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HOW TO CROCHET A STEM ROSE

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LARGE PETALS Row 1: Ch 4. 8 dc in first ch . Ch 1 turn Row 2 : 1 dc in next 2 dc. 3 dc in each of   next 2 dc. 1 dc in next 3 dc, 1sc in last st, ch 1 turn Row 3: 1 dc in   each of next 4 dc, 3 dc in each of   2 dc, 1 dc in ea of next 5 dc. 1sc in last st,   Ch 1 turn Row 4: 1 dc in ea of next 6 dc, 3 dc in ea of next 2 dc, 1 dc in   next 7dc, 1sc in last st, Petal made. Fasten off. Make 5 more. SMALL PETALS Same as large but stopping at Row 3, (make 4).   Follow video tutorial to see how to attach the petals. BASE OF THE ROSE Using green yarn. Row 1: Ch 6, 14 sc in ring, join with sl st to first sc. Row 2: sc in each sc around and join with sl st in first sc. Row 3: same as row 2. Row 4: ch 8, sc in 2 nd ch from hook, sc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 4 sts, sk 2 ch and sl st in next ch, (first petal made) ch 8, repeat from, (5 petals when done.). Fasten off. Watch the video to see how it ...

HOW TO CROCHET A 3D SWIRL FLOWER

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LARGE PETAL magic ring , ch 3, 8dc in ring; sl st in top of beginning ch 3. Row 1: chain 3, 1 dc in same place, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat all around and join with sl st to top of chain 3. Row 2. chain 5, turn and work from other direction miss 1 dc and sl st in the next dc. and in that space work (2 hdc, 10dc) , twist and sl st in next  sc, repeat from until all petals have been made. MEDIUM PETAL Make magic ring, 8 sc in ring, join with sl st to first sc.. Row 1: chain 3 , 1 dc in same place, 2 dc in next st,, repeat all around and join with sl st to top of chain 3. . Row 2. chain 5, turn and work from other direction miss 1 dc and sl st in the next dc. and in that space work (2 hdc, 10dc) , twist and sl st in next  sc, repeat from until all petals have been made. SMALL PETAL Make magic ring, 8 sc in ring, join with sl st to first sc.. Row 1. chain 5, turn and work from other direction, sl s...

PINEAPPLE BASKET

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Crochet cotton No. 20 (2o g) 3 balls. Ribbon: 2.5 cm (1 in wide). Crochet Hook: 1.5 (No. 3) NOTE THAT THIS PATTERN IS A UK ONE. 1 Tr – in US terns it should be 1 dc;   1 dbl tr – should be 1 tr; 1 dc should be 1 sc. I USED ELMERS GLUE ALL TO STIFFEN MY PROJECT, MIX A SMALL AMOUNT OF WATER TO GLUE AND MAKE SURE ITS THICK ENOUGH TO STIFFLY HOLD THE BASKET INTO SHAPE. BASE Commence with 10 ch, join with a ss to form a ring. 1 st Row: 3 ch, 23 tr into ring, 1 ss into 3 rd of 3 ch. 2 nd   to 4 th Row: 3 ch, 1 tr into each tr increasing 12 tr in each row, 1 ss into 3 rd of   3 ch. (60 tr in last row). 5 th Row: 3 ch, 1 tr into same place as last ss, *3 ch, miss 2 tr, 2 tr into next tr, repeat from *ending with 3 ch, 1 ss into 3 rd of 3 ch. (20 groups of 2 tr). 6 th Row: Ss into next tr and into sp, 3 ch, into same sp work 1 tr 2 ch and 2 tr, * 1 ch, into next sp work 2 tr 2 ch and 2 tr (shell made); repeat from *ending with 1 ch, 1 s...

HOW TO CROCHET A MESSY BUN PETAL SCRUNCHY

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Free pattern courtesy of justcrochet..com The name of the free pattern is called Petal Scrunchie, but I called it a little different to suit my taste. USA Format Abbreviations ch.         Chain st.          Stitch(es) sc .        Single Crochet hdc.      Half Double Crochet dc.        Double Crochet trc.        Treble Crochet rpt .       Repeat sl st .     Slip Stitch Group.   (1hdc, 2dc, 3trc, 2dc, 1hdc) in same space or stitch. Base of ch.  Work in first stitch Materials  Small amount of  Stylecraft Special DK  in Colors 1 & 2 (Use up some of your scraps) OR Small amounts of Worsted Weight #3 in colors 1 & 2 4.00mm crochet hook Small size Elastic Hair Band ***********************...