Crochet Tulip | Free Crochet Pattern

Blooming from this free crochet tulip amigurumi pattern are all the sunny scenes of sweet springtime—the bitter air softening to a warm, fresh breeze, timid green buds peeking out from the ground, and trees redressing their cold limbs with new leaves.

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 tulip amigurumi pattern!

So, without further ado, here is the pattern for the Tulip Cutie, part 2 of 9 in the Flower Cuties collection!

Pattern Information | Free Crochet Tulip Amigurumi

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

The finished dimensions are 8 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 – purple (example uses Loops & Threads Soft Classic: Raspberry)
  • 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: Perfect Pink)
  • Yarn B – green (Red Heart Super Saver: Tea Leaf)
  • 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 tulip 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
• dc = 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 tulip 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 Tulip Amigurumi

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Crochet Tulip Petals:

With yarn A (purple), chain 7.

Rnd 1: beginning in 2nd ch from hook, *1sc into each of next 5 sts, 2sc into next st* working into other side of ch sts, repeat from * to * 1 time, sl st into 1st st to join, ch 1 (14).

Rnd 2: [1sc into each of next 6 sts, 2sc into next st] 2 times, join (16).

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

Repeat rounds 1 and 2, two more times, for a total of three petals. These will be your inner petals, as seen on the left below.

With yarn A (purple), chain 8.

Rnd 1: 3dc into 3rd ch from hook, 1dc into next st, 1hdc into each of next 2 sts, 1sc into next st, 2sc into next st, working into other side of ch sts, 1sc into each of next 2 sts, 1hdc into each of next 2 sts, 1dc into next st, 3dc into next st, sl st into 1st dc to join, ch 1 (17).

Rnd 2: 2sc into next st, 1sc into each of next 6 sts, 2sc into each of next 3 sts, 1sc into each of next 6 sts, 2sc into next st, join (22).

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

Repeat rounds 1 and 2, two more times, for a total of three petals. These will be your outer petals, as seen on the right above.

Crochet Tulip Leaves:

With yarn B (green), chain 13.

Rnd 1: sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sl st into each of next 2 sts, 1sc into each of next 3 sts, 1hdc into each of next 3 sts, 1dc into each of next 3 sts, ch 3, sl st into same st as last dc, ch 3, working into other side of ch sts, 1dc into each of next 3 sts, 1hdc into each of next 3 sts, 1sc into each of next 3 sts, sl st into each of next 3 sts, sl st into 1st st to join (31).

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

Repeat round 1, one more time, for a total of two leaves.

Crochet Tulip Stem:

With yarn A (purple), 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).

Retrieve all of your petals that you've set aside earlier, including three inner petals and three outer petals.

You will now be working each stitch through one of your petals and your current round simultaneously, in order to attach them together.

Your inner petals will be attached during round 2 of the stem, and your outer petals will be added during round 3.

Optionally, if you have difficulty attaching the petals in this way, you may instead sew them onto the stem afterwards with a length of yarn A.

If you choose to sew the petals on instead, simply replace rounds 2 and 3 of the stem with normal rounds (1sc into each st around, join, ch 1).

Otherwise, begin by locating the last 2 stitches, or the 15th and 16th stitches of round 2, of your first inner petal. These will be the stitches you will work into to attach them onto your stem in the next round.

Before attaching each petal, make sure that the right side of the petal is facing outwards, and the wrong side is facing inwards.

Rnd 2: [1sc into 15th st of next petal and next st of stem together, 1sc into 16th st of same petal and next st of stem together] 3 times, join, ch 1 (6).

Locate the first and last stitches, or the 1st and 22nd stitches of round 2, of your next outer petal. During round 3, attach your outer petals through these two stitches using the same method as before.

Rnd 3: 1sc into 1st st of 1st petal and next st of stem together, [1sc into 22nd st of next petal and next st of stem together, 1sc into 1st st of same petal and next st of stem together] 2 times, 1sc into 22nd st of 1st petal and next st of stem together, join (6).

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

Join yarn B (green) by inserting your hook into the first stitch of your next round. Leaving a short tail for tying, pull up a loop of yarn B and ch 1.

Tie the tails of both yarn A and yarn B together on the interior of your piece to secure your ends.

The remainder of this crochet tulip stem is worked mainly 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 5 to 14 with continuing rounds of 6 stitches each (1sc into each st around, join, ch 1).

Choose whichever method works best for you!

Rnd 4: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (6).

Rnd 5: [1sc into next st, sc2tog over next 2 sts] 2 times, join, ch 1 (4).

Rnd 6: 1sc into each st around, join, ch 1 (4).

Rnd 7 to 13 (7 rnds): repeat rnd 6 (4).

Rnd 14: [1sc into next st, 2sc into next st] 2 times, join, ch 1 (6).

Retrieve both of your crochet tulip leaves that you've set aside earlier.

We will now be working our stitches through both the chain stitches of each leaf and the current round of the stem simultaneously, in order to attach them together.

Align your first leaf, right side facing outwards, so that both of the 3-chain sequences (on the opposite side from your pointy end) are laying in front of and are parallel with your current round.

Take care to work round 15 into the actual chain stitches at the end of the leaf only. Do not work into the slip stitch between the 3-chain sequences, nor the open spaces beneath the chains.

Optionally, if you have difficulty attaching the leaves in this way (especially the second leaf, which is trickier), you may instead sew them onto the stem afterwards with a length of yarn B.

If you choose to sew the leaves onto the stem instead, simply replace rounds 15 and 16 with normal rounds (1sc into each st around, join, ch 1).

Choose whichever method works best for you!

Rnd 15: 1sc into 1st ch of leaf and 1st st of stem together, 1sc into each of next 5 sts of both leaf and stem together, join, ch 1 (6).

Rnd 16: 1sc into 4th ch of leaf and 1st st of stem together, 1sc into each of next 2 sts of both leaf and stem together, 1sc into 1st ch of leaf and 4th st of stem together, 1sc into each of next 2 sts of both leaf and stem together, join (6).

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

If you've skipped attaching the leaves during rounds 15 and 16, you may sew them on now. Then, continue to the instructions for your crochet tulip dirt below.

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 Tulip:

Retrieve your tulip 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 tulip 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 tulip 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 tulip, from the bottom of the flower pot to the top of stem.

Then, spread your petals apart and gently thread the wire through the top center of the flower. Shimmy the wire through until it reaches the bottom of your crochet flower pot and your tulip is able to stand upright on its own.

Conclusion | Free Crochet Tulip Amigurumi

And with that, you’re done the free crochet Tulip Cutie pattern! If you enjoyed this pattern, be sure to check out its eight companion patterns in the Flower Cuties collection: the Daffodil Cutie, the Daisy Cutie, the Carnation 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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