This crochet pattern is a delightful mix of fun and creativity. You'll make a charming carnation that magically transforms into an adorable doll! You'll craft a flower with bright petals and a lovely green stem that hides a tiny surprise inside. The finished piece is not just beautiful but also a joy to play with, making it an excellent gift or a cute decorative item. Let's surprise your little one with this magical crochet creation!
Crocheting The Reversible Carnation
Materials Needed:
- Sport weight yarn in different colors (e.g., skin, skirt petals, leaf, and stock)
- 2 mm crochet hook (or any hook size suitable for your yarn)
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Safety eyes
- Barbecue stick or chopstick
- Glue
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic Ring
- SC: Single Crochet
- INC: Increase (2 SC in 1 stitch)
- DEC: Decrease (2 SC together)
- CH: Chain
- SL ST: Slip Stitch
- DC: Double Crochet
- HDC: Half Double Crochet
Head:
- Round 1: Make a Magic Ring. 7 SC in MR. (7)
- Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (14)
- Round 3: 1 SC, INC – repeat 7 times. (21)
- Round 4: 2 SC, INC – repeat 7 times. (28)
- Rounds 5-9: SC in each stitch around. (28)
- Round 10: 2 SC, DEC – repeat 7 times. (21)
- Round 11: SC in each stitch around. (21)
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, approximately 5 stitches apart. Begin stuffing the head.
- Round 12: 1 SC, DEC – repeat 7 times. (14)
- Round 13: DEC 7 times. (7)
- Round 14: SC in each stitch around. (7)
Neck:
- Round 15: Switch to green yarn. 1 SC, INC – repeat 7 times. (14)
- Rounds 16-18: SC in each stitch around. (14)
- Round 19: 2 SC, 1 SC, DEC – repeat 4 times. (14)
- Round 20: SL ST in next stitch. CH 3. 1 DC, INC (2 DC) – repeat 5 times. (15)
- Round 21: CH 3. 2 DC, INC (2 DC) – repeat 5 times. (20)
- Round 22: CH 3. 3 DC, INC (2 DC) – repeat 5 times. (25)
- Round 23: CH 3. 4 DC, INC (2 DC) – repeat 5 times. (30)
Skirt Petals:
- Round 24: Switch to petal yarn color (e.g., pink). CH 3. 3 DC in each stitch around. (90)*
- Round 25: Repeat another round of 3 DC in each stitch around. (90)*
- Round 26: SL ST, CH 3, Skip 1 stitch, SC – repeat this pattern all the way around.**
Flower Stem:
- Wrap the barbecue stick or chopstick with green yarn and secure with glue.
Hair:
- Round 1: Make a Magic Ring. 7 SC in MR. (7)
- Round 2: Only in back loops, INC in each stitch around. (14)
- Round 3: Only in back loops, 1 SC, INC – repeat 7 times. (21)
- Strands: CH 12, skip 1 stitch, HDC in next 11 stitches, SL ST in next stitch. Repeat for 14 strands. (Switch to CH 6 for the remaining 7 stitches).**
Back of Flower:
- Insert your hook before the double crochets, CH 3, DC in same stitch, 1 DC in next stitch, 2 DC in next stitch (increase) – repeat 5 times. (20)
- Next Round: CH 2, HDC in next 2 stitches, DEC – repeat 5 times. (15)**
- Next Round: CH 2, HDC, DEC – repeat 5 times. (10)**
- Final Round: DEC all the way around. (5)**
Arms:
- Magic Ring with 5 SC.
- Rounds 1-5: SC all the way around. Do not stuff. Sew to the sides of the doll.**
Assembly:
- Set the head into the flower and sew the floral back and head.
- Attach the stalk with glue and secure it with yarn.
- Attach the hair to the doll by sewing each strand individually. If desired, add embellishments like leaves on the stalk.
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