Crochet: Klutz Crcochet Flower

The flower that is in the Klutz Crocheting book is super easy and fun to make—it’s also really cute. The pattern is the second in the Klutz book and uses a variety of stitches. Happy crocheting!

Flower Pattern:

Chain 6 and join ends of the chain by pushing hook through the first stitch (create a circle)

Pick up the yarn and pull it through the hook to join the circle

Chain 3

Double crochet 14 into the center of the ring (not into the stitches/chains!)

Slip stitch into the chain 3 section once all DC’s are complete

Pick up yarn and pull it through the look, as before to join round

Chain 1

First half-petal: Half double crochet 1, 1 double crochet, 1 triple (treble) crochet into the next stitch

Second half-petal: In the next stitch, 1 triple crochet, 1 double crochet, 1 half double crochet (NOTE: there are 3 crochet stitches per each half petal)

Chain 1

Slip stitch into next stitch

Repeat half-petal steps around until there are 5 petals

Slip stitch into the last stitch when finished

Cut yarn and weave into flower

(Attach to a cute crochet piece, or attach a pin or bobby pin and turn it into a cute accessory!)

Birthday Scarves: Current & Past projects 2012

So recently I have been feeling like such an old lady. I have decided to crochet scarves for all of my friend’s upcoming birthdays. (So beware, if you befriend me, then expect a scarf for your birthday!) I feel like it has become easy enough for me to crochet a scarf in a decent amount of time. I also think that something handmade and personal makes a much better gift than store-bought and not so personal. So here’s the rundown on what I’m working on or have finished:

Krista (turning 22 on March 5): A yellow/green/brown/cream colored granny square scarf that has a scalloped edging around it. The primary color of the scarf is yellow. It’s nice and bright, but also kind of yogi/hippie-ish in its coloring. I feel this is appropriate for Krista because she was definitely born in the wrong decade! She is a 60s/70s girl at heart and would give anything to go to a Janis Joplin or The Doors concert.

Laura (turning 21 on March 10): She is also getting a similar style granny square scarf with scalloped edging, as is Krista. Laura’s is a bit dressier in its coloring and style, less fun and free-formed (if you could say that about a scarf!). The primary color of this scarf is navy blue, with coral and cream accents within each square (varying patterns of the colors). I thought these would be good colors for Laura because she just got an internship with the county’s prosecutor’s office, so she will be in a somewhat business-like environment. She also has a dress coat which is navy, so it will match perfectly!

Jess (turning 22 on April 11): Jess is my penpal from England, and I know she likes anything cute, handmade, and thoughtful. For her, I am making this lacey-type scarf that is a dark coral color. It is a single color, but the design in the scarf is pretty, fun, and elegant. I think she will really love this scarf because it isn’t your typical granny square, and it isn’t your typical crochet either.

Stephen (turning 20 on June 28): For Stephen I am making a zigzag scarf. I haven’t decided whether I want to use muted colors, that would be fabulous for fall, or if I want to go crazy and use his favorite colors which are turquoise/aqua and orange; along with accent colors like cream, brown or black. I know that either way he will love it because it will be as unique as he is. I’m looking forward to this scarf a lot because Stephen is my crochet friend, and we can talk about patterns, current projects, our want for bamboo crochet hooks, and everything else that “normal” 20-somethings wouldn’t necessarily be discussing while chatting over coffee. I’m also excited because I have never attempted to make a zigzag pattern, but he assures me it isn’t too hard since he is making a blanket using a similar pattern.

Photos to come once each project is completed! Happy Crocheting & Happy Birthdays!