The Crochet Poinsettia Appliqué Pattern is a quick, festive project that adds an easy Christmas touch to your crochet pieces. With its pointed petals, simple center, and two leaves, it works up quickly and can be used in several different ways throughout the holiday season.
Designed to pair perfectly with my crochet towel holder patterns, the center is left slightly open so the poinsettia can slide right over the button and be swapped out with other seasonal appliqués. It also works well as a stocking charm, bag charm, garland embellishment, gift topper, or basket decoration.
If you’re looking for more easy projects, you can browse all of my crochet towel holder patterns here.
I made mine with two strands of Lion Brand Made With Love – The Cottony One held together for a fuller, more substantial flower. Traditional red, gold, and green give it a classic Christmas look, but you could easily change the colors to match your own holiday décor.
Grab your yarn and hook—let’s make the Crochet Poinsettia Appliqué Pattern!
🌸 Crochet Flower Appliqué Collection
These interchangeable crochet flower appliqués were designed to slide right over the button on my towel holder patterns, making it easy to switch them out for different seasons and styles.
💐 Flower & Towel Holder Pattern Bundles
Want several coordinating patterns together? These Etsy bundles are an easy way to save when you’re planning to make more than one flower appliqué or towel holder.
Bundles are a great option if you want several coordinating patterns together. The Poinsettia Appliqué is a seasonal Christmas pattern and is sold separately from the 3 Flower Appliqué Bundle.
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Ways To Use The Crochet Poinsettia Appliqué
The Crochet Poinsettia Appliqué Pattern was designed to pair perfectly with my crochet towel holder patterns:
– The Button Closure Crochet Towel Holder
– The Original Crochet Towel Holder Pattern
The center of the poinsettia is intentionally left slightly open so it can slide right over the button on the Button Closure Towel Holder, making it easy to remove or swap out for different flower appliqués.
When using the poinsettia with the towel holder, choose a round button approximately ¾–1 inch in diameter instead of the toggle-style button listed in the towel holder pattern.
When attaching the button, leave a small amount of space between the button and the towel holder so the flower can easily slide on and off, and be sure the button is securely sewn to withstand repeated use.
If you prefer my Original Towel Holder Pattern (with two rings), you can:
– Sew the flower directly onto the holder (this will not be removable), or
– Sew a round button onto the front of the holder and attach the flower around the button as described above.
Although the poinsettia was designed with towel holders in mind, it can also be used for plenty of other Christmas and winter projects.
Ideas include:
- stocking charms/embellishments
- Christmas gift toppers
- decorative garland (string onto twine)
- decorating baskets
- embellishing planters
- bag charms (attach a keyring or clip—I love adding them to my Round Handle Crochet Bag)
- creating bookmarks (add a crocheted chain stem)
- embellishing hats or headbands
Yarn Suggestions For The Crochet Poinsettia Appliqué Pattern
The Poinsettia Appliqué pattern was designed using two strands of worsted weight yarn held together. Cotton or cotton-blend yarn is recommended when using the poinsettia on kitchen items such as towel holders.
My preferred yarn for this project is Lion Brand Made With Love – The Cottony One. Although it is not 100% cotton, it works nicely for this design since the flower does not need to withstand heat.
I used the colors Gold Medal, Robbie Red, and Olive Twist.
Below are the suppliers I recommend:
Lion Brand Yarn
Amazon
Alternative Yarn Suggestions
You’re welcome to experiment with different yarns. Keep in mind that the finished size and thickness may vary depending on the fiber content and yarn weight.
The poinsettia can easily be made in different sizes by adjusting the yarn and hook used. For kitchen items, I recommend cotton yarn, but other fibers may work well depending on the project.
Sizing For The Crochet Poinsettia Appliqué Pattern
The Poinsettia Appliqué comes in one finished size. Approximately 4.25 inches across at the widest point, or about 4.5 inches across including the leaves.
The size of the poinsettia can easily be adjusted by changing the yarn weight and hook size.
- For a smaller poinsettia, try using one strand of worsted weight yarn with a slightly smaller hook.
- For a larger poinsettia, try using a super bulky yarn with a larger hook.
The sample below compares two strands of worsted weight yarn versus one strand. I used a 5mm hook with two strands and a 4.5mm hook with one strand. With one strand, the flower measured approximately 3.5 inches across at the widest point, or about 4 inches across including the leaves.
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this pattern. When made with the recommended yarn and hook, the finished flower should measure approximately 4.25 inches across.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner
Stitch Key | US Terms
- beg – beginning
- BLO – back loop only
- ch(s) – chain/chains
- ch2p – chain two picot
- dc – double crochet
- rep – repeat
- rnd – round
- sc – single crochet
- sk – skip
- slst – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch/stitches
- tr – treble crochet or triple crochet
✂️ Materials & Supplies Needed
Grab everything you need to make your Crochet Poinsettia Appliqué:
- Yarn: Size 4 Worsted Weight Yarn — 2 strands held together; I prefer Lion Brand Made With Love – The Cottony One
- Color A (Flower Center): Approximately 4 yards
- Color B (Flower Petals): Approximately 15 yards
- Color C (Leaves): Approximately 8 yards
- Crochet Hook: Size H8 (5mm) Crochet Hook, or size needed to meet gauge
- Notions: Tapestry Needle, Flexible Measuring Tape, and Scissors
- Optional: Round button approximately .75–1″ in diameter and needle & thread for attaching button
Note: If you’re using one of my towel holder patterns, the button is already included—no need to add another unless you’d like to use the flower on a different project.
Special Stitches
Invisible join
After completion of the last stitch of the round, fasten off. With a tapestry needle, weave tail under both loops of the 1st stitch of the round, to create a false stitch, then weave through the back loop of the last stitch of the round. Weave in ends.
Treble or Triple Crochet (tr)
Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop (4 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through first two loops on hook, yarn over again and pull through next 2 loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook.
Chain Two Picot (ch2p)
Chain two, slip stitch in back hump of second chain from hook – one picot created.
Video Instructions For The Crochet Poinsettia Appliqué Pattern
Below you’ll find the full video tutorial for the Crochet Poinsettia Appliqué Pattern. I’ll show you how to make the flower center, work the petals in the back loops, add the leaves, and leave the center open so it can slide over a button when used with a towel holder.
Written Instructions For The Crochet Poinsettia Appliqué Pattern
Flower Center – Color A
- Use two strands held together.
- Beg chs do not count as a st, work 1st st in same st as beg ch/chs.
If attaching around a button
Rnd 1. Create a magic circle, ch1, work 12sc in the circle. (12sc)
Tighten the magic circle slightly, leaving enough space to fit over the button. Join with invisible join method and weave in ends.
If not attaching around a button
Pull the magic circle completely closed, join with invisible join method and weave in ends.
Petals – Color B
- Attach Color B in BLO of first st of Rnd 1 by inserting hook into the back loop and pulling up a loop.
Rnd 2. Ch3. Working in BLO throughout this rnd, in same st as ch3, work (1dc, 1tr, ch2p, 1tr, 1dc, ch3, slst) to create first petal. *Sk next st, in next st work (slst, ch3, 1dc, 1tr, ch2p, 1tr, 1dc, ch3, slst); rep from * around. Sk last st, join with slst in same st as beg st. (6 petals)
Fasten off and weave in ends securely. Continue to Leaves instructions below.
Leaves – Color C
- Attach Color C to the backside near the center of the poinsettia by inserting your hook under the loops between two petals (these are not stitches, just loops from the flower construction), then pull up a loop.
- Photos are shown from the backside of the flower to demonstrate proper placement, but make sure the right side of the flower is facing you while working the leaf.
In the same loops you inserted your hook into, work:
(ch2, dc, 2tr, ch2p, 2tr, dc, ch2, slst) to form a leaf.
Fasten off and weave in ends, then repeat on the opposite side of the flower to create a second leaf.
Note: The leaf should sit flat against the back of the flower. If you can see the yarn pulling through to the front, adjust your placement slightly. When weaving in your ends, you can also use the yarn tails to help secure the leaf in place if needed.
Finishing
Your Poinsettia Appliqué is complete. Attach it to your towel holder or favorite project and enjoy!
If you try the Crochet Poinsettia Appliqué, I’d love to see your photos. Be sure to tag me @simplymadebyerin.
More Christmas Crochet Patterns & Holiday Ideas
If you enjoyed making this Crochet Poinsettia Appliqué, here are a few more Christmas projects to make for your home, holiday decorating, or handmade gifts:
