Crochet Spring Gentian Brooch

Introducing the Crochet Spring Gentian Brooch, a delightful accessory that captures the essence of spring in a unique and stylish way. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, this brooch is a true work of art. The intricate crochet design showcases the delicate petals of the gentian flower, bringing a touch of natural beauty to any outfit. This exquisite brooch is perfect for adding a pop of color and charm to your spring wardrobe. The vibrant shades of blue and purple, reminiscent of blooming gentians, will instantly brighten up your day. The brooch is carefully crafted using high-quality yarn, ensuring durability and longevity. With its secure pin back, you can confidently wear it on your favorite jacket, scarf, or even a hat, knowing it will stay in place all day long. Whether you're attending a garden party, a wedding, or simply want to add a touch of elegance to your everyday attire, the Crochet Spring Gentian Brooch is the perfect accessory to make a statement and embrace the beauty of spring.

Materials

For the brooch, you will need:

• Scheepjes Catona in Electric Blue, Kiwi and Old Lace (4ply 100% cotton)
• 2.5mm crochet hook
• Embrodery needle
• Brooch finding
• Sewing thread
• Sewing needle

Pattern notes

The pattern is written using UK terminology

The stalk and petals are worked in the round. Each round is joined with a slip stitch followd by a chain. The chain is not counted as a stitch on the next round.

Special stiches

3-ch- picot – This stitch is worked on top of a dc. Ch 3 and the slip stitch into the first ch to form the picot.

mc – magin circile

Instructions

Stalk

Use Kiwi

Foundation: mc with 5 dc

Round 1-6: 5 dc. (5)

Round 7: [2dc]. 5 times. (10).

Round 8: slip stich, dc with 3-ch-picot. 5 times. Fasten off leaving a long tail for assembly later. (10)

Flower

Foundation: Use Old Lace. Mc with 5 dc. Fasten off. (5)

Round 1: Use Electric Blue. [2dc]. 5 times. (10)

Round 2: Slip stitch, dc, ch 5, then start working into second ch from hook and down the chains as follows [dc, htr], [2tr], [htr, dc], slip stitch in final chain. 5 times. Fasten off. (5 slip stitch and five petals)

Leaves

Make 2.

Use Kiwi.

Foundation: Ch 11.

Row 1: Start in second ch from hook. 1dc, 1htr, 4tr, 2htr, 2dc. Fasten off leaving a long tail for assembly later. (10)

Assembly

Before assembling you may want to block the flower and the leaves to help them maintain their shape. I also used a sugar and water solution when blocking to make the petals more stiff.

Using the tail sew the stalk to the flower so that the picots are positioned between the petals. You may also want to bend the stalk back on itself and tack into place so that the brooch will lay flat.

Using the tail, sew the leaves into place.

Use sewing thread, sew the brooch finding vertically into place.