Have you ever had a boring jacket or handbag that needed to be redecorated? Make flowers like in this article, embroider, and everything will be brand new again! With basic skills, you can make these flowers in a few minutes and add a touch of style.
Step
Step 1. Select the yarn
There are so many threads to choose from and each one represents a specific type of flower. What kind of look do you want?
Consider color, thickness, fiber, and instructions. If you're a beginner, choose one color -- it's easier to see how the embroidery lined up and where to improve
Step 2. Select the pen
Numbers are measured in units: millimeters or fractions of an inch. Any size is fine, but thick yarn works best with a hook, and vice versa. As mentioned earlier, if you're just getting started, make some festive decorations.
Step 3. Start by making a chain stitch
This is the first step for all works.
- This step is shortened to "ch" in the pamphlets.
- If you don't know how to knit or hold a hakpen, practice before making this flower.
Step 4. Make a stitch inside the chain stitch (make a circle)
This stitch is used in every crochet because it can join, finish rows by tying, strengthen the edges, or even move the thread to a different position without disturbing the pattern.
- "Sl st" is an abbreviation for "slip prick."
- In this project, a slip stitch creates a flower starting ring.
Step 5. Chain 3
This counts as your first double stitch. This chain will form the base of the petals.
Step 6. Make 14 double stitches into a circle
You will see the next ring start to form.
"Double stitch" is shortened to "dc."
Step 7. Make slip stitches in the first 3 chains
The first part is finished. Yuhuuuu!
The slip stitch joins the second circle into a ring. This is the center of your flower
Step 8. Chain 1
Now you start working on the flower petals!
Step 9. Make a double crochet half into the first stitch
The abbreviation you'll find on pattern or knitting sites is "hdc."
Step 10. In the same first stitch, make a double crochet and a triple crochet
Flower petals come to life!
- They are abbreviated to "dc" and "tc" respectively.
- You may want to make a variation of the double stitch and triple stitch, depending on the thickness of the thread and the size of your hook. Three can be a little too wide for thinner yarns.
Step 11. Add chains for sharper petals (optional)
If you want more elongated and sharp petals, add a regular chain ("ch"). If you prefer round petals, skip this step.
Remember the choices you made. Use the same method for each petal, or the flower will look slanted
Step 12. On the next stitch, make a triple crochet, a double crochet, and a double crochet in half
This stitch will complete the shape of your petals.
Step 13. Next, make a slip stitch
Do you see the different shape of the petals?
Step 14. Repeat steps 7-10
Start the next stitch each time you finish making the slip stitch, until you have 5 petals.
Step 15. Make a slip stitch as the last stitch
Voila! This is the last petal!
If you want smaller flowers, next time choose a smaller hook and a finer thread. These hooks and threads are more difficult to use and require more skill
Step 16. Tidy up
Thread the tail of the thread through a few stitches on the back of the flower with your hook and trim.
Tips
- All knitting flyers use abbreviations. Get to know these abbreviations:
- hdc = half double crochet
- ch = chain (skewer the chain)
- dc = double crochet
- Use the hook size recommended on the knitting yarn label
- sl st = slip stitch
- tc = triple (or treble) crochet (triple stitch or treble stitch)
- Start with thin threads for smaller flowers, and thick threads for large flowers.
- Spray some water on your flowers to make them shine.
