Double Layer Flower Applique
/This is an easy pattern for a very simple flower applique. Two flowers of different sizes are worked up and sewn together. Using worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm hook, it measures 4.5” wide at the widest point.
Materials Needed
Worsted Weight Yarn (2 or 3 colors)
5 mm hook (USH8)
Tapestry needle
Instructions for Large Flower (pick one color)
Starting Ch 3 does not count as a stitch!
Magic Ring, Ch3, 12 DC in magic ring. Pull tight and join.
Ch3, 2 DC in same stitch. 2 DC in each stitch around (24 DCs). Join to first DC.
Ch3, 2 DC in same stitch. One DC in next st. [2 DC in next, 1 DC in next] 11 times. (36 DCs). Join to first DC.
(Ch3 DOES count as a DC now). Ch3, 5 DC in same stitch. Skip a stitch, sc in next. [Skip a stitch, 6 DC in next, skip stitch, sc in next] repeat 8 times. Join to beginning ch3. FO and weave in end.
Instructions for Small Flower (pick one or two colors)
Starting Ch 3 does not count as a stitch!
Magic Ring, Ch3, 12 DC in magic ring. Pull tight and join. [Optional change color]
Ch3, 2 HDC in same stitch. 2 HDC in each stitch around (24 HDCs). Join to first HDC.
Ch3, 2 SC in same stitch. One SC in next st. [2 SC in next, 1 SC in next] 11 times. (36 SCs). Join to first SC.
(CH2 DOES count as a HDC now). Ch3, 4 HDC in same stitch. Skip a stitch, slip stitch in next. [Skip a stitch, 5 HDC in next, skip stitch, SS in next] repeat 8 times. Join to beginning ch2. FO and leave long tail for sewing.
Sewing Together
Line up the petals of the small flower with the petals of the big flower. Sew the two together around the petals of the small flower.
I hope you enjoyed this simple pattern! This flower applique can be used as a patch, a coaster, or part of wall art. The possibilities are endless. :)