Oh, the delightful world of amigurumi, where crochet hooks turn simple yarn into enchanting little creations! 🌼 One of my favorite projects is crafting a larkspur amigurumi. There’s something truly magical about bringing a flower to life stitch by stitch. For those who adore both gardening and crocheting, combining these passions into a vibrant flower like the larkspur is a dream come true. Known for their tall spikes and charming blossoms, larkspurs are a symbol of positivity and an excellent choice for a cheerful addition to any amigurumi collection. Plus, they never wilt, making them a perfect everlasting gift for friends and family!
Creating a larkspur amigurumi pattern is a joyful journey that starts with selecting the perfect shades of yarn to capture the flower’s natural beauty. I love diving into my stash, choosing vibrant purples, blues, or even pinks to reflect the diverse colors found in nature. Once I have everything I need, it’s time to grab my trusty crochet hook and get to work! 🧶 The process involves forming the flower’s spike and delicately crafting each petal, a task that’s both meditative and rewarding. Watching the larkspur slowly take shape is a joyful experience, and the end result is always a burst of happiness and color.
🌸 Amigurumi Larkspur Flower Crochet Pattern
Add a touch of botanical elegance to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Larkspur! Known for its tall stalks and trumpet-shaped blooms, this flower design features textured petals, sculpted leaves, and a natural vertical shape — perfect for bouquets, decor, or gifts.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, petal work, and floral assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using sport or worsted weight yarn with a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Sport or DK Weight):
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Lavender or light purple (blooms)
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Light green (stem and leaves)
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Optional: pale yellow or white for flower centers
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Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
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Floral wire or pipe cleaner (optional, for stiff stem)
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Tapestry needle
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Hot glue or fabric glue (for positioning pieces)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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hdc – Half Double Crochet
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dc – Double Crochet
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tr – Treble Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🌼 Flower Head (Make 6–8)
Using lavender yarn:
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MR, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, sl st to join (6)
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Ch 3, in same st: 1 tr, 1 dc, sl st in next st — repeat around to make 5 petals
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FO with long tail
Optional Center:
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Embroider or sew a tiny French knot in white/yellow to the center of each bloom
🌱 Flower Buds (Make 4–5)
Using lavender yarn:
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MR, 5 sc (5)
2–4. sc around (5) -
(1 sc, dec) x1, sc (3), sl st
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FO and stuff lightly
🍃 Leaves (Make 4 Large, 4 Small)
Large Leaf:
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Ch 10
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In 2nd ch from hook: sc, hdc, dc x3, hdc, sc x2
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Ch 1, rotate and work on other side: sc x2, hdc, dc x3, hdc, sc
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Sl st to base, FO
Small Leaf:
Same as large, but ch 6 and follow similar pattern with fewer stitches
(ch 6 → sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc)
🌿 Stem
Using green yarn (or wrap around wire):
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Ch 50–70 (depending on height desired)
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st down chain (optional: work around wire)
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FO, leave long tail
🧩 Assembly
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Arrange flowers evenly up the top half of the stem and sew or glue in place.
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Attach buds near top of stem.
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Sew leaves around base and lower third of stem.
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Curve and position flowers to face slightly outward for realism.
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Optional: Use hot glue to secure pieces in place if necessary.
🌟 Finishing Touches
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Spray lightly with starch to shape petals
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Display in vases or combine with other amigurumi flowers like daffodils, roses, or foxglove for a full bouquet!
Your Amigurumi Larkspur is now complete — tall, graceful, and perfect for any handmade floral arrangement! 💐
