of the most fun challenges about making a new pattern is taking an everyday object, like a flower, and trying to mimic its look, its shape, with a pile of yarn and a unique combination of stitches. I decided the pansy would be my next project. I’m so excited for how it turned out!
For this pattern, you’ll need to decide what colors you want your pansy to be. I will add “[color change]” throughout the pattern to show you where you WOULD change if you decided to change at that point. But how many times you change colors will be up to you. The more color changes you do, the more yarn tails you’ll be working around, so I like to weave in my tails as I go.
I’ve also modified my format a bit, because it’s easy to get lost in these instructions, especially if you’re a newbie. Small steps within rounds will be on different lines to keep things clear.
One thing to keep in mind. It says the size in the pattern, but still the #1 piece of feedback I get about this flower is that it’s “too big for what I was going to use it for.” If you use a G hook and worsted weight yarn, as I did, it’s going to come to about 3.5″. Plan ahead, and if that’s too big for you, use a DK or fine weight yarn and a smaller hook. 😉
PANSY FLOWER
Notes: I used a G hook (4.0mm) and worsted weight yarn for this flower, which came to about 3.5″ at its widest. You can use whatever hook and yarn you want to achieve your desired size.
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Create a Magic Circle.
Round 1: 6 SC in magic circle; [color change]. Join. (6)
Round 2: (2 SC in next, 1 SC in next) around; [color change]. Join. (9)
Round 3, Petal 1:
Ch 2. 3 DC in same St.
3 DC in next.
3 DC in next. Ch 2. Sl St to same SC. (You’ve covered 3 SCs from Rd 2 at this point.)
Round 3, Petal 2:
Sl St to next SC. In same St, Ch 2 + 2 DC.
3 DC in next.
2 DC in next. Ch 2. Sl St to same SC.
Round 3, Petal 3: Repeat instructions for Petal 2. [color change]
Round 4, Petal 1:
Sl St to base of Ch 2 from previous round.
SC in Ch 2 space.
4 DC in next St.
1 DC in each of the next 3 St.
Ch 1. 1 SC in next. Ch 1.
1 DC in each of the next 3 St.
4 DC in next St. Ch 1.
SC in Ch 2 space.
Sl St to base of Ch 2.
Round 4, Petal 2:
Sl St to base of next Ch 2.
SC in Ch 2 space.
2 DC in next St.
1 DC in each of the next 5 St.
2 DC in next St. Ch 1.
SC in Ch 2 space.
Sl St to base of Ch 2.
Round 4, Petal 3: Repeat instructions for Petal 2.
Ch 5. Turn flower over and stretch the chain across the back of the petal you just completed. We are now working on the backside of the flower. Sl St in first available BACK STRANDS of next petal, as shown in figure 1 below. (We do this so the color doesn’t show on the front of the flower, in case you’re using a different color.)
Ch 5. Stretch chain across the back of the next petal and Sl St the same way, as shown in figure 2 above. [color change]
Ch 2; turn. We will now be working in rows.
Row 1 (all worked along the Ch 5):
5 DC in Ch 5 space. Ch 2; Sl St to Ch 5. (Base of first back petal.)
Ch 1; Sl St to next Ch 5. 5 DC in Ch 5 space. Ch 2; Sl St to Ch 5. (Base of second back petal.) Ch 1; turn.
Row 2, Back Petal 1:
SC in Ch 2 space.
4 TC in next St.
1 TC in each of the next 3 St.
4 TC in next St. Ch 1.
SC in Ch 2 space. Slip Stitch to base of Ch 2.
Repeat for next petal. Ch 1; turn.
Row 3: SC evenly around both petals. Sl St to base of Ch 2 on last petal and fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Detailing: Cut a piece of yarn about two feet long. With yarn needle, sew inner petal detailing by bringing yarn up through the SC (from the very first round) at the center of one of the top petals; bring yarn down through petal, up through the same SC, down through petal, up through the same SC, and down through the petal, 3 times total at three different placed in the petal. (You can eyeball it based on the photo I’ve provided. This is nature; it doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful.) You can fold the back petal back and hold it with your fingers to keep it out of the way while you sew the detailing. When you finish with the first petal, bring your yarn needle through a couple of back strands to get you to the base SC for the next petal, and repeat. Repeat for third petal as well. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing: You can be done here, or finish off your flower with a small embellishment like the ones in my photos. I love to use small brads that I find in my craft store’s scrapbooking section. You just slip the two metal prongs through the center of your flower and bend them back on the other side. They are a beautiful finishing touch!
Pansies are one of my favorite flowers this is awesome now I can crochet some
These are really cute and would make any item look special!
I love pansies!!! I can imagine many uses for this pattern. Thank you!!!!
I love this flower. With a smaller hook and a thinner yarn it is great for baby hats.
I absolutely love these flowers!! My father’s favorite flower was a pansy and it warms my heart every time I see one. I will definitely be incorporating these into my crochet work somehow. Thank you so much for sharing the pattern. I love your site!!!
I love flower patterns and this is one of the easiest pansy patterns I have found to follow.
I’ve been looking for a pansy pattern for awhile, fell in love with this one. Looks more realistic than some others. Thank you.
These are beautiful. It brings back memories of my Great-Grandmother and her beautiful gardens that had colorful pansies along the border. Thank you for offering your pattern. I will have to make some of these for sure! 🙂
These remind me of my Grandmothers Pansy garden. Thank you for posting.
These are so cheerful looking!
Pansies are my favorite. Thank you for the adorable pattern.
I love these! I can see using them to embellish lots of hats/cowls and headbands!
Really enjoy your blog. I’m a bit confused where you start the rows. It says ch5 but then it says to work the dc’s into the ch4. I’m presuming you mean you do the last two petals into the two lots of 5 ch worked on the back of the pansy. I did the pansy in 8 ply or dk yarn with a 3.5mm hook and it was still 3″ at it’s widest.
Thanks for sharing your patterns.
I like you pansy-pattern, very good! See the pic on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/463518986627910778/
Bonito.
I am excited to find free patterns as I do not work, am waiting for disability to happen. But I settle in under my blanket on a half bad day, now I have to get up and get a credit card (which I don’t have) only a Walmart debit to pay a silly $1 to be able to download this file, that’s kinda backwards.
You do not “have to” pay $1 for the pattern. It is available in full, with ads, right on this blog post. If you want the ad-free version, you can pay $1 for it and get the pdf. I don’t think that’s unreasonable at all. I think it’s a pretty good deal, actually – I get to put food on my family’s table, and you get to choose between a free pattern and a very inexpensive pattern.
This is the most beautiful, useable crocheted flower I have ever seen! Thank you for your willingness to share it with others and I appreciate the time and effort you must have put into this design. it is perfect for the little girl’s hat I have crocheted.
Could you please explain how to add a square behind it , such as the way you did
the Wildflower Bag CAL? I have a friend that loves this flower, and I thought either a pillow or blanket would be pretty. Thank-you for all your help.
I wish it were a simple answer, but this flower is constructed very different from the wildflower. I will add it to the list of requests and hopefully figure something out at some point 🙂