Back in early June 2019, when I have just started my hobby of crocheting, me and my husband went to Baku, Azerbaijan for a short trip. While we were visiting a souvenir shop, I saw these lovely items together with the other products:
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I was amazed by their beauty. I know for sure that this was handmade considering crochet products are always made by hand unlike knitted products which can be made by knitting machine. I was hesitant to buy these flowers since we have a strict budget for our trip, so I have decided to make these as my new project – a crocheted flower pot.
I really don’t have any idea on how to do this but then I was really determined to make this project. It was very beautiful and I love flowers. I was planning to make it as a home decoration as well. Therefore, I researched patterns on how to do it, checked it on Google and watched some Youtube videos. I have found different options on how to do it and also found several samples of outputs just like below:
THE ROSES
First, I have collected different colors of yarn which I could make as flowers, some wires which I cut into short lengths that I could make as the stems and backbone for the leaves and a pot which I bought from the flower shop which to be covered by yarn. Then, I started making the flowers which I think was around 8 to 10 pieces in different colors.
I have based the pattern of these flowers from a Youtube vlogger, the problem is… I could not find the vlog anymore as I wasn’t able to note down the link (kindly let me know if you found a pattern almost same like this). Here’s the pattern I have followed to make these cute roses:
Legend:
CH – chain ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzyylyls6KE )
SC – single crochet ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgVOkQcf5qw )
DC – double crochet ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xKssKskNzo )
V-st – V-stitch ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgsBJcoxhaE ) – can be made by: DC-1, CH-2, DC-1 on the same stitch
st/sts – stitch/stitches (just to make it short)
Row 1: CH-118
Row 2: DC-1 on 4th CH from the hook, Ch-1, skip 2 sts, V-st on 3rd st, CH-1
then, **skip 2 sts, V-st, CH-1**
<repeat ** to ** until end of the row, Total: 39 V-sts>
Row 3: CH-3 (considered as DC-1), V-st
then, **CH-2, V-st on the next V-st below***
<repeat ** to ** until end of the row>
Row 4: **DC-10 on the 1st CH-2 space below, SC-1 on next CH-2 space below**
<repeat ** to ** to complete 2 groups of DC-10>
**DC-8 on the 1st CH-2 space below, SC-1 on next CH-2 space below**
<repeat ** to ** to complete 8 groups of DC-10>
**DC-7 on the 1st CH-2 space below, SC-1 on next CH-2 space below**
<repeat ** to ** to complete 7 groups of DC-10>
**DC-6 on the 1st CH-2 space below, SC-1 on next CH-2 space below**
<repeat ** to ** to complete 9 groups of DC-10>
**DC-5 on the 1st CH-2 space below, SC-1 on next CH-2 space below**
<repeat ** to ** to complete 3 groups of DC-10>
**DC-4 on the 1st CH-2 space below, SC-1 on next CH-2 space below**
<repeat ** to ** to complete 2 groups of DC-10>
SC-1 on last 1 st below, then lock.
ROLL starting from the last SC done until the last group of DC-10s to produce a flower.
SEW using the same color of yarn using a tapestry needle by sewing the V-stitches produced under the flower. Make sure it’s tight enough.
And there you go… colorful roses.
THE SMALL-SIZED LEAVES
(pattern online-based)
Legend (additional):
HDC – half double crochet ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qdu1tYrOW0 )
TC – treble crochet ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi3MyRySIf0 )
sl st – slip stitch ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFk-fdAowbY )
1st side: CH-12, SC on 2nd st from the hook, SC on next st,
HDC on next 2 sts, DC-4 on next 4 sts, TC-2 on next 2 sts, TC-7 on the last same st
2nd side: TC-2 on next 2 sts, DC-4 on next sts, HDC-2 on next 2 sts,
SC-2 on next sts, sl st on the very 1st SC
Then, lock by cutting the yarn (just add some allowance), pull it through, and hide the remaining yarn on the middle seam.
And there it is… the small leaves!
THE LONG-SIZED LEAVES
(pattern self-made)
1st side: CH-24, skip 1 st then SC-4, HDC-4, DC-10, TC-4, TC-14 on same last stitch while turning to the other side
2nd side: TC-4, DC-10, HDC-4, SC-4, then lock.
THE MEDIUM-SIZED LEAVES
(pattern online-based)
Row 1: (Total: 19 sts)
1st side: CH-15, SC-1 on the 2nd chain from the hook, SC-2, HDC-2, DC-4, HDC-2, SC-3 on the last 3 chains, SC-2 on last same chain, then turn
2nd side: SC-2, HDC-2, DC-4, HDC-2, SC-3 on the last 3 chains, then turn…
Row 2: (Total: 30 sts + 1 picot st)
1st side: SC-14 on sts below, SC-1 on next st, CH-1 then insert hook to the top of SC through side and pull through 3 loops on the hook (also called the “Picot stitch” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2E3vCy7zKk ), SC on same st below, then turn.
2nd side: SC-14 on sts below, then lock.
I don’t have a pic for the medium-sized leaves but you may see it on my final product, you know, those two-colored leaves.
The Finished Project
It was definitely a long journey, but I truly enjoyed every part of it!
Finishing this project required a lot of time, patience, and handwork. Making all those little flowers was especially tiring. My hands became so exhausted that there were moments when I could barely feel them anymore! 😂 I guess it’s because the flowers required quite a lot of double crochet stitches.
But despite the physical exhaustion, I enjoyed the quiet moments that came with crocheting.
As I worked on the project, I had plenty of time to reflect on life, remember old memories, and think about the things I’ve experienced. Somehow, crocheting gave me a peaceful space to slow down and simply enjoy the moment.
Physically exhausting, but mentally fulfilling.
And finally seeing the finished product, from a simple ball of yarn to an adorable little flower pot—gave me such a wonderful sense of accomplishment.
It may seem like a small achievement, but for me, it was another step forward.
Another project completed.
Another skill learned.
Another reminder that with patience and persistence, something beautiful can come from something so simple.
And that’s what I love about crocheting.
One stitch at a time, we create something we can be proud of. 🧶🌸
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A Little Reminder
“Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.”
— Vincent van Gogh
Sometimes, we underestimate the value of small accomplishments.
A finished crochet flower pot may seem like just a simple handmade project, but behind it are hours of practice, patience, mistakes, tired hands, and the decision to keep going even when the process becomes difficult.
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“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”
— Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
Final Thoughts
This little crochet project reminded me that beautiful things take time.
When I first started, I didn’t know exactly what I was doing. I had to learn the stitches, follow patterns, make mistakes, undo some of my work, and start again.
There were times when my hands were tired and I simply wanted to stop.
But I continued.
And eventually, I finished it.
Life can be very much like crocheting. Sometimes we only see one tiny stitch at a time, and we wonder whether all our effort is actually leading somewhere. We may become tired because the progress seems so slow.
But God reminds us not to give up.
Just like a crochet project slowly takes shape with every stitch, our lives are also being shaped through every experience, every challenge, and every small step we take.
We may not see the finished picture yet, but that doesn’t mean nothing is happening.
So, whenever you feel like your progress is too small, remember:
Small progress is still progress.
Keep learning.
Keep creating.
Keep moving forward.
And most importantly, keep trusting God with the process.
One stitch at a time. 🧶🌸
One day at a time. ❤️
One step at a time.
What looks like a small achievement today may become a beautiful reminder of how far you’ve come tomorrow.
Published: January 2, 2020 Updated: August 2026
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