This crochet flower hair clips pattern turns small amounts of cotton yarn into a coordinated set of practical handmade accessories. Each clip has a compact two-round center, six rounded petals, and a sewn felt backing that protects the stitches and secures the metal hardware.
Pattern Details
- Hook Size: 3 mm (D-3)
- Finished Size: Each flower is approximately 2.25 inches across on a 2-inch alligator clip
- Gauge: Center circle measures approximately 0.75 inch after Rnd 2
- Terminology: US
- Estimated Time: 35–45 minutes per clip
- Construction: Each six-petal flower is crocheted in joined rounds, then sewn to a metal clip beneath a fitted felt backing.
- Skill level: Easy
Why You’ll Love It
The same audited construction works in dusty pink, cream, soft yellow, sage, or lavender. The small project is quick, portable, and useful for gifts or coordinated everyday accessories.
Materials
- Approximately 12 yards worsted-weight cotton yarn per flower
- Small amount of contrasting worsted cotton for the center
- 2-inch metal alligator hair clip
- 1.5 by 0.5-inch wool-blend felt rectangle
- 3 mm (D-3) crochet hook
- Sewing needle and strong matching thread
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- rnd: round
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Important Notes
- These are small accessories, not toys; keep them away from children under three.
- The beginning chain never counts as a stitch.
- Join each round to the first actual stitch and do not turn.
- Sew the clip on; adhesive alone is not a secure attachment.
- Inspect the metal clip and backing before every use.
Complete Crochet Instructions
- Rnd 1: With center color, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. Pull closed, place a marker in the first sc, join with sl st, and do not turn. (6 sts)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each of the six stitches. Join to the first sc; the chain does not count. (12 sts)
- Petal Rnd 3: Change to petal color. Repeat six times: in the first stitch work sl st, hdc, 2 dc, hdc; sl st in the next stitch. Each repeat consumes two center stitches and produces six worked stitches, forming one petal. (36 sts)
Attach the Clip
- Fasten off with an 8-inch tail. Weave the tail through the back of the flower without pulling the petals out of shape.
- Center the closed clip horizontally on the flower back with its hinge just outside one petal valley.
- Thread the sewing needle. Pass through the flower back and around the clip’s upper bar six times, keeping stitches away from the spring.
- Place the felt rectangle over the sewn bar. Sew around all four felt edges with small running stitches through felt and crochet fabric only. Knot twice and bury the thread end beneath the felt.
Finishing
Open and close the clip five times to confirm the spring moves freely. Tug the flower gently, trim stray fibers, and confirm no sharp wire or needle ends remain exposed.
Helpful Tips
- Steam lightly from a distance if petals curl; never press the metal clip with a hot iron.
- Use the same yarn fiber and hook for a visually consistent set.
- Keep the six two-stitch petal sections aligned with the center increases.
FAQ
Can I glue the flower to the clip?
Sewing is specified because it creates a more inspectable attachment. Glue alone can release from metal or yarn.
Can I use acrylic yarn?
Yes, but cotton gives the small petals clearer definition.
Is this suitable for a baby?
No. The clip is a small metal accessory and must be kept away from children under three.
