About This International Women's Day Flowers Crochet Pattern
This International Women's Day Flowers pattern celebrates the beauty and strength of women through the art of crochet. Designed with three distinct flower sizes, you can create a stunning bouquet in rich purple shades that symbolize dignity, pride, and achievement. The pattern uses simple row techniques that build into elegant, dimensional flowers perfect for honoring the important women in your life or decorating your space with meaningful handmade blooms.
Each flower rolls beautifully into shape and can be arranged together or used individually as pins, decorations, or gift toppers. The varying sizes add depth and interest to your floral arrangements, making this a versatile pattern for celebrating any special occasion.
Why You'll Love This International Women's Day Flowers Crochet Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple rows of stitches into something truly elegant and meaningful. There's something magical about watching flat crochet work roll into dimensional flowers that look almost real. I appreciate how quickly these flowers come together, making them perfect for last-minute gifts or when you want to create something beautiful without a huge time commitment. The pattern's simplicity means you can focus on enjoying the process while still creating something impressive. Plus, the symbolism of purple flowers for International Women's Day makes every stitch feel purposeful and celebratory.
Switch Things Up
I love experimenting with this pattern by playing with color combinations - instead of sticking to traditional purple, I've made gorgeous ombre flowers by switching yarn colors between rows. Try starting with a deep burgundy for row 1, switching to medium purple for row 2, and finishing with lavender for row 3 on the large flowers.
Another fun variation I enjoy is making mini versions using thread and a tiny hook - they become perfect embellishments for greeting cards or jewelry. I've also created two-tone flowers by working one half in one color and the other half in a contrasting shade before rolling them together.
For a more textured look, I sometimes work the small flower pattern but use fuzzy or bouclé yarn, which gives the petals a soft, feathery appearance. You can also vary the number of chains in row 1 to create custom sizes between the three given patterns.
I've discovered that these flowers look stunning when made in metallic yarn for special occasions, or in cotton yarn for a more structured, crisp petal appearance. The rolling technique works beautifully with variegated yarn too, creating natural color transitions throughout each bloom.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Not leaving a long enough tail for sewing - leave at least 12 inches to comfortably roll and secure your flower without running out of yarn
✗ Rolling the flower too tightly or too loosely - practice finding the sweet spot where petals overlap naturally without bunching or gaping
✗ Forgetting to fasten off before rolling - always secure your yarn first to prevent unraveling while you shape the flower
✗ Using inconsistent tension between flowers - maintain the same tension throughout to ensure all flowers in your bouquet match in texture and appearance
