Here’s a simple step-by-step explanation for making a 3D three-color crochet rose that’s beautiful and beginner-friendly. This rose uses basic stitches and layering to create a rich, dimensional flower using three different yarn colors.
πΉ Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors (e.g., red, pink, green or any combo)
- Crochet hook (size H/5mm or appropriate for your yarn)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors

π‘ Overview:
This rose is made in three layers:
- Inner petals (Color 1)
- Middle petals (Color 2)
- Outer petals + leaves (Color 3)
Each layer is crocheted as a strip of petals and then rolled and sewn to form a 3D rose.
π Abbreviations (US terms):
- ch β chain
- sc β single crochet
- hdc β half double crochet
- dc β double crochet
- sl st β slip stitch
- st(s) β stitch(es)
πΊ STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
πΈ PART 1: Inner Petals (Color 1)
- Foundation chain: Ch 30
- Petal Row:
- In 3rd ch from hook: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) β 1 petal made
- Skip 1 ch, in next ch repeat: (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc)
- Repeat until end β youβll have about 14 petals
- Fasten off and leave a long tail.

π· PART 2: Middle Petals (Color 2)
- Foundation chain: Ch 36
- Petal Row:
- Work larger petals: (sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc)
- Skip 1 ch, repeat across
- Youβll have ~17 petals
- Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
π PART 3: Outer Petals & Leaves (Color 3)
- Foundation chain: Ch 42
- Petal Row:
- Even larger petals: (sc, hdc, 2 dc, 2 dc, hdc, sc)
- Skip 1 ch, repeat β ~20 petals
- You can optionally add leaves at the end:
- Ch 6, turn, sl st in 2nd ch, sc, hdc, dc, sl st in last β makes one leaf
- Attach 2β3 around the rose
π ASSEMBLY (The 3D Effect)
- Roll and stitch each strip:
- Start with the inner layer (Color 1), roll it gently into a spiral.
- Stitch the base with a yarn needle to secure it.
- Add middle layer (Color 2) around the first spiral.
- Finish with outer layer (Color 3), sewing around the base.
- Adjust the petals to fluff them and make it look natural.

β Tips:
- Use contrasting colors for a dramatic rose, or shades of the same color for realism (e.g., light pink β dark pink β green).
- You can glue or sew the rose to hats, hair clips, scarves, or brooches.
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