Crochet Pansy Flower Pattern with Three Color Rounds
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This crochet pansy flower pattern uses three colors to build a compact ornamental bloom. A yellow foundation is shaped with violet stitches and finished with lilac edging across the outer lobes. The source rates the flower one star out of five, but the placement of the outer round still deserves attention: follow its sequence together with the original chart.
Materials for the Crochet Pansy Flower Pattern
- Cotton No. 8 in yellow, lilac and violet.
- A 1.90 mm hook.
- 0.6 mm wire for the backing, as listed in the source.
- Scissors, a fine needle and wire cutters.
US Crochet Terms and Preparation
Ch means chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, hdc half double crochet, dc double crochet and tr treble crochet. An increase puts two stitches into one stitch; a decrease combines two stitches. The book uses “2 dc together” for two dc in one stitch. Here it is written as a dc increase; a cluster is named separately. Crab stitch means reverse single crochet. The source does not state a finished diameter or numerical gauge. Make one flower with the intended thread before planning a group.
Round 1: Yellow Foundation
Begin with a magic ring. Work (1 sc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3) into the ring four times, forming four foundation groups. Pull the ring closed and fasten off. Leave the groups distinct so their chains and three central dc can be identified in the next color round.
The three dc in each group are individual complete stitches, all worked into the magic ring. Do not close them into a cluster. The book uses a separate symbol and wording when a cluster is intended.
Round 2: Violet Petal Shaping
Join violet. For each source group, work 1 sc in the center of the flower, 2 sc into the first ch-3 space, 1 dc, 2 dc into the next stitch, 1 dc and 2 sc into the following ch-3 space. Repeat around the foundation as shown in the chart, then fasten off.
The first sc of a group reaches the center between the adjacent lobes. Keep it low enough to define their separation. Work the pair of dc into one stitch at the top of the lobe; this is an increase rather than a decrease across two stitches.
Round 3: Lilac Outer Edge
Join lilac at the point shown by the chart and work the source sequence: 1 sl st, 2 sc, then 2 dc in each of the next four stitches; 5 sc; then 2 dc in each of the next four stitches; 2 sc and 1 sl st. Fasten off. This is one complete listed sequence, not a repeat around every foundation group.
Finish the Back and Add the Wire
- Weave the yarn tails on the reverse side, keeping the open center and the valleys between lobes clear.
- Insert the backing wire behind the flower as shown in the source assembly drawings.
- Twist the wire ends together behind the center so the bloom faces forward. Shape the backing gently without drawing the flower into a tight fold.
Check the Color Placement
Lay the flower flat and compare it with the chart. Yellow should remain visible at the center, while the lilac edge adds width to the selected outer areas. If the entire outline becomes equally enlarged, check that Round 3 has not been repeated an extra time. If the edges curl strongly, check for accidental decreases where the source calls for two dc in one stitch.
Keep the same hook and similar thread size for all three colors. A substantially thicker outer color can change the outline even when the stitch placement is correct. The source photograph is a reference for the intended shape; no fixed finished dimensions are provided.
Questions About the Pansy
Are the four foundation groups four separate sewn petals?
No. They are groups worked into one central magic ring. The following rounds shape the single flower motif.
Can I omit the wire for an applique?
The flower is crocheted before the wire is added. For a flat applique, you can finish the motif after weaving in the ends; the supported display version uses the source wire backing.
More Crochet Flowers and Plants
For another botanical project, explore our crochet flower garlands and crochet flower bouquets.
Pattern and Photo Credits
Pansy instructions, photograph and stitch chart: the supplied Crochet Flower Patterns Book (cover marked BEBRIGHT.IN). This article adapts the supplied pattern; the source photographs and diagrams show the original project.
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