SUPER BEAUTIFUL crochet FLOWER

Calling all flower fanatics and crochet enthusiasts! Today, we embark on a journey to create a stunning mega rose, a showstopping bloom that will add elegance and charm to any project. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and shaping techniques. So, gather your yarn, hook, and a sprinkle of creativity, and let’s get started!

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in multiple colors for petals (at least 3 contrasting shades)
• Green yarn for leaves and stem
• Crochet hook size appropriate for your yarn weight (recommended size: H/8 – 5.00mm)
• Yarn needle
• Tapestry needle (optional, for weaving in ends)
• Stitch markers (optional)

Gauge:

• Gauge is not crucial for this project, as the size of your rose will depend on the yarn weight and hook size used. However, maintaining a consistent gauge will help ensure even shaping.

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• sl st – slip stitch
• inc – increase
• dec – decrease
• rep – repeat
• yo – yarn over

Instructions:

Petals:

1. Start with the center: Using the darkest shade, ch 4, join to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Work 12 sc evenly around the ring, join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 sc)
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 sc)
4. Round 3: 1 sc in the first sc, 2 sc in the next sc, rep around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (36 sc)
5. Round 4: 2 sc in the first sc, 2 sc in the next sc, rep around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (48 sc)
6. Round 5: 3 sc in the first sc, 2 sc in the next sc, rep around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (60 sc)
7. Round 6: 4 sc in the first sc, 2 sc in the next sc, rep around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (72 sc)
8. Rounds 7-10: Repeat Round 6, switching to a slightly lighter shade each round.
9. Shaping: Work 4 sc in the first sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 1 inc in the next sc, rep around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (84 sc)
10. Round 12-14: 2 sc in the first sc, 1 sc in the next sc, 1 inc in the next sc, rep around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (96 sc)
11. Round 15-17: 1 sc in the first sc, 1 sc in the next sc, 1 inc in the next sc, rep around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (108 sc)
12. Round 18-20: 1 sc in the first 2 sc, 1 inc in the next sc, rep around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (120 sc)
13. Edge shaping: 1 sc in the first 3 sc, 1 sc in the next 2 sc together, rep around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (110 sc)
14. Round 22: 1 sc in the first sc, 1 sc in the next sc together, rep around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (100 sc)
15. Round 23: 1 sc in the first sc together, rep around, join with a sl st to the first sc. (50 sc)
16. Finishing: Stuff the petal lightly with fiberfill. Fasten off, weave in ends. Repeat steps 1-16 in different shades to create additional petals in varying sizes.

Assembly:

1. Arrange the petals to create a desired flower shape, overlapping slightly.
2. Using a yarn needle and green yarn, sew the petals together at their bases.
3. Create leaves using basic crochet techniques or following a separate leaf pattern.
4. Sew the leaves and stem (

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