How to Create a Beautiful Crochet Aster Flower

Introduction

Discover the art of creating a stunning Crochet Aster Flower, a beautiful addition to any project or home decor. With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you can bring this delicate flower to life. Start by selecting your favorite shades of yarn, whether you prefer vibrant hues or soft pastels, the choice is yours. To complete your crochet aster flower, add a center embellishment such as a small button or a crocheted circle. This will give your flower a polished and finished appearance. Whether you choose to use your crochet aster flower as a standalone piece or incorporate it into a larger project, it's sure to add a touch of beauty and charm. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let your creativity bloom with this delightful crochet pattern.

Skill Level

Intermediate

Materials

This flower can be worked with any weight of yarn. Finer weights will create a smaller flower, and bulkier weights will create a larger flower. Use the hook size appropriate for the yarn you choose.

We used: Worsted Weight yarn and a size G-6 hook.

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• slst - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• dc - double crochet

Special Stitches

Picot: Ch3, slst in 3rd ch from hook.

Directions

Round 1: Center

With Yellow, ch2, (sc, ch3) 6 times in 2nd ch from hook, join with slst to beginning sc. 6sc, 6 ch-3 loops. 6sc, 6 picots

Round 2

Ch1, keeping previous picots to front of work, [sc, picot, sc, picot] in first sc, *[sc, picot, sc, picot] in next sc*, repeat from *to* 4 times, join with slst to beginning sc. 12 sc, 12 picots

Round 3

Keeping previous picots to the front of work, sc in first sc, 2sc in next sc, *sc in next sc, 2sc in next sc*, repeat from *to* 4 times, join with slst to beginning sc, fasten off.

Round 4: Petals

With White, attach yarn in front loop of any sc with slst; *ch10, slst in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 4 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, slst in front loop of next sc on Center*, repeat from *to* 17 times; join with slst to beginning slst. 18 petals

Round 5

Slst to back loop of first sc on Rnd. 3, *ch11, slst in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 5 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, slst in front loop of next sc on Center*, repeat from *to* 17 times; join with slst to beginning slst, fasten off, weave in ends. 18 petals

Note: for smaller flower, omit Round 5.