Quick Crochet Hibiscus Flower Pattern

This quick crochet hibiscus flower pattern was inspired by the beautiful hibiscus flower commonly found in subtropical and tropical climates. Despite its tropical origins, this plant can be grown indoors or outdoors in certain temperate climates. Did you know that the leaves and flowers have been used for many years for medicinal purposes? They are also brilliant pollinators and in some cultures, symbolise love and good luck! This crochet pattern uses small amounts of yarn, so it’s perfect for yarn scraps making it the ideal stash-busting crochet project. The crochet hibiscus flower pattern make a beautiful addition to any summer project, whether adding it to a beach bag or summer hat. Why not attach a hair clip to make a stunning and vibrant hair accessory?

Skill Level

Intermediate

Materials Needed

Tension

Not applicable to this project.

Finished Size

Hibiscus flower approx 11cm x 11cm (4.25 x 4.25in)
Leaf approx 8cm x 4cm (3.25 x 1.5in)

Abbreviations – UK Terminology

ch chain
bl back loop
dc double crochet (US single crochet)
dc2tog double crochet 2 together (US sc2tog single crochet 2 together)
fl front loop
FO fasten off
hk hook
htr half treble crochet (US half double crochet)
Rnd(s) round(s)
RS right side
sk skip
ss slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
stdc standing double crochet (US stsc standing single crochet)
tr treble crochet (US double crochet)
WS wrong side
yoh yarn over hook

Special Stitches

double crochet 2 together	(Insert hk into next st, yoh and pull up a loop) twice (3 loops on hk), yoh and pull through all loops on hk. This is a decrease stitch.
standing double crochet	Make a slip knot on your hk, hold this in place on the hk and insert hk into the st, pull up a loop, yoh and pull through both loops as you would with a normal dc. The slip knot will remain at the top of the st. Alternative method: Ch1 (does not count as a st), dc in same st.
picot	Ch2, ss into the 2nd ch from hk.

Instructions

Hibiscus Flower

With Col. A and a 3.5mm (US E-4) hk, ch5 and ss into first ch to form a ring.

Round 1. (RS) Into the ring, ch1 (does not count as a st), 10dc, ss into bl of first dc. [10 sts]

Round 2. *Ch8, starting in 2nd ch from hk work: 5tr, htr, dc, sk next st, ss into bl of next st, rep from * another four times, ss into base of 1st petal. [5 half petals, see Fig. 1]

Round 3. Continue working into the bl of beg ch8 of Rnd 2: *dc, htr, 5tr, continue working into the sts of Rnd 2, (ss, ch3 – counts as a tr, 3tr) in next st (see Fig. 2), 4tr in next st, 3htr in next 2 sts, htr, 2dc, sk ss from Rnd 2, rep from * another four times, do not ss into the 1st st. (See Fig. 3)

Round 4. Continue to complete each petal: ss in next st, *2dc, htr, 3htr in next 2 sts, 4tr in next st, ss into next 17 sts, ss into next st (1st st of next petal), rep from * another four times, omitting the last ss, FO. 

Weave in ends. See the stitch chart below for all Rnds. 

Hibiscus Stamen

I have chosen to make the stamen the same colour as the petals but feel free to use a different colour. Work the stamen section in a continuous spiral without ss into the 1st st at the end of each round. Continue with a 3.5mm (US E-4) hook.

Round 1. (RS) With Col. A, stdc in any fl of Rnd 1 of Hibiscus flower (see Fig. 4), dc in each st around. [10 sts]

Round 2 & 3. Dc in each st.

Round 4. (Dc2tog, 2dc) twice, dc2tog. [7 sts]

Rounds 5 & 6. Dc in each st.

Round 7. (Dc2tog, 1dc) twice, 1dc. [5 sts]

Round 8. Dc2tog, 1dc, dc2tog. FO [3 sts]

Round 9. With Col. B, thread a short length onto a tapestry needle, insert from the centre back (WS) of the hibiscus flower and out of a st in Rnd 7, create 5 small loops around, all the same size (use the main picture as a guide), thread down through the centre of the stamen to the centre back of the flower. FO carefully, not pulling the last loop too small. 

Weave in ends and block your flower. Light spray with starch if you need your flower a little stiffer.

Hibiscus Leaf

With Col. C and using a 3.5mm (US E-4) hook, ch17.

Round 1. (RS) Starting in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each ch to last ch, 3dc in last ch (place a stitch marker in the 2nd dc), dc in each ch along opposite side of ch, do not ss into the 1st st. [33 sts]

Round 2. Dc in next 5 sts, htr, 2tr, 2tr in next 2 sts, 2tr, htr, 3dc, 3dc in the marked st (place a stitch marker in the 2nd dc), 3dc , htr, 2tr, 2tr in next 2 sts, 2tr, htr, 5dc, do not ss into the 1st st. [39 sts]

Round 3. Ss into each st to the 3dc (end of leaf), ss in 1st of the 3dc, (dc, picot, dc) in the marked st, continue to ss to the start (see Fig. 5), make 17ss up the centre of the leaf to create a vein (See Fig. 6), FO. The vein ss can be done in a contrast colour. [38ss, 2dc, 1 picot]

See the stitch chart below for all Rnds. Weave in ends and block your leaf. Lightly spray with starch if you need your leaf to be a little stiffer. Following the picture as a guide, sew your leaf to the WS of the hibiscus flower.

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This pattern has been pattern tested by Manuela Van Veldhoven and Sally-Ann Mellor and Tech Edited by Karen Hubbard, Hooked, stitched and glued

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