How to Crochet Delightful Dianthus Flowers

Crochet Dianthus flowers are simply delightful to create! With their intricate petals and vibrant colors, they add a charming touch to any crochet project. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, making these flowers can be a fun and rewarding experience. The versatile design allows you to use them in various ways, from embellishing accessories to adorning home decorations. So, grab your crochet hook and yarn, and get ready to bring a pop of color and joy into your crafting world with these adorable Dianthus flowers!

Materials Needed

• Yarn – Loopara 4ply combed cotton (White 01, Green 08, Green 11, Yellow 43, Purple 74)
• Hook – 2.0mm
• Flower Stem – No.2 (30cm)
• Iron wire – 0.4mm and 0.5mm diameter
• Hot Melt Adhesive
• Stitch Marker
• Scissors

Step By Step Tutorial

How to Crochet Large Flowers (Make 2)

1. R1: Magic ring, 5 sc in ring, sl, ch
2. R2-R10: 5 sc, sl, ch
3. R11: (Change to white) 5 sc inc, sl

Large Flower Petals (Make 5)

1. R1: (Change to dark purple) ch, 2 sc, ch, turn
2. R2: 2 sc inc, ch, turn
3. R3: (sc, sc inc) twice, turn
4. R4: (Change to light purple) ch, 2(2 sc, sc inc), ch 2, turn
5. R5: 8 hdc, ch 2, turn
6. R6: dc inc, 6 dc, dc inc, ch
7. Petal Edging: sl, 7(ch, sl), 5(ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sl, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sl), 7(ch, sl), sl

How to Crochet a Small Flower (Make 1)

1. R1: Magic ring, 5 sc in ring, sl, ch
2. R2-R7: 5 sc, sl, ch
3. R8: (Change to white) 5 sc inc, sl

Small Flower Petals (Make 5)

1. R1: (Change to dark purple) Ch, 2 sc, ch, turn
2. R2: 2 sc inc, ch, turn
3. R3: (sc, sc inc) twice, ch, turn
4. R4: (Change to light purple) Ch, 2(2 sc, sc inc), ch 2, turn
5. R5: 8 hdc, ch 2, turn
6. R6: hdc inc, 6 hdc, hdc inc, ch
7. Petal Edging: sl, 6(ch, sl), 5(ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sl, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sl), 6(ch, sl), sl

How to Crochet a Flower Bud (Make 1)

1. R1: Magic ring, 5 sc in ring, sl, ch
2. R2: 2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc, sl, ch
3. R3: 2(2 sc, sc inc), sl, ch
4. R4: 8 sc, sl, ch. Then, change to dark purple
5. R5: 2(2 sc, sc2tog), sl, ch. Then, change to light purple
6. R6: 2 sc, sc2tog, 2 sc, sl

How to Crochet a Large Flower Base (Make 4)

1. R1: Magic ring, 5 sc, sl, ch
2. R2: 2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc, sl, ch
3. R3: (sc, sc inc) 3 times, sl, ch
4. R4-R10: 9 sc, sl, ch
5. R11: 8 sc, sc inc, sl
6. R12: (Ch 5, sl in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, 2 dc, sk 1, sl) 5 times, sl

How to Crochet Large Flower Base Petals (Make 4)

1. R1: Magic ring, 5 sc, sl
2. R2: (Ch 9, 2 sl in 2nd ch from hook, 2 hdc, 4 dc, 2 sl) 5 times, sl

How to Crochet a Small Flower Base (Make 4)

1. R1: Magic ring, 5 sc, sl, ch
2. R2: 2 sc, sc inc, 2 sc, sl, ch
3. R3: (sc, sc inc) 3 times, sl, ch
4. R4-R7: 9 sc, sl, ch
5. R8: 8 sc, sc inc, sl
6. R9: (ch 5, sl in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, 2 dc, sk 1, sl) 5 times, sl

How to Crochet Small Flower Base Petals (Make 4)

1. R1: Magic ring, 5 sc, sl
2. R2: (ch 7, 2 sl in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, 3 dc, 2 sl) 5 times, sl

How to Crochet a Stamen (Make 12)

1. Wrap yellow yarn around 0.4mm wire

How to Crochet Leaf 1 (Make 2)

1. R1: ch14, add wire, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 hdc, 5 dc, 2 hdc, sc, 3 sc in 1 st, sc, 2 hdc, 5 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, sl, ch
2. R2: 2 sc, 2 hdc, 8 dc, hdc, (sc, ch, sc), hdc, 8 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, sl

How to Crochet Leaf 2 (Make 3)

1. R1: ch 20, add wire, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 hdc, 8 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, 3 sc in 1 st, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 8 dc, 3 hdc, 3 sc, sl, ch
2. R2: 4 sc, 3 hdc, 10 dc, hdc, sc, (sc, ch 2, sc), sc, hdc, 10 dc, 3 hdc, 4 sc, sl

How to Crochet Leaf 3 (Make 4)

1. R1: ch26, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 hdc, 10 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc, 3 sc in 1 st, 3 sc, 2 hdc, 10 dc, 4 hdc, 5 sc, sl, ch
2. R2: 6 sc, 3 hdc, 14 dc, hdc, sc, (sc, ch 2, sc), sc, hdc, 14 dc, 3 hdc, 6 sc, sl

Crochet Dianthus Assembly

1. First, assemble the flower center and petals
2. Wrap all flower stems together
3. Add the leaves
4. Finally, secure with glue and display the finished product

Notes

Crochet Tips:

1. For the petal edging, insert the hook into the first 'x' of the petal's Round 1.
2. For the second petal, insert the hook into the second 'x' of the first petal's Round 1.

Assembly Tips:

1. Insert the flower stem at the end of the seventh round of the flower bud, then tighten the loop.
2. Assemble the flower center and petals first.
3. Wrap the flower stem tightly for a more aesthetically pleasing look.
4. When using glue, apply small amounts multiple times for better fixation.
5. Shaping the flower after assembly is crucial for the final appearance.