This cheerful flower pillow is worked in several separate pieces and then assembled at the end. The design includes a stuffed flower center, eight plush petals, and an optional smiley face panel for extra personality.
Materials Needed
- 4 skeins chunky blue yarn (100g each)
- 2 skeins chunky yellow yarn (100g each)
- 6 mm crochet hook
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Two 16 mm safety eyes (optional)
Flower Center
Begin with the yellow yarn and crochet in continuous rounds.
Round 1
Create a magic ring and work 8 single crochet stitches into it. (8)
Round 2
Increase in every stitch around. (16)
Round 3
1 sc, increase around. (24)
Round 4
2 sc, increase around. (32)
Round 5
3 sc, increase around. (40)
Round 6
4 sc, increase around. (48)
Round 7
5 sc, increase around. (56)
Round 8
6 sc, increase around. (64)
Rounds 9-10
Work one single crochet in each stitch. (64)
Round 11
7 sc, increase around. (72)
Rounds 12-15
Single crochet evenly around. (72)
Round 16
7 sc, decrease around. (64)
Rounds 17-18
Single crochet in every stitch. (64)
Round 19
6 sc, decrease around. (56)
Round 20
5 sc, decrease around. (48)
Round 21
4 sc, decrease around. (40)
Round 22
3 sc, decrease around. (32)
Round 23
2 sc, decrease around. (24)
Round 24
1 sc, decrease around. (16)
Stuff the center firmly.
Round 25
Decrease all the way around. (8)
Fasten off and sew the opening closed.
Petals (Make 8)
Using the blue yarn, crochet eight matching petals.
Round 1
Work 8 single crochet into a magic ring. (8)
Round 2
Increase in every stitch. (16)
Round 3
1 sc, increase around. (24)
Round 4
2 sc, increase around. (32)
Rounds 5-9
Single crochet in each stitch. (32)
Round 10
3 sc, increase around. (40)
Rounds 11-12
Work evenly around. (40)
Round 13
4 sc, increase around. (48)
Rounds 14-16
Single crochet in each stitch. (48)
Round 17
5 sc, increase around. (56)
Round 18
Work even. (56)
Round 19
5 sc, decrease around. (48)
Round 20
Single crochet around. (48)
Round 21
4 sc, decrease around. (40)
Round 22
Single crochet around. (40)
Round 23
3 sc, decrease around. (32)
Round 24
2 sc, decrease around. (24)
Round 25
1 sc, decrease around. (16)
Round 26
Decrease around. (8)
Lightly stuff the petal if desired, then fasten off and close the opening.
Repeat until all eight petals are complete.
Assembling the Flower Pillow
Arrange the petals around the yellow center before sewing.
Attach each petal securely to the outer edge of the center section. Working opposite petals first can help keep the flower balanced and evenly spaced. Once all petals are attached, weave in any remaining ends.
Taking a little extra time during assembly will ensure the finished pillow looks symmetrical and professional.
Optional Smiley Face Center
For a playful flower pillow, crochet an additional circular face panel using yellow yarn.
Round 1
Magic ring with 8 single crochet. (8)
Round 2
Increase in each stitch. (16)
Round 3
1 sc, increase around. (24)
Round 4
2 sc, increase around. (32)
Round 5
3 sc, increase around. (40)
Round 6
4 sc, increase around. (48)
Round 7
5 sc, increase around. (56)
Round 8
6 sc, increase around. (64)
Round 9
7 sc, increase around. (72)
Attach safety eyes and embroider a smile before sewing the face panel onto the center of the flower.
Finished Flower Pillow
Once assembled, the pillow creates a soft oversized flower shape with a plush center and rounded petals. It looks adorable on a sofa, nursery chair, reading nook, or bed and makes a cheerful handmade gift for flower lovers.
