Crochet flower

Since I posted a picture of the flowers I crocheted for the beautiful and courageous Jenny. I have had quite a lot of inquiries for the pattern, it was a flower that I made up, but you have encouraged me to put the pattern on paper.

I would like to share the flower with you in memory of the amazing Jenny and encourage you to make and share the flowers with anyone who needs cheering up. Spread a little love around, the world really needs it right now.

Enjoy

Anna xx

Abbreviations Beg – beginning Ch – chain Ch-sp  - chain space Dc (US sc) – double crochet (US -single crochet) Htr (US hdc) – half treble crochet (US -half double crochet) Magic loop – for tutorial on how to work this technique, please click here Tr (US dc) – treble crochet (US -double crochet) Ss – slip stitch

Materials

You will need small amounts of

Rowan Kidsilk Haze in 3 colours A, B and C

3.5 mm (US E/4) crochet hook     

Approx. 11 x beads - I have used 6 mm glass beads  
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends 
Needle that will fit through the bead.        
Matching thread                                    

Pattern note – The yarn is held DOUBLE throughout.

The pattern is written using UK terminology with US translations in abbreviation list.

Finished size
The completed flowers measure: L - 8 cm (3.1 in), S - 6 cm (2.3 in) in diameter.

Tension 
It is not important to achieve any particular tension in this project. 

Let’s begin. 

With colour A held double, make a magic loop.

Round 1: ch 1, 8 dc into magic loop, ss to first dc and pull tight on the tail to close up opening.

Round 2: ch 5 (counts as 1 tr and ch-2 sp), [1 tr into next st, ch 2] 7 times, ss to 3^rd of ch 5. (8 ch-2 sp)

Round 3: ch1, [5 tr into next ch-2 sp, ss to top of next tr] into every ch-2 sp, ending with ss to beginning ch 1.

Change to colour B

Round 4: working behind each petal (see tutorial below), ss into base of next 2 tr, 1 dc into base of next tr, [ch 4, 1 dc into base of tr in the centre of next petal] 7 times, ch 4, ss into first dc. (8 ch-4 sp).

Round 5: ch 1, [7 tr into next ch-4 sp, ss to top of next dc] into every ch-4 sp, ending with ss to beginning ch 1.

Fasten off.

For small flower just work rounds 1 to 3 in desired colour, holding yarn double throughout.

Leaf (make 2)

With colour C make 11 chains.

Round 1: 1 dc into second chain from hook, 1 htr into next 2 ch, 1 tr into next 4 ch, 1 htr into next 2 ch, 1 dc into next ch, ch1, working on the other side of chains, 1 dc into next ch, 1 htr into next 2 ch, 1 tr into next 4 ch, 1 htr into next 2 ch, 1 dc into next ch, ss to first dc.

Fasten off.

Making up 

Weave in ends. Attach leaves to the back of the flowers. Using needle and matching thread to yarn or one strand of yarn sew on beads to the centre of the flower.

Tutorials 

Below are the video and picture tutorials to show you how to work into back of the flower.

1: Working from the back into each petal, insert hook in between stitches under the chains that formed ch-spaces on round 2. Ss into base of first tr.

2: Ss into base of second tr. 

3: 1 dc into base of third tr.

4: Ch 4, 1 dc into base of tr in the centre of next petal.

 

5: Work as instructed, forming ch-spaces at the back of work. 

Magic loop video

I’ve been playing about with video tutorials, really would like to start including some basic ones with my photo tutorials. Decided to do a little video of crochet magic loop technique. I have a picture tutorial on it on my website already but it is worked in a different way, this video shows the magic loop method I love the most. 

There’s no sound on it as I need to get myself a good microphone first, I also do not think the world is ready for my erratic voiceovers. However, I have written instructions as the video plays and videos will always be accompanied by full written instructions anyway. 

Here are the written instructions….

I use UK terms and in this tutorial the only stitch I used is double crochet (US single crochet)

Step 1: Hold the tail of your yarn in the palm of your left hand, wrap the yarn twice around your index and middle finger, making sure that the second wrap crosses over the first one.

Step 2: Insert your hook under the first wrap, grab the top wrap and pull it through. When you pull the loop through, twist your hook so it faces your hand.

Step 3: Gently remove your fingers from the loop, and hold it so the tail is to your left. You can see how the tail is twisted inside the loop.

Step 4: Chain 1, work 6 dc into ring making sure you enclose the tail as you work. I have made this video as a practice, of course you can work as many dc as you like into ring, if you working in other stitches make sure you make the correct number of turning chains for your chosen stitch.

Step 5: Pull tight on the tail to close opening.

Step 6: Slip stitch to first dc to close the round.

Hey presto! Magic loop made 😊

 

Please let me know what you think, I value all your opinions and any feedback is always good. Would you like to see some more videos? 

Anna xx