Crochet Posies

Crochet Posies
What’s better than a pocket full of posies?
Making your own posies and using them to
embellish your favorite projects! This
pattern features instructions for two different
types of crocheted flowers, a crocheted leaf and
many fun ways to use them.
This pattern is written to use embroidery floss. The floss is inexpensive, comes in a
multitude of bright, vibrant colors and is easy to work with. Each hank will make 2-3
flowers or leaves. You can use other types of yarn for fun effects. Try worsted weight,
bulky or even novelty yarn for larger flowers with an interesting texture.
Skill: Advanced Beginner
This pattern uses the following stitches
and techniques:
Stitch
Abbreviation
chain ch
slip stitch
sl st
single crochet
sc
half-double crochet hdc
double crochet
dc
Techniques: Crocheting in the round.
Gauge: This project doesn’t have a specific
gauge since flower and leaf sized will vary
depending on yarn or thread used. Just
make the posy the size you want and enjoy!
Basic Crocheted Posy
Basic Crocheted Leaf
Instructions
Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring.
Row 1 – forming the petals: Ch1, sc in ring.
*Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch3, sc in ring* repeat 4
more times for a total of 5 petals. Fasten off
and weave in tails.
Instructions
Row 1: Ch 7. Sc in first st from hook. Sc in
next 2 st. Hdc in next 3 st. 7dc in last st to
form rounded end. Continue on bottom side
of foundation ch. Hdc in next st on bottom
side of ch. Sc in next st. Sl st in next st.
Fasten off and weave in tails.
Supplies Needed
Size 2 hook
1 hank embroidery
floss in your favorite
flower color.
Supplies Needed
Size 2 crochet hook
1 hank embroidery floss
in favorite green color
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Larger Posy
Supplies Needed
Size 2 hook
1 hank embroidery
floss in your favorite
flower color.
Instructions
Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring.
Row 1 – The flower center: Ch 2, 12 hdc in
center of ring. Total stitches: 13, including
ch 2 post.
Row 2 – The flower petals: In first st, *sc,
hdc and dc in same st. dc, hdc, sc in next
stitch* Repeat 5 more times until your
flower has 6 petals. After completing the
final petal, sl st to the next stitch. Fasten off
and weave in tails.
Posy Card
Supplies Needed
1 blank white
card, size 5 ½” by
4 ¼”
3 basic crochet
posies
3 – 1 ½” paper
squares in coordinating color
1 paper strip in coordinating color cut ¾”
wide by 5 ½” long.
Paper adhesive
Hot Glue Gun
Cut paper strip and squares according to
size. Squares can be cut or you can use a
square punch or buy pre-cut squares
approximately the same size.
Glue down paper strip using paper adhesive.
Glue down paper squares, spacing evenly
apart, using paper adhesive.
With hot glue gun, glue a crochet posy in the
center of each paper square.
Trio of Posies
Hair Clip
Supplies Needed
3 small posies in
favorite color
3 small pearls or buttons
1 alligator clip
hot glue gun
Glue a posy on each end of the angled side
of the clip. Glue the final posy in the center.
Glue on beads.
Posy Pin
Supplies Needed
Large posy made from
worsted weight or
bulky yarn.
Pin back (available in
jewelry finding aisle)
Hand sewing needle
Matching thread.
Stitch pin back to back side of posy.
Consider embellishing the center by sewing
on a decorative button.
Posy Hair Clip
Supplies Needed
Large crocheted posy in
your favorite color
1 crocheted leaf
Large pearl bead
1 alligator clip (found at hair supply stores)
Hot glue gun
Stitch leaves to back of flower, arranging
leaves so they peak out from under the
flower. Glue flower and leaves to angled
front of clip (flat side is back side that goes
toward head when wearing). Glue bead in
center of flower. HINT: Place a small piece
of aluminum foil between the clip to keep
glue off the bottom prong.
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