A Detailed Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners and Beyond

Tunisian crochet is a beautiful blend of knitting and traditional crochet, and when used to create floral motifs, the result is absolutely stunning. If you’ve ever wanted to make a gorgeous Tunisian easy crochet motif flower, this complete tutorial will guide you through every step — from tools and stitches to assembling and styling your finished flower.

This method is beginner-friendly, elegant, and perfect for decorating bags, blankets, garments, headbands, or home décor.

What Is Tunisian Crochet?

Tunisian crochet uses a longer hook and works in two passes:

Forward Pass – Picking up loops
Return Pass – Working loops off the hook

Unlike regular crochet, loops stay on the hook during the forward pass, similar to knitting. This technique creates a thick, textured, and structured fabric — perfect for motif flowers that hold their shape beautifully.

Why Choose Tunisian Crochet for Motif Flowers?

Tunisian crochet flowers are:

Thicker and more defined
Textured and dimensional
Long-lasting and sturdy
Unique compared to regular crochet flowers
Perfect for embellishments

The stitch texture adds a natural petal-like appearance that makes the flower look intricate — even though it’s easy to make.

Materials You Will Need

Keep your tools simple and comfortable.

🧶 Yarn

Light to medium weight yarn (DK or worsted)
Cotton for structure
Acrylic for softness
Two colors (center + petals)

🪡 Tunisian Crochet Hook

4.5mm – 6mm Tunisian hook
A standard crochet hook works for small motifs

✂️ Other Supplies

Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker (optional)

Basic Tunisian Stitches You Should Know

For this easy motif flower, we’ll use:

Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Chain (ch)
Single Crochet (sc)

Even if you’re new to Tunisian crochet, don’t worry — this flower uses small sections, making it manageable and fun.

Flower Design Overview

This motif flower includes:

A round center
Individual textured petals
Optional layered effect
Decorative finishing touches

The finished flower measures about:

3–4 inches wide (can be adjusted)

Step-by-Step: Gorgeous Tunisian Motif Flower

STEP 1: Create the Flower Center

Start with a magic ring (or chain 4 and slip stitch to form a ring).
Chain 1.
Work 8–10 single crochets into the ring.
Slip stitch to join.
Fasten off if changing color.

Your flower center is now complete.

🌿 Tip: Use yellow or cream for a realistic floral look.

STEP 2: Attach Petal Color

Join new yarn into any stitch around the center.
Chain 2 (this gives height).

Now we begin Tunisian petal creation.

STEP 3: Make the First Tunisian Petal

Each petal is worked in rows but attached at the base.

Forward Pass:

Insert hook into same stitch.
Yarn over and pull up loop.
Insert hook into next stitch.
Yarn over and pull up loop.
Continue until you have 4–6 loops on hook.

Return Pass:

Yarn over, pull through one loop.
Yarn over, pull through two loops.
Repeat pulling through two loops until one remains.

You’ve just completed one Tunisian row.

STEP 4: Build Petal Height

Repeat forward and return passes for 2–3 rows.

This builds thickness and shape.

To shape the petal tip:

On the last row, decrease slightly by skipping the last stitch before return pass.

This gives a rounded petal appearance.

STEP 5: Close the Petal

Slip stitch into the next stitch at the base of the flower.

This anchors the petal.

Repeat Steps 3–5 around the entire center circle.

You should end up with:

6–8 textured petals

Optional: Create Layered Flower Effect

For a more gorgeous, dimensional look:

After completing first round of petals,
Attach yarn behind the first layer,
Repeat petal steps between stitches,
Make slightly larger petals.

This creates a stunning layered flower.

Optional: Add Leaf Details 🌿

Using green yarn:

Attach yarn at base of flower.
Chain 6.
Slip stitch into second chain from hook.
Single crochet in next.
Half double crochet in next.
Double crochet in next.
Slip stitch back into base.

Instant leaf!

Add 2–3 leaves for a decorative finish.

Blocking Your Flower (Important!)

Tunisian crochet tends to curl slightly.

To flatten:

Lightly steam block
Or wet block and pin into shape
Let dry completely

This enhances petal definition beautifully.

Where to Use Tunisian Motif Flowers

These gorgeous flowers can be attached to:

Crochet bags
Baby blankets
Cardigans
Hair accessories
Headbands
Cushion covers
Wall hangings
Gift wrapping decorations

They instantly elevate any handmade project.

Color Combination Ideas

Try these beautiful combinations:

Mustard center + cream petals
Pink center + burgundy petals
White + lavender
Monochrome beige tones
Pastel rainbow layered effect

Choosing harmonious colors makes the flower look professionally designed.

Common Beginner Mistakes

Petals Curl Too Much

Solution: Use larger hook or block properly.

Uneven Petals

Solution: Count loops carefully during forward pass.

Flower Too Tight

Solution: Relax tension slightly.

How Long Does It Take?

Beginner: 30–45 minutes
Experienced crocheter: 15–20 minutes

It’s quick, satisfying, and addictive!

Why Tunisian Crochet Flowers Look So Gorgeous

Because:

The texture mimics real petals.
The thickness gives structure.
The stitch pattern creates natural dimension.
The technique blends knitting elegance with crochet simplicity.

It looks advanced — but it’s actually beginner-friendly.

Final Thoughts

Learning how to make a gorgeous Tunisian easy crochet motif flower is a wonderful way to expand your crochet skills. It introduces you to Tunisian techniques without overwhelming complexity.

With just a few simple steps, basic stitches, and some creative color choices, you can create stunning floral embellishments that transform ordinary crochet projects into eye-catching masterpieces.

Start with one flower. Then try different sizes. Experiment with layers. Add leaves. Play with colors.

Soon, you’ll have a garden of handmade crochet beauty 🌿✨

If you’d like, I can also provide:

A printable PDF pattern
A diagram-style written pattern
A YouTube tutorial script
A version optimized for blog SEO
Advanced Tunisian floral variations

Happy crocheting! 🧶🌸