Hello, crochet lovers! Are you looking for a project that’s both beautiful and relatively quick to make? This lovely lace flower motif is perfect! Whether you want to embellish garments, create stunning coasters, or join them together for a unique table runner, this “Blooming Beauty” flower will add a touch of handmade charm to anything. The sample uses a vibrant pink, but imagine it in soft pastels, classic white, or even a bold multi-color!
Let’s pick up our hooks and get started!
Skill Level: Intermediate
Materials:
- Yarn: Fine weight (fingering or #1) cotton yarn in your desired color (the sample uses a bright pink). Mercerized cotton works wonderfully for stitch definition.
- Hook: 1.25mm – 1.75mm steel crochet hook (or size needed to obtain your desired gauge and drape). The sample image shows a 1.25-B hook.
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
Gauge: Not critical for individual motifs, but for reference, the finished flower should measure approximately 4-5 inches in diameter, depending on your yarn and tension.
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet (yarn over 2 times)
- dtr: double treble crochet (yarn over 3 times)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sp: space
- picot: ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook
- FO: Fasten off
Pattern for Blooming Beauty Flower Motif
Start: Make a magic ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 15 dc in ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (16 dc)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first st. Ch 3, sk 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Ch 3, sk 1 st, sl st to first sc to join. (8 sc, 8 ch-3 sps)
Round 3 (Petal Bases): Sl st into first ch-3 sp. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in same ch-3 sp. Ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Ch 2, sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (8 sets of 3 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)
Round 4 (Petals): Sl st into the first dc. Ch 1, sc in same dc. Hdc in next dc. (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp. Hdc in next dc, sc in next dc. Sl st in next dc (this sl st anchors the petal and prepares for the next). Repeat from * to * 7 more times, omitting the final sl st on the last petal. Join with sl st to first sc. (8 petals created)
Round 5 (Connecting Round): Ch 1, sc in the sl st where the previous petal was anchored (at the “valley” between two petals from Round 4). Ch 5, sc in the next sl st at the valley between petals. Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Ch 5, sl st to first sc to join. (8 sc, 8 ch-5 sps)
Round 6 (Outer Lace Ring): Sl st into first ch-5 sp. Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in same ch-5 sp. (This forms the first small arch/loop). Sl st in next sc (the one connecting the ch-5 sps). (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in next ch-5 sp. Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Sl st to first sc to join.
Round 7 (Picot Edge): Sl st to the first sc of the previous arch. Ch 1. (Sc in sc, sc in hdc, sc in next dc. (Sc, picot, sc) in center dc of the 3-dc group from previous round. Sc in next dc, sc in hdc, sc in sc. Sl st into the sl st between arches). Repeat from * to * 7 more times. Sl st to first sc to join.
Finishing:
FO, leaving a long tail for weaving in. Weave in all ends securely. Block your finished flower for best results. Pin it out to open up the lace and ensure evenness, then gently mist with water and allow to dry completely.
Video tutorial
Tips for Success:
- Tension is Key: Maintaining an even tension is important for a neat, symmetrical flower.
- Counting Stitches: Take your time and count your stitches and chain spaces in each round to ensure accuracy.
- Reading the Pattern: Read through the entire round before you start to understand the flow of stitches.
- Blocking: For motifs like this, blocking truly makes a difference! It defines the petals and opens up the lace, making your flower look professionally finished.
I hope you enjoy crocheting this beautiful Blooming Beauty Flower Motif! They are so versatile and can add a lovely touch to so many projects. Please share your creations in the comments below – I’d love to see them!
Happy Crocheting!
