Big Thai Rose Pattern: 10 Easy Crochet Flowers

It is incredibly common for beginners to panic when they realize a pattern requires a 2.0 mm hook and iron wire. The worry is that the project will be too fiddly or the stitches too tight to manage. However, the Big Thai Rose proves that small tools simply create detailed, professional-looking results. This project is approachable because the petal shapes are built on simple, repetitive increases that are easy to count and track. Once you master the magic ring, the rest of the flower follows a logical, expanding rhythm.

Maker Notes

The beauty of this Big Thai Rose lies in its dimensional structure. Unlike flat amigurumi flowers, this design uses a tiered petal system—small, medium, and large—to mimic the natural unfurling of a real rose. The inclusion of iron wire in the leaves and stem is what gives the bouquet its lifelike posture, allowing you to bend and arrange the blooms. When selecting yarn, the source recommends a mix of dark and light yellow, white, and green. This color palette creates a soft, natural gradient effect as the petals layer over one another. The texture is enhanced by the picot stitches at the petal tips, which add a delicate, fringed edge that catches the light beautifully.

Project Overview

This wearable crochet flower pattern creates a realistic, multi-layered Thai Rose. The project is categorized as a middle skill level due to the use of wire and the variety of stitch heights required for the petals and leaves. The pattern is written in US crochet terms and includes instructions for four small petals, four middle petals, five big petals, five sepals, one large leaf, and two small leaves.

Materials

• Yarn: Dark and light yellow, white, and green
• Crochet hook: 2.0 mm
• Scissors
• Stitch marker
• Darning needle
• Iron wire
• Flower stem
• Hot melt glue

Gauge and Finished Size

Gauge and finished size measurements are not provided in the source pattern. The size of the flower will depend on your tension and the specific weight of the yarn used.

Abbreviations

• sc: Single Crochet
• hdc: Half Double Crochet
• dc: Double Crochet
• tr: Treble (or Triple) Crochet
• dtr: Double Treble Crochet
• ch: Chain
• ss: Slip Stitch
• picot st: Picot Stitch
• 2 sc in each st/ 2 sc in next st: increase
• sc2tog: Single crochet two together
• R1, R2, R3, … R23: Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 …

Pattern Notes

• Our pattern is written in US crochet terms. Follow the pattern carefully to avoid mistakes.
• Take note of the specific stitch counts and techniques.
• Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round.
• Additional notes are written in Italics.
• Slip stitch and chain stitch do not count as stitch count.

Special Stitches

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)

This is a decreased stitch. You start a single crochet in one stitch, but instead of completing it, you start a second in the next stitch, and then complete both at the same time. This takes two stitches and turns them into one, decreasing the total number of stitches by one.

2 sc in each st

This means you’ll do 2 single crochets in each stitch, effectively doubling the number of stitches in that round. This is also referred to as an increase.

Pattern Instructions

4 Small Petals

Start with a magic ring.

• R1: work 5 sc in the round. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R2: (2 sc in each st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R4: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R5: (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R6: (2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R7: work 11 sc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next st, 12 sc. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R8: work 11 sc, ( 2 dc in next st) * 10 times, 12 sc. 1 ss in the first st.
• R9: 3 ch, turn, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, 1 ch. Cut off and leave a tail.

4 Middle Petals

Start with a magic ring.

• R1: work 5 sc in the round. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R2: (2 sc in each st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R4: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R5: (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R6: (2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R7: (5 sc, 2 sc in next st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R8: work 6 sc, ( 2 hdc in next st, then 6 hdc) * 3 times. 2 hdc in next st, 7 sc. 1 ss in the first st.
• R9: work 3 ch, 7 dc, ( 2 dc in next st) * 12 times. (petal tip: 2 dc in next st, 2 ch picot st, 2 dc in next st); ( 2 dc in next st) * 12 times, then work 7 dc. 1 ss in the first st.
• R10: 3 ch, turn, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, 1 ch. Cut off and leave a tail.

5 Big Petals

Start with a magic ring.

• R1: work 5 sc in the round. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R2: (2 sc in next st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R4: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R5: (3 sc, 2 sc in next st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R6: (2 sc, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R7: (5 sc, 2 sc in next st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R8: (3 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st.
• R9: work 2 ch, 7 hdc, ( 2 hdc in next st, 3 hdc ) * 6 times; 2 hdc in next st, 8 hdc. 1 ss in the first st.
• R10: work 3 ch, 7 dc, ( 2 dc in next st) * 16 times. (petal tip: 2 dc in next st, 2 ch picot st, 2 dc in next st); ( 2 dc in next st) * 16 times; 7 dc. 1 ss in the first st.
• R11: work 3 ch, turn, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc, 1 ch. Cut off and leave a tail.

Flower Sepal (Make 5)

Start with a magic ring.

• R1: work 5 sc in the round. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R2: ( 2 sc in next st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R3: ( 1 sc, 2 sc in next st) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R4: ( 1 sc, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc) * 5 times. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R5-R7: make 20 sc in each round. 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R8: Note: After finishing one sepal, cut the yarn at the top and use a new yarn to make the next one, a total of five sepals.

Big Leaf

Start with the foundation chain: 15 ch.

• R1: add wire, 1 sc, 1 dc, 2 tr, 1 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, 1 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, 1 dtr, 2 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc; (leaf tip: 3 sc in same st); 1 hdc, 1 dc, 2 tr, 1dtr, 2 dtr in next st, 1 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, 1 dtr, 2 tr, 1 dc, 1 sc. 1 ss in the first st , and 1 ch.
• R2: ( 1 sc, 2 ch) * 16 times; (in the same st: 1 sc, 2 ch picot st, 1 sc); (2 ch, 1 sc) *16 times. 1 ss in the first st. cut off and wrap the tail around the wire.

2 Small Leaves

Start with the foundation chain: 12 ch.

• R1: add wire, 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 2 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, 1 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc; (leaf tip: 3 sc in same st); 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dtr, 2 dtr in next st, 2 dtr, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 sc, 1 ss in the first st, and 1 ch.
• R2: ( 1 sc, 2 ch) * 12 times, (in the same st: 1 sc, 2 ch picot st, 1 sc); (2 ch, 1 sc) * 12 times. 1 ss in the first st. cut off and wrap the tail around the wire.

Assemble the Leaves

Get the small and big leaves, tie them together and tilt both two small leaves sideways.

Assembly

1. Take 3 flower rods, and wrap the top with yellow yarn. Use hot melt adhesive to keep the end of the yarn in place.
2. Have all the petals ready: small, medium, and large. Glue them one after another onto the rod. Find the yarn near the flower’s base (sepal) and tie it. Then, use hot melt adhesive so it stays tied.
3. Take the flower base (sepal). Slide the rod into its center. Glue it so it stays attached to the flower.
4. Wrap the rod in green yarn for the stem. Add leaves as you wrap. When done, use hot melt adhesive on the end to keep everything tight.

Tips

When working with the iron wire, ensure you wrap the yarn tail tightly around the wire at the end of the leaf rounds to secure it. This prevents the wire from slipping out and keeps the leaf structure firm. For the petals, blocking the finished pieces can help flatten them slightly before assembly, making the layering process smoother.

FAQs

What size crochet hook is needed for this pattern?

The pattern requires a 2.0 mm crochet hook to achieve the tight, detailed stitches necessary for the rose petals and leaves.

Can I make this flower without the iron wire?

While the pattern includes wire for the leaves and stem to provide structure and bendability, you can omit it for a softer, floppy flower look. However, the wire is recommended for a realistic Thai Rose appearance.

How many of each petal do I need to make?

You will need to make 4 small petals, 4 middle petals, and 5 big petals to complete one Big Thai Rose.

What type of yarn works best for this project?

The source suggests using dark and light yellow, white, and green yarns. A cotton or acrylic blend that holds its shape well is ideal for maintaining the structure of the petals.

Do I need hot melt glue for assembly?

Yes, hot melt glue is recommended to secure the petals to the flower rods, attach the sepal base, and finish the stem wrapping for a durable and neat finish.