This collection of knitted flower patterns will let you create some real beautiful flowers, and the best part is they’ll remain gorgeous. No wilting, no nostalgic petals falling-off experience, just a lasting unbeatable beauty, is treat yourself to a lovely bunch and surprise a loved one, too.
Sometimes in the middle of winter, I miss the beautiful flowers that are around in the spring and summertime. Luckily, I have knitted flower patterns I can turn to when I need to add a dash of color and cuteness into my life. And now you can have them, too! You can use these designs to make a bouquet that will last forever or use them as embellishments to add a unique flair to other crochet projects.
21 Knitted Flower Patterns
1. Knitted Flowers Pattern by The Yarn Over Project
Choose from an array of flowers, including an i-cord flower, 6 petal star flower, 5 petal flower, and rosettes. Each flower can be made larger or smaller simply by changing needle size or yarn weight. All of these flowers are great additions to hats, headbands, hair bands, baby clothes, or as embellishments on bags and jewelry!
Get the Pattern by The Yarn Over Project here
2. Daisy Flower Knitting Pattern by Ginx Craft
This pattern for a realistic daisy comes with instructions for two sizes. So you can either knit a small ordinary daisy, or a slightly larger ox-eye daisy.
There are also instructions on how to knit both size daisies either as a flat flower, which can be used for decoration, or if you would prefer to knit a stem and sepals, you can stand your daisy in a vase.
Get the Pattern by Ginx Craft here
3. Knitting Rose Flower Pattern by Studio Knit
This easy Knitting Rose Flower helps you make great embellishments on cute fashions and home décor. Quickly knit up these flowers in different sizes with any yarn gauge and fiber using appropriately sized knitting needles of your choice. Selecting your favorite colors will bring your bouquet to life!
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4. Floral Knit Fridgies Pattern by Yarnspirations
Discover how easily you shape adorable accents in no time! Bring the garden inside by making colorful rosettes. These florals brighten-up a whole kitchen!
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5. Vase Of Sunflowers Knitting Pattern by I Knit Designs
Sunflowers are one of the big flower joys of summer, turning their faces towards the sky, bringing to mind cloudless blue skies and holiday times – joy! But why confine them just to summer? With a sunflower free knitted flower pattern they can bloom in yarn all year round.
Get the Pattern by I Knit Designs here
6. Tulip Flower Knitting Pattern by Nimble Needlez
This Tulip Flower Knitting Pattern is the perfect love flower to make a bouquet with. It can be worked up in just about any color with your own hands in just a brief amount of your time.
Get the Pattern by Nimble Needlez here
7. Flowers In Pot Knitting Pattern by The Knitting Network
This knitting pattern for a pot of flowers promises to brighten up a dull corner in your home. It would also make a wonderful house-warming for a friend or relative.
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8. Daffodils Knitting Pattern by Love Fibres
Who has ever knitted a whole bouquet of blooming flowers? If you haven’t experienced this fun process before, this spring is certainly the time! This Daffodils Knitting Pattern will guide you to success. They also make a very nice brooch or lapel pin. You can knit just the flower heads and add them to spring wreaths, Easter gift cards or napkin rings.
Get the Pattern by Love Fibres here
9. Snowdrop Flower Knitting Pattern by Nimble Needlez
Here’s a knitting pattern for a very realistic snowdrop/galanthus that is around 10 cm (4”) tall. It’s a really fun way to decorate your home for spring.
These elegant little beauties work wonderfully as a primary pot or small vase flower, or as a secondary in a larger decor arrangement.
Get the Pattern by Nimble Needlez here
10. Knitted Poinsettia Napkin Rings by Yarnspirations
Knit flat in a simple eyelet stitch, these poinsettias will never fade. This easy knit pattern works up quick, so you can easily add a handmade project to your holidays.
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11. Poppy Flower Knitting Pattern by Oh May
Knit your own fantastic 3 dimensional Poppy flower. Using the suggested yarn weight and needle size, the finish flower will be approximately 3″ across. Knit one to put in your hair or pin to your outfit. Make accessories or use it to decorate your home or as an accent.
Get the Pattern by Oh May here
12. Knitted Lavender Flower Pattern by Filipa Carneiro
Lavender has got to be one of our favorite plants, we love the scent as you walk past them. Although they’re maybe not a common knitting flower pattern, these ones are almost as good as the real thing!
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13. Knitted Flower Pattern by Really Clear Designs
These beautiful knitted flowers give you plenty of room for playing with color. When choosing yarn, look for colors that are light and dark, contrasting or matching, complimentary or even clashing. It will all work, just as it does in nature!
Using fingering-weight yarn, the flowers are knit side to side so that you have few ends to weave in when you’re finished.
Get the Pattern by Really Clear Designs here
14. Knitted Flowers by Julie Taylor
This is a quick and simple flower which can be used to decorate hats, mittens, bags etc. Alternatively, it can be made into a brooch by adding a pin to the back.
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15. Flower In A Pot Knitting Pattern by Deramores
Finally a houseplant I cannot kill off! This is a colourful addition to my desk, a perfect alternative to a live plant to brighten my mood all year round.
This pattern is suitable for advanced beginner or intermediate knitters. The flower and pot are knitted on a pair of single pointed 3.25mm knitting needles, and all pieces are worked flat (back and forth), not in the round.
Get the Pattern by Deramores here
16. Knitted Pansies Pattern by Rebekah Patriarche
These cute pansies are a great stash-buster project and make the perfect decorative addition to any project. Hats, bags, slippers, tea cozies, anything you can imagine that needs a little splash of floral color.
The pattern is written for DK yarn, but since gauge is unimportant any yarn can be used. Choose light and dark blue-purple or yellow and burgundy for traditional pansies, or let your imagination and your stash guide you and make unconventional little monkey-faces!
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17. Knitted Pinwheel Flowers Pattern by Frankie Brown
These are simple garter stitch flowers, knitted in one piece, which can be used as brooches or decorations. A pattern for stalks and leaves is also included, should you want to knit a bouquet.
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18. Daffodil Knitting Pattern by Hobby Craft
Imagine happy daffodils bringing unexpected smiles every time you pass them by. Make pretty blossoms by knitting in featured shades, or in colors that have more meaning to you. Brighten up someone’s day, or craft a bouquet for mom on her birthday.
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19. Knitted Rose Pattern by Libby Summers
When knitted flower patterns are as addicting as this stunning rose, it can be difficult to stop yourself after only making one. This is a spectacular pattern producing amazing results for those who have the patience and the attention to detail it requires.
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20. Knitted Dahlias Pattern by I Knit Designs
You don’t have to limit yourself to just one flower. You can knit an entire pot full of flowers using this Knitted Dahlias Pattern. I especially like this design because it’s such a great way to use up those small bits of yarn you might have leftover from other projects that aren’t big enough for anything else.
Get the Pattern by I Knit Designs here
21. Tiny Rose Knitting Pattern by Mochimochi Land
How about a tiny anthropomorphic plant made of yarn? This itty-bitty rose knits up in an hour or less, so you can dole out the love all over the office or make a mini bouquet for your one and only.
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Knitted Flower Patterns Frequently Asked Questions
Why knit flower?
Knitted flowers help add style and improve the overall appearance of your knit and crochet projects. They also provide and add charm to your home.
Is it easy to knit a flower?
You’re off to a good start if you’re familiar with basic knitting stitches and shaping techniques. Remember that nature’s flowers aren’t perfect, so don’t expect yours to be either!
What’s the best yarn for knitted flowers?
If you’re choosing yarn to make your flowers, look for DK or worsted weight yarn in pretty floral colors. You can crochet flowers with acrylic yarn, cotton yarn, or wool blend yarn.
What can I use knitted flowers for?
Knitted flower is a versatile and beautiful decorative item that can be used in variety of ways. Knitted flowers can be used to decorate clothing and accessories, or to add a touch of nature to home decor. They bring a touch of beauty and creativity to any project.
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT KNITTING FLOWERS? MY ONLY STRUGGLE WILL BE WHICH ONE TO MAKE FIRST!
When you are done making your flowers, we’d love to see them! Be sure to post photos on our Facebook Page. Do you want more floral makes? Check out these posts:
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- 15 Crochet Tiny Flowers Patterns
- 31 Macrame Flower Patterns
- 21 DIY Paper Flower Bouquet
Let your yarn scraps bloom with these beautiful knitted flower patterns!