Carnation flowers, belonging to the Dianthus genus, are cherished for their elegant blooms and captivating fragrance. These hardy perennial plants come in a dazzling array of colors, ranging from soft pastels to vibrant hues, making them a favorite for gardens and floral arrangements alike. Known for their long-lasting blooms and clove-like scent, carnations symbolize love and fascination, often used in bouquets for special occasions like weddings and anniversaries.
Beginners and experienced crocheters alike can enjoy making these beautiful Carnation crochet flowers using this pattern.
TOOLS + MATERIALS
5 PLY COTTON BLEND YARN
COLORS: WHITE, SAGE GREEN
4 MM CROCHET HOOK
0.3 MM JEWELRY WIRE
FLORAL CRAFT ROD / BAMBOO SKEWER
GLUE GUN AND GLUE STICK
DARNING NEEDLE
SCISSORS
FLOWER
Using your White Yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a Slip Knot and CH (Chain) 5.
ROW 1: Single Crochet (SC) in the 2nd CH from the hook, SC in the next 3 CHS. Turn your work. Total Stitches: 4
ROW 2: CH 1, Single Crochet Increase (SC INC) in every stitch in the row (Photo 1). Turn your work. Total Stitches: 8
ROW 3: CH 3, Double Crochet (DC) in the same stitch, Double Crochet Increase (DC INC) in the next 7 stitches (Photo 3). Turn your work. Total Stitches: 16
ROW 4: CH 4, Half Double Crochet (HDC) in the next stitch, * CH 1, Treble Crochet (TR), HDC in the next stitch. Repeat * 15 times. Turn your work. Total Stitches: 32
ROW 5: CH 4, HDC in the next stitch. * CH 1, TR, HDC in the next stitch (Photo 3). Repeat * 45 times and in every stitch and CH-1 space. Total Stitches: 92
Fasten off and leave a 6 inch tail. Set aside.
* For a fuller Carnation Flower, you need to create 2 Flowers.
SEPALS
Using your Sage Green yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a Magic Ring (MR) and CH 1.
ROUND 1: Hook in 5 SC inside the MR. Pull the ring loosely close. Total Stitches: 5
ROUND 2 TO ROUND 3: SC in every stitch in the round (Photo 4). Total Stitches: 5
ROUND 4: Single Crochet Increase (SC INC) in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 10
ROUND 5: SC in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 10
ROUND 6: Working in the Front Loops Only, Slip Stitch (SL ST) in the next stitch, * CH-2 Picot, SL ST in the next stitch. Repeat * 10 times. Fasten off and leave an 8 inch tail. Set aside.
LEAF (3)
Using your Sage Green yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a Slip Knot and CH 6. SL ST in the 2nd CH from the hook, SC in the next CH, Half Double Crochet (HDC) in the next CH, Double Crochet (DC) in the next CH, HDC, SC in the next CH.
Now working on the underside of the Leaf, DC in the next CH, HDC in the next CH, SC in the next CH, SL ST in the next 2 CHS. Fasten off and leave an 8 inch tail. Set aside.
CARNATION BUD
Using your White Yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a MR and CH 1.
ROUND 1: Hook in 4 SC inside the MR, pulling it close. Total Stitches: 4
ROUND 2: SC in every stitch in the round, joining your Sage Green yarn in the last stitch. Total Stitches: 4
ROUND 3: Now using your Sage Green yarn, SC INC in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 8
ROUND 4: * SC in the next stitch, SC INC in the next stitch. Repeat * 4 times. Total Stitches: 12
ROUND 5: SC in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 12
ROUND 6: * SC in the next stitch, Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (INV SC DEC) in the next stitch. Repeat * 4 times. Total Stitches: 8
ROUND 7: INV SC DEC in every stitch in the round. Total Stitches: 4
Fasten off and leave an 8 inch tail. Set aside.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Prepare your Floral Craft Rod or Bamboo Skewer. Cut another piece of floral craft rod or bamboo skewer for your Carnation Bud, measuring 3 inches long.
WHEN USING BAMBOO SKEWERS, CUT OFF THE POINTY END WITH A PAIR OF SCISSORS
Wrap Sage Green yarn onto the top of your floral craft rod or bamboo skewer several times and secure it into place with a drop of hot glue. Cut off excess yarn.
Take your Carnation Flower and wrap around the top of the floral craft rod or bamboo skewer, securing it into place with hot glue (Photo 8). Sew the excess yarn around the flower to keep it in place. You can add an additional Flower by wrapping it around the previously secured Flower, and securing the end with hot glue, sewing the excess yarn around the flower. This will give your Carnation Flower a mature and fuller appearance.
Insert the bottom of the Carnation Stem into the center of the Sepal and pull up until it covers the bottom of the petals. Secure into place with hot glue. Glue the Sepals individually onto the petals of the Carnation Flowers or you can alternatively sew it into place.
Wrap the excess yarn from the Sepals around the floral craft rod or bamboo skewer, working your way 2 inches down the stalk (Photo 9). Secure the end with hot glue. Cut off any excess yarn.
Take your 3 inch floral craft rod or bamboo skewer and insert the Bud onto the top of the floral craft rod or bamboo skewer, securing it into place with hot glue. Wrap the excess yarn around the floral craft rod or bamboo skewer (Photo 10), securing the end with hot glue. Cut off any excess yarn.
Position the stem of the Carnation Bud onto the side of the Main Stalk and secure into place with hot glue. Wrap Sage Green yarn around the Bud’s stem and Main stem several times. Attach the Leaf onto the side of the stalk and secure into place with hot glue, use the excess yarn to wrap around the floral craft rod or bamboo skewer, securing it into place with a drop of hot glue. Cut off any excess yarn.
Repeat the process for the other 2 Leaves, finishing by wrapping the excess yarn from the leaf 3 inches down the floral craft rod or bamboo skewer. Cut off any excess yarn and remove any excess glue.
