CROCHET FORGET-ME-NOT FLOWER TUTORIAL
After seeing the lovely structured yarn bomb flowers one of my Crochet Clinic members had created using a pattern by Emma Leith I couldn't help give it a try myself. Emma's pattern is lovely but it wasn't quite right for what I was after so I created my own version. Those that know me will know I'm not one for following patterns and often make up my own. This of course was no exception.
Working in a care home as an activities coordinator with resident who have dementia, the Forget-Me-Not flower has become a firm favourite, it is a strong symbol of remembrance, love and respect. I have absolutely loved creating these wonderful structured flowers to decorate the care home. Materials & Equipment
Abbreviations
Rnd: round
St: stitch Ch: chain Sp: space(s) Nx: next Dc: double crochet Tr: treble crochet Htr: half treble crochet Measurements
DK yarn approx. 25cm x 25cm
Aran yarn approx. 30cm x 30cm CROCHET & WIRE FORGET-ME-NOT FLOWER
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Dc in second ch from hook
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Dc in each ch sp across
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Htr into end sp
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Dc into ch sps on other side
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Rnd 2 – Work dc into first 4 sp, htr into nx 3 sp, tr into nx 2 sp, 2tr into nx sp, 3tr into end sp. Now reverse that down the other side. 2tr into nx sp, tr into nx 2 sp, htr into nx 3 sp and dc into last 4 sp. Turn. [25]
Dc into first 4 sps
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Htr into nx 3 sps
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Tr into nx 2 sps
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2tr into nx sp
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3tr into end sp
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2tr into nx sp
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Tr into nx 2 sps
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Htr into nx 3 sps
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![Image of crochet hook and yarn. Double crochet into last four spaces. turn. [21]](/uploads/6/5/1/4/65148529/wired-forget-me-not-flower-crochet-pattern-by-april-towriess-1280x720-15_orig.jpg)
Dc into last 4 sps, turn [21]
Rnd 3 – Work dc into first 4 sp, htr into nx 3 sp, tr into nx 3 sp, 2tr into nx 2 sp, 3tr into end sp. Now reverse that down the other side. 2tr into nx 2 sp, tr into nx 3 sp, htr into nx 3 sp and dc into last 4 sp. Turn. [31]
Dc into first 4 sps
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Htr into nx 3 sps
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Tr into nx 3 sps
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2tr into nx 2 sps
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3tr into end sp
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2tr into nx 2 sps
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Tr into nx 3 sps
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Htr into nx 3 sps
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Dc into last 4 sps, turn [31]
Rnd 4 – Work dc into first 5 sp, htr into nx 3 sp, 2tr into nx 7 sp, 3tr into end sp. Now reverse that down the other side. 2tr into nx 7 sp, htr into nx 3 sp and dc into last 5 sp. Fasten off, leaving a tail end approx. 15cm long for sewing.
Dc into first 4 sps
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Htr into nx 3 sps
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2tr into nx 7 sps
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3tr into end sp
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2tr into nx 7 sps
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Htr into nx 3 sps
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Dc into last 4 sps, fasten off
Sew in and trim off all ends except the tail end you have just finished on.
Repeat from * (rnds 1-4) four more times so you have five petals.
Repeat from * (rnds 1-4) four more times so you have five petals.
Add the wire
Now it's time to add some structure to your petals using wire. I used 2mm garden wire.
Now it's time to add some structure to your petals using wire. I used 2mm garden wire.
**Cut the wire to your desired length. I simply guessed the size of my wire by laying it next to my completed crocheted petal, making sure that it ran all the way around the edge and then the same again for joining together.
Shape your wire so it matched the shape of your crochet and then twist the ends together to form the petal. Your wire frame should be slightly bigger than your crochet as, during the next stage, you will stretch the crochet to fit snuggly onto the wire frame. If you do the wire frame too small you risk having a saggy petal... nobody wants a saggy petal!
Now place you wire on top of your crochet, fasten on a new thread to the base of the petal and dc in edge stitch around. Leave the bottom edge open, fasten off leaving a tail end approx. 15cm long.
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Using your tail end, sew along the edges to close the opening, fasten off and sew in ends.
Repeat from ** four more time so you have 5 petals.
Now arrange your petals into a flower shape and sew together. I twisted the excess wire together to form a stem base.
...Patterns Ends
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