Free Crochet Flower Pencil Topper Pattern Using Cotton Yarn
Crocheting a flower pencil topper is a wonderful and creative way to decorate your school or office supplies, adding a splash of color and personality to your day. This free crochet pattern makes it simple to turn any ordinary pencil into a whimsical, floral accessory. The flower design features two rows of soft, pillowy petals and a leaf, creating a cheerful topper that's as beautiful as it is practical. You can enjoy the gentle, textured feel thanks to the soft dacron filling inside the flower. These toppers make lovely gifts and are perfect for party favors or a fun crochet session for kids and adults alike.
Here's what you'll need for this pattern:
- Crochet hook size: 2 mm
- Yarn type: Cotton
- Special stitch: Magic ring
- Size of flower after completion: About 6 cm in diameter
Why Make a Flower Pencil Topper?
This pattern is beginner-friendly, perfect if you're just starting out. You'll learn basic crochet techniques such as working in the round, increasing stitches, creating petals with chains and double crochets, and crafting leaves using a variety of stitches. It's a great project for practicing these skills while ending up with a cute, functional item.
Skills you'll learn:
- Magic ring technique
- Increasing rounds
- Joining motifs
- Making different stitches: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet
Colour Customization Ideas
To make your crochet flower pencil topper even more personalized, try these color variations:
- Classic Daisy: White petals with a bright yellow center and green leaf
- Sunflower Style: Yellow petals with a brown center
- Spring Mix: Soft pink or lavender petals, pastel yellow center, mint leaf
- Bold Blooms: Choose deep red or orange petals for a vibrant look
- Rainbow Flowers: Alternate petal colors and mix center shades for fun diversity
- Monochrome Magic: Use one color for petals, center, and leaf for a minimalistic style
You can use this flower and leaf motif to make embellishments for hats, bags, headbands, or even as brooches and gift decorations. Expand the creative possibilities by attaching them to greeting cards, or make a bunch of flowers for a small bouquet. This versatile pattern encourages your imagination and lets you turn your crochet practice into beautiful handmade items.
Flower Crochet Pencil Topper
Skill Level & Terminology
Skill Level: Beginner - Easy
Terminology: US crochet terms
Materials & Tools
- Polycherry (or soft cotton) thread or yarn
- Crochet hook: 3 mm
- Small amount of Dacron (fiberfill) for stuffing
- Tapestry needle for sewing
- Stitch marker
- Lighter (optional, for thread ends)
- Standard pencil
Gauge
Gauge is not critical.
The stitches should be tight enough so stuffing does not show through.
Finished Size
- Fits a standard pencil
- Flower approximately 1.5-2" (4-5 cm) across
Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| tr | treble crochet |
| inc | increase (2 sc in same st) |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| MR | magic ring |
| BLO | back loop only |
| FLO | front loop only |
Special Stitch Instructions
- Magic Ring (MR): Wrap yarn into a ring and crochet into the loop for a tight, closed center.
- Increase (inc): Work 2 single crochet into the same stitch.
- Back Loop Only (BLO): Insert hook only under the back loop of each stitch.
- Front Loop Only (FLO): Insert hook only under the front loop of each stitch.
The Pattern
1. Flower Center (Make 2)
First Half
- Make a MR.
- Round 1: 6 sc in MR. Pull tight, join with sl st.
- Round 2: Inc in each st (12 sc).
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 4: 1 sc in each st (18 sc).
Second Half
Repeat as above for the second circle.
You have two identical circles to sandwich together for the flower's center.
2. Join Flower Center
- Place the two circles together, wrong sides facing.
- Working through the BLO of the front, and both loops of the back, sc together all the way around (18 sc), joining both pieces.
- Before closing completely, stuff lightly with Dacron.
- Finish joining and fasten off.
Now you have a plump, joined center for your flower.
3. Front Flower Petals (Worked into Front Loops)
- Working into the unused FLO of the joining round:
- (Sl st, ch 3, 2 dc in same loop, ch 3, sl st in same loop), skip next st.
- Repeat from * around, making 9 petals.
Each petal cluster makes the flower look full from the top view.
4. Back Flower Petals (Worked into Remaining Loops)
- Turn to the other side, working into the unused loops of the back:
- (Sl st, ch 3, 2 dc in same loop, ch 3, sl st in same loop), skip next st.
- Repeat for 9 petals around.
Now your flower is layered and 3D!
5. Leaf
- Ch 15.
- Working into the 2nd ch from hook and across:
- 1 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, 2 tr, 3 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc in last ch.
- Continue down the opposite side of the chain:
- 2 hdc, 3 dc, 2 tr, 3 dc, 2 hdc, 1 sc.
- Sl st to the first sc, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
The leaf is gently curved and shaped on both sides.
6. Pencil Topper Tube
- MR, 6 sc into ring.
- Round 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times (9 sc).
- Rounds 3-15: 1 sc in each st (9 sc per round).
- Round 16: 1 sl st in each st around (9 sl st).
- Fasten off, weave in ends.
This tube fits over the pencil, keeping your topper snug and secure.
7. Assembly & Finishing
- Sew flower to the top of the pencil tube.
- Attach leaf by sewing to the stem or side of flower as desired.
- Slide tube over pencil-make sure it's snug and well-positioned.
- Carefully finish and hide all thread ends (use lighter if using suitable thread, or weave in ends with needle).
All parts come together to make a cheerful, plush flower pencil topper. Great job!
Tips for Beginners
- If you're new, practice making the magic ring a few times before starting.
- Adding more stuffing will make the flower puffier.
- Try different yarn colors for rainbow flowers!