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 Copyright © 2009 Text and Design by Lori Thompson Design, all rights reserved. Product 1V11000 Please do not copy, distribute electronically, reprint or resell. www.lorithompsondesign.com page 1 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. Copyright © 2009 Text and Design by Lori Thompson Design, all rights reserved. Product 1V11000 Please do not copy, distribute electronically, reprint or resell. www.lorithompsondesign.com page 2
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