This original crochet flower brooch pattern explains how to make crochet rose rosette statement brooch trio from the first counted stitch through final assembly. The design is a practical free tutorial in US terms, with measurements and stitch checkpoints that you can verify as you work.
All three flowers use the same six-wedge disc. Stop the small center after Round 3, medium after Round 4 and large after Round 5. Each group of three center stitches receives one petal, giving six, eight or ten petals without an incomplete repeat.
Pattern Details
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm for smooth DK cotton; 3 mm for backing discs if fabric is loose
- Finished Size: Small about 2.5 inches, medium about 3.25 inches, large about 4 inches across after light blocking
- Gauge: 22 sc and 24 rounds = 4 inches in firm cotton fabric; compare the washed center discs before attaching hardware
- Estimated Time: 4–6 hours for all three
- Construction: Three six-wedge circular centers with 6/8/10 three-stitch petals, matching back discs, thin felt inserts and removable locking bars
- Skill level: Confident Beginner
Why You’ll Love This Project
The shape comes from counted stitches rather than an unexplained diagram. You can inspect each stage against the measurements, and the finished object has a clear purpose and a distinct silhouette in photographs.
Materials
- Approximately 35 yards each of cream, rust and muted-plum smooth DK cotton; 15 extra yards total for matching back discs
- 3.5 mm hook, optional 3 mm hook, three locking brooch bars sized to the backs, thin washable felt, matching sewing thread, embroidery needle and scissors
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
Work tightly enough that the back disc cannot stretch around the hardware. The petal edge adds diameter beyond the sc center. Keep the center flat: if it cups before the petal round, change hook size and remake it. The accessory has a sharp pin and is for adult clothing, not for toys or unsupervised children.
Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- rnd: round
- inc: 2 sc in one stitch
- sc2tog: single crochet two stitches together
- dc: double crochet
Special stitch guidance: An increase means 2 sc into the same stitch. A petal consumes three consecutive center stitches: sl st in first, 5 dc in second, sl st in third. Each petal produces seven worked stitches but creates one visible lobe; do not work into its own dc tops.
Important Notes
- AI-generated pictures illustrate the intended design; they are not photographs of a physically tested sample. Follow written counts rather than counting stitches in an image.
- The stitch arithmetic has been checked, but gauge, yardage and fit are planning targets until a physical sample is made. Wash a swatch and check measurements before gifting or wearing.
- A beginning ch 1 and a joining sl st never count as a stitch in this pattern. Mark the first counted stitch of each row or round.
- If a row count is wrong, return to that row. Adding an unplanned stitch later changes the shaping and the assembly alignment.
Complete Instructions for Crochet Rose Rosette Statement Brooch Trio
Make Three Graduated Rose Centers
Work separate discs; do not join the three sizes into one flower. In each joined round, ch 1 is a lift and is not counted; sl st to the first sc and do not turn.
- Center Round 1: Make 6 sc into an adjustable ring, tighten it, mark first sc and join to that sc. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in each of the six stitches, then join. (12 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 1, repeat [sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch] six times and join. (18 sts) Stop the small cream rosette here.
- Round 4: For the medium rust and large plum discs only, ch 1, repeat [sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] six times and join. (24 sts) Stop the medium rosette here.
- Round 5: For the large plum disc only, ch 1, repeat [sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch] six times and join. (30 sts)
- Make a matching plain back disc for each size using the same rounds. Fasten the back discs off with long sewing tails, but leave the front discs attached for the petal round.
Work the Raised Petal Rounds
Each center count is divisible by three. Count the petal groups before fastening off: 18/3 = 6, 24/3 = 8 and 30/3 = 10.
- For the small center, ch 1, then repeat [sl st in first base stitch, 5 dc in next base stitch, sl st in third base stitch] six times. Join to the first slip stitch, fasten off and secure the tail on the back. The six petals must be evenly spaced.
- Repeat the same three-base-stitch petal group eight times around the 24-stitch medium center. Do not add an unplanned stitch between groups; the final slip stitch uses the final base stitch.
- Repeat the petal group ten times around the 30-stitch large center. Gently open each five-dc fan with fingers; do not steam-flatten the lobe or pull it toward the back.
- Cut three felt circles approximately 0.25 inch smaller than the matching front centers. The felt stays behind the flat sc portion and cannot protrude between petals.
Build Removable Brooch Backings
A pin bar is removable for washing; neither the felt nor the metal alone should carry the flower’s weight.
- On the outer face of each matching crochet back disc, sew two short cotton loops parallel to one another and about 0.5 inch apart. Sew through two full sc rounds for every loop end; pull-test each loop before proceeding.
- Place the felt between front and back center discs, align their six wedge markers, and sew around the flat disc perimeter using the back-disc tail. Keep the petal bases outside the seam so they stand freely.
- Slide a closed locking brooch bar through both crochet loops on the back. Test it on a scrap of jacket-weight cloth: the bar must remain closed and the flower must sit upright when the cloth hangs vertically.
- Remove the bars before washing the cotton flowers. After drying, inspect the loops and seam before reinstalling the bars. Store the sharp bars separately from children’s items.
Assembly and Shaping
Each flower has its own front petal disc, same-size plain back disc and smaller felt core. Align the six wedge centers before sewing so no lobe is caught. The two back loops hold the locking bar; the bar never pierces the rosette crochet or relies on adhesive.
Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.
Finishing
- Weave each tail along three different paths on the wrong side; reverse direction before trimming.
- Wash or damp-block according to the yarn label and allow the work to dry at its measured shape.
- Inspect every seam, edge and attachment from both faces before first use, then inspect again after laundering.
For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.
Helpful Tips
- Use contrasting locking markers at shaping points and record the count after every change row.
- Change hook size when the washed swatch differs from the stated gauge; do not compensate with uneven hand tension.
- Photograph the flat components before joining so it is easy to identify an inverted or twisted piece.
Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sew the metal brooch bar permanently onto the flower?
The removable loop method makes laundering and inspection easier. If hardware loosens, remove it and repair both loops before wearing the flower.
Why are there three petal counts?
Each petal uses exactly three base stitches. Stopping the flat disc at 18, 24 or 30 stitches produces six, eight or ten complete petals.
Conclusion
The three rosettes share one counted construction but have visibly different finished sizes. Their removable metal findings and reinforced crochet backs make them practical adult accessories for a coat, bag or scarf.
BabyYarnie Printable Crochet Pattern Card
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Project: Crochet Rose Rosette Statement Brooch Trio
Skill level: Confident Beginner Hook: 3.5 mm for smooth DK cotton; 3 mm for backing discs if fabric is loose Yarn: DK cotton
Finished size: Small about 2.5 inches, medium about 3.25 inches, large about 4 inches across after light blocking
Card Materials
- Approximately 35 yards each of cream, rust and muted-plum smooth DK cotton; 15 extra yards total for matching back discs
- 3.5 mm hook, optional 3 mm hook, three locking brooch bars sized to the backs, thin washable felt, matching sewing thread, embroidery needle and scissors
Card Instructions
- Make Three Graduated Rose Centers: Make separate 18-, 24- and 30-stitch six-wedge centers plus matching plain backing discs.
- Work the Raised Petal Rounds: Place one [sl st, 5 dc, sl st] petal across each consecutive three-stitch group for 6/8/10 petals.
- Build Removable Brooch Backings: Sandwich a smaller felt circle between matching crochet discs, sew the edge, and secure a removable locking bar through two reinforced back loops.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
