Cute Free Crochet Flower Hair Clip Pattern for Beginners
Try this easy and fun Free Crochet Flower Hair Clip Pattern to make a cute soft hair accessory that looks pretty and is perfect for daily use and simple style.
A small handmade hair accessory can add a soft and pretty touch to daily style without any effort. This lovely clip is made with gentle yarn loops that form a neat flower shape, giving it a fresh and calm look. The Free Crochet Flower Hair Clip Pattern shows how simple stitches join step by step to shape soft petals that sit nicely on a clip. It is light in weight and feels comfortable on the hair, so it can be worn for school, casual outings, or small gatherings.
Free Crochet Flower Hair Clip Pattern Simple Steps for Daily Use
The clip holds the hair gently in place while also adding a bit of beauty. Different yarn colors can make it look bright and playful or soft and simple, depending on choice. The smooth texture and handmade feel make it special and different from common hair clips. It is small in size but still catches attention with its clean design. This little hair clip is both useful and pretty, making everyday hair styling look more neat and charming.
Plumeria (Temple Flower) Hair Clip
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner - Intermediate
Materials
- Yarn: 2 colors of cotton yarn (DK or light worsted recommended)
- Yellow (or color of choice) for flower center
- White for outer petals
- Hook: 2.5 mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn; use a smaller hook for tight stitches)
- Notions:
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Small felt circle (same color as flower center)
- Alligator hair clip (about 2-3" length)
- Fabric glue or hot glue gun
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this project. With DK weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, the flower typically measures about 2-2.5 inches (5-6.5 cm) across.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
| Abbr. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic ring (magic circle) |
| ch | Chain |
| sl st | Slip stitch |
| sc | Single crochet |
| dc | Double crochet |
| st | Stitch(es) |
| sp | Space |
| f.p. | Front post (stitch is worked in front of specific stitch, as described) |
| rep | Repeat |
| RS | Right side |
Special Techniques
- Front Post Slip Stitch: Insert hook from front around the post of the specified double crochet, yarn over, pull up a loop and pull through loop on hook.
- Front Post Double Crochet (if referenced): Yarn over, insert hook from front around post of dc, complete as usual dc.
Instructions
Flower Center & First Round (Yellow or Center Color)
- Start with a magic ring (MR).
- Ch 1 to secure MR.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), then ch 1 (for spacing) (total of ch 4).
- Into MR, repeat the following a total of 4 times:
- Dc, ch 1
- After fourth dc, ch 1 again.
- (You should now have 5 dc, each separated by ch-1, forming 5 segments.)
- Pull ring tight but leave a small hole in center.
- Sl st into the 3rd chain of starting ch 4 to join round.
You should now have a small circle with 5 dcs evenly spaced, separated by chain-1 spaces.
Petal Foundations (Same center color)
- Front post slip stitch around first dc post.
- Ch 3.
- Work 3 dc vertically (front post)* around this same dc post (See Tip #1).
- Ch 3.
- Sl st around same dc post.
- Ch 3.
- Sl st into the next ch-1 space (the space between adjacent dcs).
- Now, move to the next dc post:
- Front post slip stitch around next dc post.
- Repeat Ch 3, 3 dc (front post), ch 3, sl st around same dc post, ch 3, sl st in next ch-1 space.
- Repeat around for a total of 5 petals, ending with a sl st in final ch-1 space between first and last petal.
- Ch 1, cut yarn, fasten off.
- Weave in ends gently behind the petals.
You have now created the vertical ridges for each flower petal.
Petals - Second Layer (White or Petal Color)
- Attach white yarn in any ch-1 space between petals (from round 1, between the vertical petal ridges just made).
- Sl st to join new yarn.
- Ch 3.
- In the gap between ch-3 and first dc of petal ridge:
- Sc.
- At the top of each of the 3 petal dcs:
- 3 dc in each "top" stitch (total = 9 dc per petal; 3 in each top of petal's 3 dcs).
- In gap between last dc and adjacent ch-3:
- Sc.
- After completing the petal:
- Sl st into the magic ring at base (behind the petal, on the back/underside).
- Make this a loose sl st to prevent puckering.
- Ch 3.
- Repeat Steps 4-8 for all 5 petals.
- To finish, after final sl st, ch 1 and sl st into first ch of the ch-3 at petal beginning. Fasten off and weave in ends discreetly behind the petals.
Attaching the Hair Clip
- Cut a small felt circle (diameter about 1" or matching the size of your flower center).
- Fold felt in half and cut two small horizontal slits about ½" apart (to slide the alligator clip through).
- Insert clip through the slits so it is secured to the felt circle.
- Apply a generous layer of fabric glue or hot glue to the back of the felt.
- Press the felt circle (with clip attached) onto the back of the flower, lining it up with the petals for balanced hold.
- Allow glue to dry completely before use.
Finished Size
- Approx. 2-2.5 inches (5-6.5 cm) diameter (with DK weight yarn and 2.5 mm hook).
Tips & Customization Ideas
- Use different petal colors or add a contrasting round for a more tropical look.
- For extra fullness, make flowers with 6 petals (add an extra foundation dc and ch-1 in center).
- You can omit the hair clip and attach to brooch pin, headband, bag, or use as decorative applique.
- Stiffen petals lightly with starch for a crisp look if desired.
Special Notes
- Vertical petal ridge technique: Folding the center ring and working vertical (front post) stitches gives the petals their realistic stand-up look.
- Keep your slip stitches and chains as loose as needed, especially when joining petals, for natural petal curves.
- Adjust hook and yarn weight for larger or smaller flowers.
Conclusion & Final Look
You now have a beautiful plumeria (temple flower) in fresh, layered 3D petals perfect for a hair clip! This unique construct simulates the shape, color, and curl of real plumeria flowers, and the neat felt/clip back ensures lasting wear as an accessory.
This flower is great for gifts, personal wear, or summer/spring decorations.