Spring Flowers Lilac Dogwood Cherry

Spring Flowers Lilac Dogwood Cherry Crochet Pattern by GoldenLucyCrafts

What Is Being Made

This crochet pattern creates a Dogwood Flower design, part of the Spring Flowers collection by independent designer GoldenLucyCrafts. The finished flower measures approximately 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, making it an ideal size for embellishments, appliqués, or standalone decorative pieces. This intermediate-level project is suitable for crocheters with foundational skills who are ready to work with more complex stitch combinations and shaping techniques.

Techniques Used

The Dogwood Flower pattern employs several intermediate crochet techniques to achieve its dimensional, realistic appearance. The design utilizes back loop only (BLO) construction, which creates textured edges and defined petal separation. Cluster stitches are incorporated through double treble decreases (DTR2tog and DTR3tog), allowing the crocheter to shape petals and create natural-looking curves. The pattern is worked in rounds, building the flower from the center outward for structural integrity and symmetrical petal placement.

Stitches Used

• Chain (Ch) – foundation and joining stitch
• Single Crochet (SC) – basic stitch for tight, dense fabric
• Half Double Crochet (HDC) – medium-height stitch for petal definition
• Double Crochet (DC) – taller stitch for petal structure
• Double Treble (DTR) – extra-tall stitch for extended petal points
• Double Treble 2 Together (DTR2tog) – decrease technique for shaping
• Double Treble 3 Together (DTR3tog) – advanced decrease for tapering petals
• Slip Stitch (Sl St) – joining rounds and finishing

Materials: Yarn and Thread

The Dogwood Flower pattern is designed to work with sport and thread weight yarns, offering flexibility in fiber choice. The pattern specifies Patons Grace, a light weight #3 cotton yarn (equivalent to DK or 4 ply in UK terminology), worked in three coordinating colors: Color A – blush, Color B – ginger, and Color C – snow. Alternatively, Aunt Lydia's crochet #10 cotton thread can be substituted for a finer, more delicate finish. Cotton fiber is ideal for spring flower projects, offering breathability, stitch definition, and a natural drape suitable for decorative applications.

Pattern Details

The pattern uses US crochet terminology throughout, with UK conversion guidance provided on page 11 for international crocheters. The intermediate skill level assumes familiarity with basic stitches and the ability to follow multi-round instructions with stitch decreases and shaping. The compact 2-inch finished size makes this pattern practical for creating coordinated flower sets, garland embellishments, or botanical-themed amigurumi accents.

Pattern copyright © 2020 GoldenLucyCrafts, updated 2026. Product code: SPFL-0226-2.