Learn how to crochet the African Flower following a free step by step pattern and two-part video tutorial. Inspired by African textiles this pretty crochet pattern looks stunning in bright bold colours but equally looks so pretty in pastels.
The crochet African flower makes a beautiful motif for your projects or you can join them together to create a blanket, cushion, bag, scarf and so much more!
This pattern was originally designed by Lounette Fourie and Anita Roussouw and published in a South African magazine called ‘Sarie’, however this particular pattern featured in this blog post may have been slightly adjusted from the original.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: Stylecraft Special DK in 4 colours. I have used:
- Colour A: Fondant
- Colour B: Sherbet
- Colour C: Wisteria
- Colour D: Cream
- Hook: 4mm
- Darning Needle
- Scissors
Pattern Notes
This African Flower pattern is written in UK terms but switchable to US terms below.
Convert Pattern Terms
Here you can quickly switch between UK and US crochet terms. This will make following the pattern easier as all terms will be converted to your preferred version.
Terms and Abbreviations
- Slip Stitch(s): ss(s): Insert hook, yarn over, pull through stitch and loop on hook.
- Chain(s): ch(s): Yarn over, pull through loop on the hook.
- Double Crochet(s): dc(s): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have two loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
- Treble Crochet(s): tr(s): Yarn over, insert into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, you will have three loops on the hook. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops.
Unsure of the differences between UK and US terms? Need a refresher on how to do your stitches? In my ‘How to crochet: A handy reference guide’ EBook I help you with all of these terms and you can always have them to hand! You will also get exclusive access to free video instructions. Learn more about the eBook here.
African flower Crochet pattern
Foundation using colour A: ch6 and ss into the 6th ch from the hook to form a circle.
Round 1 using colour A: ch3, tr, ch1, *2 tr, ch1* 5 times. ss into the third chain from the bottom of the original chain. Tie off.
Connect colour B into a chain 1 space from round 1
Round 2 using colour B: ch5, 2 trs into the same space. *ch1, 2 trs into the next chain 1 space, ch 2, 2 trs into the same space* 5 times. ch 1, tr, ss into the third chain from the bottom of the original chain.
Round 3 continuing to use colour B: ch3, 6 trs into the chain 2 space (you will have 7 stitches including the initial chain 3 which creates a ‘fan’) ss into he chain 1 space. *7 trs into the chain 2 space, ss into the chain 1 space* 5 times. Insert your hook into the third chain of the original stitch and ss. Tie off.
Connect colour C into a space between the 7 trs.
Pin for Later
Round 4 using colour C: dc between each tr. Once you reach the ss from the previous row, dc into the space from row 2 in order to crate a longer stitch. continue to dc between each stitch and ss once you have worked your way around. Tie off.
Connect colour D. Find the centre tr of your ‘fan’ and count back 3 stitches. Connect your yarn into the top of the dc from round 4
Round 5 using colour D: ch3, tr into the next dc, tr, tr (this should now be your centre stitch) ch1, tr into the same space, tr, tr, tr.
This will be repeated on each ‘fan’. It is crucial that you locate the correct stitch to work your next tr, so if need be, find your centre stitch again and count back three. This is where you will insert your first tr.
*tr, tr, tr, (tr, chain 1, tr) into same space, tr, tr, tr.* 5 times. ss into the third chain from the bottom of your previous row. Tie off.
Blocking may be beneficial but not essential.
Connecting the African Flowers
When it comes to connecting your African flowers lay your hexagons right sides facing and dc along one edge starting and finishing in the chain 1 spaces.
Video Tutorials
Part One
[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=”zjWVWrvk” upload-date=”2025-04-10T14:21:09+00:00″ name=”CROCHET_ African flower tutorial PART ONE | Bella Coco.mp4″ description=”null” player-type=”default” override-embed=”default”]Or you can watch on YouTube
Part Two
[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=”rCIoku9k” upload-date=”2025-04-10T14:21:09+00:00″ name=”CROCHET_ African flower tutorial PART TWO | Bella Coco.mp4″ description=”null” player-type=”default” override-embed=”default”]Or you can watch on YouTube
Additional African Flower Video
Learn how to turn your African flower into a square following the tutorial below.
[adthrive-in-post-video-player video-id=”V0DAyD8C” upload-date=”2025-04-10T14:28:02+00:00″ name=”CROCHET_ African flower into a square tutorial | Bella Coco.mp4″ description=”null” player-type=”default” override-embed=”default”]Or you can watch on YouTube
Love the African Flower? Why not check out some other achievable granny square design inspiration in this blog or the Circle of Hope design?
I always love to see your makes so if you try any of my patterns or follow my stitch tutorials please tag me @bellacococrochet or use the #bellacococrochet
sarah-jayne
Can’t wait to make this today! Working on a blanket for my little girl and is going to love it! Thank you for your tutorials!
You’re very welcome 🙂
Dear Bella, Im am a complete beginner at crocheting and think I might be able to follow your tutorials and give it a crack! I was just wondering if you would have a graph for the Part 1 and Part 2 of the African Flower Hexagons. This would compliment the tutorial helping me understand as you go along. Thanks so much for sharing your artistic flair
Many thanks, Jane (Australia)
Hi Jane I am so sorry for the late reply, unfortunately I don’t have a graph for the African Flower 🙂
I have almost finished my African flower blanket. Do you have a pattern or video for the half African flower hexagon do straighten off the edges?
I’m really sorry but I don’t have a tutorial for this at the moment; you can make a half square by working back in forth in rows instead of rounds and making half of the stitches only.
Thankyou Bella Coco, love your pattern for the African Flower.
You are very welcome 🙂
Thanks for such a beautiful design! I’m currently working on turning them into a wash cloth. Which yes is kinda odd, but I think it will look kinda neat!
How can I get a written pattern for pt 2. I’ve managed pts 1 & 3
All the information for parts 1 & 2 can be found on my blog at blog.bellacococrochet.com 🙂
Such an adorable flower thank you for sharing. I would like to double the size of the actual flower before squaring it off would that be possible by just doubling up my stitches?
Hi Debbie You’re welcome! Unfortunately it’s not a case of just doubling the stitches. To work a bigger flower I’d recommend using thicker yarn and a bigger hook.