So lately I've been crocheting a bunch of flowers for my sister-in-laws scarf (see
Flowers For Joan ) and thought I would share some simple patterns with you all.
All of these are done with a size G hook and medium weight yarn.
Abbreviations:
Ch- Chain
ss- slip stitch
sc- single crochet (single stitch)
hdc- half double crochet
dc-double crochet (double stitch)
tr- triple crochet ( this is done by yarn over twice draw up a loop and pull through two loops, *draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through two loops, * twice, yarn over a nd draw through remaining two loops.)
Five Petal Flower
Ch5, join to first chain with a slip stitch to form a loop.
Ch7, *Dc in loop, ch4* 4 times. Join with ss to 3rd ch.
From here I have done two different patterns. The Basic pattern is my own (I'm sure other people have done it but I didn't use a pattern I found) and the Pansy pattern is one that I found on Ravelry.
Pansy
In each of the first 2 loops work "sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, tr 3, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1".
If desired, change
colors. In each of the remaining 3 loops work "sc 1, ch 3, tr 2, dc 1, tr 2, ch 3, sc 1".
Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Note: Note also: Just as the ch 3 (the first part of the ch 7 at the beginning of round 1) is a substitute
for dc 1, "sc 1, ch 3" and "ch 3, sc 1" (in Rnd 2) are substitutes for tr 1.
( Copyright 2010, Carol Schoenfelder, All Rights Reserved )
Basic
In each loop work sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, tr 3, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
For the pansy I usually do two colors, and the Basic I like using variegated color yarn.
These four are all the Basic Five Petal Flower, done in white, rainbow, black grey and white, and variegated pink. (the white was actually done differently, sc10 into the ring before doing the spokes in every other stitch).
A pansy done with an F hook in read and white Patons Grace yarn.
Sorry I don't have pictures of any of my other roses that are not sewn to anything.
Leaves
Ch9, turn.
Ch1, sc, hdc, dc, 3tr, dc, hdc, sc into back loops only.
Ch1, now work into front loops, sc, hdc, dc, 3tr, dc, hdc, sc. ss to ch1.
Insert your hook into the gap in the beginning chain (which should run the center length of your leaf). ss.
Ss in all of the gaps (9 ss, one for each chain) and ss in the ch1 at the other end. Fasten off and weave in your end, or use it to attach to a pretty flower, or underneath a bug.
Try all different kinds of greens or any color. I even did one with white and light purple held together that came out rather pretty.
Here are four of my leaves with a rainbow flower. The one under the flower is a solid green. A brown, tan and green camo yarn was used for the far left leaf. The middle used a slightly fuzzy variegated green, and the far right leaf was a silvery light green sport yarn. I have also done a black leaf, a couple leaves that were purple and green Loops and Threads Impeccable ( I think Fresh Lilac is the colorway) and a red leaf that was longer as an experiment in the way of poinsettias.
Blessed Be and Happy Hooking!
EDIT 2/8/2012
I realized after posting and doing another rose that I wrote the pattern down wrong.
Rose:
The chain is a little trickier than I originally wrote. When I do the roses, I don't actually
count the chains. I say, 'single stitch, chain, shell, chain, single stitch, chain, shell, etc," and chain one for each. So, for 8 shells (scallops, whatever) it should be 33.
I had to draw out a little thingy like this --*---*---*---*---*---*---*---*-- where the *'s are shells. hehe. You can do something along the same lines to figure out how long you want your chain. Basically, you ch2, ch(4 x number of shells), ch2, plus 1 to turn.
SO, now that the not so difficult, but a bitch to explain part is over ~sigh~
Ss across your entire chain, turn
again, ss across. (you could also dc if you want. you basically just need a base for your 'petals' and to sew through.)
Now, ss, ch1, skip one st, 5dc in next stitch, ch1, skip one st, ss, ch1, skip1, 5dc, etc. you should end on a single stitch. If you still have a stitch or two left at the end, don't worry. Just ss into them, then fasten off. Leave at least 5-6 inches of tail for sewing.
Starting at the end opposite your tail, begin rolling your rose. I find it helps to roll it around your thumb a little. when it's all rolled up, thread your tail through a blunt, large eyes yarn needle, and sew through the bottom of your rose. Make sure you go through ALL the layers of your base row, or your rose will fall open and apart. This takes some practice. I like to sew zig-zagging across the base.
There you have it!
Blessed Be and Happy Hooking!
