Pretty Flower and Leaf Crochet Patterns to Embellish Lots of Fun Projects
With colorful and eye-catching “candy-box” sampler pages that start every section, this essential book presents hundreds of stitches organized in 10 color-coded section
Leisure Arts eBook Quick Crochet with Flowers
Materials needed:
Crochet hook (appropriate size for your chosen yarn)
Yarn (in any color of your choice)
Scissors
Yarn needle
Instructions:
Make a slip knot: Start by making a slip knot with your yarn. Leave a long tail (around 6 inches) for weaving in later.
Chain stitches: Create a foundation chain by making a series of chain stitches. The number of chains will determine the size of your flower. Generally, 12-15 chains work well for a small flower.
Slip stitch: Insert the hook into the first chain stitch and make a slip stitch to form a ring.
Petals: Work the first petal by chaining 3 (this counts as the first double crochet) and then make 2 double crochet stitches into the center of the ring. Chain 3, and make 3 double crochet stitches into the center of the ring. Repeat the pattern between the asterisks * for a total of 4 or 5 petals, depending on the desired fullness of your flower.
Joining: Slip stitch into the top of the beginning chain 3 to join the round.
Fasten off: Cut the yarn, leaving a tail of a few inches. Pull the tail through the loop on the hook and gently pull to secure the last stitch.
Finishing: Weave in the starting and ending yarn tails using a yarn needle to hide them in the back of the flower.
Optional embellishments: You can add extra flair to your crochet flower by attaching a button or sewing on beads at the center of the flower. You can also experiment with different yarn colors or stitch combinations to create unique variations.
Repeat: Feel free to make more flowers using different yarn colors and sizes. You can create a bunch of flowers and use them for various craft projects like embellishing hats, scarves, bags, or even making a floral garland.