Laurel’s Sweet Five-Petal Crochet Flower Pattern

Chapter 19- Laurel’s Sweet Five-Petal
Crochet Flower Pattern


Hi, Rachelle the farm girl here to show you how I used the Five-Petal Crochet Flower Pattern to create a darling set of patriotic hair clips.

Here's what you'll need to make the hairclips:

Yarn of your choice and weight- for this example I used crochet thread size 10 in red, white, and blue
2 crochet hooks, size C and size F (or size to your preference)
Metal hair clips
Small piece of felt--I used white
Glue gun
2 Buttons to match your hairclip

Make 3 flowers to create one clip.  I love crocheting these because they are so simple. I promise! It takes less than five minutes to crochet one flower. Here's the pattern with step-by-step photos using the size F hook:
 

Five-Petal Crochet Flower Pattern

Rnd 1: Ch 5, join into a ring w/sl st in 1st ch.

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 9dc in ring, join to top of
ch w/sl st—10 sts.



Rnd 3: **Ch 2, work 3dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st** five
times. Fasten off.

You can see how the petals form as you repeat Round 3.

 To layer a slightly smaller flower on top, use one hook size
smaller than you used for the larger flower.

 Now create 2 more flowers for the layering effect. Use the size C hook for your smallest flower. Take all 3 strands of Red, White, and Blue crochet thread and tie them in a slip knot. Crochet the flower with the 3 strands together to make your multi-colored base flower.

For variety, you can create a different colored center by changing
yarn colors after round 2. Experiment with different weight yarns and
hook sizes.
Once you've crocheted your 3 flowers, layer them one on top of the other and place a button on the top. Use a tapestry needle or other dull point needle to sew your button on through the 3 layered flowers.

Cut a circle of white felt and attach your metal hair clip to the underside of the flowers with hot glue.

Repeat this process to make a matching set. You can see in the photo that I changed up the layer for a second set of hair clips so both of my girls can wear their favorite messy buns in style!

These flowers would work well on a T-shirt, bag, or table runner. Use your imagination and enjoy!
Chapter 19- Laurel’s Sweet Five-Petal
Crochet Flower Pattern
Use any size hook (depending on what size flower you want) and
any weight yarn, but for delicate lace flowers use fingering 10-count
crochet thread and a size 6, 7, or 8 hook.
Rnd 1: Ch 5, join into a ring w/sl st in 1st ch.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 9dc in ring, join to top of
ch w/sl st—10 sts.
Rnd 3: **Ch 2, work 3dc in next st, ch 2, sl st in next st** five
times. Fasten off.
For variety, you can create a different colored center by changing
yarn colors after round 2. Experiment with different weight yarns and
hook sizes. To layer a slightly smaller flower on top, use one hook size
smaller than you used for the larger flower.

If you liked this project, you might be interested in more projects from my novel about a wedding planner who runs her own craft blog and solves mysteries! Learn more about Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things and all of the chapter tutorials here.

The handmade candles were a hit with my kids and everyone loves the special touch of this rose-petal covered journal.
 Courtesy of www.mashedpotatoesandcrafts.com

Wedding Card Recipe from Veils and Vengeance

Chapter 2 Tutorial Wedding Card Recipe 

Hello, Kristie here from

Kristie Kreates.

Today I'm going to show you how to make

a wedding card using the idea from Chapter 2 

of Veils and Vengeance

"1. Fold a 4 1/4" x 11" piece of brown card stock in half

to make 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card base.

2. Stamp heart images randomly across the base."

I stamped mine with Versa Mark Ink which is

a clear water mark ink.

There is no color to this ink so it only enhances the

color of the card stock.

"3. Now stamp desired image (flower, bird, etc.) 

on white or other colored card stock scrap.

Punch with medium oval punch or cut using decorative

edges scissors.  Adhere to center of card front with glue."

I decided on this rose image, I stamped it with 

Versa Fine Black Onyx ink and cut it with 

a rectangle die as I don't have an oval punch

that was the right size.

I then adhered it to the card base.

"4. Utilize a favorite quote, printed on card stock 

for the inside message of the card.

Example: 'Of all forms of caution, 

caution in love is perhaps the most fatal to true happiness.'

~Bertrand Russell"

I didn't put a quote or sentiment in this card yet,

as I would like to wait until I'm going to use it.

I will then add a sentiment specific to the couple it is 

given to.

This is where the card recipe ends in the book.

I have decided to take it a few steps further,

just to give some ideas if you'd like to kick it up

 a notch or two.

Some people will like to leave it at this point,

some will like to add a little more.

Here I added the rose stamped panel to a piece of

yellow card stock.  

If you know the wedding colors, you could use

a color that coordinates with their colors.

To take it up another level,

I stamped the rose again onto white card stock.

Then colored it with colored pencils and

fussy cut it, leaving just a small edging of

white around the image.

Using foam tape, I adhered it to the card 

front, right over the other stamped image.

This gives the card a bit more dimension.

And the final card.

I'm sure any couple would be happy to receive any of these

cards, if it is the most basic or the most 'embellished'

they will be sure to love it.

There is more you could do to embellish it even further if you'd care to.

You could add  "Wedding Wishes" above the rose,

add some "Wink of Stella" which is a clear glitter,

to the rose. You could use some ink or water color to 

give that white background a bit of color.

It's all up to you and your tastes.

Thanks for stopping by today,

I hope you'll stop by my blog 

Kristie Kreates

to see what else I've been up to.

And come back again soon for more ideas from Veils and Vengeance

Until then, have fun crafting!

Learn more about Veils and Vengeance and all of the chapter tutorials here.