Crochet Carnation Flowers Made Easy

Looking to add a touch of handmade charm to your home or gift basket? This easy crochet carnation bouquet tutorial is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike! Using just basic stitches, a bit of yarn, and your creativity, you’ll create a stunning floral arrangement that never fades. Let’s get started!

Crochet carnation bouquet in pastel colors placed on a neutral background — Pastel tones meet crochet elegance – perfect for handmade gifts.

What You’ll Need to Crochet a Carnation Bouquet

Creating your own crochet carnation bouquet starts with the right supplies. This project is beginner-friendly and doesn’t require any advanced tools — just basic crochet materials and a bit of creativity!

Best yarn and hook sizes for a crochet carnation bouquet

Yarn: Medium-weight yarn (Category 3), ideally 50% cotton and 50% acrylic for soft yet structured petals
Hook for flower base and petals: 2.5 mm crochet hook (US Size C/2)
Hook for leaves: 2.20 mm crochet hook (closest US Size B/1)
Other tools: Yarn needle, scissors, stuffing, stitch marker (optional)

Optional tools for your crochet carnation bouquet

5 mm copper wire for realistic, poseable leaves
Wooden sticks or floral wire to build sturdy stems
Glue (hot glue or silicone) for assembling the bouquet

close-up view of crochet carnation bouquet with keychain clip and fiber filling materials — Detailed view of yarn texture, fiber filling.

Common Crochet Stitches Used in This Carnation Bouquet Pattern

Single Crochet (sc)

Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops.

Double Crochet (dc)

Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops.

Half Double Crochet (hdc)

Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.

Treble Crochet (tr)

Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 times).

Slip Stitch (sl st)

Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through the stitch and loop on hook in one motion.

Chain (ch)

Yarn over, pull through loop on hook. Used to start rows and create space.

Magic Ring (Adjustable Ring)

Wrap yarn around fingers to form a loop, insert hook into loop, pull up a loop and chain 1 to secure. Allows you to pull the center tight.

How to Crochet the Base of Your Carnation Flower

The flower base forms the green tube that supports your carnation head. This section uses single crochet stitches in the round.

Step-by-step instructions to crochet a carnation stem base

Begin with a magic ring.
Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring. Join with a sl st. (8 sts)
Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join. (16 sts)
Ch 1, sc in each st around. Repeat this round for 7 more rounds (9 rounds total).
Fasten off and weave in the ends.

visual guide showing step-by-step crochet instructions for assembling carnation petals

Tips for neat and even crochet stitches

Maintain consistent tension to keep the tube smooth and uniform.
Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.

How to Crochet the Carnation Petals

This is where the flower really comes to life! Using double crochets, you’ll build volume and texture.

Build carnation volume using double crochets

Join pink yarn to any stitch.
Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), make 4 dc in the same stitch.
Work 5 dc in each stitch around. Join with sl st. (80 dc)

Add ruffled edges to your crochet carnation petals

Ch 2, 3 dc in same st. Then 3 dc in each stitch around. Join.
For the edge: Ch 3, sl st into next st. Repeat around.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for shaping.

How to Shape and Stuff a Crochet Carnation

Stuffing and shaping the base will give your carnation its signature fullness.

Tips for weaving, stuffing, and shaping your flower

Weave the tail through back loops to tighten the petal base.
Insert a small amount of stuffing into the green tube.
Zigzag through the last green row to gather the base.

How to secure your carnation base with invisible joins

Use the yarn tail to knot and secure.
Hide ends neatly inside the flower using a yarn needle.

green crochet leaves for carnation flower shown in progress

Crochet Carnation Leaf Pattern (Optional but Realistic!)

Adding a leaf or two makes your bouquet more lifelike and visually complete.

How to crochet leaves with copper wire support

Crochet around a 5 mm copper wire for shape.
Start with Ch 19.
Work: 3 sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, 1 tr, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc.
Mirror the same stitches on the other side.

Stitch guide for shaping realistic crochet leaves

Use a 2.20 mm hook for tight, crisp stitches.
Bend the wire gently at the tip for a natural curve.
Fasten off with ch 1 and hidden join.

Assembling Your Crochet Carnation Bouquet Step by Step

Time to bring all your elements together!

Create the stem for your crochet carnation flower

Insert wooden stick through magic ring base.
Add glue to secure.
Wrap the stick tightly with green yarn.

Attach crochet leaves and final bouquet touches

Sew or glue leaves along the stem.
Shape leaves outward or inward as desired.
Group multiple carnations for a full bouquet.

Free Crochet Carnation PDF Pattern + Video Tutorial

All the instructions you need are right here — but for added support, we’ve included extra resources!

Download the printable crochet carnation pattern

Click here to download the free PDF

Watch the full crochet carnation bouquet tutorial

View the tutorial on YouTube via the @CrochetCraftsmann channel

Final Thoughts – Customize Your Crochet Carnation Bouquet!

This crochet carnation bouquet is just the beginning. You can customize it endlessly!

Choose colors and sizes for your carnation bouquet

Try ombré petals or pastel tones for seasonal looks
Vary yarn weight for larger or mini carnations

Show off your crochet bouquet creations!

Post on Instagram, tag @CrochetCraftsmann
Join the conversation on TikTok, Pinterest, or Facebook

What color would you use for your carnations?
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final assembly of the crochet carnation flower with stem and leaves attached

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can beginners crochet a carnation bouquet?

Absolutely! This project is perfect for beginners. It uses basic stitches like single crochet and double crochet, with easy-to-follow rounds. The included PDF and video tutorial will guide you every step of the way.

How long does it take to crochet one carnation flower?

It usually takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete a single carnation, depending on your speed and experience. Once you get the hang of the pattern, you can make several in one sitting.

What kind of yarn is best for crochet carnations?

A medium-weight cotton blend yarn (category 3) is ideal. It gives the petals structure while keeping them soft. You can also use acrylic or even lightweight yarn for smaller versions.

Do I need to use wire for the leaves?

Not necessarily. The copper wire is optional — it just helps shape the leaves realistically. If you want a softer look or if it’s a kids’ project, you can skip the wire and just crochet the leaves as-is.