by Crocheting a simple flower is one of the best projects for beginners, as it only uses fundamental stitches and can be finished very quickly. This pattern creates a classic, flat, five-petal flower with a contrasting center.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Any medium-weight yarn (worsted/size 4) works well. Choose two colors: a Center Color (A) (e.g., yellow) and a Petal Color (B).
- Crochet Hook: The size recommended for your yarn.
- Scissors: For cutting yarn.
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in the ends.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
Step-by-Step Flower Pattern
This flower is made in two simple steps: creating the center ring and then working the petals into that ring.
Part 1: The Center Ring (Color A)
This foundation creates the base stitches that anchor your petals.
- Start the Ring: With your Center Color (A), create a Magic Ring (also called a Magic Circle). Alternatively, chain 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
- Make the Base Stitches:
- ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Work 10 sc into the center ring.
- Finish Ring: Pull the yarn tail tight to close the center hole. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You should have 10 stitches.
- Fasten off Color A and weave in the end.
Part 2: The Petals (Color B)
The petals are worked directly into the 10 stitches you just made, with two stitches used for each of the five petals.
- Join Yarn: Join your Petal Color (B) into any sc stitch from Round 1 with a sl st.
- First Petal:
- ch 2 (This serves as the starting height for the petal).
- Work 3 dc into the same stitch where you joined.
- Work sl st into the next stitch. This anchors the petal and gives it a nice curve.
- Petals 2, 3, 4, and 5:
- sl st into the next stitch. (This moves you to the next anchor point).
- Work the petal sequence: [ch 2, 3 dc] into the same stitch.
- Work sl st into the next stitch.
- Finish the Round: After the last petal, join with a sl st into the base of the very first petal you made.
- Fasten off Color B.
Finishing Touches
- Secure Ends: Use your tapestry needle to thread all remaining tails and weave them securely into the back of your flower. Trim the excess yarn.
- Shaping: Gently adjust and shape the petals with your fingers to ensure they lie evenly and look symmetrical.
You now have a beautiful, five-petal flower ready to be used as an embellishment, a part of a garland, or simply as practice!
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