Pattern Description:
This is an easy-level crochet pattern by Jenny Dickens for an Autumn Berry Flower. It begins with a magic circle and builds out in rounds, utilizing popcorn stitches and 8 petals to form the flower.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Any yarn
- Yarn Weight: Worsted weight yarn
- Hook: A H (5.0) hook, or whatever works best with the chosen yarn
- Notions:
- Tapestry needle
- Button
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- ch: chain
- st: stitch
- sp: space
- slst: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- trc: treble crochet
- pcst: popcorn stitch
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Autumn Berry Flower Pattern:
The pattern begins with foundational crochet techniques and progressively builds the flower in rounds.
Starting the Flower:
- Begin with a magic circle and then chain 1 (ch 1).
Round 1: Establishing the Base (8 sc)
- Work eight single crochets (8 sc) into the magic circle.
- Once all 8 sc are made, pull the magic circle tight to close the center.
- Finish the round by making a slip stitch (slst) into the first single crochet (sc) to join.
- At the end of Round 1, you should have a total of 8 single crochets (8 sc).
Round 2: Creating the Popcorn “Berries” (8 pcsts)
- Start Round 2 by chaining three (ch 3).
- Then, work a popcorn stitch (pcst) into the same space (sp) as the chain 3 (ch 3), remembering to chain 1 (ch 1) after.
- Work one popcorn stitch (1 pcst) into each of the next seven stitches (7 st), ensuring to ch 1 after each pcst.
- To join the round, slip stitch (slst) into the chain 3 (ch 3) of the first stitch.
- Upon completion of Round 2, you will have eight popcorn stitches (8 pcsts).
Round 3: Forming the Petals (8 petals)
- Round 3 is where the distinct petals of the Autumn Berry Flower are formed.
- Start by making a slip stitch (slst) into the next open space (sp) that is located between the popcorn stitches (pcst) of the second round. This space is crucial as it’s where the petal will be worked.
- Now, working within this same open space, you will create the petal by following this sequence: chain 1 (ch 1), one half double crochet (1 hdc), one double crochet (1 dc), one treble crochet (1 trc), one double crochet (1 dc), one half double crochet (1 hdc), one single crochet (1 sc).
- You will repeat this entire sequence around seven more times, meaning you will create a total of eight petals by working into each space between the popcorn stitches from the previous round.
- To join the round, slip stitch (slst) into the back of the first popcorn stitch (pcst).
- At the end of Round 3, you should have eight distinct petals (8 petals).
Finishing the Flower
- After completing all rounds, the final steps involve securing your work and adding the decorative button.
- Weave in all loose ends using your tapestry needle. This ensures a clean and professional appearance.
Finish off the flower by attaching a button. The placement of the button is typically in the center of the flower.
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