- Join with sl st to the 3rd chain of the start.
- Ch 1, cut yarn, pull through, and securely weave in tail.
White Popcorn Stitches
Join White Yarn
- Knot white yarn; attach with sl st to any ch-1 space from the previous round.
First Popcorn Cluster
- Ch 3 (equals first tr).
- In the same space: 4 tr (for 5 in total).
- Remove hook, insert into top of ch-3, re-hook loop, pull through: popcorn stitch made.
Repeat Popcorn Pattern
- Ch 4.
- In the next chain space, work 5 tr, finish as popcorn stitch; ch 4.
- Repeat popcorn stitch plus ch 4 in each chain space; total: 8 popcorn stitches all around.
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Complete Popcorn Round
- End with ch 4; sl st into top of the first popcorn.
- Ch 1, cut yarn, weave in the white end.
Pink Petals
Attach Pink Yarn
- Join pink with an sc in any ch-4 space from the previous round.
Petal Formation
- In the same space, work the following sequence:
- 1 hdc
- 2 tr
- ch 2
- 2 tr
- 1 hdc
- 1 sc
- This creates one full, layered petal.
Complete All Petals
- Move directly to the next ch-4 space; repeat the petal sequence:
- sc, hdc, 2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr, hdc, sc
- Continue for all 8 ch-4 spaces, resulting in eight defined petals.
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Finish Petal Round
- End with sl st into first sc at petal base.
- Ch 1, cut pink yarn, and weave in ends into petal back.
White Edging & Finishing
Start Edging
- Attach white yarn at first sc of a petal.
- Work sc in each stitch up petal’s first side (sc, hdc, tr, tr).
Petal Tip and Corner
- In ch-2 tip, work: sc, ch 2, sc (for a pointed peak).
- Work sc down the other side (tr, tr, hdc, sc).
Anchor at Popcorn
- Next, yo, insert hook behind the corresponding white popcorn stitch, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through all loops: hdc (half double crochet anchored behind popcorn).
- This connection keeps petals and popcorns aligned.
Repeat Around
- Continue up the next petal: sc in each side stitch, (sc, ch 2, sc) at tip, sc down, hdc behind popcorn, until entire flower is outlined.
Final Close
- Finish with sl st into the first edging sc.
- Ch 1, cut thread, weave in all remaining ends at the reverse of the flower.
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Assembly & Finished Size
- The flower lies flat with crisp petals and defined popcorn round.
- Sizing: Approx. 6–8 cm across.
- Gently press (optional) to smooth, or steam-block for extra flatness.
Conclusion
This crochet flower motif leverages a series of foundational and decorative stitches to produce a beautifully layered result. The rhythmic transitions between colors and stitch styles create a visually textured bloom, while the popcorn and petal rounds maintain the motif’s structural stability. Secure color changes, strategically spaced stitches, and precise petal shaping result in an appliqué well-suited to both functional and ornamental textile projects. To further personalize your creation, experiment with alternate color combinations or apply beads at the petal tips for subtle embellishment. As a final step, thorough weaving of ends and gentle blocking ensure long-lasting quality and a neat presentation. This flower provides a wonderful way to highlight both the technique and artistry of modern crochet.
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