Pretty Pink Flower with Beads (Crochet Pattern)

I have been wanting to write a new tutorial here for a while. My friend Katie inspired me to make this flower. It's actually very similar to the flower she made (the tutorial for which you can find HERE). This one is just as easy and quick.

Flower Pattern:

Materials:

1. Worsted weight yarn (or crochet thread if you want to make it smaller)

2. Crochet hook size F (or size 10/1.3 mm for the smaller flower)

3. Yarn needle

4. Three medium size beads (or one small if you're making a small flower)

Abbreviations:

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

sl st - slip stitch

Pattern:

ch 26

row 1: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc until the end; ch 1 and turn

row 2: 2 hdc in each; ch 2 and turn

row 3: 4 dc in 1st st, ch 1 and sl st in next; ch 1, 4 dc in next st, ch 1 and sl st (repeat until the end)

It will look a little weird at first (picture above) but I promise the flower will be very pretty once you shape it and sew it.

Shaping the Flower:

Once you're done crocheting, you'll have a long spiral. Start curling it from the top. That part will be the smallest.

Make sure to curl the flower wider each time. The end result will be the flower below. Now you can sew it in place.

The flower is pretty without the beads but I love putting something sparkly in the middle. I think the beads just give this flower a WOW factor.

All you have left now is deciding what you want to put the flower on. A headband? A hat? A brooch? A clip? Just use your imagination!  

I use mine to put on hats and headbands. You can find my finished products in my Etsy shop, Pink Mouse Boutique. Here is a link: Etsy Shop

Happy Crocheting!!!

A Quick and Easy Flower (Crochet Pattern)

This little beauty really takes only about two minutes to make and it's perfect for a clip, a headband, or even a decoration on a little dress or skirt.



Materials:
1. Yarn (size 3) - one or two colors
2. Crochet hook - size G
3. Yarn needle




Abbreviations:
mr - magic ring
ch - chain
yo - yarn over
st(s) - stitch(es)
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet

Pattern:
mr, ch 1

In the ring do the following: yo, insert hook through ring, yo and pull. Now you have three loops. Yo again, insert hook through ring, yo and pull. Now you have five loops. Yo again and pull though all loops.

Repeat the process until you have 8 - 10 sts. You'll make 8 if you want 4 petals and 10 sts if you want 5 petals. Each petal takes 2 sts.

Petal 1: 1 sc in first st. In the same st hdc 2, then dc 2. Now yo, insert hook through loop, yo, pull hook through loop (you have 3 loops); yo and pull through 1 loop (3 left on hook); yo and pull through 2 loops (2 left on hook); yo and pull through 2 loops (1 left on hook).

In 2nd st, yo, insert hook through loop, yo, pull hook through loop (you have 3 loops); yo and pull through 1 loop (3 left on hook); yo and pull through 2 loops (2 left on hook); yo and pull through 2 loops (1 left on hook). Then dc 2, hdc 2, and sc 1. Petal 1 is completed.

Repeat 3-4 times for the rest of the petals.

Fasten off when you are done and the flower is almost ready. It looks fine the way it is but because it seemed a little flat to me I sewed through each hole around the middle part then pulled the yarn tight. I used the tail that's left from the mr for the sewing. After I pulled tight I made a knot using the yarn from the sewing and the yarn that I fastened off after I finished all the petals. Then you can weave in ends. Shape the petals and the flower is complete.

Let me know how your flowers turn out! You can share pictures too!!!