crochet pattern ideas

Knowing how to crochet a flower can greatly enrich your craft repertoire. A crochet flower can stand alone as a pin or a barrette, or it can be used to accent other pieces. A crochet flower can be attached to various crochet or knitting projects, such as a scarf or a sweater. It can also be embellished with beads or gems to add even more detail. With just a bit of crochet knowledge, you can be on your way to making flowers of your own.

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

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

Begin the third round by slip stitching in the first chain three loop, then chain one. In each chain three around, stitch a single crochet stitch, a half double crochet stitch, two double crochet stitches, a half double crochet stitch and a slip stitch into each stitch around. Work a slip stitch in the first slip stitch to join the round.

Chain four, then stitch a single crochet stitch in the next single crochet stitch. Repeat until round four has been completed.

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

Complete round six by repeating the pattern of chaining five stitches, then skip eight stitches and slip stitch into the next single crochet stitch. Complete round seven by slip stitching in the first stitch of the chain five loop, then chain one. Stitch a single stitch, a half double crochet stitch, two double crochet stitches, a half double crochet stitch, and a slip stitch into each chain five group. Join with a slip stitch, then fasten off.