Use simple crochet stitches to work up each one of these quick and easy fancy flower embellishments!
These flower motifs are each worked in joined rounds, using basic crochet stitches in easy combinations for a variety of styles!
An interesting feature in these patterns is that they can be worked in so many different color combinations: solid, variegated, stripes, a new color for every round – make them your own!
These 4 fancy flowers are a great design to crochet because:
- They are very quick projects to work up!
- They can be used to decorate other crochet projects, like hats and home decor!
- These projects use very little yarn, so they’re great stash-busters!
- You’ll get to practice a lot of crochet skills: Color choice, joined rounds, color changes, simple stitch repeats, shaping, finishing techniques & more!
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This project is worked in joined rounds with color changes.
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Pattern Designed By: Salena Baca Crochet. This pattern is copyright protected; it is unlawful to distribute this pattern in any form (free, sale or trade).
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YARN
Knit Picks Dishie, Worsted #4 yarn (100% cotton; 190 yds/173 m per 3.5 oz/100 g skein):
- Color A = Conch
- Color B = Linen
- Color C = Swan
- Check for yarn substitutes!
HOOK & OTHER MATERIALS
- US Size G/6 (4.0mm) crochet hook
- Measuring Tape
- Yarn needle
GAUGE
Not crucial for this project.
SIZES/FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- Flower 1: 2.5” across
- Flower 2: 2.5” across
- Flower 3: 2.5” across
- Flower 4: 3” across
STITCH KEY
- Ch(s) = chain(s)
- Sc = single crochet
- Hdc = half double crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- Sl St = slip stitch
- St(s) = stitch(es)
SPECIALTY STITCHES & TECHNIQUES
- Adjustable Loop
- BLO = Back Loops Only
- Invisible Join
NOTES:
- Use any yarn (and corresponding hook size), as desired!
- Video: How to change colors. Optional.
Instructions
Flower 1
Round 1 (Right Side): With Color A form adjustable loop, Ch 1 (not a St), work 10 Hdc into loop, Sl St into top of first St to join. Fasten off Color A – 10 Hdc
Round 2: Attach Color B, [(Ch 2, Dc, Ch 2, Sl St) into same St, Sl St into following St] 10 times, invisible join, fasten off – 10 Dc + 20 Sl St + 20 Ch-2 spaces
Flower 2
Round 1 (Right Side): With Color B form adjustable loop, Ch 1 (not a St), work 12 Hdc into loop, Sl St into top of first St to join. Fasten off Color B – 12 Hdc
Use BLO to work all of round 2.
Round 2: Attach Color A, Ch 2 (first Ch-2 space), [work 3 Dc into next St, (Ch 2, Sl St, Ch 2) into next St] 5 times, work 3 Dc into next St, Ch 2, invisible join, fasten off – 18 Dc + 6 Sl St + 12 Ch-2 spaces
Flower 3
Round 1 (Right Side): With Color C form adjustable loop, Ch 1 (not a St), work 10 Hdc into loop, Sl St into top of first St to join – 10 Hdc
Round 2: Ch 4 (first Sc + Ch 3 space), (Sc, Ch 3) into each St around, Sl St into top of first St to join. Fasten off Color C – 10 Sc + 10 Ch-3 spaces
Round 3: With Color A (Sl St, Ch 1, Hdc, Ch 1, Sl St) into each Ch-3 space, invisible join. Fasten off – 20 Sl St + 10 Hdc + 20 Ch
Flower 4
Round 1 (Right Side): With Color B form adjustable loop, Ch 1 (not a St), work 10 Hdc into loop, Sl St into top of first St to join. Fasten off Color B – 10 Hdc
Round 2: Attach Color A, Ch 1 (first Sc), Sc into same St, work 2 Sc into each St around, Sl St into top of first St to join. Fasten off Color A – 20 Sc
Round 3: Attach Color C, Ch 2 (first Ch-2 space), [work 2 Dc into next St, (Ch 2, Sl St, Ch 2) into next St] 9 times, work 2 Dc into next St, Ch 2, invisible join, fasten off – 20 Dc + 10 Sl St + 20 Ch-2 spaces
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