If you’re looking for a quick and beautiful Tunisian crochet project, this Easy Tunisian Crochet Rose Pattern is the perfect choice. Using simple Tunisian stitches and a textured puff effect, you can create a realistic rose that works wonderfully as an appliqué, hair accessory, brooch, gift topper, or decoration for bags and blankets.
Materials
Medium weight yarn (#4)
4.0–5.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
Ch = Chain
Sl St = Slip Stitch
YO = Yarn Over
TSS = Tunisian Simple Stitch
RetP = Return Pass
Rose Strip Pattern
Foundation
Ch 28–35 (longer chain = larger rose).
Row 1 (Forward Pass)
Starting in the 2nd chain from hook, pull up a loop in each chain across.
Row 1 (Return Pass)
YO and pull through 1 loop.
YO, pull through 2 loops across until one loop remains.
Row 2 (Petal Loops)
Work across:
In each vertical bar:
YO
Insert hook into next TSS bar
Pull up a loop
YO and pull through all loops on hook
This creates a raised puff/bobble texture.
Complete the return pass normally.
Row 3
Repeat Row 2 across.
Row 4
Repeat Row 2 across.
For a fuller rose, work 5–6 rows total.
Shaping the Rose
Fasten off leaving a long tail.
Roll the strip tightly from one end to form the flower center.
Continue wrapping loosely to create outer petals.
Stitch through the base with the yarn tail to secure.
Adjust petals with your fingers for a natural rose shape.
Optional Leaf
Leaf
Ch 10
Work:
Sc in 2nd ch from hook
Hdc in next 2 sts
Dc in next 3 sts
Hdc in next 2 sts
Sc in last st
Fasten off and sew beneath the rose.
Finished Size
Approximately:
Small Rose: 2–2.5 in (5–6 cm)
Medium Rose: 3–4 in (7–10 cm)
Large Rose: 5+ in (12+ cm)
The beauty of this design is that it starts as a simple rectangular strip. Once the textured rows are complete, the strip is rolled into a spiral to form a stunning rose.
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