Description

Knowing how to crochet a flower can greatlyenrich your craft repertoire. A crochet flower can stand alone as apin or a barrette, or it can be used to accent other pieces. Acrochet flower can be attached to various crochet or knittingprojects, such as a scarf or a sweater. It can also be embellishedwith beads or gems to add even more detail. With just a bit ofcrochet knowledge, you can be on your way to making flowers of yourown.

Begin by chaining three stitches. Slip stitch into the firstchain, creating a circle. Double crochet stitch into each chain,then slip stitch into the first double crochet stitch to form acircle.

Stitch round two by chaining one stitch, then single crochetstitch one, chain three, then skip the next two single crochetstitches. Join the round together with a slip stitch.

Begin the third round by slip stitching in the first chain threeloop, then chain one. In each chain three around, stitch a singlecrochet stitch, a half double crochet stitch, two double crochetstitches, a half double crochet stitch and a slip stitch into eachstitch around. Work a slip stitch in the first slip stitch to jointhe round.

Chain four, then stitch a single crochet stitch in the nextsingle crochet stitch. Repeat until round four has beencompleted.

Complete round five by slip stitching in the first chain fourloop. Chain one, then stitch a single crochet stitch, a half doublecrochet stitch, two double crochet stitches, a half double crochetstitch, and a slip stitch into each chain four group. Join with aslip stitch.

Complete round six by repeating the pattern of chaining fivestitches, then skip eight stitches and slip stitch into the nextsingle crochet stitch. Complete round seven by slip stitching inthe first stitch of the chain five loop, then chain one. Stitch asingle stitch, a half double crochet stitch, two double crochetstitches, a half double crochet stitch, and a slip stitch into eachchain five group. Join with a slip stitch, then fasten off.