Crochet Adorable Brooch

Create your own charming brooch using the art of crocheting. Craft a delightful accessory that will add a touch of whimsy to any outfit. By crocheting a brooch, you can customize it to your liking by choosing your favorite colors and patterns. This handmade accessory will be a unique addition to your wardrobe or a thoughtful gift for a friend. Crocheting a brooch is a fun and creative way to showcase your skills and express your personal style. Crocheting an adorable brooch allows you to experiment with different stitches and techniques, making each piece one-of-a-kind. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, crafting a brooch is a rewarding project that will bring joy to both the maker and the wearer. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to create a charming brooch that will be a conversation starter wherever you go.

FINISHED SIZE

2×3 inches

Materials

• Yarn
• Size 7/1.65mm steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Beading needle
• Size 8 glass beads by Mill Hill: 30 #18010 ice
• 1-inch pin back
• Craft glue

Ribbon: 4 sts = 1/2 inch; 8 rows = 2 inches

Backing: Rnds 1-3 = 1 3/8 inches in diameter

PATTERN NOTES:

Chain -3 : at beginning of row or round counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

INSTRUCTIONS

RIBBON

Row 1: With pink, ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs count as first dc), hdc in next ch. sc in last ch, turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, hdc in next st. dc in each of last 2 sts turn.

Rows 3-26: Ch 3 (see Pattern Notes), dc in each st across, turn.

Row 27: Ch 3, dc in next st. hdc in next st. sc in last st. turn.

Row 28: Ch 1, sc in first st. hdc in next st. dc in each of last 2 sts. Fasten off.

Backing

Rnd 1: With white, ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join (see Pattern Notes) in beg sc. (8 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 4 (count as first dc and ch-1), dc in same st, (dc. ch 1, dc) in each st around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.

Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch sp, ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch-2}, dc in same ch sp. ch 1, [(dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch sp. ch 1] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (16 ch sps)

Rnd 4: Sl st in first ch sp. ch 1, sc in same ch sp. [ch 3, sc in next ch sp] around, ch 1, join with hdc in beg sc. forming last ch sp.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in this ch sp. *(dc, {ch 1, dc} 3 times) in next ch sp**, sc in next ch sp. rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc.Fasten off.

Beads

Sew 1 bead in each ch-1 sp between dc on rnd 5 of Backing.

Finishing

Fold Ribbon as shown in photo. Place Ribbon on Backing with center of overlapped Ribbon in center of Backing.

Bow

Insert rose thread through center of Ribbon and Backing from front to back and from back to front. Tie center of thread into knot on front.

Make slip knot next to tied knot and ch 30 on each end of thread.

Tie chs in bow. Shorten 1 ch if necessary. String 3 beads onto end of each ch. Tie end in knot to secure bead. Trim ends. Sew or glue pin back to back of Backing just above center.