Pattern Description:
The Crochet Forget Me Not Flower pattern creates beautiful, nostalgic blossoms with detailed petals and a cute center.
This advanced intermediate project, with a step-by-step tutorial, is suitable for challenging beginners.
It can be used as appliqués, decorations, thoughtful gifts, or as part of a bouquet, often serving as a filler or accent flower.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Yarn of four colors: light pink, dark pink, green, and yellow.
- Yarn Weight: 4 Ply and 5 Ply yarns.
- Hook: 2.5 mm.
- Notions:
- Stitch marker
- Darning needle
- Pair of scissors
- Hot melt adhesive
- Measurements:
- Flower Rod: 16 inches long x 0.08 inches diameter (40cm x 2mm).
- Iron wire: 0.4mm or 0.5mm diameter.
- Stamen Wire: Take 6 inches (15cm) of iron wire. Yellow yarn is wrapped for 1 inch (2.5cm), and green yarn is wrapped for 1 inch (2.5cm).
- Leaf Foundation Chain: Chain 16.
- Flower Quantity: Make 7 flowers.
- Stamen Quantity: Make 7 stamens.
- Leaf Quantity: Make 3 leaves.
- Assembly Spacing: Flowers are joined half an inch apart on the rod.
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- dc – Double crochet
- hdc – Half double crochet
- sc – Single crochet
- ss – Slip stitch
Instructions for Making the Forget Me Not Crochet Flower Pattern:
The creation of the Forget Me Not flower involves crafting individual components- the flower petals, stamens, and leaves, before meticulously assembling them onto a stem.
Make the Forget Me Not Flower (Make 7)
Each of the seven flowers is constructed by following these steps:
- Start with a magic ring and then chain 1 (ch1).
- R1: Work 5 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring, then slip stitch (ss) and close the opening.
- R2: In the same stitch, work the sequence (chain 3 (ch3), 2 double crochets (2dc), chain 3 (3ch)), followed by 1 slip stitch (ss). Repeat this entire sequence 5 times.
- Finally, chain 1 (ch1), cut the yarn tail, and weave in the ends.
- Note: If you do not intend to assemble the flowers into a bouquet or with a stem, these single crocheted flowers can be attached directly to other crochet projects like hats, bags, pillow covers, or even blankets.
Make the Forget Me Not Stamen (Make 7)
The stamens, forming the delicate center of each flower, are prepared as follows:
- Take a 6-inch (15cm) piece of iron wire.
- Starting at 2 inches (5cm) from one end of the wire, wrap yellow yarn for 1 inch (2.5cm).
- Then, fold the wire in half, ensuring that the ends of the yellow-wrapped section are perfectly aligned.
- Using green yarn, wrap the two folded wires together for 1 inch (2.5cm), then cut the yarn and tie a knot to secure it.
Make the Leaf for Forget Me Not Flower (Make 3)
Three leaves are created to complement the bouquet:
- Using green yarn, begin by working a foundation chain of 16 (ch 16).
- R1: Add iron wire along the chain. Work 1 single crochet (sc) into the 2nd stitch from the hook, followed by 1 half double crochet (hdc), then 9 double crochets (dc9), 2 half double crochets (hdc2), and 1 single crochet (sc).
- Continue by working 3 single crochets (3 sc) into the last stitch (this moves you to the other side of the chain).
- On the other side of the chain, work 1 single crochet (sc), 2 half double crochets (hdc2), 9 double crochets (dc9), 1 half double crochet (hdc), 1 single crochet (sc), and 1 slip stitch (ss).
- Cut the yarn and meticulously wrap it around the iron wire until the wire is completely covered, then tie a knot to secure.
Assembly of Flowers, Stamens, and Leaves with a Stem
The final stage involves bringing all the crocheted components together onto the main flower rod to form a complete arrangement. A video tutorial is available for further details on assembly.
Assembling Flowers and Stamen
This step involves attaching the prepared stamens to each individual flower:
- Step 1: Insert the wire end of a stamen through the center of a crocheted flower until it is properly aligned.
- Step 2: Using green yarn, wrap the yarn around the wire directly under the base of the flower until the entire wire section is completely covered. Tie a knot at the end to secure.
- Repeat these two steps for the remaining six flowers and stamens.
Leaf Assembly
The three individual leaves are assembled together to form a cohesive unit:
- Align the three leaves together.
- Wrap green yarn around the wire of the combined leaves until the end, doing so in a way that allows you to spread the leaves naturally, as if they are budding.
Assembling Flowers and Leaves onto the Rod
The final step is to attach all the completed flowers and the assembled leaves to the main flower rod:
- Step 1: Take the main flower rod and begin by wrapping the first assembled flower (with its stamen) at the very tip of the rod, ensuring that its wire is completely joined to the rod.
- Step 2: Continue by joining the other flowers one by one, spacing them half an inch apart along the rod. Make sure to position them in a staggering manner against the rod for a more natural look.
- Step 3: Once all seven flowers have been added along the rod, attach the assembled leaves unit. Continue wrapping the green yarn along the remainder of the rod until you reach its very end. Finish by securing the yarn at the tip of the rod with hot melt adhesive.
With the final wrap of yarn, your charming Forget Me Not bouquet is ready to bloom forever.
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