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Claudia Giardina
The Book of Crochet Flowers 2
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simple crochet hook, a few balls of yarn, just enough coloured thread, a lot of of passion, a little patience, a pinch of fantasy and… The Book of Crochet Flowers 2! T hese are the magical ingredients that, mixed together, allow you to go on creating more marvellous multi-coloured flowers, which will make every moment lively and special. lower blossomed from a traditional, but still current, recipe, F lower that nurtures the passion of crochet lovers and stimulates creativity of those who are never too full of art and beauty!
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Table of Contents Instructions ………………………. 1 Plumeria ……………………………... 3 Crocus …………………………………… 5 Flower …………………………………. 7 Anemone …………………………….. 9 Lily of the Valley …………. 12 Jasmine ………………………………... 13 Cyclamen ……………………………. 14 Lampranthus …………………... 17 Gazania ………………………………. 20 Gentiana ……………………………. 23 Freesia …………………………………. 25 Orchid A ……………………………... 30 Orchid B ……………………………... 35 Chrysanthemum …………….. 42 Dahlia ………………………………….. 44 Camellia ………………………………. 50 Water Lily ………………………… 54 Anthurium ………………………… 58 Strelitzia ……………………………. 63 Mimosa ……………………………….. 68
Table of Contents
Baby’s Breath ………………… 71 Buds ………………………………………. 72 Winter Berries ………………... 73 Closed Flower ………………… 74 Oval Leaf …………………………... 76 Heart Leaf ………………………... 77 Ivy …………………………………………... 79 Clover ……………………………………. 81 Leaves 1 ……………………………… 82 Leaves 2 ……………………………… 83 Papyrus plant …………………. 85 Bamboo ……………………………….. 87 Ribbon ………………………………….. 88 Twirls …………………………………… 90 Twigs …………………………………….. 91
Instructions Symbol
Name
Abbreviations
Chain Slip stitch
ch st
Single crochet
sc
Half double crochet
hdc
Double crochet
dc
Triple crochet
tc
Double Triple crochet
dtc
2 single crochet in same stitch
2 sc together
3 single crochet in same stitch
3 sc together
2 double crochet in same stitch
2 dc together
3 double crochet in same stitch
3 dc together
3 double crochet cluster variation
3 dc together and close together
Picot
pic
Crab Stitch
Crab Stitch
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Instructions
Symbol
Name
Magic Ring Wire Start End Optional Very Easy Easy Slightly Difficult Difficult Very Difficult
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Plumeria MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Yellow White Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.6 mm 1 red pearl Green floral tape
PETAL
Begin with 12 ch. Rnd 1: 1 sc, 1 dc, 5 tc, 3 dc, 1 sc. Break off yarn. Rnd 2: 8 sc, 2dc together, 2 dc together, 2 tc together, 2 tc together, 2 dc together, 2 dc together, 8 sc, 1 ch. Rnd 3: 5 st, 18 sc, 5 st. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Make 5 petals. PETAL
PISTIL
Insert wire into a pearl and twist the ends of wire. (FIG.1)
FIG. 1
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Insert wire in the back of petal beginning from base and reaching the edge of petal. (FIG.2) Join petals and twist corresponding wires together. (FIG.3) Insert pistil at centre of flower . (FIG.4) Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
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Crocus MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Yellow Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.6 mm 3 orange pearls Green floral tape
PETAL
Begin with 15 ch. Rnd 1: 5 sc, 3 dc, 5 tc, 9 dc together, 5 tc, 3 dc, 5 sc. Prepare wire. Rnd 2: Work all around the petal in sc, incorporating wire. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Make 6 petals.
PETAL
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PISTIL
Insert wire into a pearl and twist the ends of wire. (FIG.1) Make 3 pistils and twist the ends of wires. (FIG.2)
FIG. 1 FIG. 2
Join petals and twist corresponding wires together. (FIG.3) Insert pistil at centre of flower . (FIG.4) Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
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Flower MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Light blue Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.6 mm 3 yellow pearls Green floral tape
PETAL
Begin with 13 ch. Rnd 1: 5 sc, 3 dc, 3 tc, 9 tc together, 3 tc, 3 dc, 5 sc. Prepare wire. Rnd 2: Work all around the petal in sc, incorporating wire. Join with 1 st. Rnd 3: Work all around petal in Crab Stitch. Break off yarn. Make 5 petals. PETAL
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PISTILL
Insert wire into 3 pearls and twist the ends of wire. (FIG.1)
FIG. 1
Join petals and twist corresponding wires together. (FIG.2) Insert pistil at centre of flower . (FIG.3) Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
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Anemone MATERIALS
Cotton 8 White Dark pink Black Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.6 mm Wire 0.3 mm 20 black seed beads Green floral tape
PETAL
Begin with 4 ch. Rnd 1: Work 6 dc in the first chain. Rnd 2: 3 ch, 1 dc, 2 dc together, 2 dc together, 2 dc together, 2 dc. Rnd 3: 3 ch, 3 dc, 2 dc together, 2 dc together, 4 dc. Rnd 4: 3 ch, 11 dc. Rnd 5: 3 ch, 11 dc. Rnd 6: 1 ch, skip 1 stitch, 1 sc, 3 dc, 3 dc together, 3 dc, skip 1 stitch, 1 sc. Work 12 st up to the base of petal. Prepare a 0.6 mm wire. Rnd 7: Work all around the petal in sc, incorporating wire. Rnd 8: 10 st, 3 sc together (16 times), 10 st. Break off yarn. Make 4 petals.
PETAL
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COROLLA 1
Begin 7 ch. Join with 1 st to form ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 14 dc. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: 1 ch, 15 sc. Rnd 3: *1 sc, 4 ch*. Repeat**. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn.
COROLLA 1
COROLLA 2
Make a crochet button. See video tutorial Begin with 3 ch. Join with 1 st to form ring. Work 40 sc inside the ring. Break off yarn. Insert wire into the back of corolla. Twist the ends of wire. (FIG.1)
FIG. 1
PISTIL
Insert a 0.3 mm wire into a seed bead and twist the ends of wire. (FIG.2) Join pistils and twist wires together. (FIG.3)
FIG. 2 FIG. 3
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Join pistils with corolla 2 and twist wires together. Insert corolla 2 in the centre of corolla 1. (FIG.4) Join petals and twist corresponding wires together. (FIG.5) Insert corolla into the centre of flower. (FIG.6) Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 4 FIG. 5
FIG. 6
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Lily of the Valley MATERIALS
Cotton 8 White Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm
FLOWER
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 14 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: 3 ch, 14 dc. Join with 1 st. Rnd 3: 3 ch, 14 dc. Join with 1 st. Rnd 4: 1 ch. *2 sc, 3 dc together*. Repeat**. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Make 7 flowers. Insert wire into the base of flower and twist the ends of wire. (FIG.1) Join flowers. (FIG.2)
FLOWER
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
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Jasmine MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Yellow Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) 5 orange pearls Green wire 0.8 mm
FLOWER
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: *Begin 8 ch and work 1 sc, 5 dc, 1 sc. Work 1 sc into the ring*. Repeat**. Make 5 petals. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Rnd 2: *Work 14 st, skip 1 stitch*. Break off yarn. Make 5 flowers.
FLOWER
Insert wire into the flowers incorporating pearls. (FIG.1) Twist the ends of wire. (FIG.2)
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
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Cyclamen MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Green Pink Soft pink Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.8 mm Green floral tape
FLOWER
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: 1 ch, *2 sc together, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Rnd 3: 15 sc. Rnd 4: 15 sc. Break off yarn. Rnd 5: *Begin 17 ch and work 16 sc in each chain across. Continue with 3 sc*. Repeat**. Rnd 6: *5 sc, 2 dc, 5 tc, 2 dc, 4 sc, 2 dc, 5 tc, 2 dc, 5 sc. Skip 1 stitch, 1 sc, skip 1 stitch*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. Rnd 7: *7 st, 7 sc, 1 dc, 2 dc together, 2 dc together, 1 dc, 7 sc, 7 st, 3 dc together*. Repeat**. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn.
Replace Rnd 7 with: *7 st, 18 sc, 7 st, 3 dc together*. Repeat**. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn.
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FLOWER
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Insert wire in the back of flower beginning from receptacle centre and reaching the edge of petal. Bend wire and twist the ends together. (FIG.1) Bend petals towards the receptacle. (FIG.2) Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
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Lampranthus MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Dark pink Yellow Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.6 mm Fabric glue Scissors
SMALL FLOWER
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: *1 sc, 15 ch, 1 sc in the same stitch of base*. Repeat**. Break off yarn.
SMALL FLOWER
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BIG FLOWER
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 14 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: *1 sc, 15 ch, 1 sc in the same stitch of base*. Repeat**. Break off yarn.
BIG FLOWER
COROLLA
Make a crochet button. See video tutorial Begin with 3 ch. Join with 1 st to form ring. Work 30-40 sc inside the ring. Break off yarn.
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Moisten flower with water. Dip flower in a mixture of 1 part water and 2 parts fabric glue. Place flower on non-stick surface. Allow to dry. Cut the ends of flower. (FIG.1) See video tutorial
FIG. 1
Insert wire into the back of corolla. (FIG.2) Insert corolla into the centre of flower. Twist the ends of wire. (FIG.3)
FIG. 2 FIG. 3
Insert wire (without corolla) into the centre of flower and twist the ends. (FIG.4)
FIG. 4
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Gazania MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Violet Lilac Orange Soft yellow
Wool Dark green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.6 mm Fabric glue Green floral tape
RECEPTACLE
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: 1 ch, 10 sc. Rnd 3: 2 sc together in each stitch. Rnd 4: 20 sc. Break off yarn.
PETALS
Rnd 5: *2 sc. Begin 15 ch and work 4 sc, 10 hdc*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. Rnd 6: *1 sc on receptacle. 4 hdc, 5 dc, 4 hdc, 2 dc together, 2 dc together, 4 hdc, 5 dc, 4 hdc*. Repeat**. Break off yarn.
COROLLA
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 sc together in each stitch. Rnd 3: 20 sc. Break off yarn. Rnd 4: *1 sc, 3 ch, 1 sc in same stitch of base*. Repeat**. Break off yarn.
Yarns vary from country to country, so the shades of the finished product may be different from those in the pictures.
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FLOWER
COROLLA
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Insert wire into the centre of receptacle. Make wire come out at the base of petal until it reaches its edge. Bend wire. Twist corresponding wires together. (FIG.1) Apply fabric glue on receptacle edges. Insert corolla. (FIG.2) Allow to dry. Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 1
FABRIC GLUE
FIG. 2
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Gentiana MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Blue Light blue Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.6 mm 3 yellow pearls Green floral tape
FLOWER
Begin 24 ch. Rnd 1: 1 sc, 1 dc, 7 tc, 7 dc, 7 sc. Rnd 2: 18 sc. Rnd 3: 6 ch, 1 sc, 1dc, 7 tc, 7 dc, 7 sc. Rnd 4: 18 sc. Rnd 5: 6 ch, 1 sc, 1dc, 7 tc, 7 dc, 7 sc. Repeat 2-5 Rounds. Make 6 petals. Join both ends with 18 st. Rnd 12: Work all around petals in st. Break off yarn. Turn flower inside out.
PISTIL
Insert wire into 3 pearls and twist the ends of wire. (FIG.1)
FIG. 1
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FLOWER
JOIN
Insert wire into the base of flower. (FIG.2) Twist the ends of wire. Insert pistil at centre of flower. (FIG.3) Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
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Freesia MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Orange Yellow Green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.6 mm Green floral tape
FLOWER 1
Begin 18 ch. Rnd 1: 1 sc, 1 dc, 3 tc, 7 dc, 5 sc. Rnd 2: 1 ch, 10 st. Rnd 3: Begin 8 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 3 tc, 7 dc, 5 sc. Rnd 4: 1 ch, 10 st. Repeat Rounds 3-4. Make 5 petals. Join both ends with 10 st. Break off yarn. Rnd 10: *2 st, 1 sc, 2 dc together (8 times), 1 sc, 2 st. Continue with 1 st*. Repeat**. Break off yarn.
FLOWER 2
Begin 15 ch. Rnd 1: 1 sc, 1 dc, 3 tc, 6 dc, 3 sc. Rnd 2: 1 ch, 8 st. Rnd 3: Begin 7 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 3 tc, 6 dc, 3 sc. Rnd 4: 1 ch, 8 st. Repeat Rounds 3-4. Make 3 petals. Join both ends with 8 st. Break off yarn. Rnd 6: *2 st, 1 sc, 2 dc together (6 times), 1 sc, 2 st. Continue with 1 st*. Repeat**. Break off yarn.
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FLOWER 1
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FLOWER 2
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FLOWER 3
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnds 2-6: 1 ch, 10 sc. Break off yarn. Rnd 7: *1 sc, skip 1 stitch*. Repeat**. Joint two ends of the circle with 1 st.
BUD
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnds 2-4: 1 ch, 10 sc. Rnd 5: *1 sc, skip 1 stitch*. Repeat**. Joint two ends of the circle with 1 st. Make 2 buds.
FLOWER 3
Work 5 times
BUD
Work 3 times
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Insert wire into the base of flowers. Twist the ends of wire. (FIG.1) Cover stem with green floral tape. Join flowers. (FIG.2) See video tutorial
FIG. 1
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
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Orchid A MATERIALS
Cotton 8 White Soft yellow Soft pink Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.8 mm Green floral tape
SMALL FLOWER PETAL A
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 15 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: Begin 12 ch and work 11 sc. Continue with 5 sc. Begin 12 ch and work 11 sc. Continue with 5 sc. Begin 12 ch and work 11 sc. Continue with 3 sc. Rnd 3: *Insert hook in the first ch of petal and work 7 tc, 2 dc, 4 sc, 2 dc, 7 tc. Skip 2 stitches, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Rnd 4: Work all around the petals in st. Break off yarn.
PETAL A
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pic = 4 ch join with 1 st.
PETAL B
Rnd 1: Begin 12 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 5 tc, 1 dc, 3 sc. Begin 12 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 5 tc, 1 dc, 3 sc. Rnd 2: 3 st, 1 sc, 1 dc, 2 tc together (3 times), 2 dc together (6 times), 2 tc together (3 times), 1 dc, 1 sc, 6 st, 1 sc, 1 dc, 2 tc together (3 times), 2 dc together (6 times), 2 tc together (3 times), 1 dc, 1 sc, 3 st. Rnd 3: Work all around the petals in st. Break off yarn. PISTIL
Rnd 4: Begin 15 ch and work 1 sc, 3 dc, 10 sc. Join with 1 st in the middle of petals. Break off yarn. Rnd 5: 11 st. Begin 7 ch and work 1 tc, 1 dc, 1 sc. Continue with 1 st, 1 sc. Work 3 dc together, 1 pic, 3 dc together. Continue with 1 sc, 1 st. Begin 7 ch and work 1 tc, 1 dc, 1 sc. Continue with 11 st. Join with 1 st in the middle of petals. Break off yarn.
PETAL B
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BIG FLOWER PETAL A
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 14 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: Begin 15 ch and work 1 sc, 3 dc, 10 tc. Skip 2 stitches, 3 sc. Begin 15 ch and work 1 sc, 3 dc, 10 tc. Skip 2 stitches, 3 sc. Begin 15 ch and work 1 sc, 3 dc, 10 tc. Skip 2 stitches, 2 sc. Rnd 3: *Insert hook in the first ch of petal and work 3 dc, 5 tc, 3 dc, 6 sc, 3 dc, 5 tc, 3 dc. Skip 1 stitch, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Rnd 4: Work all around the petals in st. Break off yarn.
PETAL A
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pic = 4 ch join with 1 st. PETAL B
Rnd 1: Begin 31 ch and work 15 st. Rnd 2: 4 sc, 1 dc, 7 tc, 2 dc, 2 sc, 2 dc, 7 tc, 1 dc, 8 sc, 1 dc, 7 tc, 2 dc, 2 sc, 2 dc, 7 tc, 1 dc, 4 sc. Rnd 3: 4 st, 1 sc, 1 dc, 2 tc together (4 times), 2 dc together (4 times), 2 dc, 2 dc together (4 times), tc together (4 times), 1 dc, 1 sc. 8 st, 1 sc, 1 dc, 2 tc together (4 times), 2 dc together (4 times), 2 dc, 2 dc together (4 times), tc together (4 times), 1 dc, 1 sc, 4 st. Rnd 4: Work all around the petals in st. Break off yarn. PISTIL
Rnd 5: Begin 18 ch and work 1 sc, 4 dc, 12 sc. Join with 1 st in the middle of petals. Break off yarn. Rnd 6: 13 st 1 sc. Begin 7 ch and work 1 tc, 1 dc, 1 sc. Continue with 1 sc, 2 dc together, 2 tc together, 1 pic, 2 tc together, 2 dc together, 1 sc. Begin 7 ch and work 1 tc, 1 dc, 1 sc. Continue with 1 sc, 13 st. Join with 1 st in the middle of petals. Break off yarn. PETAL B
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Insert wire in the back of flower beginning from centre and reaching the edge of Petal B. Bend wire. Insert wire in the front of flower beginning from centre and reaching the edge of pistil. Bend wire. (FIG.1) Twist corresponding wires together. together. Insert wire in the back of flower beginning from centre and reaching the edge of Petal A. Bend wire. (FIG.2) Insert Petals B into the centre of Petals A. Bend pistil on the flower . (FIG.3) Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 1
FIG. 3
FIG. 2
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Orchid B MATERIALS
Cotton 8 White Light yellow Light orange Dark pink Dark red
Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.8 mm 30 dark red seed beads Fabric glue Green floral tape
PETAL
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work Work into the ring 3 ch, 14 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: *Begin 21 ch and work 3 sc, 3 dc, 8 tc, 3 dc, 3 sc. Continue with 3 sc*. Repeat**. Rnd 3: *1 sc, 3 dc, 12 tc, 3 dc, 2 sc, 3 dc, 12 tc, 3 dc, 1 sc. Skip 1 stitch, 1 sc, skip 1 stitch*. Repeat**. Rnd 4: 40 sc, 1 st, 10 sc, 3 sc together (20 times), 10 sc, 1 st, 40 sc, 1 st, 40 sc, 1 st, 10 sc, 3 sc together (20 times), 10 sc, 1 st. Break off yarn.
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PETAL
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PISTIL
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 1 sc, 5 dc, 1 sc, 5 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn.
PISTIL
COLUMN
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 11 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnds 2-6: 1 ch, 12 sc. Rnd 7: *2 sc together, 3 sc*. Repeat**. Rnd 8: 15 sc. Break off yarn. Rnd 9: Begin 9 ch and work 8 sc. Continue with 15 sc. Rnd 10: 1 sc, 1 dc, 2dc together, 2 dc together, 2 tc together, 2 dc together, 2 dc together, 2 sc, 2 dc together, 2 dc together, 2 tc together, 2 dc together, 2 dc together, 1 dc, 1 sc. Continue with 2 sc, 2 dc together, 2 tc together, 2 dc together, 2 sc. Begin 8 ch and work 1 sc, 6 dc. Skip 1 stitch. Continue with 2 sc, 2 dc together, 2 tc together, 2 dc together, 2 sc. Break off yarn. Rnd 11: 29 sc, 2 dc together, 3 tc together, 3 tc together, 2 dc together, 20 sc, 2 dc together, 3 tc together, 3 tc together, 2 dc together, 3 sc. Break off yarn. Rnd 12: Skip 3 stitches. 1 st, 1 sc, 1 dc, 3 tc together, 1 dc, 1 sc, 3 dc, 3 tc together, 3 tc together, 3 dc, 1 sc, 1 dc, 3 tc together, 1 dc, 1 sc, 1 st. Skip 6 stitches, 10 st, skip 6 stitches, 1 st, 2 sc, 3 dc together, 3 dc together, 2 sc, 1 st. Skip 6 stitches, 10 st, skip 6 stitches, 1 st. Break off yarn.
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COLUMN
x
Work 5 times
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Insert wire in the back of flower beginning from centre and reaching the edge of petal. Bend wire and twist the ends. (FIG.1)
FIG. 1
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Insert wire beginning from centre of column and reaching the edge, incorporating pistil. (FIG.2) Bend wire. (FIG.3)
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
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Make 6 dots on each petal with fabric glue. Using a pin, attach seed beads. Allow to dry. Insert column into the centre of flower. (FIG.4) Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 4
FABRIC GLUE
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Chrysanthemum MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Yellow Light yellow Light green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.8 mm Green floral tape
BIG FLOWER
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work 3 ch, 19 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn Rnd 2: 1 ch. *1 sc, 15 ch, 1 st in the same stitch of base*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. Make 3 motives. BIG FLOWER
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SMALL FLOWER
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work 3 ch, 14 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn Rnd 2: 1 ch. *1 sc, 12 ch, 1 st in the same stitch of base*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. SMALL FLOWER
Make 3 motives.
Overlap motives. (FIG.1) Insert wire into the centre of flower. (FIG.2) Twist the ends of wire. (FIG.3) Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
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Dahlia MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Dark red Soft pink Soft green Wool Dark green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.8 mm Green floral tape
RECEPTACLE
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 14 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: 3 ch + 1 dc together, 2 dc together in each stitch. Join with 1 st. Rnd 3: 1 ch, 30 sc. Break off yarn. RECEPTACLE
COROLLA
Make a crochet button. See video tutorial Begin with 3 ch. Join with 1 st to form ring. Work 30 sc inside the ring. Break off yarn.
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PETAL 1
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: *Begin 5 ch and work 1 sc, 3 dc. Skip 1 base stitch, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. Rnd 3: Skip 1 stitch. *1 st, 1 sc, 2 dc, 1 sc, 1 st. Skip 3 stitches*. Repeat**. Break off yarn.
PETAL 2
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: *2 sc together, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Join with 1 st. Rnd 3: *Begin 9 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 6 tc. Skip 2 base stitches, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. Rnd 4: Skip 2 stitches. *3 st, 1 sc, 4 dc, 1 sc, 3 st. Skip 5 stitches*. Repeat**. Break off yarn.
PETAL 3
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: *2 sc together, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Join with 1 st. Rnd 3: *Begin 12 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 9 tc. Skip 2 base stitches, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. Rnd 4: Skip 2 stitches. *6 st, 1 sc, 4 dc, 1 sc, 6 st. Skip 5 stitches*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. Make 2 motives.
PETAL 4
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: *2 sc together, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Join with 1 st. Rnd 3: *Begin 15 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 12 tc. Skip 2 base stitches, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. Rnd 4: Skip 2 stitches. *9 st, 1 sc, 4 dc, 1 sc, 9 st. Skip 5 stitches*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. Make 2 motives.
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PETAL 5
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: *2 sc together, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Join with 1 st. Rnd 3: *Begin 18 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 15 tc. Skip 2 base stitches, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. Rnd 4: Skip 2 stitches. *12 st, 1 sc, 4 dc, 1 sc, 12 st. Skip 5 stitches*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. Make 2 motives. PETAL 2 PETAL 1
PETAL 3
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PETAL 4
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PETAL 5
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Overlap motives in this sequence (FIG.1): Petalo 5 Petalo 5 Petalo 4 Petalo 4 Petalo 3 Petalo 3 Petalo 2 Petalo 1
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5
4
4 3
1 3 2
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
Insert wire into the back of corolla. (FIG.2) Insert corolla at centre of flower. (FIG.3) Insert flower at centre of receptacle. Twist the ends of wire. (FIG.4) Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
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Camellia MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Pink Dark pink Wool Dark green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.6 mm Green floral tape
RECEPTACLE
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: 3 ch + 1 dc together, 2 dc together in each stitch. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn.
RECEPTACLE
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SMALL PETAL
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 4 ch, 19 tc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Rnd 2: 1 ch, 5 st, 2 sc together (10 times), 5 st. Break off yarn. Make 4 petals.
MEDIUM-SIZED PETAL
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 14 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: 3 ch + 1 dc together, 2 dc together in each stitch. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Rnd 3: 1 ch, 7 st, 2 sc together (15 times), 7 st. Break off yarn. Make 6 petals. BIG PETAL
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 4 ch, 19 tc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: 3 ch + 1 dc together, 2 dc together in each stitch. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Rnd 3: 1 ch, 12 st, 2 sc together (15 times), 12 st. Break off yarn. Make 6 petals. BIG PETAL MEDIUM-SIZED PETAL SMALL PETAL
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PETAL A
Overlap 1 Big petal, 1 Medium-sized petal and 1 Small petal. (FIG.1) Insert wire into the base and twist the ends. (FIG.2) Make 3 Petals A. PETAL B
Overlap 1 Big petal and 1 Medium-sized petal. (FIG.3) Insert wire into the base and twist the ends. (FIG.4) Make 3 Petals B. Roll up 1 Small petal. Insert wire into the base and twist the ends. (FIG.5)
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
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Join Petal A at Small petal. (FIG.6) Twist corresponding wires together. Join Petal B at flower. (FIG.7) Twist corresponding wires together. Insert flower at centre of receptacle. (FIG.8) Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
FIG. 8
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Water Lily MATERIALS
Cotton 8 White Pink Dark pink Yellow
Wool Dark green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.6 mm Fabric glue Green floral tape
RECEPTACLE
Begin 10 ch. Join with 1 st to form ring. Rnd 1: 3 ch + 1 dc together, 2 dc together in each stitch. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Rnd 2: *2 sc, 4 ch*. Repeat**. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. COROLLA
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 14 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: *1 sc. Begin 9 ch and work 8 sc*. Repeat**. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. RECEPTACLE
COROLLA
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SMALL PETAL
Begin 16 ch. Rnd 1: 5 sc, 5 dc, 10 sc, 5 dc, 5 sc. Rnd 2: 3 sc, 4 dc, 3 dc together, 4 dc, 6 sc, 4 dc, 3 dc together, 4 dc, 3 sc. Prepare wire. Rnd 3: Work all around the petal in sc, incorporating wire. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Make 5 petals. Make 5 petals.
BIG PETAL
Begin 18 ch. Rnd 1: 5 sc, 7 dc, 10 sc, 7 dc, 5 sc. Rnd 2: 3 sc, 5 dc, 3 dc together, 5 dc, 6 sc, 5 dc, 3 dc together, 5 dc, 3 sc. Prepare wire. Rnd 3: Work all around the petal in sc, incorporating wire. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Make 10 petals. BIG PETAL SMALL PETAL
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Overlap a Small petal and a Big petal together. Twist corresponding wires together. (FIG.1)
+ SHORT STEM
LONG STEM
FIG. 1
Insert the pair of petals inside arc A, up to the centre of receptacle. (FIG.2) Twist corresponding wires together. (FIG.3)
A B
B
A
A
B
B A
B
A
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
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Insert the pair of petals inside arc B, up to the centre of receptacle. (FIG.4) Twist corresponding wires together.
FIG. 4
Apply fabric glue on receptacle edges and insert corolla. (FIG.5) Allow to dry. Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial FABRIC GLUE
FIG. 5
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Anthurium MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Red Yellow Light yellow Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.8 mm Green floral tape
BIG FLOWER
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 14 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: 3 ch + 1 dc together, 2 dc together in each stitch. Rnd 3: 1 ch. *2 sc together, 1 sc*. Repeat**. Rnd 4: 3 ch, 45 dc. Rnd 5: 1 ch. *2 sc together, 2 sc*. Repeat**. Rnd 6: 3 ch, 60 dc. Rnd 7: 1 ch. *2 sc together, 3 sc*. Repeat**. Rnd 8: 3 ch, 75 dc. Rnd 9: 1 ch. *2 sc together, 4 sc*. Repeat**. Rnd 10: 1 ch, 5 sc, 30 dc, 9 tc, 2 dtc together, 2 dtc together, 9 tc, 30 dc, 5 sc. Work in st up to the centre of flower. Prepare wire Rnd 11: Work all around the petal in sc, incorporating wire. Break off yarn.
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BIG FLOWER
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MEDIUM-SIZED FLOWER
Magic Ring. Rnds 1-7: See Big Flower . Rnd 8: 1 ch, 5 sc, 20 dc, 12 tc, 3 dtc together, 12 tc, 20 dc, 5 sc. Work in st up to the centre of flower. Prepare wire. Rnd 9: Work all around the petal in sc, incorporating wire. Break off yarn. MEDIUM-SIZED FLOWER
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SMALL FLOWER
Magic Ring. Rnds 1-5: See Big Flower. Rnd 6: 1 ch, 5 sc, 15 dc, 9 tc, 2 dtc together, 2 dtc together, 9 tc, 15 dc, 5 sc. Work in st up to the centre of flower. Prepare wire. Rnd 7: Work all around the petal in sc, incorporating wire. Break off yarn.
SMALL FLOWER
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PISTIL
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 9 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnds 2-6: 1 ch, 10 sc. Break off yarn. Rnds 7-19: 10 sc. Rnd 20: 4 sc, skip 1 stitch, 4 sc, skip 1 stitch. Rnd 21: 8 sc. Rnd 22: *1 sc, skip 1 stitch*. Repeat**. Joint two ends of the circle with 1 st. Break off yarn. PISTIL
Work 5 times Work 13 times
Insert wire inside of pistil. Bend wire. (FIG.1) Insert pistil into the base of flower. (FIG.2) Twist corresponding wires together. Shape flower. Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
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Strelitzia MATERIALS
Cotton 8 White Orange Light green Soft blue Soft orange
Wool Dark green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.6 mm Wire 0.8 mm Green floral tape
RECEPTACLE
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 8 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnds 2- 6: 1 ch, 9 sc. Break off yarn.
PETAL
Rnd 7: *Begin 24 ch and work 5 sc, 5 dc, 5 tc, 5 dtc, 1 tc, 1 dc, 1sc. Continue with 3 sc*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. Rnd 8: *Work 46 sc. Skip 1 stitch, 1 sc, skip 1 stitch*. Repeat**. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Make 2 flowers.
PISTIL
Rnd 1: Begin 23 ch and work 5 sc, 14 dc, 3 sc. Rnd 2: 1 ch, 10 st. Begin 7 ch and work 3 sc, 3 dc. Insert crochet hook into the other side of pistil and join with 1 st. Make 2 pistils. PISTIL
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FLOWER
Work 5 times
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LEAF
Begin 25 ch. Rnd 1: 1 sc, 1 dc, 12 tc, 5 dc, 10 sc, 5 dc, 12 tc, 1 dc, 1 sc. Rnd 2: 1 st, 3 ch + 2 dc together, 3 dc together, 15 dc, 14 sc, 15 dc, 3 dc together, 3 dc together. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Prepare wire. Rnd 3: Work all around leaf in Crab Stitch incorporating wire. Break off yarn.
LEAF
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Insert wire in the back of flower beginning from receptacle centre and reaching the edge of petal. Bend wire and twist the ends together. (FIG.1)
FIG. 1
Insert wire in the back of pistil beginning from base and reaching the edge of pistil (FIG.2)
FIG. 2
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Insert pistil at centre of flower. (FIG.3) Join flowers and twist corresponding wires together. (FIG.4) Insert flowers into the base of leaf. (FIG.5) Cover stem with green floral tape. See video tutorial
FIG. 3 FIG. 4
FIG. 5
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Mimosa MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Yellow Green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm
FLOWER
Rnd 1: *Begin 9 ch. Insert hook in the fifth ch of base and work: 4 tc together and close together. Join with 1 st. Work 1 st in the fourth ch of base*. Repeat** until obtaining desired length. Break off yarn.
FLOWER
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LEAF
Rnd 1: Begin 31 ch and work 30 sc. Rnd 2: 1 ch. 1 st, 20 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 19 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 18 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 17 ch, 1 st on stem. LEAF 1 st, 16 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 15 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 14 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 13 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 12 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 11 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 10 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 9 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 8 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 7 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 6 ch, 1 st on stem. 5 ch. 1 st, 6 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 7 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 8 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 9 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 10 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 10 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 11 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 12 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 13 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 14 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 15 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 16 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 17 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 18 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 19 ch, 1 st on stem. 1 st, 20 ch, 1 st on stem. Break off yarn.
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Insert wire into the base of flower and bend wire. (FIG.1) Insert wire into the back of leaf beginning from base and reaching the leaf edge. (FIG.2) Join leaf at flower and twist corresponding wires together. (FIG.3)
For flower use wool
Colour
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
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Baby’s Breath MATERIALS
Cotton 8 White Green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm
FLOWER
Rnd 1: *Begin 9 ch. Begin 9 ch. Insert hook in the fifth ch of base and work: 4 dc together and close together. Join with 1 st. Work 1 st in the fourth ch of base*. Repeat** until obtaining desired length. Break off yarn. Rnd 2: Work 7 sc between chains of base. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. FLOWER
Insert wire into the base of flower and bend wire. (FIG.1) Shape as desired. (FIG.2)
FIG. 2 FIG. 1
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Buds MATERIALS
Cottone 8 Pink Green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm
BUD 1
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 11 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: 1 ch, 12 sc. Break off yarn. Rnds 3-5: 12 sc. Rnd 6: *1 sc, skip 1 stitch*. Join with 1 st. Joint two ends of the circle with 1 st. Break off yarn. BUD 2
Work Rnds 1-2 in
BUD
and Rnds 3-6 in
BUD 3
Work Rnds 1-3 in
and Rnds 4-6 in
BUD 4
Work Rnds 1-4 in
and Rnds 5-6 in
BUD 5
Work Rnds 1-5 in
and Rnd 6 in
Insert wire into the base of buds and twist the ends. (FIG.1)
FIG. 1
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Berries
Winter
MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Orange Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm 9 little pearls
BERRY
BACCA
Begin 5 ch. Join with 1 st to form ring. Rnd 1: 1 ch, 5 sc. Rnd 2: 2 sc together in each stitch. Rnd 3: *2 sc together. 1 sc*. Repeat**. Rnd 4: 15 sc. Rnd 5: 15 sc. Insert sponge or cotton wool. Rnd 6: *2 sc, skip 1 stitch*. Repeat**. Rnd 7: *1 sc, skip 1 stitch*. Repeat**. Joint two ends of the circle with 1 st. Break off yarn. Make 9 berries.
Insert wire into a little pearl. (FIG1) Insert wire into the berry. Twist the ends of wire. (FIG.2) Join berries and twist corresponding wires together. (FIG.3)
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
FIG. 3
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Closed
Flower
MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Yellow Green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.8 mm Sponge or cotton wool Green floral tape
FLOWER
Begin 16 ch. Rnd 1: 1 ch, 15 sc. Rnd 2: 4 ch, 5 tc, 5 dc, 5 sc. Rnd 3: 1 ch, 15 sc. Rnd 4: 1 ch, 15 st. Repeat Rounds 1-4 (5 times). Join both ends with st. Work 1 ch, 5 sc on the green row. Joint two ends of the circle with 1 st. Break off yarn.
Insert sponge or cotton wool into the flower. (FIG.1) Insert wire into the base of flower. Twist the ends of wires. (FIG.2) Cover stem with green floral tape.
SPONGE OR COTTON WOOL
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
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FLOWER
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Oval Leaf MATERIALS
Wool Dark green Cotton 8 Green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm
LEAF
Begin 41 ch. Rnd 1: 5 sc, 5 dc, 20 tc, 5 dc, 10 sc, 5 dc, 20 tc, 5 dc, 5 sc. Rnd 2: 5 sc, 30 dc, 10 sc, 30 dc, 5 sc. Break off yarn. Rnd 3: 40 sc. Begin 5 ch and work 3 sc, 1 dc. Continue with 40 sc. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. LEAF
Insert wire in the back of leaf beginning from base and reaching the leaf edge. Bend wire. (FIG.1)
FIG. 1
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Heart Leaf MATERIALS
Wool Dark green Cotton 8 Green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm
SMALL LEAF
Begin 20 ch. Rnd 1: 3 tc together, 6 tc, 6 dc, 6 sc, 6 dc, 6 tc, 3 tc together. Rnd 2: 4 ch + 3 tc together, 8 tc together, 6 dc, 6 sc, 6 dc, 8 tc, 3 tc together. Rnd 3: 4 ch + 3 tc together, 10 tc, 4 dc, 4 sc, 2 sc together, 2 sc together, 4 sc, 4 dc, 10 tc, 3 tc together. Continue with 9 st until the centre of leaf. Rnd 4: 1 sc, 5 dc, 2 dc together (5 times), 18 sc. Begin 3 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc. 18 sc, 2 dc together (5 times), 5 dc, 1 sc. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Prepare wire. Rnd 6: Work all around the leaf in sc, incorporating wire. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. SMALL LEAF
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BIG LEAF
Begin 30 ch. Rnd 1: 3 tc together, 10 tc, 10 dc, 10 sc, 10 dc, 10 tc, 3 tc together. Rnd 2: 4 ch + 3 tc together, 12 tc together, 10 dc, 10 sc, 10 dc, 12 tc, 3 tc together. Rnd 3: 4 ch + 3 tc together, 14 tc, 7 dc, 7 sc, 2 sc together, 2 sc together, 7 sc, 7 dc, 14 tc, 3 tc together. Rnd 4: 1 ch. 1 sc, 1 dc, 3 tc together, 10 tc, 10 dc, 20 sc, 10 dc, 10 tc, 3 tc together, 1 dc, 1 sc. Continue with 9 st until the centre of leaf. Rnd 5: 1 sc, 5 dc, 2 dc together (5 times), 30 sc. Begin 3 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc. 30 sc, 2 dc together (5 times), 5 dc, 1 sc. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. Prepare wire. Rnd 6: Work all around the leaf in sc, incorporating wire. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn.
BIG LEAF
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Ivy MATERIALS
Wool Dark green Cotton 8 Green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm
SMALL LEAF
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 4 ch, 14 tc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Rnd 2: 1 ch, 2 sc. Begin 4 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 tc. Skip 2 stitches. Continue with 2 sc. Begin 6 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 tc, 2 dtc. Skip 2 stitches. Continue with 2 sc. Begin 4 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 tc. Skip 2 stitches. Continue with 2 sc. Work 3 st until the centre of leaf. Rnd 3: 3 sc, 2 sc together, 3 sc, 2 sc together, 2 sc together, 8 sc, 2 sc together, 2 sc together, 8 sc, 2 sc together, 2 sc together, 3 sc, 2 sc together, 3 sc. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn.
SMALL LEAF
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BIG LEAF
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 10 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: 3 ch + 1 dc together, 2 dc together (4 times), 1 dc, 2 dc together (5 times). Rnd 3: 1 ch, 3 sc. Begin 5 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 tc, 1 dtc. Skip 3 stitches. Continue with 3 sc. Begin 7 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 tc, 3 dtc. Skip 3 stitches. Continue with 3 sc. Begin 5 ch and work 1 sc, 1 dc, 1 tc, 1 dtc. Skip 3 stitches.. Continue with 3 sc. Work 3 st until the centre of leaf. Rnd 4: 3 sc, 2 sc together, 5 sc, 2 sc together, 2 sc together, 11 sc, 2 sc together, 2 sc together, 11 sc, 2 sc together, 2 sc together, 5 sc, 2 sc together, 3 sc. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn. BIG LEAF
Insert wire into the base of leaves and twist the ends. (FIG.1) FIG. 1
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Clover MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm
LEAF
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: *Work into the ring 4 ch, 3 tc, 4 ch. Continue with 1 sc*. Repeat** (4 times). Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Rnd 2: *2 st into the chains, 1 sc + 5 dc together, 1 sc, 5 dc together + 1 sc, 2 st into the chains, 1 st in the centre of leaf*. Repeat**. Break off yarn. LEAF
Insert wire into the centre of leaf and twist the ends. (FIG.1)
FIG. 1
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Leaves 1 MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Green Dark green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm Fabric glue
LEAF LEAF
Begin 30 ch. Rnd 1: 1 st. *Begin 10 ch and work 1 sc, 2 dc, 3 tc, 2 dc, 1 sc, 7 st on stem*. Repeat** (5 times). Continue with 3 st. *Begin 10 ch, 1 sc, 2 dc, 3 tc, 2dc, 1 sc, 7 st on stem*. Repeat** (4 times). 4 st. Break off yarn.
Moisten leaf with water. Dip leaf in a mixture of 1 part water and 2 parts of fabric glue. Place flower on non-stick surface. Allow to dry. Insert wire in the back of leaf beginning from base and reaching the leaf edge. Bend wire. (FIG.1) See video tutorial
FIG. 1
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Leaves 2 MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm Fabric glue
LEAF
Begin 32 ch. Rnd 1: 1 st. *Begin 15 ch. Insert hook in the 11th ch and work: 5 tc, 3 dc, 3 sc. Continue with 5 st on stem*. Repeat** (2 times). *Begin 12 ch. Insert hook in the 8th ch and work: 3 tc, 3 dc, 2 sc. Continue with 5 st on stem*. Repeat** (2 times). *Begin 9 ch. Insert hook in the 5th ch and work: 2 tc, 2 dc, 1 sc. Continue with 5 st on stem*. Repeat** (5 times). *Begin 12 ch. Insert hook in the 8th ch and work: 3 tc, 3 dc, 2 sc. Continue with 5 st on stem*. Repeat** (2 times). *Begin 15 ch. Insert hook in the 11th ch and work: 5 tc, 3 dc, 3 sc. Continue with 5 st on stem*. Repeat** (2 times). Join with 1 st.
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Moisten leaf with water. Dip leaf in a mixture of 1 part water and 2 parts fabric glue. Place flower on non-stick surface. Allow to dry. Insert wire in the back of leaf beginning from base and reaching the leaf edge. Bend wire. (FIG.1) See video tutorial
LEAF
FIG. 1
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Papyrus Plant MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Green Soft green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm Fabric glue
LEAF
Magic Ring. Rnd 1: Work into the ring 3 ch, 14 dc. Pull loose yarn end to tighten circle. Join with 1 st. Rnd 2: Begin 20 ch and work 5 sc, 7 dc, 5 tc, 1 dc, 1sc. Skip 1 stitch, 1 sc. Begin 25 ch and work 5 sc, 10 dc, 7 tc, 1 dc, 1sc. Skip 1 stitch, 1 sc. Begin 30 ch and work 5 sc, 10 dc, 12 tc, 1 dc, 1sc. Skip 1 stitch, 1 sc. Begin 30 ch and work 5 sc, 10 dc, 12 tc, 1 dc, 1sc. Skip 1 stitch, 1 sc. Begin 30 ch and work 5 sc, 10 dc, 12 tc, 1 dc, 1sc. Skip 1 stitch, 1 sc. Begin 25 ch and work 5 sc, 10 dc, 7 tc, 1 dc, 1sc. Skip 1 stitch, 1 sc. Begin 20 ch and work 5 sc, 7 dc, 5 tc, 1 dc, 1sc. Skip 1 stitch, 1 sc. Break off yarn.
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LEAF
Moisten leaf with water and dip in fabric glue. Place leaf on non-stick surface. Allow to dry. Insert wire into the centre of leaf and twist the ends. (FIG.1) See video tutorial
FIG. 1
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Bamboo MATERIALS
Cotton 8 White Green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Green wire 0.8 mm
BAMBOO
Begin 10 ch. Join with 1 st to form ring. Rnd 1: 1 ch, 10 sc. Break off yarn Rnds 2-5: 3 ch, 9 dc. Join with 1 st. Repeat Rounds 1-5 until obtaining desired length. Finish with 1 ch, 10 sc, 1 st. Break off yarn. Insert wire into the base of Bamboo until reaching the edge. Bend wire. (FIG.1)
BAMBOO
Work 4 times FIG. 1
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Ribbon MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Soft pink Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.8 mm
SMALL RIBBON
Rnd 1: Begin 11 ch. Insert hook in the 4th stitch of base and work 1 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc. Rnd 2: *5 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc*. Repeat** until obtaining the desired length. MEDIUM-SIZED RIBBON
Rnd 1: Begin 14 ch. Insert hook in the 7th stitch of base and work 1 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc. Rnd 2: *5 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc*. Repeat** until obtaining the desired length.
BIG RIBBON
Rnd 1: Begin 17 ch. Insert hook in the 10th stitch of base and work 1 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc. Rnd 2: *5 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc, 2 ch, skip 2 stitches, 1 dc*. Repeat** until obtaining the desired length.
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SMALL RIBBON
MEDIUM-SIZED RIBBON
BIG RIBBON
Moisten ribbon with water. Dip ribbon in a mixture of 1 part water and 2 parts of fabric glue. Place ribbon on non-stick surface. Allow to dry. Bend ribbon and insert wire into the base. (FIG.1) Twist the ends of wire. (FIG.2)
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
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Twirls MATERIALS
Cotton 8 Green Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.8 mm Green floral tape
TWIRL
TWIRL
Rnd 1: Begin 80 ch and work 77 dc. Break off yarn. Insert wire beginning from base and reaching the Twirl edge. Bend wire. (FIG.1) Cover stem with green floral tape.
FIG. 2 FIG. 1
Wrap Twirl around a cylinder-shaped objet. (FIG.2) Shape Twirl as you like. (FIG.3) See video tutorial
FIG. 3
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Twigs MATERIALS
Wool Brown Crochet hook size B (1.90 mm) Wire 0.8 mm Green floral tape.
Begin 3 ch. *Pull up loop in the chain 2. Pull up loop in the chain 1. Remove hook from loop 1 and 2 . Draw loop through the loop 3*. (FIG.1-FIG.2) Repeat** until obtaining desired length. Finish by drawing a loop through 3 loops. Join with 1 st. Break off yarn.
FIG. 1
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FIG. 2
Insert wire inside Twig. Bend wire. (FIG.3) Cover stem with green floral tape. Shape as desired.
FIG. 3
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