Special Stitches
Half Double Crochet (hdc):
- Yarn over, insert the hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yarn over and pull through all loops.
Petal Formation:
- Each petal consists of a sequence: (sl st, 9 dc, sl st) all in the same loop.
The Crochet Pattern
Foundation Chain
- Ch 32.
- This forms the base for your flower strip.
Base Row (Half Double Crochets)
- Turn your work.
- Skip the first 2 ch.
- In the 3rd ch from the hook, work 1 hdc.
- Continue: Work 1 hdc in each ch across the entire foundation.
- At the row’s end, you’ll have a sturdy strip that serves as the anchor for the petal rings.
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Creating the Petal Rings
- Ch 5.
- Turn work.
- Skip 2 base spaces (stitches).
- Anchor: In the 3rd space, work 1 sc (single crochet)—this attaches your ring to the base row.
- Repeat:
- (Ch 5, skip 2 base spaces, 1 sc in next)
- Do this continuously along the row, anchoring each ring with a single crochet every third stitch, until you have 10 rings (loops) evenly spaced along the base.
- At the row’s end, the work will resemble a series of little arches.
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Working the Petals
- Turn the piece to prepare for petal formation.
- For each of the 10 petal rings:
- Sl st into the ring to start the petal.
- Crochet 9 dc into the same ring.
- Sl st into the same ring to close the petal.
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- Move to next ring and repeat the sequence.
- Continue until all 10 rings have a full petal: (sl st, 9 dc, sl st).
- The finished piece appears as a ruffled strip with 10 rounded petals.
- At the end of the last petal:
- Make a small ch (about 1 ch), cut the yarn, leaving a tail about 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) for sewing.
- Finish off neatly.
Assembly & Finished Size
- Apply Glue:
- Apply a thin line of universal glue along the edge of the original hdc foundation row (the base/back of the strip).
- Do not put glue on the petals themselves; only secure the lower base row for a clean finish.
- Roll the Flower:
- Starting from one end of the ruffled/petaled strip, carefully roll it up, keeping the petals aligned at the top.
- As you roll, press firmly so that the glue bonds the layers without compressing the petals.
- Secure Center with Pearl:
- Thread the golden sewing needle with the yarn tail.
- Bring the needle to the flower center (often from the back or through the flower body).
- Sew the pearl in the exact center, passing the thread through all flower layers and the pearl multiple times to ensure durability.
- Fasten the thread off securely on the back and hide the end.
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- Final Touches:
- Let the glue dry thoroughly before attaching your flower as an appliqué.
- Trim any loose threads for a tidy finishing.
- Final size: The assembled flower is about 2.5–3 cm (1–1.2 inches) across.
Conclusion and Ending Words
This mini crochet flower offers an elegant solution for customizing the look of accessories, garments, or home accents. Working through foundation chains, base half double crochets, and clearly repeated petal rounds fosters reliable results each time. The structure ensures the finished flower is dimensional, symmetrical, and securely assembled. Attaching a pearl at the center refines the final touch, while the glue guarantees a compact, lasting shape. Because of its clear layered construction and concise rounds, this flower is suited for various projects—whether for personal use or as a thoughtful adornment on handmade gifts. Even with a simple set of stitches, the design showcases how method and detail can create lasting visual impact. Commitment to tidy assembly and secure attachment completes a versatile and resilient woolen bloom, ready for sewing onto any desired surface.
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