How to Create Beautiful Crochet Passion Flowers

Dive into the world of creating beautiful crochet passion flowers with this exciting project! Let your creativity flow as you work with colorful yarn and intricate stitches to bring these delicate flowers to life. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is sure to captivate your attention and inspire you to explore new techniques in the art of crochet.

Easy Skill Level

Size: Approx 4 ½" diameter

Materials

• Small amounts of Light and Worsted Weight yarns.
• Model was made with Mary Maxim Starlette worsted weight yarn in "Aqua" and Mary Maxim Sugar Baby Stripes light weight yarn in "Blueberry Burst."
• Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge

Rnd 1 = approx 2"

Abbreviations

• rnd - Round
• ch - chain
• yo - yarn over
• sc - single crochet(s)
• dc - double crochet
• sl st(s) - slip stitch(es)
• hdc - half double crochet
• sp(s) - space(s)
• lp(s) - loop(s)
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Special Stitches

Long Single Crochet (lsc) - Insert hook in indicated st or row, pull up lp to height of working row, yo, pull through both lps on hook.

Instructions

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with Aqua, ch 5, join with sl st to first ch to form ring; ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in ring, ch 1, [2 dc in ring, ch 1] 5 times; join with sl st to first dc. Finish off and weave in ends. (12 dc and 6 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 2: With right side facing, join Blueberry Burst with sl st to any ch-1 sp, ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch-2), 2 dc in same sp, [ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp] around, ending ch 1, dc in first ch-1 sp; join as before. (24 dc, 6 ch-2 sps and 6 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 3: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, 6 dc in same sp, ch 1, work lsc around the next ch-1 sp working in between the next 2 dc below in Rnd 1, ch 1, [7 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, lsc around next ch-1 space, ch 1] around; join as before. (42 dc, 6 lsc and 12 ch-1 sps)

Finish off and weave in ends.