Winter White Camellia Crochet Bracelet Free Pattern

I sketched the idea for this bracelet in my pattern notebook years ago: a wearable garden. Not just a simple flower, but an entire miniature floral arrangement that wraps around your wrist, and I still smile every time I make one! It reminds me why I keep every scribbled idea, because some patterns just need time to bloom.

We will crochet tiny rolled roses, layered chrysanthemums and textured mum blooms in rich autumn tones of burnt orange, golden yellow, burgundy and rust, tuck sage green leaves in between them, and sprinkle copper seed beads through the arrangement for a little sparkle. Everything sits on a simple leather cord with an adjustable sliding knot closure and amber glass beads at each end, so it is one size fits most and the flowers get all the attention.

It is an intermediate project. You should be comfortable working in the round, creating small motifs, and sewing tiny pieces together, but each flower is quick and the assembly is pure play. Let us build our little garden!

Materials

• Size 10 crochet thread or fingering weight yarn, burnt orange: approximately 15 yards
• Size 10 crochet thread or fingering weight yarn, golden yellow/mustard: approximately 15 yards
• Size 10 crochet thread or fingering weight yarn, deep burgundy/wine: approximately 10 yards
• Size 10 crochet thread or fingering weight yarn, rust/terracotta: approximately 10 yards
• Size 10 crochet thread or fingering weight yarn, sage green: approximately 20 yards
• Size 10 crochet thread or fingering weight yarn, olive green: approximately 10 yards
• Size 10 crochet thread or fingering weight yarn, brown: approximately 5 yards
• Steel crochet hook, size 7 (1.65mm), or size needed to achieve tight, structured stitches
• Tapestry needle with sharp point
• Small sharp scissors
• Sewing needle and coordinating thread
• 24 inches of 2mm leather cord in dark brown
• 2 amber glass beads with holes large enough for doubled cord
• Approximately 40 to 50 copper seed beads (size 8/0 or 6/0)
• Beading needle (optional but helpful)
• Fabric glue or clear nail polish, for securing knots

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• inc: increase, work 2 stitches into the same stitch
• MR: magic ring
• FLO: front loop only

Gauge & Size

• Gauge: tight, firm stitches matter more than an exact measurement here. The finished rolled rose measures approximately 1 inch in diameter
• Finished size: the floral portion covers approximately 5 to 6 inches when worn, with the adjustable cord allowing wrist sizes from 6 to 8 inches
• Construction: 12 small crocheted flowers and 20 to 25 leaves sewn onto a leather cord with a sliding knot closure, finished with copper seed bead accents
• Skill level: Intermediate

Rolled Rose Pattern

Make 5 roses total: 2 in burnt orange, 2 in golden yellow, 1 in burgundy. This rose is created as a flat strip that you roll into shape after crocheting.

Row 1: Ch 42. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, [ch 3, skip 1 ch, sc in next 2 ch] repeat across. (27 sc, 13 ch-3 spaces)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc, [5 dc in ch-3 space (this creates a petal), skip 1 sc, sc in next sc] repeat across. Fasten off, leaving a 12 inch tail. (13 petals)

Assembly: starting from the beginning of Row 1, roll the strip tightly for the centre, then more loosely as you work outward, and the petals will naturally fan out. Use your yarn tail to stitch through the base every few rolls to secure, and weave in ends on the underside. The finished rose measures approximately 1 inch in diameter. Do not worry if your first one looks a bit wonky; they get better with practice, I promise.

Layered Chrysanthemum Pattern

Make 4 chrysanthemums total: 2 in golden yellow, 1 in rust, 1 in burnt orange.

Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc into ring, pull ring closed, sl st to first sc to join. (6 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, sl st to join. (12 sc)

Round 3: Ch 1, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] repeat around, sl st to join. (18 sc)

Round 4 (petal round): Working in front loops only, [ch 3, 2 dc in same st, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st] repeat around. (6 petals)

Round 5: Working in the unused back loops from Round 3, sl st to any back loop, [ch 4, 3 dc in same st, skip 2 sts, sl st in next st] repeat around. (6 petals)

Fasten off and weave in ends. The second layer of petals sits behind the first, creating lovely dimension.

Textured Mum Bloom Pattern

Make 3 mums total: 1 in burgundy, 1 in burnt orange, 1 in rust. These little flowers get lots of texture from their bobble-like stitches.

Round 1: Magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc into ring, pull ring closed, sl st to join. (6 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, sl st to join. (12 sc)

Round 3: [Ch 2, 4 hdc in next st (creates a small puff), ch 2, sl st in next st] repeat around. (6 puffs)

Round 4: Working behind the puffs into the Round 2 stitches, [ch 3, 5 dc in next st, ch 3, sl st in next st, skip 1 st] repeat around. (6 larger petals behind)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Leaf Patterns

You will need approximately 20 to 25 leaves in various sizes and shades of green. Here are three variations.

Simple Small Leaf (make 10): Ch 8. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, (sc, ch 2, sc) in last ch. Now working along the other side of the chain: sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Pointed Medium Leaf (make 8): Ch 10. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next ch, (sl st, ch 2, sl st) in last ch. Mirror the pattern back along the opposite side of the chain. Fasten off.

Rounded Large Leaf (make 7): Ch 12. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, (sc, ch 3, sc) in last ch. Work back along the other side. Ch 1, do not turn. Working surface slip stitches up the centre of the leaf to create a vein is an optional detail. Fasten off.

Finishing & Assembly

Adding the bead accents: thread your sewing needle with coordinating thread and attach copper seed beads randomly throughout the arrangement, clustering them near flower centres and tucking them between leaves. I used approximately 40 to 50 beads on my bracelet, but follow your instincts, because more beads equal more sparkle. Some beads can dangle on short thread loops if you want movement, while others should sit flat against the flowers.

Assembling the bracelet base: cut your leather cord to 24 inches, and thread both amber glass beads onto the cord before creating the closure. For the adjustable sliding knot closure, overlap the two cord ends by about 4 inches, pointing in opposite directions. Take the left cord end and wrap it around both cords 3 to 4 times, moving toward the centre, then thread the end through the loops you created and pull tight. Repeat with the right cord end, wrapping in the opposite direction. Slide each glass bead to the cord ends and tie a simple overhand knot below each bead to secure, then dab fabric glue on each knot and let it dry completely. Test the closure by pulling the cord ends; the knots should slide smoothly to adjust the size.

Attaching the flowers and leaves: lay your bracelet cord in a circle on your work surface and arrange your flowers and leaves around it, overlapping generously. The goal is a lush, abundant look with no gaps, and honestly there is no wrong way to do it. Start by stitching the largest roses first, positioning them as focal points with your sewing needle and matching thread, securing each piece to the leather cord and to neighbouring flowers. Add the chrysanthemums and mums, filling the spaces between roses, then tuck leaves underneath and around the flowers, securing as you go. Keep trying the bracelet on as you work, so the arrangement curves naturally around your wrist without gaps or awkward bumps.

Tips

Working with crochet thread can feel fiddly at first. Good lighting helps enormously, and so does a magnifying lamp if you have one.

Block your leaves flat before assembly if they curl. A quick steam press works wonders, and if your roses look too loose, try going down a hook size, because tighter stitches hold these small flowers’ shape much better.

For care, store the bracelet flat or in a small box to prevent crushing, spot clean gently with a damp cloth if needed, and avoid getting it thoroughly wet, as the flowers may lose their shape. The leather cord can be treated with leather conditioner occasionally to keep it supple.

This bracelet makes an absolutely beautiful handmade gift. Try a matching set in different seasonal colours, or create matching earrings using the smallest flowers.