A crochet forget me not flower is a tiny five-petal bloom with a peach centre and teal petals, made from fine thread on a 1.5 mm hook. This page walks through it in 19 photo steps, and it says plainly wherever the maker shows no stitch count.
This free crochet forget me not flower pattern suits crocheters who are happy working in thread. The flower is built in two colours, a flat peach centre first and then five teal petals worked out from its edge, and the photos show every move even though no counts are printed.
Key numbers. Petals: 5 (counted on the finished flower) ยท colours: 2, peach for the centre and teal for the petals ยท hook: the handle is stamped 2 and 1.5 mm (stated on the hook) ยท stitch counts: not shown, so none are given here ยท thread weight, yardage and finished size: not stated.
On this page
- What you need for this crochet forget me not flower
- Stitches in the crochet forget me not flower pattern
- The crochet forget me not flower at a glance
- Make the centre of the crochet forget me not flower
- Make the five petals
- Finish the crochet forget me not flower
- Where the crochet forget me not flower goes wrong
- 5 more free forget me not patterns
- FAQ
- Where to go next
What you need for this crochet forget me not flower
You need two colours of fine cotton-style thread, one small steel crochet hook, and scissors. Nothing else is used, because the flower has no wire, stuffing or backing.
| Item | What the maker used | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Petal thread | Fine thread in teal | Weight not stated |
| Centre thread | Fine thread in peach | Weight not stated |
| Hook | A steel hook stamped 2 and 1.5 mm | Read from the handle in step 1 |
| Scissors | Small, sharp | Used to cut the peach thread |
| Yardage and finished size | Not stated | A scrap-sized project |
A hook of 1.5 mm is smaller than the 2.25 to 3.5 mm that the Craft Yarn Council’s yarn weight standard lists for super fine yarn, so this crochet forget me not flower is a thread-weight make rather than a yarn make. If your thread label gives a hook size, start there, and go down a size if the stitches look loose.
The flower is tiny and has loose ends, so keep it away from babies and small children, who could swallow it.
Stitches in the crochet forget me not flower pattern
This tutorial does not name its stitches and shows no abbreviations. What the photos do show is a small flat centre worked in short stitches, followed by petals made of a short row of tall stitches that stand up along the hook and then fold into a narrow oval.
We have chosen not to attach a stitch name or a number to either part, because neither is visible on screen and a guess would only look precise. There is no stitch multiple to give, because there is no repeat count to measure. The one count that can be checked is the petals: five, which you can see on the finished flower in step 19.
The crochet forget me not flower at a glance
Here is every part of the crochet forget me not flower in one table, with the count column left honest.
| Part | What the photos show | Count |
|---|---|---|
| Centre | A flat peach disc worked round a small loop of thread | Not shown |
| Join | Teal thread started at the edge of the disc | Not shown |
| Petal | A narrow oval of tall stitches worked out from the edge of the centre | 5 petals (counted on the finished flower) |
| Ends | Peach thread cut short, a teal length left hanging | Not applicable |
Make the centre of the crochet forget me not flower
The centre is the peach disc. It is made first, in one colour, and it is the part you will see between the petals.
Step 1: Look at the hook
Hold the hook up and read the handle. It is stamped with a 2 and with 1.5 mm, which is the only size information the tutorial gives.
Step 2: Choose your two threads
The petals use the teal thread and the centre uses peach. Keep the teal ball to hand, because it goes on the hook only after the centre is finished.
Step 3: Make a loop of peach thread
Start with the peach thread and form a small loop over your fingertip. Everything in the centre is worked into and around this loop, which is why it is held between the thumb and finger.
Step 4: Put the hook into the loop
Put the hook into the loop and pull the peach thread through. You will see the thread tail hanging below your fingers, which is normal at this point.
Step 5: Work the first stitches
Work short stitches into the loop, one after another, so they gather in a tight circle round it. The tutorial does not stop to count them, so count along by eye and keep the stitches snug.
Step 6: Keep going round
Carry on round until the stitches meet the first one. The photo shows a ring of small bumps, which is how a flat centre should look from the front.
Step 7: Check that the centre lies flat
The finished centre is a flat peach disc with a small hole in the middle. It should not cup or ruffle. If it does, undo it and work again with a lighter hand.
Step 8: Cut the peach thread
Cut the peach thread, leaving a short tail you can tuck away later. The scissors in the photo are cutting the thread, not the centre.
Make the five petals
All five petals are teal, and each grows from the outer edge of the peach disc.
Step 9: Join the teal thread
Join the teal thread to the edge of the peach disc. This is where the first petal begins, so pull the thread snug against the centre.
Step 10: Let the tall stitches rise
Work tall stitches out from the edge of the centre so they stand up along the hook. The photo shows them as a short row of teal legs; the tutorial does not give the number.
Step 11: Check the loops on your hook
At the widest point several teal loops stand together on the hook. You can match the photo by eye: the row should be short and even, not long.
Step 12: Fold the row into an oval
Close the row so it forms a narrow oval, like a leaf, standing up from the centre. This oval is one petal of the crochet forget me not flower.
Step 13: Finish the first petal
A finished petal lies against the centre with its tip pointing away from it. Compare it with the next four as you go, so that the five end up the same height.
Step 14: Make the second petal
Move round to the next place on the edge of the centre and repeat the petal. In the photo the second petal sits almost opposite the first, which keeps the flower balanced while you work.
Step 15: Make the third petal
Repeat the petal a third time in the next free place. Three petals leave two gaps, and the photo shows the hook already pointing at the next one.
Step 16: Make the fourth petal
Repeat the petal a fourth time. Seen from above, four petals leave one clear gap, which is where the fifth goes.
Step 17: Make the fifth petal
Repeat the petal a fifth and last time. The five petals now sit round the peach centre like a small star, which gives the crochet forget me not flower its shape.
Step 18: Leave a length of teal thread
Fasten off the teal thread and leave a length hanging. The photo shows it held up as a loop, so it can be used to sew the flower on or to hang it.
Finish the crochet forget me not flower
Step 19: Check the finished flower
Lay the flower on your palm and check three things. There should be five petals, the centre should lie flat, and the petals should be about the same size. Tuck in the peach tail, and use the teal length as you wish.
Where the crochet forget me not flower goes wrong
Three things are most likely to go wrong with a crochet forget me not flower. These tips are our own general advice, not something the tutorial shows.
- The centre cups instead of lying flat. Because no count is given, you set the count by eye. If the disc curls up, you have too many stitches for its size, so undo it and use fewer.
- The petals come out different heights. Tall stitches vary with tension. Make each petal beside the last one so you can compare them as you go.
- The flower looks loose. A 1.5 mm hook is a thread hook. If the stitches look open, go down a hook size or pull each stitch snug against the one before.
5 more free forget me not patterns
Each of these is free on its own page, and each builds the flower in a different way. Sizes and hooks are as printed on those pages.
- Forget-Me-Not Flower by Oombawka Design Crochet: worked flat on a 4.5 mm hook, a ring of 10 single crochet and then five petals in turned rows.
- Forget Me Not Applique by EyeLoveKnots: a three-round applique on a 5 mm hook, 3.5 inches wide, in several colours.
- Forget Me Not Earrings by Rich Textures Crochet: a flower about 1 inch across on a 2.5 mm hook in embroidery thread, made as earrings.
- Forget-Me-Not on the Crochetpop pattern library: four rounds from a magic ring on a 4 mm hook, about 5 to 6 cm in DK yarn.
- Crochet Forget Me Not by The Caffeinated Snail: three small blooms on a 4.5 mm hook, shown in an amigurumi flowerpot.
These five run from a 2.5 mm hook in thread up to a 5 mm hook in worsted weight. None of those pages gives a total yardage or a gauge, so this page gives none either.
FAQ
How do you crochet a forget me not flower?
Make a flat peach centre round a small loop of thread, then join teal thread to its edge and work five petals of tall stitches, one after another. The tutorial shows these moves but gives no counts.
How many petals does a crochet forget me not flower have?
It has five petals, which is the number you can count on the finished flower. All five are teal and sit round a peach centre.
What hook size do I need for a crochet forget me not flower?
The maker used a steel hook stamped 2 and 1.5 mm with fine thread. If you use thicker thread or yarn, use the hook size on your own label and expect a larger flower.
Is this crochet forget me not flower good for beginners?
It is quick, but it is not the easiest first make, because the thread and the 1.5 mm hook are small and no counts are given. A beginner may prefer one of the larger patterns above, which print every count.
Can I make the flower bigger?
Yes. Use thicker yarn and a bigger hook. The patterns above show how the same flower grows, from about 1 inch in thread on a 2.5 mm hook to 3.5 inches on a 5 mm hook.
What can I do with a crochet forget me not flower?
Sew it onto a card, a bag or a hair clip, thread it on a cord as a charm, or make several and join them into a garland. The teal thread left at the end is there for sewing.
Where to go next
For another small flower, try the crochet rosebud or the free crochet tulip pattern. For more choice, browse the crochet flowers free pattern roundup or the crochet flower pattern in five rounds, or make a gift with the mini crochet flower bouquet.
Sources
- Craft Yarn Council, Standard Yarn Weight System: crochet hook ranges by yarn weight.
- Each of the five patterns above, on its own page: Oombawka Design Crochet, EyeLoveKnots, Rich Textures Crochet, Crochetpop and The Caffeinated Snail.
Design credit: this crochet forget me not flower design comes from the crochet channel Crochet by Summer.
