This pastel puff flower hair clip set is sweet, quick, and perfect for using small amounts of yarn. Each flower has soft rounded puff petals, a neat crochet center, and a flat backing so it can be attached securely to a hair clip.

The finished clips look cute on braids, ponytails, cardigans, bags, gift wrap, or little fabric pouches. Make them in soft lavender, baby blue, peach, blush pink, cream, and butter yellow for a pretty handmade accessory set.

Description

This crochet hair clip pattern creates chunky puff flowers with six soft petals around a small raised center. Each flower is made in one pastel color so the set looks clean, simple, and coordinated. A small flat crochet backing is sewn behind the flower to hold the metal hair clip securely. The finished clips are lightweight, textured, and beginner-friendly, with a soft handmade look that works beautifully for gifts, craft fairs, party favors, or everyday accessories.

Materials

• DK or light worsted yarn in pastel lavender
• DK or light worsted yarn in baby blue
• DK or light worsted yarn in peach
• DK or light worsted yarn in blush pink
• DK or light worsted yarn in warm cream
• DK or light worsted yarn in butter yellow
• 3.5 mm or 4.0 mm crochet hook
• Metal alligator hair clips or snap clips
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker, optional
• Sewing thread and needle, optional
• Fabric glue or hot glue, optional

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• puff = puff stitch
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rep = repeat

Pattern Notes

• This pattern uses US crochet terms.
• Each flower is made separately, then attached to a hair clip.
• The flower has 6 rounded puff petals.
• The center should stay slightly raised.
• The backing circle keeps the clip neat and helps hide the sewing or glue.
• Use the same yarn weight for every flower so the set looks even.
• For baby or toddler accessories, sew all parts very securely and supervise use.
• Finished flower size is about 2–2.5 inches wide, depending on yarn and tension.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Puff Flower

Make one flower in each pastel color.

Use lavender, baby blue, peach, blush pink, cream, and butter yellow.

Round 1: Flower Center

Make a MR.

Ch 1.

Work 6 sc into the ring.

Pull the ring closed.

Join with sl st to the first sc.

6 sc

Round 2: Center Increase

Ch 1.

Work 2 sc in each st around.

Join with sl st to the first sc.

12 sc

This creates a small firm center for the puff petals.

Round 3: Puff Petals

Ch 2.

In the same st, make 1 puff stitch.

To make the puff stitch:

Yarn over, insert hook into the same st, yarn over and pull up a long loop.

Repeat 4 more times in the same stitch.

Yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.

Ch 1 to close.

Ch 2.

Sl st in the next st.

This makes the first puff petal.

Repeat around:

Ch 2, puff in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st.

Continue until you have 6 puff petals.

Join with sl st near the base of the first petal.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Gently push each petal forward so the flower looks full and rounded.

Optional Extra Full Petal Shape

If you want a chunkier flower, make each puff with 6 yarn-over pulls instead of 5.

Keep the loops even so the petals look smooth and soft.

Flower Backing Circle

Make one backing circle for each flower in the same color.

Round 1

Make a MR.

Ch 1.

Work 6 sc into the ring.

Pull the ring closed.

Join with sl st.

6 sc

Round 2

Ch 1.

Work 2 sc in each st around.

Join with sl st.

12 sc

Round 3

Ch 1.

Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st.

Rep around.

Join with sl st.

18 sc

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

The backing circle should be slightly smaller than the flower so it stays hidden from the front.

Attach the Flower to the Hair Clip

Open the metal hair clip.

Place the clip on the back of the flower.

Place the crochet backing circle over the top part of the clip so the flower is sandwiched with the clip between the flower and backing.

Thread the long backing tail onto a yarn needle.

Sew around the backing circle, stitching through the flower back and around the clip.

Do not sew the clip closed. Keep the opening side free so the clip still works.

Make several firm stitches near the top and bottom of the clip so it does not slide.

Knot securely and weave in the end.

Optional Glue Method

For extra hold, add a very thin line of fabric glue or hot glue between the clip and backing circle before sewing.

Do not use too much glue, or the clip may become stiff and messy.

Sewing is still recommended for the strongest finish.

Make the Full Pastel Set

Repeat the flower and backing instructions to make:

• 1 lavender puff flower clip
• 1 baby blue puff flower clip
• 1 peach puff flower clip
• 1 blush pink puff flower clip
• 1 cream puff flower clip
• 1 butter yellow puff flower clip

Keep the same flower size and clip placement for every color so the set looks polished.

Optional Two-Flower Clip

For a fuller accessory, make two smaller flowers and attach them side by side on one longer clip.

Use one blush pink flower and one cream flower for a soft romantic version.

Use one lavender flower and one baby blue flower for a cool pastel version.

Finishing

Weave in all loose yarn tails.

Check that every flower is firmly attached to its clip.

Fluff the puff petals with your fingers.

Trim any loose fibers.

Let glue dry completely if used.

The finished flower should sit neatly on the clip with the puff petals facing upward.

Tips & Variations

Use cotton yarn for crisp puff petals and a firmer clip.

Use acrylic yarn for softer, fluffier flowers.

Use pastel yarns for a sweet spring look.

Try bright colors for party favors or summer accessories.

Use smaller yarn and hook for tiny flower clips.

Use thicker yarn for oversized statement clips.

Sew the flowers onto headbands, bags, hats, cardigans, or gift tags instead of clips.

For a more elegant version, add a small pearl bead to the center, but avoid beads for baby items.

FAQ

Are these puff flower clips beginner-friendly?

Yes. This is a beginner-friendly crochet accessory if you know basic stitches and are ready to practice puff stitches.

What kind of clip works best?

Small metal alligator clips work well because they are easy to sew around and hold securely in hair. Snap clips can also work if they are flat enough.

Can I make the flowers smaller?

Yes. Use thinner yarn and a smaller hook, or make only 5 petals instead of 6 for a mini flower.

Can I sell finished flower clips?

Yes. These small crochet clips are great for handmade markets, gift sets, and party favors.

Conclusion

This pastel puff flower hair clip set is a quick and cheerful crochet project with lots of giftable charm. The soft puff petals, pretty pastel colors, and secure clip backing make each flower both cute and useful.

Make a full set in lavender, baby blue, peach, blush pink, cream, and butter yellow, or choose your own favorite colors for a custom handmade accessory collection.