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Pattern
Round 1: 5 SC in magic circle; join (5)
Round 2: Ch 1; 2 SC in each SC; join (10)
Round 3: *Slip Stitch into next SC; Ch 2. In same
stitch, complete 5DC; Ch 2. Slip stitch into next
SC.* Do this a total of 5 times, for 5 petals.
Change colors here if you are doing a 2-colored
petal.
Round 4: *Slip stitch into base of Ch of next petal.
SC in Ch space. 3 DC in next stitch (the first DC
from the previous round); 2 DC in next; 2 HDC in
next; 2 DC in next; 3 DC in next, Ch 1; SC into Ch
space; Slip Stitch into base of Ch.* Do this a total of
5 times, for 5 petals.
Fasten off; weave in ends.
5 Petal Tropical Flow er
Center Detailing:
Cut a contrasting piece of yarn about 3 feet long.
Abbreviations Used: Using yarn needle, sew detailing by bringing yarn
CH (chain) up through the center, and back down through a
SC (single crochet) place of your choice on the first petal. Bring yarn
HDC (half double crochet) back up through the middle; back down through
DC (double crochet) another place on the petal. Do this three times for
each petal. (I like to make the center detail of each
Notes: petal reach a little higher than the two on either
(1) This pattern is written in American Standard side of it.) Fasten off and weave in ends. Finish
terms. with a button or other embellishment.
(2) Any yarn and corresponding recommended
hook size will work for this pattern. For the sample,
I used Bernat Satin and a G hook, and the flower
measured about 2.5”.
(3) If needed, view my Magic Circle tutorial here.
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