Best Crochet Patterns

Crochet Flower Pattern: Rose

Posted in Best Crochet Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns on February 12th, 2009 by Rachel Choi – 149 Comments
The classic rose adds elegance to all crochet projects. Whether you add it to your afghan, beanie or purse, a rose is bound to bring out a nice feminine touch. In this crochet pattern you can create a nice, large, full rose.

Pattern Updated 3/15/2010
Need extra help with this pattern? Check out the detailed explanation of the crochet rose pattern.

crochet rose

Finished Size: 2 1/2” (6 cm) tall, 4” (10 cm) diameter of flower (not including leaves)

Skill Level:
Materials:
Medium Weight Yarn
Crochet Hook F (3.75mm)
Yarn Needle
crochet yarn size 4

Gauge:
17 sc = 3’’
8 rows = 2’’
Gauge Swatch: 3’’w x 2’’h (7.5cm x 5cm) ch 18.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across
Row 2 – 8: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
Finish off.

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Crochet Pattern: Rose
Row 1: with pink, ch 51, (dc, ch 2, dc) in fifth ch from hook, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, [dc,
ch 2, dc] in next ch) across until 1 ch remains, dc in last ch
Row 2: ch 3, turn, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first ch-2 space, *skip next ch-2 space,
(ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, repeat from * across until 1 dc
remains, dc in last dc
Row 3: turn, *9 dc in next ch-2 space, (sl st, ch 1, sl st, ch 1) in next ch-2 space,
repeat from * across, finish off.

Using photo as a guide, roll rose together and sew with yarn needle. Need a step-by-step tutorial? Check out How to Roll Up a Crocheted Rose

Leaf (Make 2)
Row 1: with green, ch 14, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, tr in next 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next ch
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sl st in next sl st, sc in next sc, hdc in next hdc, dc in next 2 dc, tr in next 2 tr, dc in next 2 dc, hdc in next 2 hdc, sc in next sc, sl st in next sl st, finish off.

With yarn needle, sew leaves to rose using photo as a guide.

You may also like to check out more flower applique crochet patterns. This set has 5 different flowers and 3 leaf sizes.

You can find more flower patterns at the Crochet Spot Store.

If you have questions regarding this pattern, simply leave them here as a comment and I would be glad to help!

crochet flower appliques

Free Crochet Pattern: Teddy Bear Coaster

Posted in Best Crochet Patterns, Free Crochet Patterns on February 10th, 2009 by Rachel Choi – 49 Comments
A beary nice coaster.
This is a really cute crocheted coaster that is great for kids and adults. Need to get your kids in the habit of using a coaster? Well, they won’t deny putting their cups on this teddy bear. But we all must admit that it’s just so adorable that even us adults can’t resist the teddy bear coaster’s desire to hold your cup. So what are you waiting for? Get crocheting! For more animal coaster crochet patterns, check out the Crochet Spot Store.

Skill Level: crochet skill level easy
crochet bear-coaster
Finished Size: 4 ½’’ (11cm) diameter and 5 ½’’ (14cm) from bottom to top of head

Materials:
Medium weight yarn: Beige and Blue (less than 1 skein each)
Crochet Hook F (3.75mm)
Polyester fiberfill
2 small beads or doll eyes
1 large bead
Yarn needle

crochet bear-coaster-2

Gauge:
17 sc = 3’’
8 rows = 2’’
Gauge Swatch: 3’’w x 2’’h (7.5cm x 5cm) ch 18.
Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across
Row 2 – 8: ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across
Finish off.

Need help understanding the abbreviations? Check out the crochet abbreviation chart.

Body
Round 1: With Beige, ch 2, 8 sc in second ch from hook, place marker
Round 2 : 2 sc in each sc around
Round 3: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 1 sc) around
Round 4: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around
Round 5: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around
Round 6: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) around
Round 7: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) around, change to Blue in last sc made
Round 8: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc) around
Round 9: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc) around, sl st in next sc, finish off

Head
Round 1: With Blue, ch 2, 8 sc in second ch from hook, place marker
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around
Round 3: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around
Round 4 – 8: sc in each sc around
Round 9: (decrease, sc in next sc) around, sl st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing

Using photo as a guide, attach eyes and nose to head. Stuff head with fiber fill.

Limb (make 4)
Round 1: With Blue, ch 2, 8 sc in second ch from hook, place marker
Round 2: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around
Round 3 – 5: sc in each sc around
Round 6: Stuff with fiberfill, decrease, sc in next 2 sc, decrease twice, sc in next 2, decrease, sl st in next sc, finish off leaving a long end for sewing

Ear (make 2)
Round 1: With Blue, ch 2, 9 dc in second ch from hook, finish off leaving a long end for sewing

Using photo as a guide, assemble parts with yarn needle.

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