Very simple crochet flower.

Hi to all,
Sorry for not posting every day, had quite a few orders to make and didn't have time to crochet and write up patterns for crochet flowers.
I will continue as soon as possible, and starting with one very simple one today.
The other day I got really  inspired by others to make crochet sandals and crochet footless shoes.
I made these sandals and used little crochet flower detail to make them a bit more summery and girly.

Here is the pattern for flower.

Materials:
Patons Fab yarn,
hook 4mm
scissors,
tapestry needle


Stitches used:
Ch - chain
Sl st - slip stitch

Rnd 1: Ch 3, sl st

Rnd 2: Ch 5, sl st in the ring, repeat 5 times, slit stitch,fasten off      ( 6 petals)

 

Day 31-32.Three petal three tier crochet flower and a leaf.

 Three petal, three tier crochet flower.

Made this flower and leaf inspired by Nicole Galan.
She has some beautiful designs in her E-book.
I wanted to make three petal flower for a while, and here is how I did following Nicole Galan's diagram.

Materials:
Patons Baby Fab yarn 4 different colours
Hook 4mm
scissors

Stitches used:
Sc - single crochet
Hdc - half double crochet
Dc - double crochet
Tr - reble crochet
Sl st- slip stitch

Rnd 1- 3  with pale yellow yarn

 

Rnd1: Ch 5, sl st
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 8 sc in the ring, sl st
Rnd 3: Ch 6, sc in the 3rd sc, ch 5, sc in 3rd sc, ch 5, sl st in the first ch .( 3 arches)

Rnd 4-5 with bright yellow yarn.

Rnd 4: In the first arch sc, hdc, 7dc, hdc, sc,repeat for the last 2 arches, sl st

Rnd 5: Working at the back of the flower sl st at the first ch from rnd 3, ch 9, sl st in the 1st sc from rnd 3, ch 9, sl st in the 2nd sc from rnd 3, ch 9, sl st at the first ch from rnd 3, join new colour.

Rnd 6-7  with baby pink yarn.

Rnd 6: In the first arch, sc, hdc, 14 dc, hdc, sc, repeat for the last 2 arches sl st and work at the back of the flower, 

Rnd 7: sl st at the first ch from rnd 3, ch 12, sl st in the 1st sc from rnd 3, ch 12, sl st in the 2nd sc from rnd 3, ch 12, sl st at the first ch from rnd 3, join new colour

Rnd 8 in bright pink colour.

Rnd 8: in the firts arch, sc, hdc, 2 dc, 8tr, 2dc, hdc, sc, repeat the same for last 2 arches. Fasten off. 

Irish crochet leaf motif.

Materials:
Patons 4 ply 100% cotton yarn,
Hook 1.75 mm
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Stitches used:
Ch - chain
Sc - single crochet
Dc - double crochet
Sl st - slip stitch

Rnd 1: Ch 10, sl st
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 20 dc in the ring, don't slip st , turn work over and working back now.
Rnd 3: Sl st in next 6 st, ch 13, sc in the 11th dc, ch 12, sl st in the  17th dc , turn work over 
Rnd 4: Ch 3, 15 dc in the arch, sc in the first sc from the rnd 3, 16dc in the 2nd arch, turn work over.
Rnd 5: sl st in the next 7 st, ch 13, sc in the sc from previous rnd, ch 12, sl st in the 11th dc in the 2nd arch, turn work over.
Rnd 6: repeat rnd 4.
Rnd 7: Repeat rnd 5.
Rnd 8: Ch 3 14 dc in the arch,sc in the arch, sc in sc from previous rnd, ch 15, sl st in the 2nd ch from hook, sl st for the next 13 st, sc in the 2nd arch, 15 dc , fasten off, Weave in the thread with tapestry needle.    

 

Hope these two patterns will help you make beautiful motifs. 

Enjoy.

Dace.

 

Day 30.Spiral crochet flower

Spiral crochet flower.

Found this flower on some site, that I have linked in my title, and loved it.
However the pattern wasn't very clear at all, and I struggled a bit.
My flower looks a bit different, from the one shown in the pattern above.
But here it is and hope you like it.



Materials:
Paton's Baby Fab yarn
Hook 4mm
Scissors

Stitches used:
Sc - single crochet
Dc - double crochet
Tr - treble crochet
Dtr - double treble crochet
Hdc - half double crochet
Sl st - slip stitch
Ch - chain

Rnd 1: Ch 10,

sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next st, dc in next st, 2dc in next st, tr in next st, 2 tr in next st, dtr in next st, 2 dtr in next st and dtr st in the last ch.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in the same st, sl st in next 2 sts, sc in next 9sts.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (all stitches in this round, have to be stitched through the sts from the rnd 1, over the round 3),

sc through the sc from round 1, hdc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, tr in next st, 2 tr in next st, dtr in next st, 2 dtr i nxt st, dtr in next st, , turn work.
Rnd 4: Repeat rnd 2. and so on until  you have enough spiral petals(about 12)
Rnd 5: Repeat rnd 3.
Repeat rnd 2 and 3 about 10 more times until  you have enough spiral petals(about 12) Sew or slip stitch the first  petal with last.

I made this little spiral flower with 2 colours:
With white yarn:
Ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from hook, 2hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, tr in next st and 2tr in last st, ch1, sl st in the same st, sl st in next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, join the other colour yarn, don't fasten off, the white yarn, ch 1, sc through previous rnd st, 2hdc, 2dc, tr, 2tr in last st, ch 1, sl st in the same st and in next 2, sc in next 5 st, now use the white yarn, don't fasten off the pink yarn, repeat all again.

I have just found another blog with the same flower, here she explains really well, what stitches and and how to use. I am still posting my way of doing the spiral crochet flower. Even though I didn't use the reverse single crochet, I still think my flower is pretty and might be worth making :)
Enjoy.
Dace 

Day 29. Granny square crochet motif.

Granny square.

I thought its time for granny square motif. They are always popular in making afghans, baby blankets etc. I followed a diagram, that I have linked in the title. If my description is unclear, you can always return to the link above and check stitches in the diagram.
Combining few colours makes the pattern very petty and colourful and fun.

I used double knit yarn, to make my squares chunkier.

Materials:
Patons Baby fab yarn, doubled up
hook 5 mm
scissors,
tapestry needle in the ring, ch 3

Stitches used:
Ch - chain
Dc -double crochet
Sl st - slip stitch

Rnd 1: Ch 6, sl st

 

Rnd 2: ch 3, 3 dc in the ring, ch 3, 4 dc in the ring, ch 3,4 dc, ch 3, 4 dc ,ch 3,sl st. You will have 4 arches= 4 corners.

Rnd 3: Ch 5, 

3dc in the first arch/corner, ch 3, 3dc in the same arch, 

ch 2, 3dc in 2nd arch, ch 3, 3dc in the same arch, ch 2, 3 dc in the 3rd arch, ch 3,3dc in the same arch, ch 2, 3dc in the last arch, ch 3, 2dc in the same arch, sl st in the 3rd ch= 1st dc from the beginning.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in every stitch around,make 7 dc in the every corner, but dc in every stitch around should have 20 dc , sl st.

Rnd 5: Ch 4,

miss 2 sts, dc in the 3rd st,

ch 1, miss one st, dc in next after that, ch 1, dc in 2nd st ,ch 1 2dc in the 2nd st, ch 1,

2dc in the same st(first corner), 

 ch 1, dc in the 2nd st, ch 1, dc in the 2nd st, ch 1, dc in the 2nd st, c1, dc in the 3rd st, ( you have 2 miss 2 sts here, this is the arch made of 2 ch from round 2) , ch 1, dc in the 2nd st, ch 1, dc in 2nd st, ch 1, 2dc in the 2nd st(2nd corner) ch 1, 2dc in the same st, repeat all as before. should have 7 arches on the square sides, and 4 corners made out of 2dc, ch1, 2dc. Sl st at the end, square ready.

My squares ready.
The final product pictures will come soon :)
Dace.

DAY 27-28. TWO CROCHET MOTIFS

 CROCHET MOTIFS

Six petal crochet motif 

Materials:
Patons baby fab yarn
Hook 4mm
scissors

Stitches used:
Sc - single crochet
Dc - double crochet
Hdc - half double crochet
Ch - chain
Sl st - slip stitch

Rnd 1: Ch 6. sl st

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 11sc in the ring, sl st

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 3,

 dc in next 2 sts, ch 3 and so all around until you have 6 arches, sl st

Rnd 4: Working in the first arch, sc, hdc, 2dc, ch 3,

 sl st in the 3rd ch from hook,

 dc, hdc, sc, repeat 5 times, sl st, fasten of at the end.

Flower motif number 2

Perfect for Making skirts, dresses etc.
I have linked the source in the title and followed the diagram above.
Very simple, but absolutely gorgeous, makes even more pretty pattern, when used in different colours.
Easy to join these motifs as you go.

Materials:
Paton's 4ply 100% cotton yarn,
hook 1.75
scissors
tapestry needle

Stitches used:
Dc - double crochet
Ch - chain
Sl st - slip stitch

Rnd 1: Ch 8, sl st

Rnd 2: Ch 3, 23 dc in the ring, sl st

Rnd 3: Ch 8, 

dc in the 2nd dc from the previous round, ch 5, 

dc in the 2nd st, repeat 10 times, sl st in he 3rd ch from the beginning of this round. Fasten off.

Hope these 2 patterns inspired you to make some beautiful things.
Good luck. Any questions don't hesitate to contact me.
Dace