Crochet Violets Pin Use this crochet flower pattern to create delicate violets for a pin or embellishment for

clothing or accessories. The metallic thread adds a bit of glamor.

Materials: Kreinik Metallics blending filament (50m per spool): 1 spool each purple #012 (BFA), green #008 (BFB) and star mauve #093 (BFC) South Maid crochet cotton size 10 (350 yd per ball): small amounts each purple #458 (A), myrtle green #484 (B), white #1 (C), and soft yellow #143 (D) Size 7 steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge 12" length 1/8" wide white satin ribbon 3/4" long pin back Tapestry needle Sewing needle and white sewing thread Gauge: Flower = 7/8" in diameter - Check gauge to save time. Pattern Note: Join rnds with a sl st unless otherwise stated. Pattern Stitches: Tr cl: Holding back on hook last lp of each st, 2 tr in indicated st, yo, draw through all 3 lps on hook. P: Ch 3, hdc in last tr made. Shell: [{Tr, p} 4 times, tr] in indicated sp. Instructions: Violet (make 5)

Rnd 1 (RS): With one strand A and one strand BFA held together, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join in beg sc. Rnd 2: [Ch 3, tr, ch 3, sl st] in same st as joining, [sl st, ch 3, tr, ch 3, sl st] in next sc, *[sl st, ch 3, tr cl, ch 3, sl st] in next sc*, [sl st, ch 3, 5 tr, ch 3, sl st] in next sc, rep from * to *, join in st at base of beg ch-3, fasten off. Stems With one strand B and one strand BFB held tog, ch 10 for foundation ch, sc in 2nd ch from hook, **ch 21, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each of next 19 chs**, sc in each of next 2 chs on foundation ch, *ch 17, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each of next 15 chs, sc in each of next 2 chs on foundation ch*, ch 19, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each of next 17 chs, sc in each of next 2 chs on foundation ch, rep from * to * once, rep from ** to ** once, sl st in last sc made on foundation ch, fasten off. Doily Rnd 1 (RS): With one strand C and one strand BFC held together, ch 1 (center ch), ch 3 more (counts as first dc throughout), 11 more dc in center ch, join in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc) Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each rem dc around, join in top of beg ch-3. (24 dc) Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] rep around, join with in top of beg ch-3. (36 dc) Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each of next 3 dc, *ch 6, turn, sl st in last sc made, ch 1, turn, 11 sc in ch-6 lp**, sc in each of next 4 dc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc. (9 ch-6 lps) Rnd 5: Sl st in next sc, ch 6 (counts as first tr, ch-2), *sl st in 4th sc on next ch-6 lp, ch 6, sk next 3 sc on same lp, sl st in next sc, ch 2**, tr in center sc of 3 unworked sc between same lp and next lp, ch 2, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 4th ch of beg ch-6. Rnd 6: Ch 3, [shell in next ch-6 sp, dc in next tr] rep around, ending with shell in last ch-6 sp, join in top of beg ch-3, fasten off. Finishing Press doily and violets gently on WS with steam iron. With tapestry needle and D, work one French knot in the center of each violet, leaving ends for finishing. Place foundation ch of stems on RS of doily just below center and sew to doily from WS. Using photo as a guide, position violets on center of doily and tack in place with ends from French knots left for finishing, covering foundation ch of stems. Gather stems together approximately 3/4" from top and tie together with length of white ribbon. Trim ends of ribbon to desired length. Sew pin back to center of doily on WS.

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Use this crochet flower pattern to make a lovely yellow marigold or calendula. This makes a lovely flower embellishment for the fall.

Materials: Crochet cotton size 20: Small amounts each dark yellow (A) and dark green (B) Crochet cotton size 10: Small amount white (C) Kreinik Blending filament (50m per spool): 1 spool each #028 citron (BFA), #008 green (BFB) and #093 star mauve (BFC) Sizes 7 and 9 steel crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle 3-inch long barrette or a pinback 29 1/8-inch-diameter pearls 7 gold seed beads Sewing needle and sewing thread Starch Gauge: Flower = 1-1/2 inches in diameter with smaller hook and A. Check gauge to save time. PATTERN NOTE: Join rnds with a sl st unless otherwise stated. PATTERN STITCH: Beaded ch (bch): Slide bead up against hook; wrapping thread from front to back, ch 1 tightly to secure. FLOWER Rnd 1 (RS): With smaller hook and one strand A and one strand BFA held tog, ch 2, 7 sc in second ch from hook, join in first sc. (7 sc) Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 1, [sc in next sc, ch 1] rep around, join in first sc. (7 ch-1 sps) Rnd 3: Sl st in first sp, [ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st] in same sp, [sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st] in each rem sp around. Do not join. (7 petals)

Rnd 4: Working behind petals of last rnd, sc in next unworked sc of Rnd 2, ch 2, [sc in next unworked sc of Rnd 2, ch 2] rep around, join in beg sc. (7 ch-2 sps) Rnd 5: Sl st in first sp, [ch 3, 2 tr, ch 3] in same sp, [sl st, ch 3, 2 tr, ch 3, sl st] in each rem sp around. Do not join. (7 petals) Rnd 6: Working behind petals of last rnd, sc in next unworked sc of Rnd 4, ch 3, [sc in next unworked sc of Rnd 4, ch 3] rep around, join in beg sc. (7 ch-3 sps) Rnd 7: Sl st in first sp, [ch 3, 3 tr, ch 3] in same sp, [sl st, ch 3, 3 tr, ch 3, sl st] in each rem sp around. Do not join. (7 petals) Rnd 8: Working behind petals of last rnd, sc in next unworked sc of Rnd 6, ch 4, [sc in next unworked sc of Rnd 6, ch 4] rep around, join in beg sc. (7 ch-4 sps) Rnd 9: Sl st in first sp, [ch 3, 2 tr, ch 3, sl st] twice in same sp, [{sl st, ch 3, 2 tr, ch 3} twice, sl st] in each rem sp around, join in first sl st. Fasten off. (14 petals) With sewing needle and sewing thread, sew 7 gold seed beads into center of Flower. BACK PIECE Rnd 1 (RS): With larger hook and one strand C and one strand BFC held tog, ch 25, 2 sc in second ch from hook, *sc in next ch, hdc in each of next 2 chs, dc in each of next 2 chs, tr in each of next 12 chs, dc in each of next 2 chs, hdc in each of next 2 chs, sc in next ch*, 3 sc in last ch; working in rem lps across opposite side of foundation ch, rep from * to *, sc in same ch as first sc, join in first sc.(50 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining, sc in each of next 24 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each rem st around, ending with sc in same st as first sc, join in first sc. Fasten off. (54 sc) String 29 pearls onto one strand C only. Rnd 3: With RS facing, attach one strand C only with a sl st in last sc of last rnd, ch 1, (sc, bch, sc) in same st, [bch, sk next sc, sc in next sc] 13 times, [bch, sc in next sc] twice, [bch, sk next sc, sc in next sc] 12 times, bch, join in first sc. Rnd 4: With one strand C and one strand BFC held tog, ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 4, [sc in next sc, ch 4] rep around, join in first sc. Fasten off. LEAF (make 2) Rnd 1: With smaller hook and one strand B and one strand BFB held tog, ch 8, [sc, p, 2 sc, p] in second ch from hook, *dc in each of next 2 chs, p, tr in next ch, dc in next ch, p, dc in next ch*, (sc, p, 2 sc, p) in ast ch; working in rem lps across opposite side of foundation ch, rep from * to *, join in beg sc. Fasten off. FINISHING With sewing needle and green sewing thread, using photo as a guide, sew leaves to Back Piece. With sewing needle and yellow sewing thread, sew flower to center of Back Piece over inner ends of leaves. With paper towel or small sponge, apply starch to Flower, Leaves, and Back Piece. Let dry thoroughly. With sewing needle and white sewing thread, sew Back Piece to top of barrette or to pinback.

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Use this calla lily crochet flower pattern to create a lovely pin for your jacket lapel. This lily pin is perfect for Easter Sunday.

Materials: Crochet cotton size 30: Small amounts each white (A), green (B) and yellow (C) Kreinik Blending Filament (50m per spool): 1 spool each pearl #032 (BFA), green #008 (BFB), and citron #028 (BFC) Size 10 steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge 1-inch long pin back 12-inch length 1/4-wide white satin ribbon Green sewing thread and sewing needle Tapestry needle Spray starch Gauge: Rnds 1 & 2 of calla lily = 5/8-inch in diameter. Check gauge to save time. Pattern Note: Join rnds with a sl st unless otherwise stated. Instructions: Calla Lily (make 2) Rnd 1: (RS): Beg at center bottom, with 1 strand A and 1 strand BFA held tog, ch 1 (center ch), ch 3, 11 dc in center ch, join in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, counting beg ch-3 as first dc) Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc throughout), dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each rem dc around, join in top of beg ch3. (24 dc) Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each of next 7 dc, [ch 1, dc in next dc] 9 times, ch 1, 2 dc in each of rem 7 dc, join intop of beg ch-3. (39 dc, 9 ch-1 sps)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] 7 times, [ch 2, dc in next sp] 10 times, ch 2, sk next dc, [dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc] 6 times, dc in last dc, join in top of beg ch-3. (52 dc, 11 ch-2 sps) Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, [dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc] 7 times, [dc in next dc, 3 dc in next sp] 5 times, tr in next dc, [tr, dtr, ch 2, sl st in dtr, tr] in next sp, tr in next dc, [3 dc in next sp, dc in next dc] 5 times, [2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc] 6 times, join in top of beg ch-3, fasten off. (94 dc, 5 tr)

Pistil (make 2) Row 1: With 1 strand C and 1 strand BFC held together, ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, ch 1, turn. (20 sc) Row 2: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (20 sc) Rows 3 & 4: Rep Row 2; at end of Row 4, ch 1; do not turn. Row 5: Working over ends of rows across, sc dec over end sts of last 2 rows, sc dec over end sts of next 2 rows, ch 1, turn. (2 sts) Row 6: Sc dec over next 2 sts, fasten off, leaving length for finishing. With tapestry needle and length left for finishing, sew 2 long edges of pistil together, do not cut thread. Using photo as a guide, place pistil with seam down on calla lily so that tapered top of pistil touches top of Rnd 5 of calla lily over center of ch-2 sps of Rnd 4. Tack bottom of pistil in place with rem length left for finishing. Lap right bottom of one calla lily over left bottom to form funnel shape. With tapestry needle and length left for finishing, tack in place approximately 1/3 of the way up calla lily. Lap left bottom of rem calla lily over right bottom to form funnel shape. Tack in place as for first calla lily.

Flower Base (make 2) Note: Do not join rnds; mark first st of each rnd with safety pin or other small marker. Rnd 1: With 1 strand B and 1 strand BFB held together, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: (Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) rep around. (15 sc) Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around. (15 sc) Rnd 5: (2 sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc) rep around. (18 sc) Rnds 6-8: Rep Rnd 4; at end of Rnd 8, join in beg sc, fasten off, leaving length for finishing. (18 sc) With tapestry needle and length left for finishing, tack calla lily inside flower base through back lps only of Rnd 8 of flower base.

Leaf Row 1 (WS): With 1 strand B and 1 strand BFB held together, ch 30 (foundation ch), ch 6 more (counts as first dtr, ch2 throughout), [dtr, ch 1, {tr, ch 1} twice] in 7th ch from hook, [sk next ch, tr in next ch, ch 1] 5 times, [sk next ch, dc in next ch, ch 1] 6 times, [sk next ch, sc in next ch, ch 1] 3 times, 5 sc in last ch, ch 1; working in rem lps across opposite edge of foundation ch, sc in next ch, [ch 1, sk next ch, sc in next ch] twice, [ch 1, sk next ch, dc in next ch] 6 times, [ch 1, sk next ch, tr in next ch] 5 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [{tr, ch 1} twice, dtr, ch 1, dtr] in last ch, turn. Row 2: Ch 6, [dtr, ch 1, {tr, ch 1} twice] in dtr, [sk next sp, tr in next st, ch 1] 8 times, [sk next sp, dc in next st, ch 1] 6 times, [sk next sp, sc in next st, ch 1] 4 times, sk next sc, 5 sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next sc, [ch 1, sk next sp, sc in next st] 3 times, [ch 1, sk next sp, dc in next st] 6 times, [ch 1, sk next sp, tr in next st] 8 times, ch 1, sk next ch, [{tr, ch 1} twice, dtr, ch 1, dtr] in next ch, turn. Row 3: Ch 6, [dtr, ch 1, {tr, ch 1} twice] in dtr, [sk next sp, tr in next st, ch 1] 11 times, [sk next sp, dc in next st, ch 1] 6 times, [sk next sp, sc in next st, ch 1] 5 times, ch 1, sk next sc, 3 sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc, sc in next sc, [ch 1, sk next sp, sc in next st] 4 times, [ch 1, sk next sp, dc in next st] 6 times, [ch 1, sk next sp, tr in next st] 11 times, ch 1, sk next ch, {tr, ch 1} twice, dtr, ch 1, dtr] in next ch, ch 1, turn. Rnd 4: [2 sc in next ch-1 sp] 26 times, sc in next sc, [2 dc, tr, 2 dc]in next sc, sc in next sc, [2 sc in next ch-1 sp] 25

times, 7 sc in turning ch-6 sp; working over end sts of rows, [5 sc over end st of next row] twice; working up opposite side of leaf, [5 sc over end st of next row] 3 times, join in beg sc, fasten off

Finishing Steam press leaf lightly. With tapestry needle and B, using photo as a guide, tack one calla lily to leaf approximately 1/8-inch below top center of leaf, with bottom of calla lily extending over edge of leaf at a slight angle. Tack rem calla lily alongside first calla lily with top of flower base touching bottom of flower base of first calla lily and bottom of calla lily extending over opposite edge of leaf at a slight angle. Make bow with 12-inch length of white satin ribbon. Trim ends todesired length. Place bow at top center of leaf above first calla lily and tack in place on back with sewing needle and thread. Sew pin back to top back of leaf vertically down center of spine. Spray flower and leaf with spray starch. Shape and let dry.

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Create a sparkling pink carnation tipped with white at the edges of the petals with this crochet flower pattern. This makes a wonderful embellishment for clothing or accessories.

Materials: South Maid crochet cotton size 10 (350 yd per ball): Small amounts each orchid pink #401 (A), white #1 (B) and spruce #179 (C) Kreinik Metallics blending filament (55 yd per spool): 1 spool each #092 star pink (BFA) and star mauve #093 (BFB) Size 7 steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

3/4" pin back Small amount polyester fiberfill stuffing or cotton ball Tapestry needle Sewing needle and spruce green sewing thread Base Note: Do not join rnds unless otherwise stated; mark first st of each rnd with safety pin or other small marker. Rnd 1 (RS): With C, leaving a 36" length for finishing at beg, ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook; pull 36- inch length to RS and leave for later use. (8 sc) Rnd 2: [Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: [Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] rep around. (16 sc) Rnds 4-9: Sc in each st around; at end of Rnd 9, join with a sl st in beg sc. (16 sc) Rnd 10: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 2, sk next sc, [sc in next sc, ch 2, sk next sc] rep around, join with a sl st in beg sc, fasten off. (8 ch-2 sps) Flower Rnd 1: With RS facing, attach 1 strand BFA and 1 strand A held tog with a in any ch-2 sp, ch 5 (counts as first tr, ch-1), [tr, ch 1] 10 times in same sp, [tr, ch 1] 11 times in each rem sp around, join with a sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-5. Rnd 2: Sl st into first sp, ch 4 (counts as first tr), 2 tr in same sp, 3 tr in each rem sp around, join with a sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-4, fasten off. Rnd 3: With RS facing, attach 1 strand BFB and 1 strand B held tog with a sl st in any tr, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, [sc in next tr, ch 3] rep around, join with a sl st in beg sc, fasten off. Stem Insert hook into bottom center of base, pick up base of 36-in. length left for finishing, draw up a lp to RS, ch 13, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each rem ch across, sl st at bottom center of base, fasten off. Finishing Stuff base firmly with small amount of polyester fiberfill or small amount of cotton ball. With tapestry needle, weave 9" length of C through ch-2 sps of Rnd 10 of base. Pull tightly to close opening. Knot securely. Run ends into base with tapestry needle and cut off excess close to base. With sewing needle and spruce green sewing thread, sew pin back to base of carnation.

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Of all things to crochet, flowers can be some of the most rewarding. Who doesn't love flowers? Especially ones as nice as the Columbine flower. Follow this pattern for great results. This flower has 5 petals in light lavender with dark lavender center and yellow stamens.

Materials: Red Heart Yarn, Center Lavender #584 2 yds. Red Heart Yarn, Petals Light Lavender #579 7 yds. Stamens DMC #973 H hook Instructions: Center of Flower: With H hook and lavender *leave 30 for behind petals+, ch 5 and form a ring, 10 sc in ring, join to beg sc and fasten off leaving about 6 of yarn to close up center hole. Petal: Join light lavender *(sc, dc, 2 trc) in sc, (2 trc, dc, sc) in next sc to form a petal, rep from * around, join to beg sc and fasten off. (5 petals) With 6 of yarn left weave to close up center hole. With 6 strands DMC #973 work 8 french knots in very center of the flower. (Continue with Rnd 1 as established in general instructions.) General Instructions: If sewing flower directly to crocheted item omit instructions between [ ].

If continuing a pattern behind the petals of a flower, use all instructions for the flower then crochet the following: Rnd 1 (Behind Petals) With H hook and 30 strand of yarn (left behind flower) work in center of the flower *sc between any 2 sc, ch 3, cont from * around evenly spacing 3 more ch 3 sps, join to beg sc and fasten off. (4 ch 3 sps) Continue with your pattern.

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