Crochet Carnation | Free Crochet Pattern

Blooming from this free crochet carnation amigurumi pattern are all the sunny scenes of sweet springtime—a shy sun smiling from between passing rain clouds, butterflies flitting about, chasing a sweet scent on the wind, and daylight lingering past its previous bedtimes.

While you bask in the fresh floral breeze of sunny springtime, there’s no better way to celebrate the rebirth of the earth than with this free crochet carnation amigurumi pattern!

So, without further ado, here is the pattern for the Carnation Cutie, part 4 of 9 in the Flower Cuties collection!

Pattern Information | Free Crochet Carnation Amigurumi

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This free crochet carnation amigurumi pattern has a difficulty rating of intermediate.

The finished dimensions are 7.5 inches (height) by 3.25 inches (width) by 3.25 inches (depth).*

You may also make your pieces larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing your yarn weight and/or hook size, respectively.

*Finished dimensions are calculated from a model using medium weight yarn, a size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, the YU/YO method and the following gauge: 18 sc x 21 rows = 4 inches.

Supplies:

• Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Medium (4) weight yarn in 4 colors:
  • Yarn A – pink (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Shocking Pink)
  • Yarn B – green (Big Twist Value: Forest Green)
  • Yarn C – brown (Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Mocha)
  • Yarn D – orange (Caron One Pound: Faded Brick)
• Pink embroidery floss or pink yarn (Red Heart Super Saver: Baby Pink)
• Black embroidery floss
• 10 mm black safety eyes (x2)
• Wire (14 Gauge Black Aluminum Wire by hildie & jo)
• Wire Cutters
• Polyester fiberfill
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers

Alternate Yarn Supplies:

Color Variation 2 (as seen on the left in cover photo):

• Medium (4) weight yarn in 4 colors:
  • Yarn A – pink (example uses Red Heart Super Saver: Persimmon)
  • Yarn B – green (Big Twist Value: Light Green)
  • Yarn C – brown (Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Mocha)
  • Yarn D – rust (Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Ginger)
• Pink embroidery floss or pink yarn (Red Heart Super Saver: Perfect Pink)

Terminology:

This free crochet carnation amigurumi pattern uses English (US) terminology:

• st (sts) = stitch (stitches)
• ch = chain stitch
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• sc2tog = single crochet 2 together (over the span of 2 stitches), also known as a decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only
• beg = beginning

Please note that this pattern is written so that each crochet stitch abbreviation is attached to a number, such as 1sc, 2sc, etc. This number denotes how many of that stitch is to be worked into the same stitch.

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Special Stitch Instructions:

Please review our special stitch instructions on our Stitch Tutorials FAQ before beginning, as some techniques may be unique to this pattern.

You can also watch our amigurumi techniques video tutorial for all of our tips and tricks for improving your project!

This free crochet carnation amigurumi pattern uses the following special stitch tutorials:

• Single Crochet (YU/YO Method)
• Invisible Decrease
• Joining Rounds

This pattern is worked in the round, with each round joined at the end with a slip stitch. Unless otherwise instructed, the first stitch of your next round will always be worked into the same stitch as your joining slip stitch has been worked into.

Be sure to always keep the ‘right side’ of your stitches facing outwards as you work. The right side is the front side of the stitch that is facing you as you are completing each stitch.

Pattern Instructions | Free Crochet Carnation Amigurumi

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Crochet Carnation Flower:

With yarn A (pink), make a magic ring (or ch 2, work rnd 1 into 2nd ch from hook).

Rnd 1: 6sc into ring, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (6).

Rnd 2: 2sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 3: 3sc into BLO of each st around, join, ch 1 (36).

Rnd 4: 2sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (72).

Rnd 5: 2sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (144).

For the next round, you will be working modified picot stitches after every second stitch, around the entire circumference of the carnation.

Instead of the more common 3 chains, these picot stitches will consist of only 2 chains, in order to create a smaller embellishment.

Additionally, instead of connecting into your first chain to form the picot, you will instead work a slip stitch, from top to bottom, into the front loop only of the last single crochet you’ve worked.

Rnd 6: [1sc into each of next 2 sts, ch 2, sl st into FLO of last sc] 72 times, join (144 + 72 picots).

Fasten off yarn A and weave in tails. Set aside for now.

Crochet Carnation Leaves:

With yarn B (green), leave a beginning tail for tying and chain 7.

For best results, try working row 1 into the back bars, not the back loops, of each chain stitch across.

Row 1: sl st into 2nd ch from hook, 1sc into next st, 1hdc into each of next 2 sts, 1sc into next st, sl st into next st (6).

Fasten off yarn B and leave an end tail for tying, as well. Set aside for now.

Repeat row 1, two more times, for a total of three leaves.

Crochet Carnation Stem:

Round 1 of the stem may be worked directly off of your crochet carnation flower by working into the front loops only, left over from round 2 of the flower.

To continue off of the flower, join yarn B (green) by inserting your hook into the front loop only of the first stitch of your next round. Pull up a loop of yarn B and ch 1.

Alternatively, if you find working directly off of the flower too challenging, you may instead leave a beginning tail for sewing and chain 12.

Slip stitch into the first chain to form a circle, then continue as normal. Afterwards, you may sew your stem onto the flower using your beginning tail, instead.

Rnd 1: 1sc into FLO of each st around, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 2: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 3: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 4: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 5: [sc2tog over next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (6).

Lightly stuff the beginning of the stem before continuing. Do not stuff beyond this point.

The rest of this crochet carnation stem is worked mostly in rounds of only 4 stitches each.

While this creates a nice, slim stem for your flower, it may be challenging for some crocheters to work into.

If you have difficulty working into small rounds, you may instead replace rounds 6 to 15 with continuing rounds of 6 stitches each (1sc into each st around, join, ch 1).

Choose whichever method works best for you!

Rnd 6: [1sc into next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 2 times, join, ch 1 (4).

Rnd 7: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (4).

Rnd 8: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (4).

Rnd 9: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (4).

Secure your working loop with a stitch marker and retrieve your leaves that you've set aside earlier.

Take the beginning tail from your first leaf and thread it between any two stitches, from outside to inside, between rounds 8 and 9.

Then, take your end tail and thread it, from outside to inside, one stitch over from where you've inserted the beginning tail.

Knot both tails together on the inside of your stem to secure your leaf and trim any excess length. Remove your stitch marker and continue to round 10.

Rnd 10: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (4).

Rnd 11: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (4).

Secure your working loop with a stitch marker.

Retrieve your second leaf and position it on the opposite side of your stem from your first leaf, between rounds 10 and 11.

Repeat the same steps as before to attach your second leaf to the stem, then continue to round 12.

Rnd 12: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (4).

Rnd 13: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (4).

Secure your working loop with a stitch marker.

Retrieve your third leaf and position it on the opposite side of your stem from your second leaf, between rounds 12 and 13.

Repeat the same steps as before to attach your third leaf to the stem, then continue to round 14.

Rnd 14: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (4).

Rnd 15: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 2 times, join (6).

Fasten off yarn B and leave a short tail for tying.

Crochet Pot Dirt:

With yarn C (brown), leave a tail for sewing and chain 6. Slip stitch into the first chain to form a circle and chain 1.

Rnd 1: 2sc into each ch around, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (12).

Rnd 2: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (18).

Rnd 3: [2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 2 sts] 6 times, join, ch 1 (24).

Rnd 4: [1sc into each of next 3 sts, 2sc into next st] 6 times, join, ch 1 (30).

Rnd 5: [2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 4 sts] 6 times, join (36).

Fasten off yarn C and leave a long (~2 ft) tail for sewing.

Alternatively, you may instead leave just a short end tail on your dirt, then start the next section of your pot with a long beginning tail—either works, as long as one tail is left long!

Crochet Terracotta Pot:

Follow the tutorial for the Terracotta Pot Cutie companion pattern before continuing to the next steps.

If desired, you may also substitute the terracotta pot with a Drip Glaze Pot Cutie—both pot patterns are compatible with all of our Flower Cuties and Plant Cuties!

The terracotta pot pattern, as seen in the photo above, is easier in difficulty than the drip glaze pot and is a great option for crocheters that are not comfortable with mid-round color changing and surface crochet techniques.

Conversely, the drip glaze pot pattern, as seen below, is more challenging but also has a wider base than the terracotta pot and makes your projects less prone to being top-heavy.

Choose whichever pattern works best for you!

Attaching Carnation:

Retrieve your carnation that you've set aside earlier and place the bottom of the stem over top of the center hole (round 1) of your dirt.

The example crochet carnation is sewn together first, with the wire added into it last. However, you may also add your wire into your flower now, before sewing together, if desired.

Using the tail of yarn C, left over from the beginning of the dirt, sew around the entire circumference of the carnation stem and dirt hole to attach them together.

Secure your sewing with a knot to the end tail of the stem. Then, trim any excess length and weave in all tails.

Finally, cut a length of wire that measures to the height of your crochet carnation, from the bottom of the flower pot to the top of stem.

Then, gently thread the wire between any 2 stitches at the top of the stem or flower and shimmy it through until it reaches the bottom of your crochet flower pot and your carnation is able to stand upright on its own.

Conclusion | Free Crochet Carnation Amigurumi

And with that, you’re done the free crochet Carnation Cutie pattern! If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out its five companion patterns in the Flower Cuties collection: the Daffodil Cutie, the Tulip Cutie, the Daisy Cutie, the Sunflower Cutie, the Rose Cutie, the Lily of the Valley Cutie, the Pansy Cutie, and the Lily Cutie!

You can also explore the Cutie Collections page and the Pocket Pets page for more original and free amigurumi patterns, or our Home Decor Patterns for other homemade household goodies!

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