Creating a Beautiful Crochet Flower Stitch

The crochet flower stitch is a delightful and intricate pattern that brings a touch of nature to your crochet projects. Using various crochet techniques, this stitch creates a stunning flower design that can be used in a wide range of projects, from blankets to garments and home decor. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to create the crochet flower stitch.

Instructions:

Row 1:

• Skip 1 chain (ch).
• Make 1 double crochet (dc) or single crochet (sc) in each of the next chains (ch).
• Turn.

Row 2 (Right Side - RS):

• Make 1 chain (ch).
• Work 1 dc or sc in the first dc or sc below.
• Continue working 1 dc or sc in each of the next dc or sc below.
• Turn.

Row 3:

• Repeat Row 2.

Row 4:

• Make 1 chain (ch).
• Skip the first dc or sc of Row 1.
• Work 1 long treble (ltr) or long double crochet (ldc) in the next stitch:
  • Yarn over (YO), insert hook into the stitch, YO, draw up a long loop.
  • YO, draw through the first loop on the hook.
  • YO and draw through all loops on the hook.
• Work 2 ltr/ldc in the same dc/sc of Row 1.
• Repeat the pattern:
  • Skip 2 dc/sc of Row 1.
  • Make 3 ltr/ldc in the next stitch.
• End with 1 dc/sc in the last dc/sc of Row 3.
• Turn.

Row 5:

• Make 1 chain (ch).
• Work 1 dc/sc in the first dc/sc below.
• Work 1 dc/sc in each of the next stitches.
• Turn.

Rows 6 & 7:

• Repeat Row 5.

Row 8:

• Make 1 chain (ch).
• Work 1 ltr/ldc in the first dc/sc of Row 5.
• Repeat the pattern:
  • Skip 2 dc/sc of Row 5.
  • Make 3 ltr/ldc in the next stitch.
  • Skip 2 dc/sc of Row 5.
  • Make 2 ltr/ldc in the last stitch of Row 5.
  • Work 1 dc/sc in the last dc/sc of Row 7.
• Turn.

Rows 9, 10 & 11:

• Make 1 chain (ch).
• Work 1 dc/sc in the first dc/sc below.
• Work 1 dc/sc in each of the next stitches.
• Turn.

Row 12:

• Repeat Row 4.
• Work all ltr/dc in dc/sc of Row 9.

Rows 13 - 21:

• Repeat Row 9.

Row 22:

• Make 1 chain (ch).
• Work 1 dc/sc in each of the next 4 stitches.
• Place a marker over the 10th dc/sc of Row 16.
• Work leaves and stem over this stitch.

Creating Leaves:

• Yarn over (YO) 4 times.
• Insert the hook as for a front post stitch.
• YO and pull through.
• YO the hook and draw through the first 2 loops on the hook.
• Repeat this step until you have only 2 loops left on the hook.
• YO 3 times.
• Insert the hook into the base of the previous stitch and work an incomplete treble (ttr) or double treble (dtc).
• YO 2 times.
• Insert the hook into the base of the same first stitch and work an incomplete double treble (dtr) or triple crochet (tr).
• YO 1 time.
• Insert the hook into the base of the same first stitch and work an incomplete treble (tr) or double crochet (dc).
• YO the hook and draw through the first 2 loops on the hook.
• Repeat this step until you have only 1 loop left on the hook.
• Skip 1 dc/sc and work 1 dc/sc in each of the next 4 stitches.
• Make the stem over the same dc/sc of Row 16:
  • YO 3 times.
  • Insert the hook as for a front post stitch and work a treble (tr) or double crochet (dc).
• Skip 1 dc/sc and work 1 dc/sc in each of the next 4 stitches.
• Make one more leaf over the same dc/sc of Row 16.
• Skip 1 dc/sc and work 1 dc/sc in each of the next 3 stitches.
• Repeat the pattern.

Repeat rows 2 – 33 until you have reached your desired length.

Finishing:

• Pull threads of the first and last clusters down on the right side of the fabric to create the desired form of the flower bud.
• Embroider stamens and make steam blocking.