Have you ever had a boring jacket or handbag that needs to be jazzed up? Make a flower like this, sew it on, and there's a fix! With basic skills, you can make these flowers in minutes and add a touch of flair to anything.
Steps
- Choose your yarn. These instructions are designed for worsted-weight yarn, often labeled "4" in the United States. You may use a different yarn weight, but the flower may end up with an unusual shape.
- If you're a newbie, pick a light color. This makes it easier to see how the stitches line up and what you need to fix.
- Pick your hook. A size H hook is a good choice for this weight of yarn. If you have some crocheting experience, you may adjust the size of the hook to match your personal crocheting style.
- Start by chaining stitches. This is the first step to all projects.
- This is abbreviated as "ch" in most pamphlets.
- If you don't know how to crochet or how to hold a hook, practice before making this flower.
- Make a stitch in the chain (make a loop). This stitch is used in every project as it can join work, finish rows by binding off, reinforce edges, or even move yarn over to a different position without interrupting the pattern.
- "Sl st" is the abbreviation for "slip stitch."
- In this project, the slip stitch creates the initial ring of the flower.
- Chain 3. This counts as your first double crochet. It'll be the base to your petals.
- Make 14 double crochets into the loop. You should see the next ring start to form.
- "Double crochet" is abbreviated to "dc."
- Make a slip stitch in the first chain of 3. The first part is done. Wahoo!
- That slip stitch joins the second circle into a ring. That's the center of your flower!
- Chain 1. You're onto the petals!
- Make a half double crochet into the first stitch. The abbreviation you'll find on patterns or crocheting websites is "hdc."
- In the same 1st stitch make a double crochet and a triple crochet. The petal is starting to come to life!
- "Dc" and "tc," respectively.
- You may find that you want to vary the triple or double crochets, depending on the weight of your yarn and the size of your crochet hook. Three can be a bit wide for a smaller yarn.
- Add a chain for a sharper petal (optional). At this point, if you want a more elongated, sharper petal, add an ordinary chain ("ch"). If you prefer a rounder petal, skip this step.
- Remember the choice you made. Use the same method for every petal, or your flower will look lopsided.
- In the next stitch make a triple crochet, double crochet, and a half double crochet. This will round out the shape of your petal.
- Make a slip stitch in the next stitch. Do you see the distinct shape of the petal?
- Repeat for each petal. Return to the first step labeled "make a slip stitch" and run through the same steps to make each additional petal. Start in the next stitch every time you finish a slip stitch, until you have 5 petals.
- Make a slip stitch in the last stitch. Voila! That's the last petal!
- If you want a smaller flower, next time choose a smaller hook and a finer yarn. It's a little more difficult to work with and requires a bit more expertise.
- Tie off. Run the yarn tail through a few stitches on the backside of the flower with your crochet hook and trim.
Video
Tips
- Start out with thin yarn for smaller flowers, thick yarn for bigger ones.
- Every crocheting pamphlet uses abbreviations. Familiarize yourself with them:
- hdc=half double crochet
- ch=chain
- dc=double crochet
- Use the size crochet hook the label on the yarn recommends
- sl st=slip stitch
- tc=triple (or treble) crochet
- Spray some shimmer mist on your flowers to make them sparkle.
Things You'll Need
- Yarn
- Crochet hook
- Scissors
Related wikiHows
- How to Crochet a Granny Square
- How to Crochet a Chain
- How to Add Fringe to a Crochet or Knit Project
- How to Crochet Fitted Hand Warmers
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