Welcome to the romantic and timeless world of floral amigurumi! 🌹🧶 Today, I’m delighted to share my FREE crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Rose—a delicate and everlasting bloom that captures the beauty of nature in yarn. Whether you’re crafting a heartfelt gift for a loved one, creating a bouquet that never wilts, or simply adding a touch of floral elegance to your home, this design features velvety petals, a graceful stem, and lifelike details that celebrate the rose’s classic charm.
This design blends elegance and simplicity, with step-by-step instructions for the rose’s layered petals, textured leaves, and optional dewdrop beads for extra realism. Choose passionate reds, soft pinks, or creamy whites for a traditional look—or experiment with bold blues or golden hues for a whimsical twist! 🌸 So grab your hooks, pick your most romantic yarn, and let’s crochet a flower that blooms stitch by stitch. “A rose by any other yarn would smell as sweet… if yarn could smell!” ✨🧶
🌹 Amigurumi Realistic Rose Crochet Pattern
A lush crochet rose with layered, curling petals, spiral center, structured stem, and detailed leaves. A forever flower for bouquets, décor, and gifts.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Expert (layered construction, shaping, wire support)
📏 Finished Size
Height: 15–18 inches (38–45 cm)
Bloom Diameter: 5–6 inches (13–15 cm)
Bud Height: 4–5 cm
Leaf Length: 7–8 cm
🧶 Materials
Rose Pink Worsted Cotton (Category 4) – 300–350 g
Deep Green Worsted Cotton (Category 4) – 150–200 g
Crochet Hook – 3.0–3.5 mm
Floral Wire (Thick Stem) – 14–16 gauge
Floral Wire for Buds – 18–20 gauge
Polyfill – small amount (buds only)
Green Floral Tape
Stitch Markers
Scissors
Yarn Needle
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
FLO – front loop only
BLO – back loop only
FO – fasten off
🌸 PART 1: Deep Spiral Rose Center
Center Ball
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc in each stitch (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) around (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
R5–R7: sc around (24)
R8: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
R9: (1 sc, dec) around (12)
R10: dec around (6)
FO. Stuff very firmly.
Spiral Layers (3 Strips)
Strip A: ch 30
Strip B: ch 36
Strip C: ch 42
For each strip:
hdc across, FO with long tail.
Assembly:
Coil Strip A tightly around top of ball and sew.
Wrap Strip B around A and sew.
Wrap Strip C around both and sew securely.
This creates the deep, multi-ring spiral as in the photo.
🌸 PART 2: Thick Sculpted Petals
Each petal has three rows, including a BLO row that forms the raised rib seen in the reference image.
Small Petals (8 pieces)
Foundation: ch 10
Row 1: sc, hdc, dc x5, hdc, sc
Row 2: work around opposite side with same sequence
Row 3 (BLO): sc, hdc, dc x5, hdc, sc
FO with long tail.
Size: 2.5–3 cm
Medium Petals (10 pieces)
Foundation: ch 15
Row 1: sc, hdc, dc x10, hdc, sc
Row 2: repeat on opposite side
Row 3 (BLO): same as Row 1
FO with long tail.
Size: 4–4.2 cm
Large Petals (12 pieces)
Foundation: ch 21
Row 1: sc, hdc, dc x16, hdc, sc
Row 2: repeat opposite side
Row 3 (BLO): same sequence
FO with long tail.
Size: 5–5.2 cm
Extra-Large Petals (6 pieces)
Foundation: ch 26
Row 1: sc, hdc, dc x21, hdc, sc
Row 2: repeat opposite side
Row 3 (BLO): same sequence
FO with long tail.
Size: 5.5–6 cm
Petal Shaping
Small petals: pinch base tightly for strong cupping.
Medium petals: cup the lower third only.
Large petals: pull edges outward gently.
XL petals: steam edges and flare dramatically.
🌹 PART 3: Assemble the Rose Bloom
Layer 1: Spiral Center
Sew spiral layers firmly in place.
Layer 2: Small Petals
Number of petals: 8
Angle: 70–75 degrees upward
Overlap: 45–50 percent
Place tightly around spiral center.
Creates the rosebud-like inner cup.
Layer 3: Medium Petals
Number: 10
Angle: 55–60 degrees
Overlap: 40 percent
Slight outward tilt begins here.
Layer 4: Large Petals
Number: 12
Angle: 35–40 degrees outward
Overlap: 30–35 percent
These create the deep, full mid-bloom.
Layer 5: Extra-Large Petals
Number: 6
Angle: 20–25 degrees outward
Overlap: 15–20 percent
Curl these heavily outward for the signature open bloom.
🌱 PART 4: Calyx (Long Pointed Sepals)
MR, 5 sc
Repeat the following 5 times:
ch 8
sc in 2nd ch
sc
hdc
dc
dc
tr
tr
sl st in next base stitch
FO and sew under the bloom.
🌿 PART 5: Thick Structured Stem
Cut floral wire (14–16 gauge) to 30–45 cm length.
Stem Cover
Chain long enough to equal stem length.
Join to form ring.
Work sc rounds continuously until tube fully covers the wire.
Slide tube over wire and sew to calyx base.
Stem should stand upright firmly.
🍃 PART 6: Ribbed Leaves (6–8 pieces)
Leaf
ch 14
Row 1: sc, hdc, dc, dc, tr, tr, tr, dc, dc, hdc, sc
Row 2: repeat on opposite side
FO with long tail.
Center Ridge (Important)
Attach yarn at leaf base.
sl st up the center in FLO only.
FO.
Leaf Placement
First pair: 5–6 cm below calyx
Second pair: 3–4 cm lower
Optional third leaf: between buds
🌸 PART 7: Realistic Rose Buds (Optional)
Bud
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–R7: sc around
R8: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO. Stuff lightly.
Bud Calyx
MR, 4 sc
Repeat 4 times:
ch 6
sc back
hdc
dc
sl st next base stitch
Attach to bud.
Insert 18–20 gauge wire and wrap with green floral tape.
🌹 Final Assembly
Attach bloom securely to stem.
Arrange leaves symmetrically.
Add buds if desired.
Curl and shape petals until the bloom matches the full dimensional look of the reference rose.
Adjust outer petals until the rose appears perfectly open and naturally layered.
🎉 Enjoy Your Gorgeous, Ultra-Realistic Crochet Rose!
This pattern recreates the rose in the photo with high accuracy — ideal for luxury bouquets, wedding décor, photo props, or timeless handmade gifts.
