A camellia flower symbolizes love, admiration, and perfection. Its layered, rounded petals make it a beautiful choice for embellishing hats, bags, shawls, or wearing as a brooch. This pattern creates a lifelike, layered crochet camellia that’s as elegant as the real thing.
✂️ Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn in your choice of flower color (pink, red, white, yellow, etc.)
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Worsted weight yarn in green (for leaves – optional)
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Crochet hook: Size G (4.0 mm) or size suitable for your yarn
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Tapestry needle for sewing
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Scissors
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Stitch marker (optional)
📚 Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate. You should be comfortable with basic stitches such as single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and working in rows.
📖 Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
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| ch | chain |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| tr | treble crochet |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| FO | fasten off |
🌼 Camellia Flower Instructions
The flower is made from a long, scalloped strip of petals that is rolled and sewn together to form a blooming camellia.
🔸 Step 1: Foundation Chain
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Ch 51 (This creates a base for approximately 10–12 petals. You can adjust the length by increasing or decreasing in multiples of 5.)
🔸 Step 2: First Row – Creating Petals
Work into the back bump of the chain (this creates a cleaner edge, though you can work into the regular loops if preferred).
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In 3rd ch from the hook, work:
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(1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc) — This forms your first petal
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Skip 1 chain
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In the next chain, repeat the petal: (1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc)
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Skip 1 chain, then repeat the petal pattern across the entire row
You should have a series of closely spaced petals forming a gently curling strip. The petals will naturally begin to curve, which helps form the rose shape later.
👉 Tip: If your petals start to curl tightly or overlap too much, try spacing them by skipping 2 chains instead of 1 between petals. Alternatively, reduce the number of dc stitches inside each petal.
🔸 Step 3: Shaping the Flower
Now that you’ve completed your petal strip:
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Lay the strip flat, with the first petal on the left and the last on the right.
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Begin rolling the strip into a spiral starting from the first petal.
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As you roll, push the base of each petal slightly outward to give the flower a blooming, layered look.
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Once fully rolled, secure the base by stitching through all the layers using your yarn needle and yarn tail.
👉 Tip: Don’t pull your roll too tight. You want the petals to layer gently and not stack on top of each other like a cone.
🌿 Optional: Crochet Leaf Pattern
Make one or two leaves to attach behind the flower for a more natural look.
Leaf Instructions:
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Ch 10
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In the second chain from the hook, work:
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1 sc, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 ch, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st in the last ch.
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Rotate your work to crochet down the other side of the chain:
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1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 1 hdc, 1 sc
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Sl st to the base of the first sc to close the leaf. FO and weave in ends.
Make 2–3 of these if you’d like a fuller leafy base. You can also vary the size by adjusting the number of starting chains (e.g., ch 12 for a longer leaf).
🧵 Finishing and Assembly
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Use your yarn needle to stitch the bottom of the flower to hold it in shape.
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Sew or glue the leaves to the back of the flower base.
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Attach the camellia to your chosen item: sew it onto a hat, headband, scarf, or use it as a brooch by gluing a pin back.
🪡 Customization Ideas
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Make two petal strips of different lengths and stack them for a double-layered flower.
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Use finer yarn and a smaller hook for delicate camellias.
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Add a small pearl or bead in the center for embellishment.
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Use different shades of the same color yarn for a subtle ombre effect.
🧺 Care Instructions
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Hand wash only with cold water if needed.
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Lay flat to dry.
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Avoid stretching or wringing.
💡 Troubleshooting Tips
| Issue | Solution |
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| The flower is too tight or dense | Try using fewer petals or spacing them out more |
| Petals not curling nicely | Increase the number of dc stitches per petal or use a looser tension |
| The base looks messy | Stitch all layers tightly from underneath, making sure they are aligned |
Video Tutorial
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❤️ You Did It!
You’ve created a beautiful crochet camellia flower! Whether you make just one or a whole bouquet, these flowers add charm and elegance to your projects. They also make lovely handmade gifts.
