Showing posts with label flowers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label flowers. Show all posts
Monday, 24 June 2013
Thursday, 24 May 2012
Crochet Ric Rac Flower
Yesterday I learnt how to make wavy crochet, it's a very nifty technique and I instantly thought how cool would it be to make a flower with this crochet style? So, with a bit of fiddling, I found this works pretty well and if you're like me and LURVE crafting flowers, I'm sure you'll find a million uses for them! It's nice and easy, but you will need to know a few crochet techniques before you start such as how to increase and decrease. These are quick to whip up, so enjoy making oodles of them!
You will need:
8ply yarn
yarn needle
4.00mm or Size 'G' hook
Having the correct tension in this project is not important, you could use almost any size hook and yarn combination for a varied effect. Trying this will give a lovely range of different sized flowers!
Also you may want to use a crochet marker, if you're a bit muddle headed like me and forget what you're doing. A paperclip works pretty well.
Abbreviations:
dc - double crochet
st(s) - stitch(es)
ch - chain
(dc2tog) - half double crochet 2 stitches together (otherly known as a double crochet decrease)
inc - dc increase
For this flower we'll be working in multiples of 12 and working with a double crochet (dc) so you will need to start with a chain of 48. Add another 3 chains to this number as this will count as your first dc stitch.
In the 4th chain from hook, 1 dc then *1dc in each of the next 3 sts, (dc2tog) twice, 3 dc in next 3 sts, dc inc over next 2 sts* In last st, 2 dc.
It's easiest to understand how this crochet technique works once you give it a try and see for yourself. Each time you create a dc decrease, and a dc inc you are creating the ric-rac effect in your crochet. You will begin to see it working clearly after the second set of 12 sts.
You can see I have miscounted my stitches somewhere, as I have 2 chains remaining, but it doesn't really matter, just pop a dc into each of them and don't worry about it too much :o) Finish off with a slip knot and cut yarn leaving a tail of about 25cm.
Now, thread your 25cm tail into your yarn needle and run your needle along the bottom of your ric rac pulling the yarn tight as you go so it begins to gather and curl (you can cut off that other straggler yarn, you won't need it)
You should have something like this!
Now overlap the two ends of your crochet together a little, and thread your needle through the two layers, pulling tight. Using the remaining thread, sew on a button over the centre of your flower.
And you now have a sweet little crochet flower! You can make them bigger or smaller by adding more or less sets of 12 chains or when you reach the end of your crochet, instead of finishing off, turn and repeat the row; once you get the hang of it, you'll be addicted! I've yet to come up with a use for mine yet, I want to make a few more but I just don't have time today, ahhhh life getting in the way of my crafting :o) What are you going to do with yours?
You will need:
8ply yarn
yarn needle
4.00mm or Size 'G' hook
Having the correct tension in this project is not important, you could use almost any size hook and yarn combination for a varied effect. Trying this will give a lovely range of different sized flowers!
Also you may want to use a crochet marker, if you're a bit muddle headed like me and forget what you're doing. A paperclip works pretty well.
Abbreviations:
dc - double crochet
st(s) - stitch(es)
ch - chain
(dc2tog) - half double crochet 2 stitches together (otherly known as a double crochet decrease)
inc - dc increase
For this flower we'll be working in multiples of 12 and working with a double crochet (dc) so you will need to start with a chain of 48. Add another 3 chains to this number as this will count as your first dc stitch.
In the 4th chain from hook, 1 dc then *1dc in each of the next 3 sts, (dc2tog) twice, 3 dc in next 3 sts, dc inc over next 2 sts* In last st, 2 dc.
It's easiest to understand how this crochet technique works once you give it a try and see for yourself. Each time you create a dc decrease, and a dc inc you are creating the ric-rac effect in your crochet. You will begin to see it working clearly after the second set of 12 sts.
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| After the second set of 12 stitches you will begin to see the wave in your crochet happening |
You can see I have miscounted my stitches somewhere, as I have 2 chains remaining, but it doesn't really matter, just pop a dc into each of them and don't worry about it too much :o) Finish off with a slip knot and cut yarn leaving a tail of about 25cm.
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| See on the end there how I have 2 chains remaining instead of 1? It doesn't really matter, it won't affect your flower any :o) |
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| Your finished wavy crochet should look like this |
Now, thread your 25cm tail into your yarn needle and run your needle along the bottom of your ric rac pulling the yarn tight as you go so it begins to gather and curl (you can cut off that other straggler yarn, you won't need it)
You should have something like this!
Now overlap the two ends of your crochet together a little, and thread your needle through the two layers, pulling tight. Using the remaining thread, sew on a button over the centre of your flower.
And you now have a sweet little crochet flower! You can make them bigger or smaller by adding more or less sets of 12 chains or when you reach the end of your crochet, instead of finishing off, turn and repeat the row; once you get the hang of it, you'll be addicted! I've yet to come up with a use for mine yet, I want to make a few more but I just don't have time today, ahhhh life getting in the way of my crafting :o) What are you going to do with yours?
Friday, 13 April 2012
Little Felt Roses
Little Felt Roses
These are one of the easiest little flowers you can make, they are uber cute and super addictive, once you start making them, you'll want to make more and more! These are absolutely fantastic for making floral decorations on those pretty wreaths that are popular at the moment...they're very versatile and imagine the colour combination possibilities!
To make them simply:
Cut out a circle from your felt sheet (I just freehand cut mine but you can trace something round if you prefer) The size of the circle will determine the size of your rose. Mine are about 15cm across but you can experiment to make them larger or smaller. Cut a rough spiral into the circle then cut a scalloped edge around the outside. Starting from the outer end, begin rolling inward adding small dots of glue as you go to hold it all in place until you reach the centre. Done! :o)
These are one of the easiest little flowers you can make, they are uber cute and super addictive, once you start making them, you'll want to make more and more! These are absolutely fantastic for making floral decorations on those pretty wreaths that are popular at the moment...they're very versatile and imagine the colour combination possibilities!
To make them simply:
Cut out a circle from your felt sheet (I just freehand cut mine but you can trace something round if you prefer) The size of the circle will determine the size of your rose. Mine are about 15cm across but you can experiment to make them larger or smaller. Cut a rough spiral into the circle then cut a scalloped edge around the outside. Starting from the outer end, begin rolling inward adding small dots of glue as you go to hold it all in place until you reach the centre. Done! :o)
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Vintage Inspired Layered Lace Flowers
NOTE: For personal/gift use only! You may not copy/sell/reproduce any part of this tutorial. You may not use photos from this tutorial for any purpose; you may not sell any items made from this tutorial. Please respect the time and effort that goes into the production of free craft tutorials :o)
What you will need:
3 x 1/2 metre long lengths of lace
Needle and thread
Button for centre
Some plastic pearl beads
Glue gun
Lay each piece of lace on top of the other with the straight edges aligned (And excuse my lack of lovely fingernails!)
Take your need and thread and do a running stitch along the straight edge, gently tugging the thread as you go so that the lace gathers.
Continue all the way to the end of the lace length, continually tugging to gather the lace. Pull the thread tightly and stitch the two ends closed to complete your flower. Pop a knot on the back of the flower to hold the stitching.
Glue your button in the centre of the flower
Glue your pearl beads around the outside edge of your centre button and you're done!
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