Create Vickie's Large Flower: A Crochet Guide

Discover the art of creating Vickie's Large Flower through the beautiful craft of crochet. Unleash your creativity and embark on a journey of transforming a simple ball of yarn into a stunning floral masterpiece. With just a hook and some yarn, you can bring this vibrant and eye-catching flower to life, adding a touch of elegance to any project or space.

Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner eager to learn, this pattern offers a delightful challenge that will leave you with a sense of accomplishment and a stunning floral creation to cherish. So grab your crochet hook, select your favorite yarn colors, and let your imagination run wild as you embark on this crochet adventure to create Vickie's Large Flower.

Skill Level

Easy Skill

Size

Large - About 4½" circumference.

Materials

Premier Yarns – Home Cotton – used in model.

Worsted Weight Yarn:

For each Large Flower:

• White – 10yds
• Fuschia – 10yds

Abbreviations

• beg - beginning
• CC - contrasting color
• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• lp(s) - loop(s)
• MC - main color
• rem - remaining
• rep - repeat
• rnd - round
• sc - single crochet(s)
• sp(s) - space(s)
• slst(s) - slip stitch(es)
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• tr - treble crochet
• yo - yarn over

Additional Materials

• Yarn Needle
• Crochet Hook: Size H-8 (5.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge

With H-hook – 4dc = 1".

Joining with SC

When instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.

Flower Instructions

Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with White, ch6; join with slst to first ch to form ring, ch3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in ring, ch3, [2dc in ring, ch3] 5 times; join with slst to first dc (3rd ch of ch-5). (12dc & 6ch-3lps)

Rnd 2: Slst in sp between next 2 dc, *(2hdc, 3dc, 3hdc) in next ch-3sp, slst in sp between next 2 dc; rep from * around. (6 petals) Finish off and weave in ends.

Edging

Rnd 1: With right side facing, join Fuschia with slst to first hdc on any petal, [ch3, slst in next st] 6 times, slst in same sp between dc-sts on Flower Rnd 1, *[ch3, slst in next st] 7 times, slst in same sp between dc-sts on Flower Rnd 1; rep from * around, ch3, join with slst to first slst. Finish off and weave in ends.

Center Instructions

Rnd 1: (Right Side) With Fuschia, ch2, 8sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with slst to first sc. Finish off leaving long end.

Using long end and yarn needle, with right sides facing, sew Center to Flower.