Flowers

Crochet Peony Flower Free Pattern with Layered Petals

By Mara Lane · September 27, 2026

Pink layered crochet peony flower with a green leaf

AI-generated inspiration image; finished results may vary from the illustration.

Three rounds of ruffled petals create a full, blooming peony. Use as a brooch or in a bouquet.

Skill levelIntermediate

Time1 hour

Hook3 mm (D)

YarnSport-weight cotton in two pinks

Materials

Light and dark pink sport cotton
Floral wire (optional)
Brooch pin (optional)

Abbreviations (US terms)

ch: chain · sl st: slip stitch · sc: single crochet · hdc: half double crochet · dc: double crochet · tr: treble · inc: 2 sts in one st · dec: decrease · Rnd: round · st(s): stitch(es)

Instructions

Center

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a magic ring (8).
Rnd 2: (ch 3, sl st in next st) around (8 loops).

Petal layers

Rnd 3: in back loops of Rnd 1, inc around (16).
Rnd 4: (sc, ch 3, skip 1) around (8 spaces).
Rnd 5: (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in each space.
Repeat Rnds 4–5 twice more, each time working 2 more dc per petal and switching to the lighter pink.

Finishing

Cup the petals upward and secure with a few stitches at the base.

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Materials

Abbreviations (US terms)

Instructions

Center

Petal layers

Finishing

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