The tulip flower, with its elegant silhouette and vibrant colors, is a beloved symbol of springtime and renewal. Belonging to the Liliaceae family, tulips come in various shapes and hues. These perennial bulbs are native to regions of Central Asia and have been cultivated for centuries, gaining immense popularity during the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age, where they were highly prized and even served as a form of currency.
Crochet tulips are a delightful way to add a splash of color and a touch of creativity to your floral bouquets and arrangements.
TOOLS + MATERIALS
5 PLY COTTON BLEND YARN
COLORS: WHITE, LIGHT GREEN, LIGHT YELLOW
4 MM CROCHET HOOK
0.3 MM JEWELRY WIRE
FLORAL CRAFT ROD / BAMBOO SKEWER
GLUE GUN AND GLUE STICK
DARNING NEEDLE
SCISSORS
STIGMA
Using your Light Green Yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a Magic Ring (MR) and Chain (CH) 1.
ROUND 1: Hook in 4 Single Crochet (SC) inside the MR. Pull the ring close. Total Stitches: 4
ROUND 2: SC in every stitch in the round (Photo 1). Total Stitches: 4
Fasten off and leave a 3 inch tail.
PETALS (5)
Using your White Yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a Slip Knot and CH 13.
ROUND 1: SC in the 2nd CH from the hook, SC in the next 10 CHS, SC, Double Crochet (DC), SC in the next CH, now working on the underside of the petal, SC in the next 11 CHS. Turn your work. Total Stitches: 22
ROUND 2: CH 1, SC in the next 2 stitches, Half Double Crochet (HDC) in the next 2 stitches, DC in the next 4 stitches, HDC in the next stitch, SC in the next 3 stitches, 3 Single Crochet Increase (3 SC INC) in the next stitch, SC in the next 3 stitches, HDC in the next stitch, DC in the next 4 stitches, HDC in the next 2 stitches, SC in the next 2 stitches. Turn your work. Total Stitches: 27
ROUND 3: CH 1, SC in the next 2 stitches, Half Double Crochet Increase (HDC INC) in the next 2 stitches, DC in the next 4 stitches, HDC INC in the next stitch, SC in the next 4 stitches (Photo 2), 3 SC INC in the next stitch, SC in the next 4 stitches, HDC INC in the next stitch, DC in the next 4 stitches, HDC INC in the next 2 stitches, SC in the next 2 stitches. Turn your work. Total Stitches: 35
ROUND 4: Carry your 0.3 MM jewelry wire in this round. CH 1, SC in the next 11 stitches, DC in the next 3 stitches, Double Crochet Increase (DC INC) in the next stitch, DC in the next 2 stitches, 3 Double Crochet Increase (3 DC INC) in the next stitch, DC in the next 2 stitches, DC INC in the next stitch, DC in the next 3 stitches, SC in the next 11 stitches. Total Stitches: 39
Fasten off and leave a 4 inch tail. Cut off excess wire. Join and twist both ends of the cut wire together.
LEAVES (2)
Using your Green Yarn and 4 MM crochet hook, create a Slip Knot and CH 21.
ROUND 1: SC in the 2nd CH from the hook, SC in the next 11 CHS (Photo 4), HDC in the next 5 CHS, SC in the next 2 CHS, 3 SC INC in the next CH, now working on the underside of the Leaf, SC in the next 2 CHS, HDC in the next 5 CHS, SC in the next 11 CHS, SC INC in the next CH. Total Stitches: 42
ROUND 2: Carry your 0.3 MM jewelry wire in this round. CH 1, SC in the next 20 stitches, SC, CH 1, DC, CH 1, SC in the next stitch, SC in the next 20 stitches. Slip Stitch (SL ST) in the next stitch. Total Stitches: 43
Fasten off and leave a 5 inch tail, cutting off excess wires. Join and twist both ends of the cut wire together.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Cut 5 pieces of Light Green yarn measuring 1.5 inches long and set aside.
Add a drop of hot glue at the tip of the Floral Craft Rod or Bamboo Skewer and attach the Stigma, wrapping the tail end of the yarn, an inch down the floral craft rod or bamboo skewer (Photo 5). Position and glue the cut yarn around the Stigma (Photo 6).
Take the Petals and with the right side facing up, overlap one on top of the other, securing it into place with hot glue. Take the overlapped petals and wrap it around the stigma and the floral craft rod or bamboo skewer (Photo 7). Secure it into place with hot glue. Take the tail end of one of the petals and wrap around the floral craft rod or bamboo skewer, covering the wires and yarns in the process (Photo 9). Secure the end with hot glue. Cut off any excess yarn and wires.
Take your Light Green yarn and wrap thickly around the bottom of the petals (Photo 10), working your way 3 inches down the floral craft rod or bamboo skewer (Photo 11). Position and attach the leaves across from each other and secure into place with hot glue. Take the tail end of one of the leaves and wrap around the wires and yarn, working your way down the floral craft rod or bamboo skewer. Do this several times until most of the stem is covered. Cut off any excess yarn and wires.
