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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 is attached to the rose.

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 st in the next

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 ss into 3 rd o

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 ************************************************** Using color 1, work 24sc around elastic hair band, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. Row 2  -  ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each sc to end, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn. Row 3  -  ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * (1hdc, 2dc, 3trc, 2dc, 1hdc)