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Lilypad flowers are so pretty, and they come in a wide variety of shapes and colors...They are the perfect summer flower!
Here is my version of a double starflower shaped lilypad flower, and complete instructions to make your very own pin/brooch with this pretty accent. Follow me for the free pattern~ |
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Double Starflower Lilypad Pin
Crochet Pattern Materials Used: Aunt Lydia's Fashion 3 crochet thread, in your choice of colors (Just leftover bits!) Size 2mm crochet hook Safety pins or pinbacks Yarn needle Size/Gauge: Gauge is not important to this project. Finished models measure approximately 1" across. Stitches Used/Abbreviations: ch-chain rnd-round sc-single crochet hdc-half double crochet dc-double crochet BLO-work in back loops only of indicated stitch(es) FLO-work in front loop only of indicated stitch(es) Sl st-slip stitch |
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Instructions:
Stamen: ch 4. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, and each remaining ch. Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough to tie. Flower: Rnd 1: ch 2. Work 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (10 sts) Rnd 2: Working in FLO for this entire rnd, *ch 1. Work {1 hdc, 1 dc, ch 1. Sl st in top of dc st just worked. 1 hdc, ch 1} all in next st. Sl st in next st*. Repeat (*) around. (5 petals) Rnd 3: Working in the unused BLO for this entire rnd, *ch 1. Work {2 dc, ch 1. Sl st in top of dc st just worked. 2 dc, ch 1} all in next st. Sl st in next st*. Repeat (*) around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lilypad: Rnd 1: ch 2. Work 8 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Join. (8 sts) Rnd 2: ch 1. Work 2 sc in each st around. Join. (16 sts) Rnd 3: ch 1. Hdc in next st. Work 2 hdc in next st. *Sc in next st. Work 2 sc in next st*. Repeat (*) around to last 2 sts. Hdc in next st. Work 2 hdc in last st. Ch 1. Sl st in last st. DO NOT JOIN. Fasten off. Weave in ends. (24 sts) |
Assembly Instructions:
Tie stamen in center of flower. Weave in ends. Place flower on top of lilypad. Place pinback or safety pin under lilypad. Using a yarn needle and the tail from the flower, stitch pin to back of lilypad, and flower to top of lilypad, going through all layers at once. If using a safety pin, be sure you stitch to the side of the pin that does NOT open!
Weave in all ends, and your pin is complete :)
Tie stamen in center of flower. Weave in ends. Place flower on top of lilypad. Place pinback or safety pin under lilypad. Using a yarn needle and the tail from the flower, stitch pin to back of lilypad, and flower to top of lilypad, going through all layers at once. If using a safety pin, be sure you stitch to the side of the pin that does NOT open!
Weave in all ends, and your pin is complete :)
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