Crochet a Gorgeous 3-Layer Flower Tutorial | Easy for Beginners, Stunning Results

Learn how to crochet a gorgeous 3-layer vintage flower in this easy beginner tutorial. Using only SC, DC, and TR, create a stunning dimensional motif perfect for appliqués, granny squares, and decorations.

This classic 3-layer vintage flower looks fancy, but it uses only basic stitches — single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet. If you know those three, you can absolutely make this!

In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through each petal layer slowly, show you a clean stacking-stitch start, and explain how to adapt this design using yarn instead of thread.

This flower is perfect for:
✨ Appliqués
✨ Motif centers
✨ Hair clips & decor
✨ Turning into a granny square
✨ Adding to lace projects

🧶 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN (SEO-friendly bullets)

• How to crochet a 3-layer flower step by step
• Clean stacking-stitch start (better than chain-2!)
• How to build loops for each petal layer
• Dimensional petals using only SC, DC, and TR
• How to adapt the flower using yarn OR thread
• Ideas for turning it into a granny square
• Finishing techniques for crisp petals

🪡 MATERIALS

• Size 10 thread or worsted weight yarn
• Hook 6 or H (or size for your yarn)
• Scissors & needle

⏱️ CHAPTERS

0:10 Introduction & Materials
2:06 Round 1
6:05 Round 2
7:13 Round 3
11:02 Round 4
14:37 Round 5
16:19 Round 6
18:41 Round 7
20:48 Finishing Last Tips

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💬 Tell me:

Should I turn this flower into a full granny square pattern next?