Arise and Shine-Flower Square-Free Crochet Pattern

Thank you to those who helped name this Arise and Shine crochet pattern

Introduction The flower is worked in the round beginning with 12 dc’s, the next round has 1 fpdc worked into each dc, this is the flower part that will stick up, you will add the spike to every 2^nd fpdc (details below). The next step see’s you going back to the very 1^st dc of the very 1^st round, making a flat piece with increases for growth, then you will make a fpdc in all the st’s of that round, giving you the next lot of raised st’s, this process in continued once more and then you begin the square. There are instructions at the bottom of this page for a matching plain square.

The Arise and Shine pattern not only gives you a flower square, but a flower on its own, just stop making the flower where you like, or make the flower bigger, make the square bigger, it’s up to you.

If you want to make the flower in the one color, after the fpdc row, ch 3 and sl st into the beginning dc of the dc row below, you will barely see the ch 3 and it’s so much easier.

Hook size: 4mm, US G/6 (or your choice of yarn and hook)

Yarn: 8 ply approx 20 gm’s US DK/Medium.

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner +

Tension: not required

Time: approx 30 minutes

Stitches used:

Sl st=slip stitch

Ch=chain

Dc =double crochet

Fpdc=front post double crochet

Please note! Beginning ch 2 is not counted as a stitch.

Special notes: The little spike on the flowers, will not be written into pattern instructions, for every 2^nd fpdc worked make a ch 3, then sl st into the 1^st ch of the ch 3 for the spike, then continue on to your next fpdc

Extra Notes: place stitch marker in the 1^st dc of the round, this will help to keep track of the beginning st

Begin making

Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.
Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1^st dc of this round, (you will join this way on every round)

Row 2, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st to end, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning fpdc, break off yarn for color change (12 fpdc)

(Increase in every st)

Attach yarn to the 1^st dc of the 1^st round

Row 3, ch 2, work 2 dc into each dc to end, sl st to join (24 dc)

Row 4, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st to end, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning fpdc, break off yarn for color change (24 fpdc)

(Increase in every 2^nd st)

Attach yarn to the 1^st dc of the 3rd round
Row 5, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (36 dc)

Row 6, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st to end, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning fpdc, break off yarn for color change (36 fpdc)

Attach yarn to the 1^st dc of the 5th round

You are now making the square and the ch 3 is counted as a stitch

Row 7, ch 3, work 1 dc in same space as ch 3, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc,* repeat from *to* 2 more times, work 2 dc, ch 2 in same space as beginning ch 3 and 1st dc, to join sl st into the top of the beginning ch 3 of this round (if you used 8 ply and a 4mm hook, your square will measure approx 4 inches)

Row 8, ch 3, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch 2 space, work 1 dc in each of the next 12 dc*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch 2 space, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 3, round (if you used 8 ply and a 4mm hook, your square will measure approx 5 inches)

Here are the instructions for the Arise and Shine matching plain square 

Please note! Beginning ch 2 is not counted as a stitch

Begin making

Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.
Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1^st dc of this round (12 dc)

Row 2, ch 2, work 2 dc into each dc to end, sl st to join (24 dc)

Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (36 dc)

You are now making the square and the ch 3 is counted as a stitch

Row 4, ch 3, work 1 dc in same space as ch 3, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc,* repeat from *to* 2 more times, work 2 dc, ch 2 in same space as beginning ch 3 and 1st dc, to join sl st into the top of the beginning ch 3 of this round (if you used 8 ply and a 4mm hook, your square will measure approx 4 inches)

Row 5, ch 3, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch 2 space, work 1 dc in each of the next 12 dc*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch 2 space, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 3, round (if you used 8 ply and a 4mm hook, your square will measure approx 5 inches)

I am currently working on more uses for the

 Arise and Shine flower square 03/03/2014

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 2014.

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How To Add A Stem To A Crochet Flower

How To Add A Stem To A Crochet Flower

Free Flower & Leaf Pattern Here

I did search for help on this topic and was not able to find much help at all, so I tried quite a few ways and this is what I came up with.

Using coat hanger wire cut to about 10 to 12 inches in length I made a coil on one end, this part attaches to the flower.

I started with an 8 figure coil then changed it to a simple circular coil as the flower is not heavy and this way was less work.

The tools I used were heavy duty wire cutters, round nose pliers (or anything to get the circular shape that you can wrap the wire around) and a mini bench vice to help me straighten any bent wires.

 

Once I had the wire ready and clean, I made a slip knot onto the wire and began a knitting cast on to the wire it's self as crocheting over the wire was a real pain!

I began at the straight end and pushed the st's up the wire as it grew.

I was able to cover the coil and the entire wire.

I attached the flower head with the beginning yarn tail and then secured the end.

I sewed up and down the end of the wire for a few inches to secure the end, then sprayed glue onto it, any clear glue or clear nail polish will work to make the end adhere to the wire.

I've made a video tutorial on how I did this process.

I hope this may help some one with the same problem I had, how to make and attach the stem to a flower.

 Another useful tip you may be able to use.
After I made each flower, I placed it into a sealed bag, in that bag I had a piece of paper toweling that was dipped in some rose oil.
I kept adding my new flowers to the same bag and they all came out smelling like real roses.
You can do the same with a scented soap bar, scented candle etc.

Crochet Rose Spike Petals and One Piece Triple Leaf

My Rose Spike Petal Pattern

I made many free and pay for, rose patterns and I was not happy with the way they worked up. Inspired by some and styling them the way I was eventually happy with, I came up with a pattern for a rose which I liked.

There is no tricky assembly and the flower rolls up into a rose, not like something that resembles a rose.

I know roses come in many shapes and colors, but this is the rose I was aiming for. Cupped and spiked petals, I also came up with a 3 petal calyx that is made in one piece. The two parts come together very nicely.

Materials:

Hook to suit yarn ply, small amount of yarn

Sewing needle

Wire for stem, if needed.

US terms used:

Sc-single crochet

Dc-double crochet

Trbl-triple crochet

Picot- see instructions

The picot is made on the top of the trbl in row 4.

Once the trbl is made, ch 2

 Then sl st into the front loop of the top of the trbl and also the side top loop of the trbl, picot made.

I used 8 ply yarn and a 4 mm hook (AU sizes)
Small flower 12 petals:  
(please note this flower can be made bigger, use any amount of odd numbered sc's to get a bigger flower)
Leave a long tail on row 1 (14 inches approx)
Row 1, make a 25 sc foundation row, ch 4, turn
(if you are not familiar with the scf row, make a row of 25 sc's)
 



Row 2, work 1 dc in the 3^rd sc space, *ch 2, skip 1 sc, work 1 dc in the next sc,* repeat from *to* to end (12 spaces made), ch 3 and turn
Row 3, work 1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in the first space, make 1 sc in the dc of the row below, * work 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in the next space, work 1 sc in the dc of the row below* repeat from *to* to end, omitting the last sc into a dc at the very end, ch 3 and turn

 (picture, row 2 and part of row 3)

Row 4, work 2 dc into the ch 3 space, work 1 trbl into the ch 3 space, make a picot on top of the trbl just made, work 3 more dc’s into the same ch 3 space, 
work 1 sc into the sc space of the row below,
* into the next ch 3 space of the row, (work 3 dc’s, 1 trbl, make a picot on top of the trbl just made, work 3 more dc’s), 
work 1 sc into the sc space of the row below,* repeat from *to* ending with a sl st to the top of the ch 3, break off yarn leaving a 6 inch tail (12 petals made)

(row 3 and beginning of row 4)

(finished row 4)

Assembly:
Beginning where you just left off, fold the last petal onto the petal bedside it, connect petals through the sc space and sew down toward the base (inner bud), finish off that yarn, attach sewing needle to long thread and sew as you roll the rose closed, 

sew down the side of that last petal, tie off loose ends, pull picots into shape, finished.

 

One Piece Triple Leaf
I wanted a thicker leaf vein and a faster way to make 3 leaves, so I came up with this idea

Materials:
Hook to suit yarn ply, small amount of yarn
Sewing needle
Wire for stem, if needed.
US terms used:
Sc-single crochet
Hdc- half double crochet
Dc-double crochet

Ch 6, sl st to form a circle
Row 1, ch 11, work 1 sc in second ch from hook, work 1 sc in next 9 ch’s, sl st into circle (10 sc’s)

Row 2 and row 3, repeat row 1

Row 4, sl st into the chain space (bottom of the leaf spine), ch 3, skip 2 chain spaces, work 3 dc’s into the next ch space, work 1 dc into each of the next 3 ch spaces, work 1 hdc into the next ch space, work 1 sc into the next ch space, sl st and ch 2 into the last ch space, now working on the other side of the leaf spine, sl st into the next sc, 1 sc into the next sc, 1 hdc into the next sc, 1 dc into the next 3 sc’s, 3 dc’s into the next sc, ch 3 and sl st into the last sc space of the leaf spine, sl st into the ring

Repeat row 4 instructions for the next 2 leaves, leaving a long tail for sewing onto the flower

You can also make 4 or more leaves this way.

How to add the stem instructions here.

Print Instructions: Crochet Rose Spike Petals

Materials:

Hook to suit yarn ply, small amount of yarn

Sewing needle

Wire for stem, if needed.

US terms used:

Sc-single crochet

Dc-double crochet

Picot

Small flower: 12 petals

Leave a long tail on row 1 (14 inches approx)

Row 1, make a 25 sc foundation row, ch 4, turn

Row 2, work 1 dc in the 3^rd sc space, *ch 2, skip 1 sc, work 1 dc in the next sc,* repeat from *to* to end (12 spaces made), ch 3 and turn

Row 3, work 1 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in the first space, make 1 sc in the dc of the row below, * work 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc in the next space, work 1 sc in the dc of the row below* repeat from *to* to end, omitting the last sc into a dc at the very end, ch 3 and turn

Row 4, work 2 dc into the ch 3 space, work trbl into the ch 3 space, make a picot on top of the trbl just made, work 3 more dc’s into the same ch 3 space, work 1 sc into the sc space of the row below,* into the next ch 3 space of the row, (work 3 dc’s, 1 trbl, make a picot on top of the trbl just made, work 3 more dc’s), work 1 sc into the sc space of the row below,* repeat from *to*  ending with a sl st to the top of the ch 3, break off yarn leaving a 6 inch tail (12 petals made)

Assembly:

Beginning where you just left off, fold the last petal onto the petal bedside it, connect petals through the sc space and sew down toward the base (inner bud), finish off that yarn, attach sewing needle to long thread and sew as you roll the rose closed, sew down that last petal, tie off loose ends, pull picots into shape, finished.

One Piece Triple Leaf

Materials:

Hook to suit yarn ply, small amount of yarn

Sewing needle

Wire for stem, if needed.

US terms used:

Sc-single crochet

Hdc- half double crochet

Dc-double crochet

Ch 6, sl st to form a circle

Row 1, ch 11, work 1 sc in second ch from hook, work 1 sc in next 9 ch’s, sl st into circle (10 sc’s)

Row 2 and row 3, repeat row 1

Row 4, sl st into the chain space (bottom of the leaf spine), ch 3, skip 2 chain spaces, work 3 dc’s into the next ch space, work 1 dc into each of the next 3 ch spaces, work 1 hdc into the next ch space, work 1 sc into the next ch space, sl st and ch 2 into the last ch space, now working on the other side of the leaf spine, sl st into the next sc, 1 sc into the next sc, 1 hdc into the next sc, 1 dc into the next 3 sc’s, 3 dc’s into the next sc, ch 3 and sl st into the last sc space of the leaf spine, sl st into the ring

Repeat row 4 instructions for the next 2 leaves, leaving a long tail for sewing onto the flower