Who knew a bundle of yarn could transform into something as charming as the Crochet Bell Flower? It's a delightful accessory that's versatile enough to add charm to your bags, hang in your car, or even adorn your headphones. Created with beginners in mind, this pattern is simple to follow and perfect for those looking to craft a beautiful project with just a few basic stitches.
The crochet flower itself sports an enchanting scalloped edge that gently mimics the ruffled edge of an actual bellflower, giving it a touch of realism and whimsy. Plus, the adjustable design means your finished bellflower can fit into a range of decorative roles. Whether you choose vibrant hues or soft pastels, the result is sure to be as practical as it is pretty.
Love for Bell Flower Crochet Pattern:
- Easy to Make: Perfect for beginners.
- Multi-Purpose: Decorate accessories, create garlands, or make jewellery.
- Nature-Inspired: Adds a floral charm to your space.
- Eco-Friendly: Great for using leftover yarn scraps.
- Creative Joy: Fun to see yarn bloom into a flower.
- Customizable: Choose any color you like.
- Thoughtful Gifts: Handcrafted with love.
Detailed Crochet Bell Flower Pattern
Supplies:
- Yarn: Choose a colour and weight according to your project needs. Lighter weights make smaller flowers; heavier weights make larger flowers.
- Crochet Hook: Matched to your yarn weight according to the yarn label recommendations.
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Stitch Marker: Useful for keeping track of rounds, especially in continuous rounds.
Creating the Magic Circle:
- Form a Loop: Lay yarn across your hand with the tail hanging down, and wrap it around your fingers to form an X.
- Prepare for Stitches: Slide your hook under the first loop on your palm, hook the second loop, and pull it back under the first loop.
- Secure Circle: Yarn over (wrap the yarn over your hook from back to front) and pull through the loop to secure a circle. This is the magic circle you will work your stitches into.
Step by step Pattern
Round 1: Base of the Flower
- Start by chaining one (ch 1), then work eight single crochets (sc) into the magic circle.
- Gently pull the tail of your magic circle to tighten, but not all the way – leave a small gap for a natural flower curve.
Round 2: Increase
- Work in continuous rounds without joining. This round will increase your stitch count to shape the flower.
- Pattern: [1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the following stitch (increase)] Repeat around.
- You should have 12 stitches at the end of this round.
Rounds 3-7: Building the Flower Cup
- Sc in each stitch around, maintaining 12 stitches per round.
- These rounds build up the sides of your bell flower.
Round 8: Scalloped Edge
To create a decorative scalloped edge to simulate petals:
- In one stitch, work [1 sc, 2 double crochets (dc), 1 sc]. This forms one "scallop."
- Skip the next stitch to create space between scallops.
- Repeat around the entire edge of the flower, creating a total of six scallops.
Crocheting the Leaf:
- Begin with a chain (ch) of 16.
- Starting from the second ch from the hook, work 1 sc, followed by 1 half-double crochet (hdc) in the next, then 1 double crochet (dc) in the next.
- In the central chain stitches, work increases by placing two dc in the same stitch for the leaf's wider center.
- Mirror the pattern on the other side of the chain to complete the symmetrical leaf shape.
- Finish with a slip stitch (sl st) to join and fasten off.
Assembling Your Flower:
- You can use the starting or finishing tails of your yarn to stitch the leaf to your flower at the base.
- Create a loop or chain if you wish to hang or attach your flower to other objects.
General Advice:
- Tension: Keep your tension consistent for uniform stitch size.
- Stitch Marker: Use it to mark the beginning of rounds in your flower and leaf.
- Finishing: Weave in all ends with a yarn needle for a neat finish.
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