Hygge Bud Vase Trio Crochet Free Pattern

Introduction

This cozy little trio is the perfect first project for anyone who wants to make something that actually lives in their home. Using chunky t-shirt yarn in soft mauve and deep plum, you'll crochet a simple open cylinder vase and three flat flower discs with tiny plum centers on twisted cord stems. The bulky yarn works up fast, the back-loop ridges give each piece a lovely handcrafted texture, and the whole set feels warm, tactile, and very hygge. It's a wonderful beginner pattern, a great stash-buster, and a sweet handmade gift for a desk, windowsill, or bedside table.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: T-shirt yarn (approx. 5–7 mm wide), 100% cotton. 1 skein mauve (approx. 30 yds) and 1 skein plum (approx. 10 yds).
• Hook: 8 mm (US L-11).
• Notions: Tapestry or blunt yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, small amount of fiberfill stuffing (optional, for holding stems).
• Finished size: Vase 3 inches (7.5 cm) diameter x 4 inches (10 cm) tall; flowers 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) diameter; stems 4 inches (10 cm) long.

Abbreviations

• MR – magic ring: an adjustable loop you crochet into, then pull closed.
• hdc – half double crochet: yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
• sc – single crochet: insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• inc – increase: work 2 stitches into the same stitch.
• sl st – slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through both loops and the loop on your hook.
• st(s) – stitch(es).
• back loop only (BLO) – work into the back loop of each stitch, leaving the front loop free to create a ridge.

Gauge

8 hdc x 6 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in back loop only. Work a small swatch in BLO hdc and measure a 4-inch section; if your stitches are larger, go down a hook size, and if smaller, go up.

Tips Before You Start

• T-shirt yarn has very little stretch and lots of bulk, so keep your tension relaxed and let the hook do the work rather than pulling tight.
• Mark the first stitch of each round with a stitch marker; the vase and flowers are worked in continuous spirals, so the start of the round shifts as you go.
• The back-loop-only rounds create the decorative ridge at the vase base and on each flower. Make sure you're working only into the back loop on those rounds, not both loops.
• Don't overstuff the vase. A small pinch of fiberfill is enough to grip the stems; too much will push the flowers out of place.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Vase (Mauve)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 hdc into the ring (6 sts).

Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [hdc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 4: hdc in back loop only (18 sts).

Rnds 5–10: hdc in both loops (18 sts).

Rnd 11: sl st in each st around (18 sts). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Flower (make 3, Mauve)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 hdc into the ring (6 sts).

Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [hdc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 4: hdc in back loop only (18 sts).

Rnd 5: [hdc, inc] x6 (24 sts). Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail for attaching the stem.

Center (make 3, Plum)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).

Rnd 2: sc in each st around (6 sts). Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail for sewing.

Stem (make 3, Plum)

Cut 3 pieces of plum yarn, each 12 inches long. Hold the 3 strands together and twist them tightly in one direction. Fold the twisted bundle in half and let it twist back on itself to form a cord. Knot both ends securely to keep the twist in place.

Assembly and Finishing

Using the plum tail, sew one plum center flat onto the middle of each mauve flower, catching just the surface so the center sits neatly on top. Using the flower's 6-inch tail, sew the top of one twisted stem to the back of each flower, working a few firm stitches through the cord so it holds. Weave in any remaining ends. If you like, place a small amount of fiberfill in the bottom of the vase to grip the stems, then stand the three flowers upright inside the vase, arranging the stems so the flowers sit at slightly different heights. Gently shape the flowers flat with your fingers. No blocking is needed for t-shirt yarn, but you can lightly steam the flowers and vase from a distance to smooth them if desired.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the mauve and plum for any two colors you love, or make each flower a different shade for a mixed bouquet look.
• Make a taller vase by adding extra plain hdc rounds (Rnds 5–10) before the slip stitch rim; keep the stitch count at 18.
• Add a tiny loop of yarn to the back of each flower so the stems can be removed and the flowers used as hanging ornaments or gift toppers.