Well, isn’t this something! My fingers were tingling with anticipation the moment I laid eyes on this pattern. The red carnation flower pattern immediately brought back fond memories of my grandma’s garden, bursting with these passionate blooms… Ah, the nostalgia!
Crafted with intricate details, this pattern truly captures the delicate essence and vibrant hue of the real thing. Every petal has its own unique flair, and as they come together – oh, the magic that unfolds! I recall strolling through flower markets, and being mesmerized by carnations, thinking, “Can I recreate this charm with my yarn and hook?” And now, with this pattern, it seems the universe has responded with a resounding, “Of course you can!”
For anyone looking to add a pop of color to their space, or perhaps gift a forever-blooming flower to someone they cherish – this is the pattern to grab. Dive into it, let your creativity run wild, and soon, you’ll have a handcrafted beauty that’s a spitting image of nature’s masterpiece. And remember, while the real ones may wither, this crocheted carnation? It’s here to stay… forever blooming in all its glory.
Pattern Designer: Alanja Handmade
Materials
- 100% cotton yarn (size 2) in red and green.
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry neeedle
- Scissors
- Floral wite
- Small wire ~0.2 mm (optional)
- Pliers
- Floral tape
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Ch – chain
St – stitches
R – row
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Dc – double crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Flower Petals
Using red yarn.
The ch 2 at the beggining counts as 1 double crochet stitch. The sl st at the end of each round doesnt count as a st.
Rnd 1: in Mr ch 2, 11 dc (12)
Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in he same st, (3 dc in the same st) x 10, 1 sl st (33)
Rnd 3: ch 2, 1 dc, (2 dc in the same st) x 32, 1 sl st (66)
Rnd 4: ch 2, 2 dc in the same st, (1 dc, 2 dc in the same st) x 32, 1 sl st (99)
Rnd 5: ch 2, 2 dc in the same st, (1 dc, 2 dc in the same st) x 49, 1 dc, 1 sl st (147)
Rnd 6: (ch 4, 1 sl st) x 147 (735)
Finish off and weave in the yarn ends.
Flower Base
Using green yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3-8: sc around (12)
Rnd 9: (ch 3, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 dc, 2 sl st) x 6 (24)
Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Small Leaves x2
Using green yarn.
Rnd 1: ch 10, starting on the 2nd ch from the hook, 9sc
Rotate and work 9sc on the other side of the ch. Add some thin wire and crochet
over it (18 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 3, starting on the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 9 sc, 1 slst (12 sts)
Finish off. Leave a long yarn tail for sewing.
Leave the 2 ends of the wire to assemble at the end.
Big Leaves x2
Using green yarn.
Rnd 1: ch 15, starting on the 2nd ch from the hook, 14sc.
Rotate and work 14sc on the other side of the ch. Add some thin wire and crochet over it (28 sts)
Rnd 2: ch 3, starting on the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 14 sc, 1 slst (17 sts)
Finish off. Leave a long yarn tail for sewing.
Leave the 2 ends of the wire to assemble at the end.
Assembly
Pass the floral wite through the flower base and flower petals and bend the floral wire inside using pliers. Sew the flower base to the petals.
Using the floral tape, wrap around the floral wire, to have a more polished look. As you wrap add the small leaves and wrap around the small wires. Do some more wraps and add the big leaves the same way.
Finish off and weave in the yarn threads.
Conclusion
So there you have it! A beautiful red carnation flower that you can make for yourself or to give as a gift. I hope these step-by-step instructions were easy to follow and that you enjoyed making this pattern.
Did you know that the carnation is the birth flower for January? In fact, it’s also the official flower of Mother’s Day in many countries around the world.
So why not create a bouquet of these lovely flowers to celebrate your loved ones’ birthdays or show appreciation on Mother’s Day? Remember, crochet is all about creativity and having fun while making something special with our own hands.
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Happy crocheting!