Stop and Smell the Roses | Free Crochet Pattern

Stop and Smell the Roses | Free Crochet Pattern: This delicate three-dimensional crochet rose is a small but powerful reminder to slow down and savor beauty in the everyday. Inspired by a phrase Tess recalls from her grandfather—“Stop and smell the roses”—it carries the same wisdom passed down through generations: creativity and joy bloom when we take time to notice life’s simple moments.

Perfect for embellishing gift jars, wreaths, napkin rings, or a bouquet of handmade blooms, this rose works up quickly in worsted-weight cotton and makes a meaningful addition to your handmade gifts or décor.

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What you will need:

100 yds #4 worsted weight yarn
H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors

Shown in:

Hobbii Yarn’s Friends Cotton 8/8; 100% cotton, #4 worsted weight yarn; 82 yds (75m) per 1.75oz (50g) ball; shown in color Old Rose (046) color A, color B Hunter Green (116), 1 ball ea color.

Best #4 Worsted-Weight Yarns for Crochet and Knitting

Gauge:

5 dc = 1 in (2.5cm) in stitch pattern

Finished Size:

3 in (7.6cm) wide, after assembly and shaping.

Stitch Guide:

Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), single crochet (sc), foundation oval (fo) and chain 3 picot (ch3 picot).

Pattern notes:

This pattern uses US terminology.
Weave in loose ends as work progresses
Turn work at the end of each row.
Do not turn work at the end of each round.
Pause, breathe, and remember to stop and smell the roses!

Gift Pairing Idea:
Tie a crochet rose around the neck of your homemade syrup jar for a heartfelt finishing touch. Each flower is a gentle reminder to pause and enjoy life’s sweetness.

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Instructions:

Note: Flower strip is worked flat in three rows, then spiraled and secured into a rose shape.

Row 1: With color A, *ch3, dc in 3rd ch from hook. Rep from * 17 more times, turn. – 18 foundation ovals

Row 2: Slst into first fo, ch6 (counts as dc, ch3), dc in same sp, *(dc, ch3, dc) in next fo. Rep from * across, turn.

Row 3: Ch1, (sc, 7dc, sc) in ea of next 13 ch3 sps, change to color B, *sc in next ch3 sp, (sc, 4dc, ch3 picot, 4dc, sc) in next ch3 sp. Rep from * to end of row. Fasten off.

Assembly:

With right side facing, begin rolling the strip tightly from one short end, forming the inner bud.

As you continue rolling, let the outer edges flare naturally to create petals.

Thread the starting yarn tail onto a needle and secure the layers together through the base with several stitches.

Use the ending tail (Color B) to add a few extra stitches through the back petals if desired, shaping the bloom.

(Optional) For attaching to a project, leave a long tail or hot glue the finished rose to your desired surface (jar lid, hair clip, wreath, etc).

Finishing:

Weave in remaining ends. Lightly steam-shape the petals to open them and let them cool and dry completely.

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Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.

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