Everyone is in decoration mode as Christmas quickly approaches and I thought this would be a perfect crochet pattern to share for this holiday season! It works up so easily and is gorgeous with the use of a bold red worsted 4 yarn and a beautiful contrasting green to compliment it!
This poinsettia flower looks beautiful on table runners, on door hangers, and even in shadow boxes as a statement piece! With a little Mod Podge applied to the back of the flower, you can even decorate a tree with this poinsettia flower!
Note: This post contains affiliate links in which I may earn a small commission on for clicks and or purchases at no extra cost to you. This helps me provide the blog, website, and pattern free to you. Without your support, I could not provide these services and products! My family and I thank you!
When assembled the entire piece is approximately 9 inches x 9 inches. It will vary slightly based on how you assemble and your tension. You can make as many leaves and different-sized petals as you like to make your poinsettia.
In the cover photo, there are 3 small petals and 5 large ones. You can make any number of each size as desired.
There is no right or wrong when it comes to poinsettias! The photo below shows how poinsettia petals come in a variety of random shapes and sizes.
For this applique, I made a “foundation piece” to attach the leaves to and build on. This will be further explained in the assembly instructions.
You can make this flower larger or smaller by changing your hook size to a larger or smaller size or by using different weight yarn. One tester made hers with a finger weight yarn and it came out great too!
Here are the dimensions of each part of this crocheted poinsettia.
Small Petals are approximately 4 inches tall x 1.5 inches wide
Large Petals are approximately 4 inches tall x 2 inches wide
Leaves are approximately 5 inches long by 2 ¼ inches wide
If you would like a copy of this pattern that is ad-free, you can find the downloadable/printable file for sale in all three of my shops - orchidandbees.com, Etsy, and Ravelry!
Also, I have a "Black Friday" sale in all three shops right now! All patterns are 50% and the sale will end on Sunday 11/28/21.
If you want this pattern to come in the form of a Gift Card, I now have eGift Cards available! Just shoot hubby or that friend is looking for a perfect gift for you this link orchidandbees.com/egiftcards!
They can choose an amount between $15 up to $200 and the electronic gift card will be delivered to your email inbox! You simply put the code from the email in at check out on orchidandbees.com and you are good to go!
This card does not expire until after 5 yrs so plenty of time to redeem it! This is only good on my .com site and can't be used on Etsy or Ravelry at this time. If you need to be able to add the patterns to your Ravelry Library you will need to contact me for special arrangements.
Enough about that, let's get to the decorations and deck the halls! Here is how you make the "Christmas Poinsettia!"
“Christmas Poinsettia”
Crochet Pattern
Materials:
Yarn: Worsted Weight 4
Red
Green
Light/Lime Green
Yellow
Hooks: G 4mm and E 3.5mm
Needle
Hot glue if gluing applique
Stitch Marker
Scissors
Mod Podge *optional if you want to make flower stiff
Stitches:
Ch - chain
Sp - space
Dc - double crochet
Sc - single crochet
Sl st - slip stitch
Hdc - half double crochet
Hdc2tog - half double crochet 2 together or invisible decrease
Sts - stitches
* * - repeat instructions between asterisks
#st - complete # of sts in same space
St# - complete stitch in next number of spaces
Skill level / Language- Beginner/Intermediate: If you are unsure of any stitches Youtube is a great resource! Pattern is written in American Standard Terms.
Pattern Instructions
Note: use G 4mm hook unless otherwise noted
Note: beginning/turning chains do not count as st
Leaf: Green - make as many as desired - 6 if matching the cover photo
Begin: MR, ch 1
Row 1: 2Hdc in MR, pull tight to close, DO NOT sl st to join, ch 1. (2st)
Row 2: Turn, hdc 2, ch 1. (2st)
Row 3: Turn, 2hdc in each st, ch 1. (4st)
Row 4: Turn, 2hdc, hdc 2, 2hdc, ch 1. (6st)
Row 5: Turn, hdc 6, ch 1. (6st)
Row 6: Turn, 2hdc, hdc 4, 2hdc, ch 1. (8st)
Row 7: Turn, hdc 8, ch 1. (8st)
Row 8: Turn, 2hdc, hdc 6, 2hdc, ch 1. (10st)
Row 9 - 10: Turn, hdc 10, ch 1. (10st)
Row 11: Turn, hdc2tog, hdc 6, hdc2tog, ch 1. (8st)
Row 12: Turn, hdc2tog, hdc 4, hdc2tog, ch 1. (6st)
Row 13: Turn, hdc 6, ch 1. (6st)
Row 14: Turn, hdc2tog, hdc 2, hdc2tog, ch 1. (4st)
Row 15: Turn, hdc 4, ch 1. (4st)
Row 16: Turn, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, ch 1. (2st)
Row 17: Turn, hdc 2, ch 1. (2st)
Row 18: Turn, hdc2tog, ch 1. (1st)
Row 19: Turn, hdc, fasten off. (1st)
Foundation Base: Green
Begin: MR, ch 1.
Round 1: 10Hhdc in MR, pull tight to close, sl st to join, ch 1. (10st)
Round 2: 2Hdc in each st around, sl st to join, ch 1. (20st)
Round 3: *Hdc, 2hdc*, repeat *to* around, sl st to join, fasten off. (30st)
Note: The foundation base piece is used to attach the leaves during assembly. Example in photo below
Petals: Red - make as many as desired - 8 (3 small and 5 large) if wanting to match the cover picture exactly
Note: I recommend using slightly less tension on the sl sts
Note: if you have trouble working into the sl st you can work in the front loops to make it easier
Begin: Ch 17, place a st marker in the 2nd ch from the hook.
Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, dc 7, hdc, sc, sl st 3, ch 1. (16st)
Row 2: Turn, sl st 3, sc, hdc, *dc, 2dc*, repeat *to* 2 more times, dc, hdc, sc, sl st 2, ch 3. (19st)
Note: will be working in the ch 3 and unworked side of ch for row 3
Row 3: Turn, sl st in the 2nd ch from the hook, sl st in the next ch, sl st into the ch sp marked with the st marker, continue working in the unworked side of the beginning ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc 7, hdc, sc, sl st 3, ch 1. (18st)
Note: for small petals, stop after Row 3, fasten off. For larger petals continue to Row 4
Row 4: Turn, sl st 2, sc, hdc, *dc, 2dc*, repeat *to* 2 more times, dc, hdc, sc, sl st, leave rest of sts unworked, fasten off, weave in ends. (17st)
Stamen: Yellow & Light Green - E 3.5mm hook - make 3 of each or more if desired
Begin: Yellow, MR, ch 1
Round 1: Sc 3 in MR, pull tight to close, sl st to join, fasten off. (3st)
Green of Stamen: Green
Begin: Cut 6 inch pieces of yarn, make a double knot. If you want them a little bigger you can add more knots.
Assembly:
Note: I assemble my appliques with hot glue, which is a fast and safe method. The glue adheres to the fibers quite well and the applique is very secure. The hot glue packaging that I use says non-toxic so it is safe, in my opinion, as well. In addition, you can machine wash on cold, and lay flat to dry or tumble dry/lowest heat setting. You may also use other fabric safe glue or use the traditional method of sewing your pieces together.
Note: If you want your poinsettia to be stiff for display, such as in a shadow box, you can put a couple coats of Mod Podge on the back of the leaves and petals. Let dry before assembling. I tried Aleene’s Stiffen quick spray and it made the pieces “rough” but not hardened enough to truly keep shape - which is why I recommend Mod Podge as a stronger agent.
How I assemble the Poinsettia:
I lay out all my pieces to get the look I want first. You can use pins to hold it together if you desire and/or take a picture of your layout with your phone to reference as you are putting it together.
First, I laid down the “foundation base” and then started attaching my leaves one by one in a windmill fashion.
Next, I started adding the layers of my different-sized petals to give it the look of a poinsettia. Petals are naturally sporadic on real poinsettia plants so there is no right or wrong way to assemble your petals!
Last, I attached my stamens pieces in the center.
Here is an up-close photo of how my stamen are assembled but there is really no right or wrong way to do it! Just have fun!
That's all there is to it! I hope you had fun making this! I bet these are going to look wonderful in your homes this holiday season! I would love to see if your photos with how you decorate with these if you get a chance!
Never miss out on great free patterns such as this one! Be sure to subscribe so that you get the notifications in your inbox!
I try with all my might to post new patterns on Saturday mornings, but sometimes life gets in the way haha! If you are subscribed those you will always get a notification via email that a new pattern has gone live on the site!
In light of all the internet issues with Facebook and Instagram, I have also added a "Members Only" area to the website that will have some great benefits! This is an alternate way for me to get messages, announcements, and news to you when social media is out of commission.
Members will also have exclusive access to the Forum and Videos area of my website as well as exclusive access to Crochet Alongs!
Did I mention that members get free downloads of selected patterns?! Be sure to join soon and grab your free downloads!
I have several more things planned for Members in the near future, and I look forward to announcing those special benefits a little closer to their completion. I promise it will be worth the wait!
To sign up to be a Member of the Orchid and Bee's Website, you can click here to set up your account login.
As always, thank you so much for visiting Orchid and Bee's! I look forward to sharing another great pattern with you next week!
Have a great rest of your day and Happy Holidays!
Blessings,
Karen E.
Orchid and Bee's