Flower appliques can also be quite realistic. To wit, here is one that is a video tutorial with the written pattern is avaialble in the form of subtiltles.
The original pattern and the tutorial is available on YT:
Daisy Flower Applique
Crochet Camping Applique
This camping crochet applique will make a cute embellishment for any camping or adventure theme items. Such appliques will look great on afghans, tote bags or jackets. You can also use them to make greeting cards, garlands or even crochet wall arts for the outdoor lovers in your life. Perfect for Father's Day! These camping crochet appliques include a tent applique, campfire applique and fir tree applique. For my camping appliques, I used crochet thread size 10. You are welcome to use different weight yarn and hook size to create larger pieces.
Primrose Appliques
Next, among the flower appliques, this flower has a flat underside, so it's easy to add a clasp, clip, or attach/sew it to any flat soft surface
Bella The Butterfly Appliqué
This crochet pattern will help you create a cute butterfly appliqué. The appliqués can be sewn onto almost any of your crochet creations to make them look pretty. The appliqué measures 15cm high and 14cm wide. DK (weight 3) yarn. I used ‘King Cole Pricewise DK' A - Yellow 3g (9m/10yd) B - Orange 4g (12m/14yd) C - Candy 5g (15m/17yd) Total - 12g (36m/41yd) Supplies you will need - Crochet hook 4mm - Tapestry needle - DK yarn - Stitch markers (optional) - Scissors - safety eyes 6mm Recommend skill level is easy. The pattern is written in USA terminology. You will need to know basic crochet stitches (sc, hdc, dc, tr) as well as the bobble stitch. You'll also need to know how to work into a magic ring. The pattern requires basic sewing and tapestry skills.
Crochet Flower Applique Free Pattern
"Crochet Flower Appliques are perfect to crochet if you are wanting to use any leftover yarn and they can be done in any weight yarn too so all you need to do is grab your yarn and corresponding hook and follow this easy crochet pattern! I made my Crochet Flower Appliques with cotton yarn but like i said above you can use any yarn in any color, these are great to sew on to a bag or a hat or you could even make a a hairband, hair clip or even a brooch, the list is actually endless and they are so quick to do."
Simple Rose Appliques crochet pattern
"This crochet pattern will help you create a simple rose appliqué. The appliqués can be sewn onto almost any of your crochet creations to make them look pretty. The appliqué measures 2” diameter. It's a very fast beginner friendly flower pattern. DK (weight 3) yarn. I used ‘King Cole Pricewise DK' 5g (15m/17yd) Supplies you will need - Crochet hook 4mm - Tapestry needle - DK yarn - Scissors Recommend skill level is beginner. The pattern is written in USA terminology. You will need to know basic crochet stitches (sc, hdc, dc, tr). The pattern requires basic sewing skills. "
