Designer Challenge: Crochet a 5-Petal Flower!

 
Happy Monday everyone! Since the summer issue of Scrapbook & Cards Today came out on June 25th, I've received a bunch of emails asking me for the pattern to the crocheted flowers I made on my "Pink Posies" layout on page 45 (see below). Even if you've never crocheted a day in your life, this is a super easy, little flower to make and you only need to learn four basic stitches to make one yourself!

The following links will guide you through the basic stitches that you will need to learn in order to crochet this flower. A video tutorial is also available with each stitch!  Super easy!

Here are abbreviations and links you will see throughout this post:

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
st = stitch (sometimes called a loop)
slip knot (to begin the flower)
fasten off

Here is the flower you will be learning how to make:

For this sample, I used a 2.5mm crochet hook and #5 cotton perle yarn. However, if you are just learning to crochet, start with a larger hook and a heavier yarn.

To start, create a slip knot, ch 4, and sl st into first ch to form a ring (I know it doesn't look like much of a "ring," but I assure you it is there!)

ch 3 (this will count as your first dc), then 15 dc into the ring; join with sl st in top of ch 3

ch 1, sc in first st, 6 dc in next st (this will complete petal  1)

*skip next st, sc in next st, 6 dc in next st  (petal 2)

repeat * three more times for five petals total; join with a sl st in first sc and fasten off. Run the yarn tail through a few stitches on the backside of the flower with your crochet hook and trim off.

Your flower is complete!

For this card, I crocheted three white flowers and lightly sprayed them with Cherub Pink Glimmer Mist. Once dried, I popped a Dear Lizzy fabric-covered brad into the center of each flower. Two torn pieces of  Dear Lizzy fabric paper gave my card the perfect touch of homespun charm.  Join me again Wednesday and see a unique spin on my favorite summer fruit!

~ Becky Fleck

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Comments

[NanaBeth]

Thank you so much-off to get the crochet yarn!

[Sasha "sweet thang" Holloway]

Love this ..

[Eveline van Heijst]

Thank you very much for this excellent tutorial. I'm going to give this a try.
Eveline.

[Denise]

Love it! Thanks!

[Violet]

Excellent instructions and I have wanted to make these for the longest time. Thanks.

[NinaN]

Love these!!!! I've tried to crochet before but I just didn't get it. Maybe I can sweet talk my mom into doing some....

[JJ]

Beautiful - this is a little different from the ones I've been making - always good to add a new design!

[Nancy L.]

I know how to crochet, but for some reason I wasn't able to make these flowers!! Thanks for your tutorial, I'm going to try it!!

[Linda Beeson]

Those flowers are so dainty, the perfect accent for the layout. So happy you included the directions, gotta try it.

[Sandra]

WOW! Thanks.
Sandra

[jen shears]

I spent my down time this weekend making little crocheted flowers- but this is a slight variation- may have to give it a go! :)

[Renee J.]

These are gorgeous! I love them!!

[Amy]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. My 10 year old daughter is actually the crocheter in our house, so she was thrilled when I showed these to her, and asked her to give them a try.

[Laurie VF]

Thanks, I do make my own flowers but yours is different. I take my little case everywhere with me....it doesn't take long to whip one of these up....so I have a bag full and ususally give them to friends. I would like to know how to do the double layer ones if you can come up with a pattern for those it would be great!
Thanks again.
Laurie VF

[Donna Rawbone]

I love the look but don't crochet. I am going to ask my mom. I hope she will do it.

[Linda E]

These look fabulous! Thanks for sharing the detailed insructionis.

[Peggy]

Thanks for the guide. I have crocheted with yarn so I should be able to do these. Lovin it.

[Vickie Kipp]

Love the flowers! But for some reason I consistently get 6 petals, I can't figure out what I am doing wrong,your directions are soooo easy to follow...I think I need to got to the Lion tutorial on how to crochet, I must be doing a stitch wrong...it has been a long time.

[Carol Metully]

This is so beautiful...and FUN! I crochet so making this will be NO PROBLEM!! Thanks!

[Rubyvm]

Love these projects. Thanks for the ideas

[Norma]

It's been like at least 30 years since my grandmother attempted to teach me to crochet- I didn't have the patience then! Thanks- maybe I can do it now!

[creative recreation]

I have been looking through your blog, I love your projects they are so cute and the fabric projects are awesome.Thanks for sharing,

[cecilia]

Thank you for the instructions! Now I will! I wasn't able to do it!

[Janine A]

Thank you for the beautiful pattern!! I keep getting a 5 petal flower out of your 6 petal instructions lol..... okay...one more try....

[DLR]

WONDERFUL, DETAILED TUTORIAL = THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING ~~