Rustic Flower Crochet Motifs – Square and Hexagon

Free instructions for making rustic flower square and hexagon motifs that are a little bit boho and a whole lot sweet!

These motifs can be used for numerous fun projects such as blankets/throws, bed runners, shawls, cushion covers, bags, pot and cup cozies, coasters and even a cute little Christmas tree ornament.

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Pattern Details

• Project Level: Intermediate.
• Yarn: DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn or Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight yarn. Acrylic, cotton, wool, or blends of these. Amount varies with motif design (square or hexagon).
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Motif Size: Varies with weight of chosen yarn and motif design.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required for this design.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Notions: Scissors and darning needle.
• Pattern Synopsis: Square and hexagon motifs made in five rounds using Ch, DC, HDC, SC, post and cluster stitches, for a charming, textured effect. Bonus Christmas tree project included, using square motif with seven rounds. Additional project examples will be incrementally added to the pattern document.
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Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 2DCCl = Two Double Crochet Cluster Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• 2TRCl = Two Treble Crochet Cluster Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• 3TRCl = Three Treble Crochet Cluster Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Beg = Beginning.
• BpDC = Back Post Double Crochet.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DK = Double Knit yarn. Equivalent to an 8ply or light worsted weight yarn.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FLO = Front Loop Only.
• FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet.
• FpDCStndSt = Front Post Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FpSC = Front Post Single Crochet.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• HTR = Half Treble Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Prev = Previous.
• Puff = Puff Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions. Used for bag handle option only.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• RS = Right Side.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• TR = Treble Crochet. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

2DCCl

Yo, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yo insert hook through same st as prev, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

2TRCl

Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yo twice, insert hook through same st, yo, pull through a loop (five loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

3TRCl

Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). *Yo twice, insert hook through same st, yo, pull through a loop (another three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (one less loop on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (one less loop on hook). Rep from * (four loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all four loops on hook.

DCStndSt

Note: Can be substituted with (Ch 1, SC in applicable ch sp, Ch 2), any other chainless DC, or Ch 3. Refer also to YouTube video.

Ch 1, SC in applicable ch sp from prev rnd, Ch 1, SC in FLO of SC that was just made (i.e. stacking second SC on first SC).

FpDCStndSt

Note: Can be substituted with (Ch 1, FpSC around first st, Ch 2) or any other chainless FpDC.

Ch 1, FpSC around first st from prev rnd, Ch 1, SC in FLO of SC that was just made (i.e. stacking second SC on first SC).

HTR

Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

HTRStndSt

Note: Can be substituted with (Ch 1, SC in first st or applicable ch sp, Ch 3), any other chainless HTR, or Ch 4.

Ch 1, SC in first st or applicable ch sp from prev rnd, Ch 1, SC in FLO of SC that was just made (i.e. stacking second SC on first SC), SC in FLO of second SC (i.e. stacking third SC on second SC).

Puff

Note: The following instructions are for a modified Puff. If fuller Puff is preferred, additional reps can be made. This st is used for example bag handle option only.

Yo, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook). *Yo, insert hook back through same st as before, pull through loop (an additional two loops on hook). Rep from * once more (seven loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through first six loops on hook (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

TR

Yo twice, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• Make all sts within ( ) in the same st from prev rnd.
• [ ] contain a short st sequence to be rep as indicated.
• Beg Ch 1/Sl St and fin Sl St do not count as a st for st count purposes.
• DCStndSt counts as a DC for st count purposes.
• FpDCStndSt counts as a FpDC for st count purposes.
• HTRStndSt counts as a HTR for st count purposes.
• St count follows each rnd instructions in ( ).
• If a smaller flower is preferred, 2DCCl can be made in place of 2TRCl in Rnd 2. Commence rnd with Ch 3 and DC in first st (counts as first 2DCCl). Sl St into DC to finish rnd.
• If a fuller flower is preferred, 3TRCl can be made in place of 2TRCl in Rnd 2. Commence rnd with Ch 4 and 2TRCl in first st (counts as first 3TRCl). Sl St into 2TRCl to finish rnd.
• If more defined corners are preferred, Ch 2 can be used in place of Ch 1 in the final motif rnd.
• The bonus Christmas tree project requires both optional square rnds to be made.

Square Motif

Beg Circle

Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1

Ch 1, 8 SC in circle, Sl St into first SC.

(8 SC)

Rnd 2

Note: If preferred, HTRStndSt can substituted for beg Ch 4.

Ch 4, TR in first st (counts as first 2TRCl), Ch 3, *2TRCl in next st, Ch 3, rep from * around, Sl St into first TR.

(8 2TRCl, 8 Ch 3 Sp)

Rnd 3

Ch 1, FpSC around first 2TRCl, 5 DC in next Ch 3 Sp (Shell made), *FpSC around next 2TRCl, 5 DC in next Ch 3 Sp, rep from * around, Sl St into first FpSC.

(8 FpSC, 8 Shell (each with 5 DC))

Rnd 4

Note: BpDC will be made around the second and fourth st of each Shell from prev rnd.

FpDCStndSt around first FpSC, Ch 1, sk next st, BpDC around next st, Ch 2, sk next st, BpDC around next st, Ch 1, sk next st, *FpDC around next FpSC, Ch 1, sk next st, BpDC around next st, Ch 2, sk next st, BpDC around next st, Ch 1, sk next st, rep from *  around, Sl St into FpDCStndSt.

(8 FpDC, 16 BpDC, 16 Ch 1 Sp, 8 Ch 2 Sp)

Rnd 5

Note: All sts will be made in a Ch 1 Sp or Ch 2 Sp from prev rnd. [ ] rep instructions refer generically to ‘Ch Sp’ for simplicity.

Sl St in each st across to first Ch 2 Sp, (HTRStndSt, Ch 1, HTR, DC) in same Ch 2 Sp, sk next st, 2 HDC in next Ch 1 Sp, sk next st, [2 SC in next Ch Sp, sk next st] three times in total, 2 HDC in next Ch 1 Sp, sk next st, *(DC, HTR, Ch 1, HTR, DC) in next Ch 2 Sp, sk next st, 2 HDC in next Ch 1 Sp, sk next st, [2 SC in next Ch Sp, sk next st] three times in total, 2 HDC in next Ch 1 Sp, sk next st, rep from * around, DC in first Ch 2 Sp (alongside HTRStndSt), Sl St into HTRStndSt.

(8 HTR, 8 DC, 16 HDC, 24 SC, 4 Ch 1 Sp)

Optional Rnd 6

Sl St into first Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, (HDC, Ch 1, HDC) in first Ch 1 Sp, HDC in each st to next Ch 1 Sp, *(HDC, Ch 1, HDC) in next Ch 1 Sp, HDC in each st to next Ch 1 Sp, rep from * around, Sl St into first HDC.

(64 HDC (or 16 HDC per side), 4 Ch 1 Sp)

Optional Rnd 7

Rep Rnd 6 instructions.

(72 HDC (or 18 HDC per side), 4 Ch 1 Sp)

Finishing

Fasten off yarn with sufficient length to sew in securely. Using a darning needle sew in all yarn ends securely on WS of motif.

Hexagon Motif

Beg Circle

Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1

Ch 1, 6 SC in circle, Sl St into first SC.

(6 SC)

Rnd 2

Note: If preferred, HTRStndSt can substituted for beg Ch 4.

Ch 4, TR in first st (counts as first 2TRCl), Ch 4, *2TRCl in next st, Ch 4, rep from * around, Sl St into first TR.

(6 2TRCl, 6 Ch 4 Sp)

Rnd 3

Ch 1, FpSC around first 2TRCl, 5 DC in next Ch 4 Sp (Shell made), *FpSC around next 2TRCl, 5 DC in next Ch 4 Sp, rep from * around, Sl St into first FpSC.

(6 FpSC, 6 Shell (each with 5 DC))

Rnd 4

Note: BpDC will be made around the second and fourth st of each Shell from prev rnd.

FpDCStndSt around first FpSC, Ch 2, sk next st, BpDC around next st, Ch 2, sk next st, BpDC around next st, Ch 2, sk next st, *FpDC around next FpSC, Ch 2, sk next st, BpDC around next st, Ch 2, sk next st, BpDC around next st, Ch 2, sk next st, rep from *  around, Sl St into FpDCStndSt.

(6 FpDC, 12 BpDC, 18 Ch 2 Sp)

Rnd 5

Note: All sts will be made in a Ch 2 Sp from prev rnd.   

Sl St in each st across to second Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, Ch 1, 2 DC) in same Ch 2 Sp, sk next st, [3 DC in next Ch 2 Sp, sk next st] two times in total, *(2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next Ch 2 Sp, sk next st, [3 DC in next Ch 2 Sp, sk next st] two times in total, rep from * around, DC in first Ch 2 Sp (alongside DCStndSt), Sl St into DCStndSt.

(60 DC (or 10 DC per side), 6 Ch 1 Sp)

Finishing

Fasten off yarn with sufficient length to sew in securely. Using a darning needle sew in all yarn ends securely on WS of motif.

Single Motif Bonus Project

2D Christmas Tree

Follow instructions to make one rustic square with all seven rounds (including the two optional rounds) completed.

To form the triangular tree shape, position the square with one corner facing upwards (as a diamond).

Fold diamond sides behind to WS along the blue dotted lines depicted in the diagram below, so that both the long edges are touching on WS. Seam the long edges together on WS by sewing with needle or Sl St crochet.

Fold diamond bottom behind and upwards to WS along the green dotted line depicted in the same diagram, so that all folded edges are touching on WS. Seam along remaining adjoined edges, as before. Sew in all ends on WS.

Optional Tree Trunk

With tree triangle RS facing and base positioned upwards, join yarn RS off-centre of tree middle. Ch 1, SC or FpSC along base (between 5 to 7 sts in total) to equivalent position on other side of centre of tree base. *Turn, Ch 1, SC in each st to end of row. Rep rows from * until preferred trunk length is made.

If a thicker tree trunk is preferred, make double the tree trunk length, fold the trunk in half, backwards (to WS), then sew last row to first row on WS of tree. Or alternatively try the SC or HDC overlay technique demonstrated in the YouTube video.

Ornament

Create a hanging loop by tying a loop of yarn or making a loop of Ch sts in tip of tree.

Optionally sew star-shaped button or another decorative button to RS of tree tip.

Garland

To make tree garland, make the preferred number of trees and determine best spacing between trees.

Commence garland string with a length of Ch sts. Sl St through first tree tip to join tree to garland string. *Ch the preferred length (between trees), Sl St through next tree tip to join tree to garland string. Rep from * until all trees have been joined. Ch a finishing string length the same as garland string was commenced with. Fasten off yarn.

Multiple Motif Project Inspiration

Motifs can be sewn or crocheted together to form all sorts of pretty textured items, including:

• Blankets, throws, and runners.
• Cushion covers.
• Shawls, and wraps.
• Cup/mug covers, and pot covers.

Bags

A sample of Square and Hexagon Bag Diagrams of various shapes and sizes will be provided in the PDF.

One of these is included below.

Notes:

• Bags should be lined if intended for use with small objects.
• The gold colour represents the front of the bag and the brown colour the reverse side of the bag.
• Where a motif contains both colours, it will be folded in half so that the gold half is at the front of the bag and the brown half is on the reverse side of the bag.
• Ensure all square motifs have the same number of rnds (5, 6 or 7, according to preference).

Square Motif Bag Diagrams

Refer to PDF. 8 square motif bag diagrams included. See example below.

Hexagon Motif Bag Diagrams

Refer to PDF. 7 hexagon motif bag diagrams included. See example below.

Pattern Support

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Pattern Versioning

Version	Date	Comments
0.1	08/06/2022	Initial draft.
0.2	29/10/2025	New template.
0.3-0.4	16/11/2025	Include projects/inspo.
0.5	26/11/2025	Tested version.

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to the following testers for testing these motifs:

• Lee Neudahl Smith – @lee_katherine_8 on IG, needlekrafter on Ravelry.
• Sheela Bijea – @sheelabijea on IG, Kaikelasa on Ravelry.
• Hilda Vasica – @vasicahilda on IG, Hvasica on Ravelry.
• Robin Sullivan – @sullivans7blessings on IG, doughgirl143 on Ravelry.
• Skye Monckton – @skyebomonkey on IG, Skyebo on Ravelry.
• Cathryn – @burli_makes on IG, Burli on Ravelry.
• Tania Barry – @shewgirlscrochetcreations on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry.
• Mary Anne Guarini – Mguarini on Ravelry.
• Jenny Hinton – @wrencraft on IG, Wrencraft1 on Ravelry.
• Janine Duggan.

Appendix A – Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Boho Christmas Tree Garland

• Yarn: Lincraft Easy Wash 8ply Wool (DK/Cat. 3) in green, ~15g/0.5Oz per tree. (Substitutes: Cleckheaton 8ply Wool, 4 Seasons 8ply Wool, any preferred DK yarn.)
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• Tree Size: ~12.5cm/5in tall (from base of trunk to tip of tree), ~8.5cm/3.5in max width at base.
• Trunk: Constructed with same method as YouTube video, the only difference being the third row is loose SC instead of HDC (due to yarn being thicker than yarn used in video).

Small Rustic Flower Hexagon Bag

• Yarn: Kmart Anko Cake Yarn (acrylic) yarn scraps (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4), ~80g/3Oz in total. (Substitutes: Caron Cakes, Lionbrand Mandala cakes, and similar worsted acrylic yarn.)
• Hook: 4.5mm/7.
• Bag Size: ~29cm/11in max width, ~17cm/6.75in tall from bag base to opening.
• Motif Variation: 3TRCl substituted for 2TRCl in Rnd 2.
• Bag Diagram: Hexagon Motif Bag Diagram 4.
• Bag Handle: Twisted Puff. Ensure sufficient beg yarn tail length to later sew handle end to bag. Make as follows: Ch 3, Puff in third Ch from hook, turn, Ch 1, Puff in beg Ch 2 Sp, *turn, Ch 1, Puff in Ch 1 Sp, rep from * until handle is sufficient length. Fasten off yarn leaving sufficient fin yarn tail to sew handle end to bag.
• Bag Motifs and Assembly: 7 Hexagon motifs made. Motifs aligned as per Hexagon Motif Bag Diagram 4. Motifs joined on WS using SC in FL + BL of both motifs together (using four motif loops in total). Handle sewn to inside of bag at each hexagon point using handle yarn tails. All ends sewn in securely on WS of bag.

 

Small Rustic Flower Square Bag

• Yarn: Kmart Anko Cake Yarn (acrylic) yarn scraps (Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4), ~115g/4Oz in total. (Substitutes: Caron Cakes, Lionbrand Mandala cakes, and similar worsted acrylic yarn.)
• Hook: 4.5mm/7.
• Bag Size: ~29cm/11in max width, ~16cm/6.25in tall from bag base to opening.
• Motif Variation: 5 rnds completed per square.
• Bag Diagram: Hexagon Motif Bag Diagram 4.
• Bag Handle: Twisted Puff. Ensure sufficient beg yarn tail length to later sew handle end to bag. Make as follows: Ch 3, Puff in third Ch from hook, turn, Ch 1, Puff in beg Ch 2 Sp, *turn, Ch 1, Puff in Ch 1 Sp, rep from * until handle is sufficient length. Fasten off yarn leaving sufficient fin yarn tail to sew handle end to bag.
• Bag Motifs and Assembly: 10 Square motifs made. Motifs aligned as per Square Motif Bag Diagram 1. Motifs joined on WS using SC in FL + BL of both motifs together (using four motif loops in total). Single rnd of SC made around bag opening. Handle sewn to inside of bag at each square point/corner using handle yarn tails. All ends sewn in securely on WS of bag.