The Crochet Pattern
Foundation Circle
Round 1: Creating the Ring
- Begin by making 6 ch (chain stitches).
- Join with a sl st (slip stitch) into the first ch to form a ring.
Base Stitches for Petals
Round 2
- Ch 1 to rise to the round.
- Work 12 sc (single crochet) into the center of the ring; ensure you crochet over the tail for a neat finish.
- Join with a sl st into the first sc to close the round.
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Popcorn Stitches (First Petal Round)
Round 3: Building the Popcorn Petals
- First Petal (Popcorn Cluster):
- Ch 3 (these chains count as your first dc).
- Work 5 dc (double crochet) into the same stitch/space.
- Remove your hook from the working loop, insert it into the 3rd chain from the start of the petal, pick up the loop, and draw it through to form the popcorn.
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- Next Petals:
- Ch 4 (creates a bridge between petals).
- Skip 1 sc from the previous round.
- In the next sc, work 5 dc into the same stitch.
- Drop the loop, insert the hook into the top of the first dc of this cluster, pick up the working loop, and pull it through, closing the popcorn.
- Repeat the process: Ch 4, skip 1 sc, 5 dc in next sc, form popcorn as before.
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- Continue this sequence until you have 6 popcorn petals.
- At the end, join using a sl st into the top of the first popcorn to close the round.
Final Petal Layer
Round 4: Shaping the Full Petals
- Move into the next open space (the ch-4 space between popcorns).
- In this space, work 1 sc.
- Still in the same space, work 6 dc.
- Then, in the same space, add 1 more sc.
- For each remaining ch-4 space: Repeat the pattern—1 sc, 6 dc, 1 sc.
- Work all around, filling each ch-4 space with this combination for a full, rounded petal effect.
- At the end of the round, join with a sl st into the first sc of the round.
Completion
- Ch 1, cut the yarn, and pull through securely.
- Use your yarn needle to weave in all ends on the flower’s back.
- (Optional) Thread a pearl bead and sew or glue it neatly in the center.
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Assembly & Finished Size
After completing your last stitch and weaving in ends, gently reshape each petal so they lie evenly with balanced tension. The finished flower typically measures about 3.5–5 cm across. Attach a pearl in the center if you wish for an extra decorative touch. This motif can be sewn onto hats, bags, scarves, or any desired project.
Conclusion and Ending Words
Completing this compact crochet flower provides an engaging opportunity to reinforce foundational skills while producing a decorative result. The sequence of simple rounds transitions smoothly from ring formation, through textural popcorn stitches, to well-defined outer petals, culminating in a motif suitable for hundreds of creative applications. Whether used as a stand-alone decoration or as an accent on handmade gifts, the piece embodies both simplicity and charm. Through careful attention to tension and consistent stitch placement, even those newer to crochet will find satisfaction in achieving clean, crisp shapes. Adding a pearl elevates the final presentation, offering a personal touch. Apply this motif wherever a pop of color or a textured highlight is desired, celebrating the classic beauty of handwork and the joy of small-scale creativity.
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