Pattern Description:
The Wagon Wheel Crochet Flower is a three-dimensional and realistic crochet flower that adds a unique finishing touch to various projects like hats or bags.
It works up quickly, in about 15 minutes, using minimal medium-weight scrap yarn.
This pattern uses a fun hook placement technique to create its 3D, layered look, making it suitable even for beginners with the help of the step-by-step video tutorial.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: Approximately 15 yards of any medium-weight yarn.
- Yarn Weight: Medium-weight yarn.
- Hook: 5 mm Crochet Hook.
- Notions:
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: Beads, buttons, or floral stamens for the center
- Measurements: About 4″ diameter.
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- Ch: Chain
- Dc: Double Crochet
- Hk: Hook
- Prev: Previous
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Sk: Skip
- Sp: Space
- Slst: Slip Stitch
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- YO: Yarn Over
Instructions for Making the Wagon Wheel Crochet Flower Pattern:
Follow these rounds carefully to construct your 3D crochet flower:
Round 1
- Ch 4.
- Slst to the first ch to join the round.
- Ch 1 (this does not count as a st).
- Make 7 sc in the center of the ring.
- Slst to the first sc to join the round.
- You should now have (7 sts).
Round 2
- Ch 1 (this does not count as a st).
- Make 2 sc in the same st.
- Then make 2 sc in each st until you reach the last st.
- Make 3 sc in the last st.
- Slst to the first sc to join the round.
- You should now have (15 sts).
Round 3
- Ch 7 (this counts as a dc and a ch 4-sp).
- Sk 2 sts, and dc in the next st.
- Repeat the following from * to the last 2 sts:
- *Ch 4, sk 2 sts, and dc in the next st.
- Ch 4, and slst to the third ch to join the round.
- Remove the hk from the working loop, but continue to hold the loop so you do not lose any stitches.
Round 4 (First Layer of Petals)
This round focuses on creating the first layer of realistic petals using a specific hook placement technique.
- Insert the hk in the sc directly next to the ch 3 of the prev round.
- Keep the hk in front of the ch, and pick up the working loop.
- Pull this loop through the st.
- Then make 12 dc in the ch 4-sp.
- Place the hk in front of the next dc from back to front (similar to a back post double crochet), then YO and pull through the loop on the hk to secure the petal to the back.
To complete the remaining petals for this layer:
- Repeat the following from * three more times for a total of 5 petals:
- *Ch 3.
- Then remove the hk from the loop.
- Then insert the hk in the sc next to the dc (near the join from the previous petal) in the prev round.
- Keep the hk behind the chain, and pick up the loop.
- Then pull the loop through the st.
- Make 12 dc in the ch 4-sp.
- Then place the hk in front of the next dc from back to front (similar to a back post double crochet), YO and pull through to secure the petal to the back.
- To secure the last petal, place the hk in front of the next dc from back to front (similar to a back post double crochet), then YO and pull through to secure the petal to the back.
Round 5 (Foundation for Second Layer)
This round establishes the base for the second, larger layer of petals.
- Fold the first layer of petals down.
- Slst in the next sc of round 2.
- Ch 9 (this counts as a dc and a ch 6).
- Sk to the next petal.
- Make 1 dc in the next sc from round 2.
- Repeat the following from * to the last petal:
- *Ch 6, and sk to the next petal.
- Then make 1 dc in the next sc from round 2.
- Ch 6, and slst to the third ch to join the round.
Round 6 (Second Layer of Petals)
This round creates the second, fuller layer of petals.
- Remove the hk from the working loop, and insert the hk in the same sc as the last dc from the previous round.
- Keep the hk in front of the ch, pick up the working loop, and pull through the st.
- Then make 16 dc in the ch 6-sp.
- Place the hk in front of the next dc (similar to a back post double crochet), YO and pull through the loop on the hk to secure the petal to the back.
To complete the remaining petals for this layer:
- Repeat the following from * three more times for a total of 5 petals:
- *Ch 3, and remove the hk from the working loop.
- Then insert the hk in the same sc as the next dc from round 5.
- Keep the hk in front of the ch, pick up the working loop, and pull it through the st.
- Then make 16 dc in the ch 6-sp.
- Then place the hk in front of the next dc from back to front (similar to a back post double crochet), then YO and pull through to secure the petal to the back.
- To secure the last petal, wrap the hk from the back to front (similar to a back post double crochet), YO and pull through to secure the petal to the back.
Finishing the Realistic Crochet Flower
Once all rounds are complete, you will need to finish your flower:
- Fasten off your yarn.
- Weave in any loose ends with your yarn needle.
- If your flower appears a bit scrunched up after crocheting, use your hands to flatten it out and perform some finger blocking to reshape it.
- If further shaping is desired, wet blocking is another effective option.
- For an even more lifelike appearance, you can hot glue a bead or button to the center of the flower, or add floral stamens.
These comprehensive instructions allow you to create a beautiful and unique Wagon Wheel Crochet Flower.
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