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:Â 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:Â 6 SC in magic circle; [color change]. Join. (6)
Round 2:Â (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:Â 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:Â 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 5Â 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:Â SC evenly around both petals. Sl St to base of Ch 2 on last petal and fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Detailing:Â 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:Â 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!
Hi there, I seem to not be able to get past row one! So after I complete the 6 SC, it’s says join ( I’m not doing a color change) so I’m not sure what I’m supposed to join to. I also don’t know where to put the next row. Do I turn my work and do the 2 SC, 1SC in the original 6 SC? I tried it but when I started doing my petals they all looked great except the last one didn’t have any stitches to work in….
Join here means that you join in rounds, what mean that you slip stick to the first sc in the Magic ring (MR) and than continue in the same sc that you slip stich into in the next round
Hope that helps someone a bit to understand this pattern 🙂
Vind het viooltje heel erg leuk, en heb het bewaard.
HI. I love your flowers and congratulations on your new little monkey!
Any chance you have instructions for forget-me-nots? My family does a fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association in November and the forget-me-not is the flower associated with this group. At our event, Swinging Moments Cabaret, we have a Silent Auction. I try to put together a “memory” basket in memory of my mom who suffered with the disease for many year. I’d love to see if I can make something (maybe a pillow?) with these flowers, though I have very little skill in this area (my mom was the talented one). But before I can create anything, I hope you have a nice, simple pattern. Thanks
I don’t, I’m sorry! 🙂
I just love this! So delicate. Absolutely gorgeous – thank you 🙂
Although I did not have trouble figuring it out, there are no instructions for making the back chain for the larger back petals that are worked in rows. The photos are there but no written instructions.
They are there, above and below the photos. I’m glad you were able to figure it out, though.
I love these sweet little pansy flowers that have a look of a monkeys face.
Thank you for very good and easy instructions. I am so pleased with how my Pansy has turned out.
How can I eliminate the ads that keep popping up in the middle of the directions?
Also, my webroot virus keeps saying that I have a threat when I try to use the download converter. Can anyone help me?
The ads can’t be eliminated. (My patterns are free, so my blog is monetized so that I can still make an income.) They shouldn’t be covering the pattern at all. If you want a completely ad-free version, I sell it in my Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/236832159/crochet-pansy-pattern-pdf-crochet-pansy?ref=shop_home_active_1
As far as the download converter, I think you’re probably clicking an ad. I don’t have any download buttons on my patterns. If you want to print it, you can use the print button located just above where the pattern begins. It will give you instructions on how to delete what you don’t want first (such as ads and comments).
How can I get a copy of this please, thank you
The pattern is written out in full on this blog post. You can purchase an ad-free pdf here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/236832159/crochet-pansy-pattern-pdf-crochet-pansy
Could you explain an by create a magic circle I am nit familiar with that term. I appreciate you help . These pansies are adorable
Here is my tutorial: http://littlemonkeyscrochet.com/how-to-crochet-a-magic-circle/ 🙂
I am intrigued with your flowers. Thank you for the pattern.
Can you give more explanation on the Row 1. It says this goes in the chain 4 space. Where is that? I don’t see a chain 4 in the pattern.
Thanks.
So sorry, it should say “the chain 5 space”. I’ll correct that!
Just started learning to crochet and I’ve been practicing with different flower patterns. Love this one, thank you for posting it!
Thank you very much for free patterns. I am 61 and am on Soc. Sec. Disability limited income. These free patterns allow me to make special gifts for family that I can afford. I learned to crochet, knit, embroider, sew and cook very early in life — it makes me glad that this learning has allowed me to make gifts.
I just love this pattern for pansies, I am making these for sure.
Hi. I just love flowers and especially pansies. I have to try this pattern today! 🙂