Sunday, June 5, 2022

Retro Crochet Flowers - free pattern

Everything retro is popular now. I've been focused on flower designs mostly, and these will be followed by some more. My original idea was to put them into a square frame which will result into a retro blanket. Will see how that one goes. 
 
If you are into a lazy and slow Sunday crochet time, maybe you'd like to try your hand at these. 

Before I share the pattern, please note that: The written  pattern in its entirety along with the photos are for personal use only. All property rights belong to Maya Kuzman of The Little Treasures.

Yarn and hook: sport yarn of your choice and colors (I love working with Phil Cotton #3 and Tango) and a 3 mm hook (UK11) (US 10/3). Note that you can use whatever yarn size/ weight (and relevant hook for that weight ) you like/have at hand. That will only influence the size of your flowers. Hence, smaller weights will yield tinier flowers, heavier weights will yield bigger flowers.

Stitches (American terminology): chain (ch), chain space (ch-sp), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), treble (tr).

Other: tapestry needle for weaving ends and scissors.  

Pattern

Foundation and round 1: In color 1, ch4 (counts as 1dc+ foundation working chain) and dc9 in last chain from hook. Sl st into 1st st to end round (10).
Round 2: ch9 (this is the petal-filling chain) and sl st in same st. Sc1 in next st, sl st in next. From here, repeat this pattern around. In the end there will be 5  (five) petal chains (ch-sps). Sl st into 1st petal-chain st to end round. Cut yarn and weave ends.
Round 3: Insert color 2 in 1st stitch of the petal chain, and inside the ch-sp, sc1, hdc2,dc4, tr4, dc4, hdc2,sc1. Sc1 in next st., sl st into next ch-sp and repeat this pattern. When all 5 petals are filled, sc1 in last st and sl st into 1st petal (ch-sp) to end round. Cut yarn and weave ends. 

It is this easy. If you have questions with the instructions, drop them into the comment section please. 
 

16 comments:

Julie's Creative Lifestyle said...

I am amazed at all of the beautiful flowers you crochet Maya. Thanks for sharing how to make these flowers.

ruşyena said...

Lovely pattern!

Bella said...

Oh so simple and cute!

Marie-Interior Frugalista said...

You are the Queen of beautiful crochet flowers! Thanks for the pattern. 😀

My thrift store addiction said...

What a pretty bouquet of crocheted flowers! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm--pinned!

Sum of their Stories said...

Love love love these, they will be a feature at Handmade Monday next week.

Maya Kuzman said...

Thank you Julie! I hope you try them :)

Maya Kuzman said...

Thank you!

Maya Kuzman said...

Thanks Bella!

Maya Kuzman said...

Oh, Marie! That is so sweet of you! Thank you so much!

Maya Kuzman said...

Thank you Cecilia! They bring me joy whenever I look at them :)

Maya Kuzman said...

So very grateful for the lovely feature Julie! Will not miss the party! Thank you so much!

Oombawka Design said...

Hi Maya, I love your Retro Crochet Flowers and thank you for the free pattern! Thank you for linking up at our weekly Link Party! You are being featured at our Wednesday Party #455 this week. Here’s the direct link to the post in case you’d like to share your feature:
https://oombawkadesigncrochet.com/window-cosmetic-bag-retro-crochet-flowers-llama-link-party-455/

Hope to see you again next week! Rhondda

EL INVENTARIO DE MJ said...

Un idea genial, seguro que queda fantástica.
Creo que esas flores las he realizado en dos bolsos.
BESOS

Maya Kuzman said...

So very thankful, Rhondda! Will not miss the party! Thank you!

Maya Kuzman said...

Muchas gracias! Besos!