I don’t know about you, but I love a good statement piece that nobody else is wearing. Something delicate, unexpected, and just a little bit whimsical. This cherry blossom nose cuff delivers all of that in a tiny package.
When I first saw this design, I knew I had to figure out how to make it. A crocheted accessory that sits along the side of your nose like a flowering branch? Yes please. It’s the kind of piece that makes people do a double take and ask where you got it.
The best part is that this nose cuff uses basic stitches worked in miniature. If you’ve ever wanted to try thread crochet or make something truly unique, this is your project. Let me walk you through every step.
About This Cherry Blossom Nose Cuff Pattern
This pattern creates a lightweight decorative accessory featuring three softly cupped five-petal flowers, two raspberry-colored buds, pointed leaves, and an ivory foundation chain that follows your nose bridge. A pale pink loop rests beside your nostril to hold everything in place.
The finished floral strip measures approximately 42 to 55 millimeters, customized to the wearer. The nostril-side loop measures 18 to 28 millimeters in circumference, also adjusted to fit.
Skill level: Intermediate. The motifs use very small stitches, tight joining, surface shaping, and fine thread assembly. A confident beginner can absolutely make this by working slowly and using stitch markers throughout.
Materials You Will Need
Before you begin, gather these supplies. Using the right thread weight and hook size matters a lot for this project since scale is everything.
Crochet thread in warm ivory: Size 20 or similar smooth mercerized cotton, approximately 2 to 3 meters
Crochet thread in pale blush: Size 20, approximately 3 to 4 meters
Crochet thread in deeper rose: Size 20, approximately 1 meter
Crochet thread in raspberry: Size 20, approximately 1 meter
Crochet thread in muted green: Size 20, approximately 2 meters
Crochet thread in cream: Size 30 or split fine thread for stamens, approximately 50 centimeters
Hook: 0.60 to 0.75 millimeter steel crochet hook. Choose the size that gives you firm, tidy stitches.
Notions: Fine tapestry needle, sharp embroidery scissors, blocking mat, rustproof pins, optional fabric stiffener
Gauge and Finished Measurements
Gauge is not critical here, but scale definitely is. Use the smallest hook that still lets you work comfortably.
A sample five-petal blossom should measure about 11 to 14 millimeters across after shaping. If your flower is larger than 15 millimeters, move to a smaller hook or finer thread.
Here are your target sizes for each component:
Abbreviations
Let me define every stitch abbreviation before we dive in:
Five-Petal Cherry Blossom Pattern
Make 3 total: one large, one medium, and one small. Use pale blush for the petals and deeper rose for the center. The same stitch sequence works for all three sizes. You will change the scale through thread tension and one optional extra chain in the larger petals.
Round 1: With deeper rose, make a magic ring (MR). Ch 1, work 10 sc into the ring, pull the ring snug, then sl st to the first sc. Do not close the center so tightly that the petal bases buckle.
Round 2: Change to pale blush. Sl st in next sc, ch 3, work 2 dc in the same sc, ch 1, work 2 dc in the next sc, ch 3, sl st in that same second sc. Repeat from to 5 times around. You now have five rounded petals.
Round 3 (optional notched tip): To create the subtle notched tip on each petal, work with RS facing. Join blush at the upper edge of a petal, sl st along the first 2 top loops, ch 1, skip the center top loop, then sl st into the next 2 top loops. FO. Repeat on all petals only if the notch is not already visible from Round 2.
Shaping: Cup each petal gently by pinching the petal base between your thumb and forefinger, then rolling the upper edge outward. Do not press flat.
Size variations: For a larger blossom, replace each ch 3 at the petal sides with ch 4. For the smallest blossom, keep the side chains at ch 2 or work the motif with slightly tighter tension.
Cream Stitched Stamens
These tiny embroidered details bring your blossoms to life.
1. Thread a fine tapestry needle with cream thread. Bring the needle up near the rose center.
2. Make 3 to 5 short straight stitches that radiate toward the petal bases. Keep each stitch about 2 to 3 millimeters long.
3. At the end of each straight stitch, make a tiny French knot or one wrapped knot. Keep the knots delicate so they read as pollen tips rather than beads.
4. Anchor the thread securely on the back, weaving the tail under the rose center only. Trim closely.
Mini Raspberry Bud Pattern
Make 2 of these tiny closed buds with short green calyx stems.
Round 1: With raspberry thread, make an MR. Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Do not join.
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Round 3: Sc2tog around. (6 sts) Before closing, use the hook handle or needle tip to round the bud shape. Do not stuff.
Finishing: Cut a 10 cm tail. Thread the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 sts and pull closed. Secure on the underside.
Calyx: Join muted green at the base. Ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook and next ch. Sl st back into the bud base. FO, leaving a sewing tail. This creates a tiny calyx and stem.
Slim Pointed Leaf Pattern
Make 4 to 6 leaves in muted green, varying the length slightly for a natural look.
For a small leaf: Ch 6.
For a longer leaf: Ch 8.
Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, work: sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st. For ch 8 leaves, insert one dc in the center before descending again.
Row 2: Ch 1 at the tip, then work down the unused loops on the opposite side: sl st, sc, hdc (or dc in a long leaf), sc, sl st.
Finishing: Sl st into the starting chain. FO with a 10 cm sewing tail. Pin the leaf into a narrow pointed shape while lightly damp blocking.
